Isles of Coll & Tiree Accommodation

Isles of Coll & Tiree Tourist Guide Windsurfing Birdwatching Holidays Hebrides Scotland UK

The Isles of Coll and Tiree are the most westerly of the Hebridean islands. They benefit from the Gulf Stream which warms the winters making them mild and also brings fantastic sunny weather in the summer. Tiree's location furthest west means it benefits from the full force of the Atlantic waves making it an excellent location for windsurfing in the UK. In fact you'll be glad of the strong winds in the summer as it tends to blow those pesky midges away! The coastline is dotted with scalloped sandy bays making it an unexpected paradise location.

Coll is a haven for wildlife and a peaceful getaway destination. Beautiful rocky shores and white sand beaches give way to species-rich machair alive with the call of farmland birds and geese. The best way to explore the island is by walking through its beautiful countryside.

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Annie's Croft - Isle of Coll

A detached three bedroom self catering cottage in the village of Arinagour on the Island of Coll

£495 to £595 Per week (seasonal)

Isle of Tiree Tourist Guide Windsurfing Beaches Inner Hebrides Scottish Islands

The Isle of Tiree is renowned for its beaches, sun and windsurfing. Surprised to find it's in the Scottish Islands? It's the most westerly of the Inner Hebrides with uninterrupted waves crashing in from the Atlantic. It's a beautiful wildlife haven with traditional blackhouses and crofting lifestyle having left swathes of machair in which you'll find a huge range of wildlife. The island is particularly good for birdwatching with 271 bird species having already been recorded!

The other side to Tiree is its windsurfing community. With over twelve sheltered white sandy bays and winds averaging 18 miles per hour it's perfect windsurfing and surfing territory. The annual Tiree Wave Classic is the highlight of the windsurfing calendar with a whole host of competitions and events during the week.

Isle of Coll Tourist Guide Birdwatching Holidays Inner Hebrides Scottish Islands

The Isle of Coll is Tiree's neighbour to the north west. It's a fantastic getaway destination with few facilities and reminders of bustling everyday life. It's a rocky shore island with beautiful white sandy beaches. Coll is an excellent location for walking, wildlife watching and birdwatching.

The RSPB manage a reserve in the south of the island where you can hear the elusive corncrake and a range of wintering and breeding geese and wading birds. Walking is the best way to see the island most of which is easily accessible. For views take the hike up Ben Hogh from which you can see Coll and the surrounding Hebridean islands.

Tiree & Coll Airports, Cheap Flights to Tiree & Coll

Tiree airport is in the middle of the island around three miles west of Scarinish. It is now possible to fly direct to Tiree and Coll from Oban with Highland Airways. There are two daily flights at each end of the day with some flights connecting the two islands together.

Alternatively you can fly to Tiree from Glasgow with BA/Loganair. The flight takes around an hour and there is one flight each way daily.

Ferries from Oban to the Isles of Coll & Tiree

Caledonian MacBrayne Ferries from Oban also run regular services to Coll and Tiree. The services run from Oban to Coll and then on to Tiree. There are the occasional direct sailing straight from Oban to Tiree.

Some of the Oban-Coll-Tiree sailings go on to Barra in the Outer Hebrides. Check the CalMac Island Hopscotch tickets if you're planning to do some island hopping.

There is usually one sailing per day Monday-Sunday. Do check the up-to-date timetables as you may need to plan your journey carefully to arrive and depart at suitable times on different days.