A sailing boat is anchored in the middle of the sheltered bay on a shimmering sunny day on Canna.

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Getting here

Canna lies 19 miles off the coast from Mallaig, the closest mainland port.

Address Canna Isle of Canna PH44 4RS OS Ref: NG278050

A passenger ferry (no cars) runs from Mallaig, operated by Caledonian MacBrayne (01475 650100).

Ferries to Canna depart on a regular basis during the summer months. There is no need to pre-book tickets.

Check the Calmac ferry timetables

As there is no tarred road on the island, we are unable to accommodate vehicles.

Contact information

Telephone: 01463 732621 (regional office)

Get directions

Provided by Google Maps

Opening times

Isle of Canna: Current period All year, daily

Entry prices

Canna

Adult: Free
Family: Free
One adult family: Free
Concession: Free

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At all Trust places, admission is free for members.

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Planning your visit

Canna can be visited all year round – either by taking the regular passenger-only ferry, by private charter or, if you have your own boat, Canna Harbour has 10 yacht moorings for visitors.

Canna House is now open for pre-booked guided tours.

It’s advisable to pre-book accommodation if you intend to stay on the island. The community shop operates on a 24/7 honesty basis and carries a limited stock of basic essentials.

Landing charges are applicable for commercial operators. Please contact traveltrade@nts.org.uk for more information.

There are grazing livestock at this site, so please keep your dog under close control and let the animals have some space. Thank you for showing consideration for the safety of our livestock and wildlife.

For more information about planning your visit, please see the drop-down Facilities below or our frequently asked questions.

Some highlight events in 2025

Bees & butterflies walk

Fortnightly on Wednesdays from 23 April, 12.30–2.30pm
Free
Part of the UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme and the Bumblebee Conservation Trust Bee Walk
Join the ranger to help with the bees and butterfly survey! Starting at the Visitor Hub, we will walk along the fields to Corroghan, through Canna Woods and A’chill woods finishing back at the Community Shop.
Please note: butterflies don’t like the rain! If the weather is poor, we’ll do a bit of ID practice and walk the route to look at plants instead.

Canna Wildlife Festival

July 2025
Find out more

We are excited to be celebrating the wildlife and scenery of Canna and Sanday with a week-long festival. Each day has a special theme (woodlands, seabirds, farming, marine, and more!) with lots of activities throughout the week to get involved with. The full itinerary is coming soon …

4x4 safaris

Book via email: tallen@nts.org.uk
Prices: child* £25, adult £35

See Canna and Sanday from a new perspective in our National Trust for Scotland Toyota Hilux. Tom the ranger takes guests to Tarbert and Sanday, highlighting points of interest and history alongside spotting wildlife.
Please note: unfortunately, our vehicle is not wheelchair accessible. For accessibility information, please get in touch by email.

*We are not able to take children under 3 years or those requiring a fixed child seat due to child seat regulations. Children aged under 12 or less than 135cm tall can only travel in the back seat. We do not supply booster seats; if your child requires one, please bring your own.

Rent-a-ranger

Book via email: tallen@nts.org.uk
Prices: £50 for up to 3 people, £10 for any additional people

Join ranger Tom on a tailor-made walk, offering bespoke experiences for up to 10 people. You can personalise your 2-hour guided walk or talk; simply email us with a few topics that interest you and Tom will build you a unique experience showcasing the best of Canna.

Facilities & access

It’s possible, although challenging, for wheelchair users to take the ferry to Canna.
Once on the island, the roads are made of hard gravel so assistance may be required.

We have an ongoing programme of accessible content development. Detailed accessibility guides for the most visited Trust places are available on our Accessibility pages as well as links to useful resources.

We’d love you to visit the Euan’s Guide website to review the accessibility of Trust places and tell us (and others) what’s good and where we need to do better.

Café Canna overlooks the harbour.

See their website for more details.

Dogs may visit but must be kept under strict control at all times as livestock may be roaming freely – the island is a working farm.

Guided walks may be available with the Canna Ranger. Otherwise, see our Walks highlight for some suggested self-guided routes.

Discover the amazingly rich archaeological landscape – from prehistoric fortifications to early 19th-century abandoned settlements. Seek out the Punishment Stone, where unruly islanders had their thumbs wedged into the hole.

Do your bit for the environment by helping us with beach cleaning and depositing marine plastic etc into the designated bins around the bay and at the pier.

There is a community shop on the island.

Toilet

There are some beautiful walks around Canna.

Please see our Walks highlight for more information.