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About Rapness

Rapness occupies Westray's northern tip in Orkney, accessible via ferry from Kirkwall after a 32km mainland drive. Local roads link it to Pierowall (12km) and Skelwick (6km), whilst approximately one EV charger serves the area. The settlement provides access to Noup Head RSPB reserve, where seabirds nest on 76-metre clifftops above the North Sea.

Where is Rapness on the map?

Rapness is in Scotland, at 59.244, -2.868 - about 16 km south-east of Aikerness.

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The closest airport to Rapness is Westray Airport, 17 km (about 22 min by car). Other airports nearby: Papa Westray Airport, Kirkwall Airport.

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