RSPB North Hill

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Overview

Situated on the island of Papa Westray, North Hill may seem remote but it's a very exciting place to come and visit. The reserve is home to an extremely rare plant, the Scottish primrose, while stunning low level cliffs play host to nationally important numbers of breeding Arctic terns and skuas. Hire binoculars from the warden, or use the telescope in the hide – you could see puffins and guillemots too.

Location

Rose Cottage, PAPA WESTRAY, KW17 2BU

About the area

This cluster of more than 70 islands and skerries lies off the northern coast of Scotland, separated from it by the churning waters of the Pentland Firth. Approaching on the ferry from Scrabster or Aberdeen, the first view of Hoy, with its tall rock stacks and slabby red sandstone cliffs, is at first misleading.

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RSPB North Hill

Rose Cottage, PAPA WESTRAY, KW17 2BU

01856 850176

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RSPB North Hill

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Overview

Situated on the island of Papa Westray, North Hill may seem remote but it's a very exciting place to come and visit. The reserve is home to an extremely rare plant, the Scottish primrose, while stunning low level cliffs play host to nationally important numbers of breeding Arctic terns and skuas. Hire binoculars from the warden, or use the telescope in the hide – you could see puffins and guillemots too.

Location

Rose Cottage, PAPA WESTRAY, KW17 2BU

About the area

Area image

This cluster of more than 70 islands and skerries lies off the northern coast of Scotland, separated from it by the churning waters of the Pentland Firth. Approaching on the ferry from Scrabster or Aberdeen, the first view of Hoy, with its tall rock stacks and slabby red sandstone cliffs, is at first misleading.