16/02/2024
The Isle of Eigg is the second largest of the Small Isles. Its most notable feature is the famous 'Sgurr', a distinctively shaped ridge of pitchstone, which reaches a height of 1290ft above sea level.
Our first sailing of the season will be Friday 29th March - and then after that we'll be sailing every Wednesday and Saturday. Additional sailings will be introduced on Tuesdays and Fridays from May, and Mondays from June.
The crossing to Eigg takes approximately one hour, although it can take longer when there are good sightings of whales, dolphins or basking sharks. There's so much to see and do on Eigg, in the time you have ashore which is 5 hours on Mondays/Wednesdays/Saturday and 3 hours on Tuesdays/Fridays.
Our ferry - MV Sheerwater will land at Galmisdale Pier where you will find the wonderful Galmisdale Bay Cafe & Bar Isle of Eigg Shop and Eigg Adventures.
Just further up from here start some of the stunning walks the island has to offer, including the route to climb the Sgurr. It takes approximately two hours to the summit and affords spectacular views over the other Small Isles. Other things to do include a visit to the Isle of Eigg Brewery and Eigg Tree Nursery
Approximately one mile south of the old pier lies two caves. Cathedral cave was once used for Roman catholic services. The cave of Francis is known as the Massacre Cave. In the 16th century, there was an ongoing feud between the MacDonalds and the MacLeods. The entire population of Eigg (c400) perished when the MacLeods lit a fire at the entrance to the cave where the islanders were hiding.
The road to the other side of the island is about 4 ½ miles and you can make this journey on foot, hire a mountain bike from Eigg adventures or call for the local taxi (Charlie on 01687 482404). Just north of Laig Bay is the famous Singing Sands, which is formed from quartz and emit a squeaking sound when walked on.
You can buy your ferry tickets here 👉www.arisaig.co.uk
📷Arthur Campbell - Arisaig.