Isle of Papa Stour

This low-lying, fertile island off the west coast of the Mainland is home to about 30 people, most still involved in traditional crofting.
The name Papa Stour is Norse, meaning the big island of priests - referring to Celtic missionaries who lived here perhaps as early as the 6th century. With a landlocked safe harbour at Hamna Voe and a strategic position on the west coast of the islands it became an important Viking base. Shetland's oldest historical document, a witness statement alleging slander, was signed here in 1299 at King Haakon's royal farm, now called Da Biggins.
Papa Stour has some of the most impressive sea caves in Britain which, along with numerous rock arches, stacks and skerries, make it a Special Area of Marine Conservation.

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