Fair Isle

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Fair Isle Description

Of interest to ornithologists is Fair Isle, which lies 24mi/39km southwest of the southern tip of Mainland. It can be reached by ferry from Grutness (about 2hrs 30 mins) or by plane (25 mins by Loganair from Tingwall Airport). The name is derived from the Nordic word "fridarey" meaning "peaceful island". Designated in 1954 as a "National Scenic Area", the island is administered by the National Trust for Scotland. Only about 70 people live here and they have hundreds of thousands of birds to keep them company. About 340 different species have been observed, including fulmars, razorbills, storm petrels, puffins, kittiwakes and great skuas predominate. In spring and autumn they are joined by countless migratory birds. Fair Isle Lodge and

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Hobbies & Activities category: Wildlife area, bird sanctuary; Natural area; National park

Address

Fair Isle Lodge and Bird Observatory
Fair Isle
Fair Isle ZE2 9JU
United Kingdom

http://www.fairisle.org.uk

Tips

Open all year. Bird Observatory: Open May 1 Oct 31
For boat service information contact: Jimmy Stout at (1595) 760222.
For flight information to the island contact Loganair (1595) 840246.
Visitors must first submit an application to the Fair Isle Lodge and Bird Observatory.

Transit

Summer sailings of mail boat, Good Shepherd IV, from Grutness, Shetland.

Typical Visit

4 hours

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