One of the larger northern isles, Westray is a green and intensively farmed island with excellent cliffs on its western side. Noup Head, at the northwestern tip, is the most accessible major seabird cliff in Orkney — guillemots, razorbills, gannets, and puffins (in season) in enormous numbers. The Links of Noltland is the site where the Westray Wife was discovered.
Pierowall is the main village. The island is reached by ferry from Kirkwall, an 80-minute crossing. Hire a car at the pier or bring a bike. Worth at least an overnight; two days are better.