Papa Stronsay
| Scots name | Papa Stronsee |
|---|---|
| Old Norse name | Papey Minni/Papey In Litla |
| Meaning of name | Island of the papar near Stronsay |
Papa Stronsay from the air. The Golgotha Monastery can be seen at the top right. | |
| Location | |
| OS grid reference | HY666293 |
| Coordinates | 59°09′N 2°35′W / 59.15°N 2.58°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Orkney |
| Area | 74 hectares (0.29 sq mi) |
| Area rank | 169 |
| Highest elevation | 13 metres (43 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Council area | Orkney Islands |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 11 |
| References | |
| Papa Stronsay Lighthouse | |
The Light on Papa Stronsay. | |
| Coordinates | 59°09′21″N 2°34′54″W / 59.155837°N 2.581717°W |
| Constructed | 1907 (first) |
| Foundation | reinforced concrete |
| Construction | metal skeletal tower |
| Automated | 2002 |
| Height | 7 metres (23 ft) |
| Shape | quadrangular tower covered by aluminium panels with balcony and light on the top |
| Markings | white tower |
| Power source | solar power |
| Operator | Northern Lighthouse Board |
| First lit | 2002 (current) |
| Deactivated | 2002 (first) |
| Focal height | 8 metres (26 ft) |
| Range | 9 nmi (17 km; 10 mi) |
| Characteristic | Iso W 4s. |
Papa Stronsay (Scots: Papa Stronsee; Old Norse: Papey Minni) is a small island in Orkney, Scotland, lying north east of Stronsay. It is 74 hectares (183 acres) in size, and 13 metres (43 ft) above sea level at its highest point. After being largely abandoned, the island was bought at the end of the 20th century by traditionalist Catholic monks of the Sons of the Most Holy Redeemer, who operate a monastery and farm there.