Welcome to North Hill nature reserve. Situated on the island of Papa Westray, North Hill may seem remote but it's a very exciting place to come and visit.
The reserve is home to an extremely rare plant, the Scottish primrose, while stunning low level cliffs play host to guillemots, razorbills and puffins, and Arctic skuas nest on the maritime heath.
Open at all times.
Entrance charges
Free, but donations to help us continue our work here are welcome.
Information for families
There are Wildlife Explorer backpacks for children available free from the Warden at Rose Cottage. These contain bug jars, binoculars and guide books to help children get the most out of their visit.
Accessibility Guide
For further information on accessibility please visit: https://www.accessibilityguides.org/content/rspb-scotland-north-hill
Information for dog owners
This nature reserve is important for wildlife. RSPB Scotland welcomes responsible access, in line with the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. During the ground-nesting bird breeding season (1 April to 15 August) we would ask that you keep your dog close to you, preferably on a short lead and please clean up after your dog.
