Hirta Island Ghost Town
The abandoned village on Hirta, part of the St Kilda archipelago, where the last inhabitants were evacuated in 1930.

📜 Remote Scottish island abandoned since 1930, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
🔍 Home to a ruined traditional village, military installation, and significant bird colonies.

Why Go

🚶 Explore a historic ghost town
🐦 Observe one of the world's largest puffin colonies
🏞️ Experience a double UNESCO World Heritage Site (cultural and ecological)
🐑 See rare Soay and Boreray sheep breeds

Why Avoid

🚢 Boat trips weather-dependent
🌬️ Cooler and windier conditions, even in summer

Tips

🧣 Bring warm clothes
🧢 Wear a hat to protect from nesting birds

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