St Kilda National Trust Campsite

St Kilda is a very special place, the ruggaged island is located 70km west of North Uist in the North Atlantic where the only way to access it is via a 3-6 hour boat (when the weather is calm). The island served as an incredibly important ecological site for both birds and sea life, so important that the island’s and surrounding waters have been awarded double world heritage status. The best way to get to St Kilda is by one of the charter boats that operate from the Western Isles, Skye and the mainland or by private boat. Weather plays a very important role in getting to St Kilda, where the boat journey can take 3-6 hours and delays due to weather are frequent. So if your camping, pack supplies for a few extra days. The campsite is run by the Nation Trust who look after the island, you must book ahead and this can be done by emailing the trust on “[email protected]”. Campers can use the toilet and shower block where you will also find a fresh water drinking tap. There are no shops on St Kilda, you’ll have to bring what you need with you, including a cooking stove and all the food for your stay, plus additional supplies in case your departure is delayed. No pets are permitted onto the island and you must scrub your boots and equipment clean of mud before landing on St Kilda to help protect the local environment. Camping on St Kilda isn't easy, but a rare opportunity to camp in a double world heritage site and experience what it was like to live on this remote wild island!