What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Papa Westray, Castle of Bothikan as Broch (iron Age)(possible), Mound (period Unknown). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Papa Westray, Bay of MoclettBuried Land Surface (period Unknown), Cultivation Remains (period Unknown)(possible), Unidentified Flint (period Unknown) · 278 yd
Bay of MoclettBay · 546 yd
Papa Westray, VestnessBuilding (post Medieval) · 755 yd
Papa Westray, MoclettStructure (post Medieval) · 837 yd
Papa Westray beachBeach · 1022 yd
Papa Westray, Loch of St TredwellBuilding (post Medieval) · 1439 yd
Inside museum, Holland, Papa WestrayHeritage place · 1.1 mi
The centre of the island, where all roads meetIsland · 1.1 mi
Bay of SwartmillBay · 2.1 mi
Control "Tower", Westray AirfieldCastle, fort or tower · 2.4 mi
North Hill RSPB nature reserveMountain or hill · 2.5 mi
Great Skua on the slopes of North HillMountain or hill · 2.9 mi