Ulva
Scotland's Island CoastUlva is an island of contrasts, from the rugged remote beauty of old ruined townships, to the broad leafed woodland, provides a very different feel when visiting Ulva.
The island is home to nesting pairs of white-tailed sea eagles, which can be commonly seen along the coast of Ulva. Also home to golden eagles, hen harriers, otters, seals and the rare scotch burnet moth that is only found on a few west coast islands in Scotland.
Island Day Tripping
Planning your journey
Getting to the Isle of Ulva is part of the magic of the island.
There is a regular and reliable bus service that runs from Craignure to Salen that coincides with the ferry arrivals.
By Boat: There is an idyllic 8 berth pontoon at Ulva Ferry, with power, water, red diesel and WiFi.
By Bus/Community Transport: a regular public bus service runs from Craignure to Tobermory via Salen is run by West Coast Motors and coincides with the Calmac ferry services on most days.
From Salen, there is an option to book the Ulva Ferry Community Transport run by Mull and Iona Community Trust, but please book well in advance, as this can be very busy during the high season.
By car: driving from the ferry terminal at Craignure to Ulva Ferry takes around 45 minutes, with the nine mile drive from Salen onwards along a single tracked road that runs alongside the stunning scenery of Loch na Keal and the imposing bulk of Ben More.
