St Kilda is a remote and uninhabited archipelago located in the North Atlantic Ocean, about 40 miles (64 kilometres) west of the Outer Hebrides, Scotland.
It is one of the most isolated and fascinating places in the British Isles and holds significant natural and cultural importance.
- St Kilda is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognised for its cultural heritage and nature reserve.
It is home to an extraordinary variety of seabirds, including the largest colony of northern gannets in the world and significant populations of puffins and fulmars.
The surrounding waters are rich in marine life, and the cliffs and stacks are critical for bird nesting.
- St Kilda – National Trust for Scotland website.
The National Trust for Scotland manages the site, and conservation efforts focus on protecting its wildlife and historical structures.
St Kilda Information #
St Kilda on Film #
- 1930 – Evacuation of St Kilda – National Library of Scotland
- St Kilda – Britain’s Lonliest Isle – National Library of Scotland
- St Kilda The Lonely Islands – National Library of Scotland
Visiting St Kilda #
St Kilda is difficult to reach due to its remote location and unpredictable weather.
Visits are typically by boat or organised tours from the Hebrides, such as from the Isle of Skye or Harris.
- Boat trips to St Kilda with Sea Harris
- Journey to the islands on the edge of the world with Kilda Cruises.