Staffa
Scotland's Island CoastThis little island looks like it may be from a different planet.
Staffa is designated as a National Nature Reserve as it is home to black guillemots, fulmars, puffins and the magical Fingal’s Cave.
Follow in the footsteps of Queen Victoria, J M W Turner, Sir Walter Scott and William Wordsworth, to see the famous hexagonal rock columns, formed millions of years ago by volcanic eruptions.
Listen to the astonishing acoustics of Fingal’s Cave, which inspired Mendelssohn to compose his Hebrides Overture.
Escape the everyday and enjoy a puffin-spotting picnic on the top of the island in summer.
Boat trips to Staffa & Fingal's Cave
Be inspired
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Staffa on YouTube
Immerse yourself in all things Staffa by watching our dedicated YouTube playlist for food and drink, activities and so much more!
Planning your journey
Tour boats operate from Mull.
Phone one of the following local tourist offices for details
- Craignure, Tel:01680 812377
- Tobermory, Tel:01688 302182
- Oban, Tel:01631 563122.
Take the Calmac ferry from Oban to Craignure then a West Coast Motors bus from Craignure to Fionnphort.
Visit the Calmac website for the Oban to Craignure ferry timetable and the West Coast Motors website for the Craignure to Fionnphort bus timetable.
