Island Crafts produce high quality hand knitted socks that have travelled the world.
If you visit Papa Westray call into our Craft Shop and look over a map showing just how far some of our socks have travelled!
Worth going that
little bit further for...
Westray & Papa Westray are proud to have been certificated as Fairtrade Islands.
Look for this mark on Fairtrade products available at most businesses on Westray and Papa Westray.
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See also the Westray Stone, brought back to its home island from the Orkney Museum. There is also the re-assembled skeleton of a Sperm whale in the garden. This whale was washed up on the beach at Tuquoy. The Heritage is commended by the Laura Grimond Award.
Experience the uniqueness of the Island's past and present in this beautiful gallery and traditional tearoom. It is located in one of Westray's most picturesque spots and is run by a local family. Edwin Rendall and his daughter Rosemary produce a wide range of quality work for the gallery. Feel free to look around then relax with freshly brewed tea or coffee and sample his wife Elaine's mouth-watering homebakes. An original deck cabin from a 19th century sailing ship provides a unique feature in the gallery. When the interior is finished it will offer a true step back in time for visitiors. “A trip to Westray would not be complete without a visit to the Wheeling Steen Gallery”.
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday Summer 11am - 5pm Winter 12pm - 5pm Espresso, cappuccino, latte etc now available. Take a look at our new website! www.wheeling-steen.co.uk
Westray Studios is an online gallery operated from premises two miles out of the village, overlooking the loch of Burness. This is a working studio so it is not open to the general public without a prior appointment. An email or telephone call will usually do it.
There are very few paintings on display as the majority can be seen at the Lynnfield Hotel in Kirkwall. An exhibition is being planned for a gallery in the Forres/Elgin area some time in 2012, but commissions can be undertaken for delivery after that date. Go to my web site: www.westraystudios.co.uk
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Recycled by Design™ is an independent retailer and creator of unique, one-off designs, in recycled, felted, woollen knitwear.
A permanent exhibition of Westray's history, flora and fauna can be seen here next to the Pierowall Hotel. In addition to the permanent exhibition, each year sees a new exhibition on a specific local topic. Local crafts can be purchased; coffee, limited opening hours. Now has an extensive database of churchyards and houses and a growing genealogy section.
A Westray man, Raymond is well know for his joinery skills in many local houses.
Westray Pottery produces hand made pottery to original designs and glazes capturing the atmosphere and spirit of Orkney. Workshop and shop is open to the public in Pierowall village. See the hanging sign outside the house on the left hand side of the road facing the sea, the first house as you come round the corner at Chalmersquoy from the ferry terminal.
A wide selection of hand-made cards, bookmarks, gift tags and pictures using wild grasses and plants sourced on Westray and backed by beautiful mulberry or painted watercolour paper. Each one unique and evoking the sea, sky and land you will find on this exquisite island. Come and visit John in his workshop at Lightcost - watch him craft his cards, or maybe have a go yourself . . .
The Westray Art Gallery is situated on the magical North Orkney Island of Westray. The Island is renowned for its sparkling light, dramatic sky and contrasting sea and landscapes. Since 2004 The Gallery has been the home, studio and exhibition gallery of artist Peter Brown. Westray has a progressive community, which is attracting a growing number of artists and crafts people. The aim of The Gallery is to present ongoing exhibitions of contemporary paintings, prints and artworks by Peter in an inviting and stimulating setting. Also on show is the work by guest artists.
Aak Work offers a wide range of printed garments and gifts from bookmarks, cards and key rings to ripper wallets, coasters and stag/hen night T-Shirts. No minimum order. You can choose from a wide range of photos or use your own photo or design. Private orders welcome.
Hume Sweet Hume was established in 1998 by sisters Lizza and Jenna Hume as an interior design business specialising in hand crafted ranges of cushions and throws. Recently the business has diversified to include fashion accessories such as wraps, scarves and bags. All the products are produced on the premises and each incorporates a pebble button gathered from local beaches.