Westray, like the rest of Orkney, is proud of its Norse heritage. Place names in the island are predominantly Norse – Bu, Langskaill, Surrigarth, Vell and so on – and the Westray accent (stronger than the rest of Orkney) owes … Continued
The Girs and Steens (grass and stones) exhibition coincided with some exciting finds at the Links of Noltland site in Westray, including the Westray Wife figurine. Put together by Westray Junior High School pupils Hannah MacDonald, Matthew Harcus, Cassia Dodman, … Continued
The 2013 exhibition focussed on the work of RHR Robertson who arrived in Westray in 1912 and left a collection of photographic work, recording places and people in the island – many of which are still available in the Heritage … Continued