The Isle of Taransay
Wild, Pristine, Remote, and Majestic
Taransay sits on the Western Atlantic edge of Scotland and is Britain’s largest uninhabited island. It is a majestic domain of rolling mountains, golden beaches, pristine lochs and rugged coastline. Visitors will see that Mother Nature has a free hand on Taransay, which is home to a myriad of wild species, including golden and sea eagles, otter, red deer, seals, and an abundance of other marine and land wildlife.
The island is now the focus of a regeneration project that aims to restore the flora and fauna back to a pre-pastoral era as well as preserve the rich human and archaeological heritage of the island.
The Isle of Taransay
Wild, Pristine, Remote, and Majestic
Taransay sits on the Western Atlantic edge of Scotland and is Britain’s largest uninhabited island. It is a majestic domain of rolling mountains, golden beaches, pristine lochs and rugged coastline. Visitors will see that Mother Nature has a free hand on Taransay, which is home to a myriad of wild species, including golden and sea eagles, otter, red deer, seals, and an abundance of other marine and land wildlife.
The island is now the focus of a regeneration project that aims to restore the flora and fauna back to a pre-pastoral era as well as preserve the rich human and archaeological heritage of the island.
Experience the beauty of Taransay
Book your boat trip today
Taransay can now be experienced
Day trips can be made to one of the most pristine and diverse islands in the Outer Hebrides.
Visitors can roam freely across the 3,800 acres of Britain’s largest uninhabited island, which was the location for the reality TV show Castaway 2000. The island is within Borve Lodge Estate, and visitors will be quickly taken across a 1.5 mile stretch of ocean aboard a commercially coded landing craft, staffed by our fully qualified crew.
Trips will run regularly during the summer months. Book now on Visit Taransay. The latest sailing information is available on the Borve Lodge Facebook page.
Full-day Trip
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Trips will be weather dependent.
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The vessel will leave from Horgabost Beach starting from 0900, (will vary depending on tides) with 8-10 passengers per passage.
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The crossing takes approximately 10 -20 minutes depending on the vessel in use.
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Entry to the island will be at Paible, the main settlement area on Taransay.
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Return trips will commence from 1500 depending on tides. Times will be shown when booking.
If the weather prevents travel, every effort will be made to provide a crossing on an alternative day. If this is not possible, guests will be fully refunded.
All guests must book online and comply with our Terms & Conditions.
Taransay can now be experienced
Day trips can be made to one of the most pristine and diverse islands in the Outer Hebrides.
Visitors can roam freely across the 3,800 acres of Britain’s largest uninhabited island, which was the location for the reality TV show Castaway 2000. The island is within Borve Lodge Estate, and visitors will be quickly taken across a 1.5 mile stretch of ocean aboard a commercially coded landing craft, staffed by our fully qualified crew.
Trips will run regularly during the summer months. Book now on Visit Taransay. The latest sailing information is available on the Borve Lodge Facebook page.
Full-day Trip
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Trips will be weather dependent.
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The vessel will leave from Horgabost Beach starting at 0930, (depending on tides) with 8 passengers per passage.
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The crossing takes approximately 10 minutes.
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Entry to the island will be at Paible, the main settlement area on Taransay.
-
Return trips will commence at 1530 depending on tides.
If the weather prevents travel, every effort will be made to provide a crossing on an alternative day. If this is not possible, guests will be fully refunded.
All guests must book online and comply with our Terms & Conditions.
Regenerating the island’s ecosystem
“We feel it is a great privilege to be the stewards of Taransay. Here we have an opportunity to encourage and sustain environmental regeneration and to preserve the memory of a long human history in the most extraordinary of locations. We invite all who visit to share our vision and enjoy.”
