Westray Travel Guide
United Kingdom
Westray is a place in the Orkney Islands, Scotland, in the far north of the United Kingdom. Westray Airport (WRY) is the named airport serving the area, so air travellers should use it as their arrival point and arrange onward plans before setting out.
The nearest named coastal spots include Mae Sand, 9.3 kilometres away, and Sands of Evie on Aikerness Bay, 26.9 kilometres away. Lairo Water is 33.2 kilometres away on Shapinsay, although it is a lake rather than a beach.
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Weather in Westray
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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 Westray
Jan
8°24Feb
8°19Mar
7°18Apr
8°13May
10°9Jun
12°13Jul
13°13Aug
14°17Sep
14°15Oct
12°21Nov
10°21Dec
9°24Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Westray
Mae Sand
9.3 km away
Sands of Evie
26.9 km away
Lairo Water
33.2 km away
Things to do in Westray
Papa Westray
historic site
3.1 km
Noltland Castle
castle
4.5 km
St Boniface Kirk
christian place of worship
2.9 km
Lady Kirk
christian place of worship
3.7 km
St Tredwell’s Chapel
christian place of worship
3.7 km
Stalled Cairn am Point of Cott
monument
4.5 km
Westray Heritage Centre
history museum
4.4 km
The Kelp Store
museum
3.1 km
Getting there
Westray Airport · 0 km
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