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Just seen a news piece about it on TV...looks a stunning place...are you able to go there and move around the place? Would quite fancy a trip over to just explore it...


 
Posted : 28/08/2009 5:43 pm
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Very difficult to get to. Need to hire a boat, and it's a long journey. It's also usually very rough. In addition it is now a bird sanctuary, and I think you need permission from RSPB to land. Day trippers are most certainly not welcome.


 
Posted : 28/08/2009 5:54 pm
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Need permission from National Trust For Scotland.

http://www.kilda.org.uk/visiting.htm

Plenty of other islands much closer on the west coast.

Rhum and Eigg, Colonsay would have a similar feel in places. just not as remote.


 
Posted : 28/08/2009 6:06 pm
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Yes you can go, there are a number of boat trips go there from the Hebrides. NTS do a work party there too.

One of the best places i've ever been to, would love to go sea kayaking there again.


 
Posted : 28/08/2009 6:08 pm
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We looked into it when we were in the Outer Hebrides this year but it was quite pricy, even for a day trip - something like £180 per person.


 
Posted : 28/08/2009 6:10 pm