Often referred to as "Orkney in miniature", the tiny island of Papa Westray is rich in history and bird life. It is called Papay by the locals and only measures 7 km long by 2 km wide. To get there, you take the shortest scheduled flight in the world – less than 2 minutes. Two flights are scheduled every day from Kirkwall and there is a ferry between Papa Westray and Kirkwall on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Papa Westray is steeped in history with the many artefacts and buildings dating back hundreds and thousands of years. Visit the Holm of Papay, a small island off the coast where you will see one of the most decorated clambered cairns in the world. The walls of this tomb have many designs in the stones and are decorated with zigzag and circle patterns. At St. Treadwell’s Loch, you will find a Broch mound, remains showing that this area was inhabited during the Iron Age and the remains of a medieval church. This church was a popular location for pilgrimages during the 17th century with its dedication to St. Triduana.
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