The Isle of Carna - Wildlife & 'Escape' Island

The Isle of Carna - Wildlife & 'Escape' Island sle of Carna: A remote, wild haven in the heart of the UK's temperate rainforests. Escape the ordinary and discover something truly rare.

Stay in our self-catering cottages, experience nature’s beauty, and support vital conservation efforts. The Isle of Carna is a 600 acre off grid, uninhabited conservation island in Loch Sunart on the West Coast of Scotland. We offer unique island holiday experiences staying on this small and remote island. Helping to support conservation and regeneration projects conserving native species and habi

tats, providing educational opportunities and supporting the local community. Carna is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the beautiful, unspoilt and secluded surroundings of hills and lochs whilst experiencing our abundant wildlife which includes Otters, Eagles, Foxes, Deer and Seals amongst fascinating plants, birds, butterflies, moths and small mammals. There are two warm, cosy and comfortable historic cottages to stay in which include the use of a self-drive boat to explore the waterways of Loch Sunart at your own leisure. With access to explore the whole island, a boat, safety equipment, transfers across Loch Sunart and 24 hour support the isle of Carna is perfect for families, friends and couples, start planning your escape now on our website! Looking forward to meeting you,
Andy and Allison

What an absolutely brilliant and full on weekend meeting on Carna with owners, members of the group forming a new conser...
05/03/2025

What an absolutely brilliant and full on weekend meeting on Carna with owners, members of the group forming a new conservation SCIO on and around Carna and then an opportunity to have a voice in leading community led marine protection. It is possible to have an environmentally economy with a bit of lateral thinking lol! Visit Carna and be part of it ❤️

caolas interesting developments 🤔
04/03/2025

caolas interesting developments 🤔

Mowi Scotland has purchased Sanda Island, off the Kintyre peninsula, with exciting plans to establish a new salmon farm and develop sustainable tourism. This multimillion-pound investment will bring 14 jobs at the fish farm and 10 more in tourism, including a caretaker couple for a refurbished hotel.

📽️ Watch their video & read more here: https://www.lochaberchamber.co.uk/2025/02/mowi-expands-with-sanda-island-purchase/

Are you ready for a new family adventure this summer? Carna is the perfect destination for fun escapes, family times, ma...
28/02/2025

Are you ready for a new family adventure this summer? Carna is the perfect destination for fun escapes, family times, making memories and unique holidays The Isle of Carna - Wildlife & 'Escape' Island
Uninhabited self-catering, wildlife, wilderness uk holidays

It was a busy week on Carna last week, decorating and visits from Ardnamurchan Marketing and RSPB plus meetings about C...
12/02/2025

It was a busy week on Carna last week, decorating and visits from Ardnamurchan Marketing and RSPB plus meetings about Carna Hope Week taking place in June this year with pupils from Kinlochleven school. Including a brilliant Eagle sighting and a very poor photo from my phone lol! The Carna calendar is filling, it's a good time to book your special week The Isle of Carna - Wildlife & 'Escape' Island

Last of the light over Loch Sunart after a beautiful day ✨️
06/02/2025

Last of the light over Loch Sunart after a beautiful day ✨️

When the journey is DEFINITELY part of your holiday. Transfers to Carna are by private charter across Loch Sunart. Expe...
30/01/2025

When the journey is DEFINITELY part of your holiday. Transfers to Carna are by private charter across Loch Sunart. Experience some of the most stunning scenery in the world and that's even before you arrive on the island jewel that is the Isle of Carna ❤️🌞

A day for taking stuff to the island,Wind turbine, stove, reserve generator. Warm winter sunshine, calm blue sea and clo...
30/01/2025

A day for taking stuff to the island,
Wind turbine, stove, reserve generator. Warm winter sunshine, calm blue sea and cloudless skies! Have you booked your holiday on Carna yet.........?

"A day for taking stuff to the island,Wind turbine, stove, reserve generator." Andy There's a lot of moving goes on thro...
30/01/2025

"A day for taking stuff to the island,
Wind turbine, stove, reserve generator." Andy
There's a lot of moving goes on throughout the year but especially during winter, low season.
Today is just a perfect winter day with warm sunshine 🌞 ❤️
Time to book your perfect holiday for 2025!

I love this late afternoon light and it's wonderful to see the days lengthening after the dark of midwinter ❤
29/01/2025

I love this late afternoon light and it's wonderful to see the days lengthening after the dark of midwinter ❤

Did you know that a visit to Carna helps support the regeneration of the UK's temperate rainforests? 🌿 This summer, esca...
29/01/2025

Did you know that a visit to Carna helps support the regeneration of the UK's temperate rainforests? 🌿 This summer, escape to somewhere rare, remote, and wild—and know your trip is helping preserve these precious ecosystems. 🌳Find out more here:

Scotland’s rainforest is one of our most precious habitats. It is as important as tropical rainforest but even rarer. Yet few people know it exists and fewer...

Hello 😊Hope you survived the storm in one piece!Our weather station on Carna recorded wind speeds of 91mph! Goodness kno...
25/01/2025

Hello 😊
Hope you survived the storm in one piece!
Our weather station on Carna recorded wind speeds of 91mph!
Goodness knows how windy it was at the top of Ben Carna. Calm weather and blue skies with a dusting of snow on the tops today.

23/01/2025

🌿 Join us for a community discussion on wildlife and ecological restoration with Ardtornish! 🌟

📅 Saturday, 8th February
⏰ 4:30 PM
📍 Lochaline Village Hall

Find out more about our current collaboration with Ardtornish on this exciting event! Learn about the work being done to restore the landscape, protect wildlife, and create a sustainable future for Morvern.

💬 Topics include:
🌲 Woodland creation, peatland restoration, and deer management.
🐟 River Aline catchment restoration and the partnership with CAOLAS.
🦉 The Lochaline Native Oyster Projects- updates & highlights.
🌍 Insights from the Ardtornish Ecology Board and its innovative projects.

This is your chance to share ideas, ask questions, and help shape the future of ecological management in the region. Everyone is welcome!

📧 For more info, contact: [email protected]

Let’s work together to preserve and enhance this incredible environment! See you there! ✨

Calm before tomorrow's storm on Loch Sunart 😍
23/01/2025

Calm before tomorrow's storm on Loch Sunart 😍

It will be (and is!) interesting to watch the weather on Carna. The information is updated at regular intervals through...
23/01/2025

It will be (and is!) interesting to watch the weather on Carna. The information is updated at regular intervals throughout the 24 hour period. West Highland Peninsulas The Isle of Carna - Wildlife & 'Escape' Island

Tomorrow is looking seriously stormy, today is going to be a "battening down the hatches " day in preparation. Thinking ...
23/01/2025

Tomorrow is looking seriously stormy, today is going to be a "battening down the hatches " day in preparation.
Thinking about everyone waiting in Ireland for this beast of a wind to arrive.
Stay safe everyone!

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Dreaming of summer on Carna?
Dreaming of summer on Carna?

Reflecting on summer and kayaking around the calm waters of Carna 🌞 #isleofcarna #kayakingadventures #restoringholidays #solitude #holidayseason

Reflecting on summer and kayaking around the calm waters of Carna 🌞

As you drive along Loch Sunart this is your first chance to see The Isle of Carna - Wildlife & 'Escape' Island It's a bit exciting!! 😍🥰 #noflyholiday #secludedholiday #scottishisland #singletrackroads #isleofcarna #scottishhighlands

It's snowing! ❄️ (View from our window onto Loch Sunart) no sign of Carna across the loch ☃️ #isleofcarna #noflyholiday #secludedholiday #scottishisland

Wishing all of our friends, colleagues, supporters and guests holidaying on Carna very best wishes for 2025! We look forward to welcoming as many of you as possible and thank you for your wonderful support throughout the year, it is so appreciated and valued! ❤️#HappyNewYear #2025 #summerholidays #selfcateringholidays www.isleofcarna.co.uk Book here www.isleofcarna.co.uk email [email protected]

Merry Christmas everyone!! 🤶 🎅🎄🎁🎉

Book a fantastic away from everything holiday on Carna. Completely unique, no fly secluded wilderness holiday #noflyholday #isleofcarna #SecludedGetaway

Did you see our new calf arriving earlier this year. It was nerve wracking as we didn't know how she would be accepted but they were so gentle! If you would like to come meet our girls and see what effects regenerative grazing has then book here : www.isleofcarna.co.uk #uniqueselfcatering #noflyholday #isleofcarna #temperaterainforest

It's beginning to look a little bit like Christmas here on our side of the loch, at least inside!🎄#Christmasholidays #merrychristmas2024 #isleofcarna

Lovely warm sunny day yesterday, hoping today's storm is not too bad. All the boats are out of the water. We'll update later! #isleofcarna #scottishisland #stormashley www.isleofcarna.co.uk

I've really probably missed the best!! The light of the setting sun is gorgeous again this evening 🌞 this is such a lovely time of year to take a holiday #isleofcarna #scottishisland #selfcateringholidays #scottishhighlands #scottishhighlands

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