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.
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 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.
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!
No – sorry – we cannot maintain a fixed bookings schedule due to variations in weather conditions.
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.
Adults £25, Children (under 14) £10, Children under 5 Free
Summer is best – May, June and July
No – sorry – we are not set up to take cards.
YES – but weather conditions must be taken into account.
No – due to passenger comfort, safety and space on the small ferry this is not possible.
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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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