Papay

Blog entries related to Papay and, in particular, our visit in August 2021

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    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…

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    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…

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    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.…