Staffa National Nature Reserve
As we move out of the coronavirus lockdown, we’re pleased to be able to welcome back visitors. We urge people to carefully observe social distancing guidelines.
Planning your visit
We want you to enjoy your visit to the island – your safety is our priority. This means we may have had to make some changes so that we can keep everyone safe. Please read our Guide on what to expect before you set off.
The easiest way to visit Staffa is with one of the local tour boat operators. Landing is dependent on suitable weather conditions.
There are no visitor facilities on the island and visitors should have appropriate footwear for rough ground and slippery rocks.
Dogs must be kept under control and away from nesting seabirds.
Please note that there are unfenced, steep cliffs around most of the island.
Staffa has been filmed on Google Streetview Treks, where you can view the terrain in advance of your visit.
Staffa is a ‘no-drone zone’ between 1 April and 31 July, to prevent disturbance to breeding seabirds. Outwith this time, amateur unmanned aerial vehicle (drone) operators should seek permission from the property before flying. Commercial operators should contact the Trust’s Filming Manager at filming@nts.org.uk
Landing charges applicable for commercial operators. Please contact traveltrade@nts.org.uk for more information.
For more information about planning your visit please see our frequently asked questions.
If you’d like to speak to us we can be contacted by email: staffanationalnaturereserve@nts.org.uk or telephone 01681 700659 or 07717 581405.
Facilities & access
- Due to the terrain, access onto Staffa is not advisable for wheelchair users.
- For those with mobility difficulties, the ferry is accessible with assistance.
- There are steps to the top of the island.
- The path to Fingal’s Cave is uneven.
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.
Please note that there are unfenced, steep cliffs around most of the island.
Opening times
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Staffa
- Current periodOpen all year, daily
Entry prices
- Adult
- Free
- Family
- Free
- One adult family
- Free
- Concession
- Free