What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Westray, Holm of Aikerness as Chapel (medieval). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 10m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Linked to a medieval chapel, the Holm of Aikerness is associated with local maritime and agricultural traditions, possibly connected to Saint Ninnian or early Christian hermits active in Orkney. The site reflects the spiritual significance of isolated islets in Scottish sacred geography.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Control "Tower", Westray AirfieldCastle, fort or tower · 1242 yd
Westray, Bay of SkaillDyke (period Unassigned) · 1617 yd
Papa Westray, Knap of HowarHouse(s) (neolithic), Midden (prehistoric), Lithic Implement(s) (flint)(neolithic), Lithic Implement(s) (chert)(neolithic) · 1637 yd
Papa WestrayAirfield (20th Century) · 1.2 mi
Papa Westray, Holland Farm, West BarnBarn (post Medieval) · 1.3 mi
The centre of the island, where all roads meetIsland · 1.3 mi
Inside museum, Holland, Papa WestrayHeritage place · 1.3 mi
North Hill RSPB nature reserveMountain or hill · 1.8 mi
Great Skua on the slopes of North HillMountain or hill · 2.0 mi
Papa Westray beachBeach · 2.2 mi
Bay of MoclettBay · 2.4 mi
Great Auk MemorialMemorial · 2.7 mi