… because it’s stone and breaks naturally into flags. The whole Island of Westray is made of it. Perfect flagstone paving everytime. It’s just a pity that there’s no naturally occurring slate on the island, because flags make very, very heavy roofing materials. Most of the old buildings have collapsed because of structural failure of [...]
Despite the wind the Westray flag resolutely refuses to flutter in the breeze. The people of Westray didn’t choose it but they have found it essential for generations. It took about 10 million years to make. It’s all forms of grey in colour and is currently 175 metres deep. What is the Westray flag? It’s [...]
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