Papa Stour Travel Guide
United Kingdom
Papa Stour is a small island community in Shetland, Scotland, with a recorded population of zero. It sits in the far north of the United Kingdom and has no airport serving it directly, so arrival requires planning beyond a straightforward flight into the settlement.
The nearest named stretches of coast include Gilsa Ayre on Muckle Roe, 14.7 kilometres away, followed by Muckle Ayre at 15.5 kilometres and Little Ayre at 16.0 kilometres. Other nearby options include Otter Ayre, Ayre of Papa Little, Ayre of Voxter, Ayre of Kurkigarth and Lang Ayre.
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Weather in Papa Stour
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Pays in GBP
Plug type Type G
Emergency 999
Dial code +44
Tipping: Tipping is customary for good service in the UK. While not mandatory, it's a common way to show appreciation.
Best time to visit Papa Stour
Jan
7°23Feb
7°18Mar
7°20Apr
8°13May
10°12Jun
12°16Jul
13°12Aug
13°15Sep
13°15Oct
11°20Nov
9°18Dec
8°23Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Papa Stour
Gilsa Ayre
14.7 km away
Muckle Ayre
15.5 km away
Little Ayre
16 km away
Otter Ayre
17.4 km away
Ayre of Papa Little
18 km away
Ayre of Voxter
20 km away
Ayre of Kurkigarth
22.9 km away
Lang Ayre
29.3 km away
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