Isle of Eigg Conservation Adventure

Where the wild Atlantic Ocean swells, where waves sing on to the shoreline and eagles soar above craggy cliffs, nestled between Skye and the Ardnamuchan peninsula, sparsely populated, energy is supplied only by sun, wind and water and the land is owned entirely by the community. The Isle of Eigg offers solitude, wildness and adventure for all those who seek it.

Our trip will run from Sunday 9th – Friday 14th July 2023. During out week we will take part in activities to explore the island, engage with the local community and get involved with some conservation work alongside the ranger service. You can expect a week filled with adventure, good food and stunning scenery. The evenings will be relaxed with beach barbecues, stories, games and island summer sunsets.

This can count towards your Duke of Edinburgh Gold Residential if you are looking for opportunities to work towards that. Please see the Duke of Edinburgh website for full information on requirements for the Gold Residential section. You can of course join us even if you aren’t working on your Duke of Edinburgh Award. This event is suitable for young people aged 14-25.

A full itinerary will be sent out in advance of the week.

The cost for the residential is £390. We are also able to offer a 50% discount for households with lower incomes, taking the cost down to £195. This discount is open for anyone to use, so please pay the rate that suits your own financial situation best, use the code ‘SELKIE’ when booking to access this discount. We are also able to offer free places to those that need it, so if you are keen to come but can’t afford to pay then please contact [email protected] directly for more information.

The cost includes;

• Accommodation at the Glebe Barn Hostel, which we will have full use of for our group
• Ferry ticket crossing to the island and back
• Transport to and from Edinburgh. Dependent on ferry timetables, this may be an early start.
• Full board catering, including breakfast, lunch and dinner each day. Dietary requirements will be taken into account and all food will be vegetarian / vegan friendly. The food will be delicious.
• Bicycle hire on the island for getting around (there are no cars permitted on the island).

If you have any questions about the week please get in touch with David at [email protected].