Visitor Information

• Plan Ahead – Before you leave the house, plan your route, check the weather forecast and dress appropriately.  Remember that the weather on the island is extremely changeable and can be much colder in exposed areas.

• Bring a map – If you prefer to use a GPS, carry a backup map and compass as well as spare batteries.  Navigating using a mobile phone will drain the battery quickly.

• Let someone know where you are going and when you intend to be back.

• Natural hazards - There are many natural hazards, such as uneven ground, rough paths, cliffs, steep and rocky ground, fast-flowing rivers and deep water with undercurrents. Use common sense and take care. There is a longstanding legal principle called “volenti non fit injuria” which means that a person taking access will generally be held to have accepted any obvious risks or risks which are inherent in the activities they are undertaking.

• ​Protect yourself against ticks - Ticks are found in the moorland on the estate especially in the spring through to autumn.  There is a small element of risk that if you are bitten by a tick, you could contract Lyme Disease. To prevent getting tick bites, tuck your trousers into your socks and spray yourself with insect repellent containing deet.  Remember to check your body when you get home.

• If you are walking with a dog, please ensure it is under proper control. If they are near livestock, ensure they are on a lead to prevent ‘worrying’.

• Close all gates​​.

• For further information, click HERE to visit the Scottish Outdoor Access Code (SOAC).​

• If you do have a problem requiring emergency services, call 999.

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Click here for a very useful information sheet about crofting land, access and its history. You can also find some walk recommendations here.