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About Westray Heritage Centre

Westray Heritage Centre has an annual display plus permanent exhibition, interactive displays and model seabirds and sounds.

It provides a welcome shelter from the weather for visitors exploring Westray and in 2014 the visiting exhibition will focus on World War I on Westray.

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Opening Times

Monday 11:30 - 17:00
Tuesday to Saturday 09:00 - 12:00/14:00 - 17:00
Sunday 13:30 - 17:00

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Pricing & Tickets

General Admission
Adults: £3.00
Kids (5-15): £0.50
Under 5's: Free

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Contact Details

Pierowall, Westray
The Orkney Isles
The Highlands
KW17 2BZ
Scotland

Tel: 01857 677414

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