Tobermory, Isle of Mull: Image courtesy of Wikipedia (Deus Ex)

ISLANDS

Burg
Tel: (01631) 564 710

Isle of Mull, Argyll & Bute
Open: all year, daily.

Molten lava, from volcanic eruptions millions of years ago, cooled and formed the cliffs in this area. The sea cliff beyond Burg Farm retains the impression of a tree, known as MacCulloch’s Fossil Tree, engulfed by lava flow perhaps 50 million years ago.

Canna
Inner Hebrides
Tel: (01687) 462 466
Open: all year, daily.

 

The most westerly of the Small Isles, Canna is 5 miles long and 1 1⁄4 miles wide. It’s cultural background, archaeology and ornithology make it one of the most interesting islands in the Hebrides. Sustainable farming and crofting systems are carried out on the island. Pony trekking.

Fair Isle
Tel: (01463) 232 034
Bird observatory open: 1 May to 31 Oct.

Iona
Tel: (01631) 564 710
Open: all year, daily.

St Kilda National Nature Reserve
Tel: (01463) 232 034
Open: all year, daily.

Staffa
Tel: (01631) 564 710
Open: all year, daily.

Unst & Yell
Tel: (01463) 232 034
Open: all year, daily.