St. Kilda - Things you need to know!

The archipelago of St. Kilda is an incredibly important place and it needs to be treated as such. Visiting here requires careful thought and preparation, certainly a lot more than a visit to your local park. On this page we look at the biodiversity, sensitivity and unique requirements of a visit.

 What To Expect

Sail Scotland have produced a short video highlighting some of the most important aspects you should consider in you planning. The video below explores the archipelago and some key considerations for any visit ashore.

Sail Scotland have also produced a 360 degree visit video. If you have a virtual reality headset or 3-D capability on your phone why not immerse yourself in St. Kilda and take a good look around to help you in planning your trip. If you are using a static device (such as PC/Mac or laptop) you can use your mouse to move around the 3-D video.

Looking After St. Kilda

The National Trust for Scotland (NTS) look after St. Kilda and have a great wealth of knowledge on the animals and environment there. Whether advising on the unique species that exist only on St. Kilda to explaining why some birds may dive-bomb you it is essential that their guidance is followed to preserve not only the flora and fauna but also to keep yourself and your crew safe.

The organising Authority works closely with the NTS and we will be providing additional guidance on how you can protect this UNESCO dual world heritage site (and your head) during your visit.

This page will be updated with information pertinent to protecting St. Kilda in late May 2022