Ranger service
Thanks to support from NatureScot, the Observatory is able to offer a free ranger service to all visitors to the island from April through to the end of October. All guests at the Observatory are given a welcome pack and introductory talk on arrival, which will cover how the ranger service works.
Activities on offer at the Observatory are open to all, with information posted regularly on the whiteboard opposite the dining room. Some, such as morning trap rounds and evening log are a daily occurrence, whilst others, such as Storm Petrel ringing, are restricted to particular times of the year. Guided walks are available throughout the season. For more information on particular activities, please click on the links on the left of the page.
Please note that whilst we try very hard to ensure visitors are able to participate in all the activities they are interested in, this is not always possible, given the unpredictability of wildlife, weather etc. If there is something you are particularly hoping to do during your stay, it is often a good idea to mention it when booking and again on arrival at the Observatory.
