Flights to the island of Westray from the nearby island of Papa Westray takes less than two minutes (Image: Orkney.com/explore/westray)
On a list of things to do in 90 minutes, very few people would include taking a commercial airline but one route in the allows travellers to do just that.
The Scottish Isles are awash with natural beauty, and have become a popular tourist destination for those keen to explore the rolling hills and
Travellers looking for unique experiences have found that the world’s shortest commercial flight, onboard Logan Air which takes passengers from Westray to Papa Westray in less than two minutes, offers just that.
With the route being flown since 1967, the air has for decades been a handy method of travel between the two islands, with the fastest recorded flight being over and done with in just 53 seconds.
The islands, classed as part of the Orkney islands are one of roughly 900 islands off the shore of , divided into four groups: , Orkney, Inner and Outer Hebridies.
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The stunning cliffs are awash with a variety of wildlife (Image: Orkney.com/explore/westray)
which is affectionately known as ‘Queen o’ the Isles’ is famous for its stunning sea cliffs, sandy beaches as well as for some of
Its history stretches back as far as the monolithic era with its historical sites giving a nod to the farming settlements of the vikings and the potential resting site of St Nicholas, found on the site of Cross Kirk in 1241.
The island boasts a wealth of wildlife for nature enthusiasts with its spectacular cliffs and views over the Atlantic ocean offering the perfect environment for a vast array of seabirds, including guillemots, razorbills, fulmars, kittiwakes and gannets.
For visitors there are a range of fantastic local tour guides on hand to direct tourists to beauty spots, art galleries and the best coffee spots.
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The island has an abundance of historical sites dating back to the Vikings and beyond (Image: Orkney.com/explore/westray)
is just four miles long but only a fool would let its modest size undermine all it has to offer.
Life on the island is tranquil, devoid of the hustle and bustle that can afflict bigger islands, including others in the Scottish Isles.
The history found on Westray is matched here, with sites such as the Knap of Howar offering visitors the chance to see one of the oldest stone houses in northern
The wildlife is just as impressive as on Westray, with the RSPB reserve at North Hill packing some incredible wildlife attractions, where pelican sightings are not uncommon.
The islands are easily accessible, with ferries departing from the Scottish mainland regularly and flights available from Kirkwall.