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Holm of Papa Westray South

Open to visitorsa Historic Environment Scotland site — many are free to wander; staffed ones charge and keep set hours

Standing remainssubstantial fabric survives to stand in front of

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Holm of Papa Westray South is a chambered tomb in Orkney Islands. The Albion Guide lists 38 chambered tombs in the county; this is one of them. It is looked after by Historic Environment Scotland. For more of the same, Ramni Geo and Holm of Papa are close by.

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Photo of Westray, an island in the Orkney Islands, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Highlight

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North Isles island with Noltland Castle, Pierowall village, puffins at Castle o'Burrian and the RSPB seabird cliffs of Noup Head

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Photo of Grobust, a beach near Pierowall, the Orkney Islands, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Highlight

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Photo of Castle o'Burrian, a visitor attraction near Pierowall, the Orkney Islands, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Highlight

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Photo of Noup Head, a nature reserve near Pierowall, the Orkney Islands, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Highlight

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Photo of Eday, an island in the Orkney Islands, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Highlight

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