Local Information
Things to Do
Craft Trail: Westray is home to some of the most creative craftsmen and women you are likely to meet. You can find out more on the Westray and Papa Westray Tourist Association website.
Heritage Centre: The Heritage Centre is a great starting point for anyone interested in the history of Westray. Situated in the centre of Pierowall village The Heritage Centre is a Visit Scotland 4 Star Visitor Attraction. Heritage Centre website.
Guided Tour: Why not let Westraak take you on a guided tour of Westray? Westraak website.
Pierowall Charters sea tour provides an opportunity to explore the marine environment around Westray and to enjoy a spot of fishing.
Puffins are a special visitor attraction on Westray. They arrive to nest in late April and usually leave at the end of July. The greatest numbers can be seen mid-afternoon and evening at Noup Head Lighthouse and the Castle o' Burrian.
There are empty beaches with amazingly clear waters and a variety of walks to enjoy. You can download the leaflet on walks from the resources section of the aforementioned Tourist Association website.
You will almost certainly see seals on Grobust beach and you may well be fortunate enough to see seal pups in late autumn.
General Info
- General provisions, including fresh Westray bread and biscuits, can be bought at both the shops in Pierowall village and at the shop at Skelwick in the south east of the island.
- These shops are open Monday - Saturday from 9am to 6pm (JC Tulloch until 10pm) and Sunday (summer only) from 2pm to 4.30pm.
- Fresh fish can be bought from the Pierowall Hotel and crabmeat from Westray Processors.
- Take-away fish and chips is available from the Pierowall Hotel.
- Petrol can be bought from W I Rendall in the village and from Peter Miller’s shop in the south of the island. Diesel is also available from W I Rendall.
- The Post Office is located in JC Tulloch’s shop in Pierowall. The opening times are -
- Mon, Wed, Fri: 9am - 1pm and 2pm - 5:30pm
- Tues, Sat: 9am - 1pm
- The sub Post Office is located in Peter Millers shop. The opening times are -
- Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 9am - 1pm
- Wed: 9am - 11am
- Saturday: closed
- Rubbish is collected weekly on a Tuesday.
- Sunday morning kirk services usually start at 11.30am. Please refer to notices posted in the shop windows to confirm worship times. United services are held on 3 Sundays each month.