Papay
Blog entries related to Papay and, in particular, our visit in August 2021
Papay Day 6 – Holm of Papay
I took this shot from the front garden. The Holm of Papay is a small island just off the east coast of Papay. From consulting a map, I think the cliffs to the right are the northern end of Eday…
Papay Day 5 – Car for Sale
Car for sale. One careful owner. Make and model uncertain. Buyer collects! The car is currently resting in a field close to the RSPB North Hill reserve. Possibly makes an interesting place for a bird to nest but perhaps not…
Papay Day 5 – Coffee Time!
Drinking fresh RelishCoffee.com coffee on Papa Westray at 59°N
Papay Day 4 – Cenotaph
This must be one of the most remote cenotaphs in the country. It stands on the brow of a usually quiet hill disturbed only by the occasional car and by the plane landing and taking off at the airstrip opposite.…
Papay Day 2 – Stanton
This is my new best friend Stanton. He’s been a bit sad since losing his best mate Harry a while ago.