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Below is a list of Scotland Islands with links to pages that display the Top Websites for each Island. Some of the top beaches in the world are on the west coast of the more western islands. Many look like the Caribbean. Beach Images.

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DT stands for Day Trips where the island has multiple ferry runs throughout the day. Many of the islands are popular for day trips, as well as longer stays.

Scotlands Main Tourist Islands

Arran - 13 miles off the southwest coast at Ardrossan, scenic island with castles and many outdoor activities . DT

Bute - 8 miles off the southwest coast at Wemyss Bay, with an historic castle and one of the top mansions in the UK . DT

Harris - 23 miles off the northwest coast of the Isle of Skye, with fantasic beaches, walking, hiking and boat tours . DT

Islay - 30 miles off the west coast at the Mull of Kintyre, many Whisky Distilleries, stunning beaches, walks and hikes . DT

Jura - 30 miles off the west coast at the Mull of Kintyre, Whisky Distillery, remote beaches, walking, hiking up to 2,500ft . DT

Lewis - 53 miles off the northwest coast at Ullapool, with great beaches, walking, hiking and boat trips . DT

Mull - 12 miles off the west coast at Oban, wildlife, hiking, and boat tours to Ulva, Iona, and Staffa for Fingals Cave . DT

Orkney - 10 miles off the north coast at John O Groats, historic sights, boat trips to German High Seas Fleet, wildlife trips . DT

Shetland - 150 miles off the northeast coast at Aberdeen, furthest north part of the UK with dramtic scenery, historic sights.

Skye - 2 miles off the west coast with many boat trips, dramatic scenery, walks, mountain hiking, trips to other islands . DT

Smaller Islands also with Accomodation

Barra - 90 miles off the west coast from Oban, remote island for beaches, walks/hikes, boat trips, fishing.

Canna - 31 miles off the northwest coast at Mallaig, has two self catering properties and allows Saturday day trips.

Coll - 49 miles off the west coast at Oban, popular for its beaches and walking. DT

Cumbrae - 2 miles off the southwest coast at Largs, popular for water sports and cycling . DT

Eigg - 16 miles off the northweast coast at Mallaig, popular for walking, hiking, beaches, caves, and kayaking . DT

Gigha - 3 miles off the west coast at the Mull of Kintyre, community run popular for camping, walking and hiking . DT

Iona - 1 mile off the west coast of Mull, contains the first Abbey built in Scotland, burial place of many Scottish kings . DT

Muck - 22 miles off the northwest coast at Mallaig, popular for walking and island crafts, also some day trips . DT

Rum - 20 miles off the west coast at Mallaig, walking, hiking, biking, fishing, shooting and some day trips . DT

Tiree - 68 miles off the west coast at Oban, popular for its beaches, surfing and walking, thursday day trips summer.

Uist North & South - remote islands about 30 miles off the northwest coast of Skye, beaches, walk/hiking, boat tours

Smaller Islands for Day Trips Only

Ailsa Craig - 9 miles off the southwest coast at Girvan, uninhabited island bird sanctuary popular for boat trips and hiking

Bass Rock - 3 miles off the east coast at North Berwick by Edinburgh, uninhabited with a huge Gannet population

Holy Isle - 15 miles off the southwest coast at Ardrossan, for walking/hiking and has a Buddha Retreat

Inchcolm - 4 miles off the east coast at South Queensferry by Edinburgh, a scenic island with a well preserved Abbey

Staffa - 8 miles off the west coast at Mull, uninhabited with large basalt rock structures and the legendary Fingals Cave

St Kilda - 40 miles off the Outer Hebrides islands, 90 miles off the northwest coast, one of the most scenic places in the UK

Scotland Islands

Scotlands Main Tourist Islands

Smaller Islands also with Accomodation

Smaller Islands for Day Trips Only

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