Closed for the 2024 Season

Thank you for your support this year
see you again in 2025

Handa Island has over 200,000 seabirds on its towering cliffs, including internationally important numbers of guillemot, razorbill and great skua. Plus more than 250 pairs of puffin breed here. Also Otters, dolphins, minke whales, pilot whales, porpoises, basking sharks and the amazing orca (killer whales) also occasionally go by.

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Fares & Directions

Adults £20, Children (under 14) £10, Children under 5 Free

Handa Island is a short ferry ride from Tarbet turnoff 3 miles North of Scourie on the A 894,  the magnificent Ullapool to Durness west coast road (then from the junction 3 miles to the jetty).

Handa Island

Handa rises over 400ft above sea level and measures about a mile by a mile and a half. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and is run as a nature reserve by the Scottish Wildlife Trust. In addition to the famous Puffins it is home to 150 other species of birds and is rich other animals and plant life.

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NC500 & Local

The Highlands own route 66 – the North Coast 500 marketing often uses a stunning photo of several sports cars crossing the impressive Kylesku Bridge just a few miles south of us. Handa is right in the middle of some of the most stunning coastline on this memorable route. An ideal stopping off point for your trip!

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Handa Ferry Contacts

Contact

Get in touch – but please don’t try to book a time – ferry trips are based on weather permitting and the number of people who arrive – thanks!

Call Roger on 07780 967 800

or Danny on 07796 677 328

Email us info@handa-ferry.com.

Last ferry outwards to the Island leaves at 2:00pm

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can I pre-book a time?

No – sorry – we cannot maintain a fixed bookings schedule due to variations in weather conditions.

What are the Ferry Timings?

Monday to Saturday 9am to 1.30pm (latest outgoing – latest ferry back from Handa Island is 5pm) but this also dependant on the weather conditions. More frequent ferry trips can go at busy times in good weather.

What does it cost?

Adults £20, Children (under 14) £10, Children under 5 Free

What is the BEST TIME to see the Puffins?

Summer is best – May, June and July

Can I pay by Credit/Debit Card?

No – sorry – we are not set up to take cards.

Can I take small Children?

YES – but weather conditions must be taken into account.

Can I take my dog?

No – due to passenger comfort, safety and space on the small ferry this is not possible.

Ferry Closed

The ferry is closed for the 2024 season, next year check for announcements on our  FB page

White Puffin Spotted

A very rare white puffin has been

seen on the island

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Video by Scottish Wildlife Trust, Erika Faggiani from Highland News

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