Rabbit Islands SIB Trip 24/25/26th April, 2026. Reserve list.

     

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    Trip summary

    10 island trip to the North coast of Scotland visiting SIBS between Tongue and Armadale
    to include the Rabbit Islands, operating out of Loch Erribol/Melness .


    Dates

    Two identical trips are planned
    24th and 25th April, 2026
    With 26th as a contingency day

    Co-ordinator

    Jill Robertson.

    Trip itinerary

    Due to popularity two boat trips are scheduled between 24-26April with best weather
    days used, thus individuals should be prepared to have flexibility in their arrangements
    Islands intended to visit on both days
    RABBIT ISLAND WEST  45m
    RABBIT ISLAND EAST  44m
    SGIER AN OIR  43m
    MEALL THAILM  56m
    EILEAN ISOAL  52m
    CNOC NA CAILLICH  76m
    NEAVE ISLAND  70m
    EILEAN POLLSAIN  30m
    BOURSA ISLAND  42m
    GLAS EILEAN MOR  54m

    Places available

    Each boat trip is for up to 12 people. With the same objectives but minor variations possible subject to tide/wind.

    Departure or meeting place

    For planning purposes assume the boat will depart from Melness at 08:00. NC626612. Subject to update.

    Accommodation

    Make own arrangements.

    Challenges and competences needed

    To land on the islands you will need to be able to exit from and return to a moving tender
    boat onto a rocky coastline or pebbly beach.

    Businesses arranged through

    Seascape, Ullapool – Seascape Expeditions – www.sea-scape.co.uk
    Who were used for several very successful trips in 2024 and 2025.

    Cost

    £150 per person, depending on numbers, assuming at least 12 on each trip.

    Reserve or enquire about trip

    Email the trip organiser Jill Roberstson jillrobertson231”AT”gmail.com ASAP to check on
    availability, stating which trip(s) you wish to go on.

    Trip currently fully booked reserve list operating contact Jill to be added

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