Planning Your Visit
Inchcailloch has something to offer in every season of the year.
Day Visits
Inchcailloch is ideally located for a day visit and is just a short
boat ride from Balmaha. When planning your visit be sure to check our events calendar. Throughout the summer season there are often events that showcase the island.
Corporate and Group Visits
If
you are a corporate group or have a party of 12 or more, please let us know
when you will be arriving on the island and what you wish to do. We can then provide you with guidelines prior to your visit, and inform
you of anything that may affect your trip to the island.
You can contact us by telephone, email or
even post!
Balmaha Boat Yard operates a ferry service to the island and
arrangements can be made with the Boat Yard for larger groups. For directions to Balmaha click here.
If you would like to bring a school group to the island you must complete a booking form. Help and advice for teachers planning a visit can be found here.
If you are looking for more ideas and resources for self led groups,
you can visit the Scottish Natural Heritage website and download information packs and activity guides covering all aspects of Scotland’s wildlife, geology and landscapes.
Download our Visitor Guidelines here.
What to Bring
When you visit the island please come well prepared with sturdy footwear, waterproofs, food, water (there is no running water on the island),
sunscreen and most importantly the mighty midge repellent!
There are compost toilets on the island. Please ensure that they are
kept in a clean and tidy condition and do not put any inorganic material down
the toilet.
As there is no refuse collection on the island. Please take ALL your litter and
disposable BBQs home. There are recycling facilities and bins
in the Balmaha car park.
Guides to the Island
Audio guides for the island can be hired from Balmaha Visitor Centre from April to September. For more information call 01389 722100.
To download a guide describing the paths,
nature and history of Inchcailloch click here: A Walking Guide to Inchcailloch
Camping
There is a small campsite on the island in Port Bawn. To find out how to book a pitch click here.
Respect the Island
Inchcailloch is a very
special place, part of a National Nature Reserve, and we ask that you respect
the Island and follow these simple steps:
- Take ALL your litter home
- Never cut down or damage trees
- Keep your dog under close control especially during the breeding season (1 April to 1 August)
- Use a stove or leave no trace of a camp fire
- Respect your surroundings and others around you
