It is a Scottish Wildlife Trust nature reserve. WE ARE CLOSED RIGHT NOW, BUT OPENING ON MONDAY 31ST MARCH 2014! :-)
HANDA ISLAND
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Handa Island is a Nature Reserve, owned by Dr Jean Balfour, and run by the Scottish Wildlife Trust and is situated in the far North West of Scotland. The Island is a nesting site for more than 200,000 seasonal birds! With its magnificent Torridonia
n Sandstone Cliffs, it makes a perfect place for Fulmars, Guillemots and Razorbills to lay eggs, along with the Great Stack of Handa where the Puffins lay their eggs! Skuas and Arctic Skuas are also seasonal inhabitants of the Island and can be seen on the walk to the cliffs, along with the Terns, Red Grouse Eider Ducks and Seagulls! Prices to Handa are £12.50 for adults, £5 for Under 14's and under 5's go free! WHERE TO FIND HANDA?
3 Miles north of Scourie, take a left turn, and drive down the road to Tarbet, which is well sign posted, and come enjoy a lift to Handa on our Polarcirkel Rib that can carry 12 people at a time.
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SCOURIE WILDLIFE TRIPS
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Why not join us for an exhilarating wildlife and sightseeing tour on our Polarcirkel boat, the Equinox, running from Scourie Pier? Be amazed by the spectacle of over 200,000 seabirds on the towers cliffs of Handa Island, or visit a colony of grey seals among the Badcall Islands in Eddrachilles Bay. Take in the breath taking, unspoilt coastal scenery of this area, where dolphins, minke whales, pilot whales, porpoises, basking sharks and the amazing orca (killer whales) are also occasionally encountered. Our aim is to provide a memorable and safe trip. Our vessels and their operators are MCA approved. Waterproofs and life jackets are provided for your comfort and safety. Trips are by demand, with daily departures at 10am, 12noon, 2pm and 4pm. A minimum of four persons per trip applies and there no wildlife cruises on a Sunday. All sailings are subject to sea conditions. Prices for Wildlife Cruises are:
For 1 hour - £20 for adults and £15 for children. For 2 hours - £30 for adults and £20 for children. Evening trips, sea angling and private charter also available (please just ask!)
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, please call
Roger on 07780 967800 or
Paul on 07775 625890
