The Old Manse

Bed and Breakfast Westray

Local Information

photo of Pierowall bay with anchor in foregroundPlaces to Visit/See in Westray

Craft Trail: Westray is home to some of the most creative craftsmen and women you're likely to meet. You can find out more on the Westray and Papa Westray Tourist Association website.

Orkney Faerie Museum: is believed to be the only one of its kind in the UK, for more information visit their website.

Heritage Centre: The Heritage Centre is a "must see" starting point for anyone interested in Westray's past. Situated in the centre of Pierowall village The Heritage Centre is a Visit Scotland 4 Star Visitor Attraction. Heritage Centre website.photo of Noup Head at sunset

Guided Tour: Why not let Westraak take you on a guided tour of Westray. Westraak website.

Shopping in Westray

General provisions including fresh Westray bread and biscuits can be bought at the two shops in Pierowall village and at Skelwick in the south east of the island.

These shops are open Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m (Tullochs) and Sunday (Summer only) from 2.00 pm. to 4.30 pm.

Buy fresh fish from the Pierowall Hotel, crabmeat from Westray Processors or approach the creel boats for fresh crabs as they Photo of lamb on at Tuquoy in Westrayarrive home in the evening at Gill Pier.

Take-away fish and chips are available from the Pierowall Hotel.

Cups of tea and coffee can be purchased throughout the day at both hotels, the Heritage Centre during the season and the Haff Yok Cafe during opening hours.

Wine & Spirits can be bought from the Pierowall Hotel, Cleaton House Hotel and Hume Sweet Hume.

 

Other website for visitors to Westray and Orkney.

Orkney Islands Holiday Cottages iknow-scotland.co.uk