Hirta Island Ghost Town
The last inhabitants of one of the U.K.'s most remote islands were evacuated in 1930.

๐Ÿ“œ Remote Scottish island, abandoned since 1930.
๐Ÿ” Double UNESCO World Heritage Site for cultural and ecological reasons.

Why Go

๐ŸŒ Explore a historic ghost town
๐Ÿฆ Observe globally significant bird colonies (puffins)
๐Ÿž๏ธ Experience one of the U.K.'s most remote islands
๐Ÿ‘ See rare Soay and Boreray sheep breeds

Why Avoid

๐ŸŒฌ๏ธ Weather-dependent boat trips, often cool and windy
โš ๏ธ Remote location, limited facilities

Tips

๐Ÿงฅ Bring warm clothes, even in summer
๐Ÿงข Wear a hat to protect from nesting birds
๐Ÿ›ฅ๏ธ Boat operators run trips from Oban, Uig, Leverburgh, Tarbert

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