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Treshnish Isles in the Inner Hebrides off the west coast of Scotland were formed
60 million years ago when volcanic eruptions on the nearby island of Mull caused
lava to flow into the sea. The main islands - Lunga, Fladda and Bac
Mor or the Dutchman's Cap - are completely uninhabited and provide a safe haven
for birds and Grey Seals. | |  | For a
spectacular nature experience, why not try go bird watching on the rocky islands
of the British Isles this summer? | |  | - Rocky islands offer great
opportunities for wildlife watching especially sea birds who love craggy cliffs
and rocky outcrops.
| | | Treshnish
and Staffa - Visitor Guide | | Address: | The
Treshnish Isles, Inner Hebrides, Scotland. | | Postcode
| OX2 6PE | | Telephone: | Hebridean
Trust - 01865 311468
Ìý Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust - 01688
302 620 | | e-mail | Hebridean
Trust - info@hebrideantrust.org Ìý Hebridean
Whale and Dolphin Trust - info@hwdt.org Ìý Staffa
Boat Trips - iolaire@staffatrips.co.uk Ìý Boat
tours -
and
plus | | Fax: | Hebridean
Trust - 01865 311468
Ìý Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust - 01688
302 728 | | Location map: |
of Treshnish. | | Grid reference: | Grid
reference (Staffa): NM326351 | | Key attraction: | Sea
birds. Basking Sharks and marine life. | | Essential
kit: | Binoculars. Bird identification book. | | Nature
watching: | Bird watching - sea birds such as
Puffins, Guillemots, Razorbills, Fulmars. Ìý The best time to see the
Puffins is by the end of July. Ìý Basking Sharks can be seen in the
waters around the west coast of Scotland from May onwards. | | Access: | Disabled
Access: Very limited - most boat trips cater for disabled passengers but the islands
themselves are of mixed terrain with no pathways. | | Getting
there: | The Treshnish Isles are located off
the west coast of Scotland. Access is only by boat trips which leave from the
south pier of Oban, on the Scottish mainland - .
Oban is situated about 90 miles north-west of Glasgow,
which is accessible from the south by taking the M6 and then the M74.
Oban
can be reached easily from Central Scotland by taking the A82 around the west
side of Loch Lomond, going via the A83 through Inveraray and following the signposts.
Ìý Fingal's Cave on Staffa can be reached by boat. Ìý Car
parking: Available on the mainland at Oban South Pier. | | Opening
times: | Seasonally - weather-permitting. | | Charges: | Boat
trips cost between £40 and £60 depending on how many islands you wish
to visit. Ìý Some boats visit both Lunga and Fingal's Cave - others
have a single destination. |
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