Bottle Island
Island Uninhabited island with dramatic sea-cliffs
How to Get to Bottle Island #
Access by private boat from North Uist or nearby harbours; local boatmasters provide landings when sea conditions permit. There are no scheduled services.
Tips for Visiting Bottle Island #
- Access is by boat only; local skippers from the nearby islands manage landings.
- The island is small and fragile - avoid trampling vegetation and observe bird-nesting restrictions.
- Bring binoculars for seal and seabird spotting along offshore rocks.
Best Time to Visit Bottle Island #
Visits are best in late spring and summer when boats can land and seabird activity peaks.
Summer (June-August)
June-August · 8°C-15°C
Calmer seas and seabird colonies at their most active.
Late spring (May)
May · 6°C-12°C
Breeding seabirds arrive and the island is busiest with wildlife watchers.
Weather & Climate near Bottle Island #
Climate
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
23°
Warmest Month
-2°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
January
Weather
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.1h daylight
February
Weather
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight
March
Weather
0.2
UV Index
Low
11.6h daylight
April
Weather
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
14.1h daylight
May
Weather
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
16.4h daylight
June
Weather
1.1
UV Index
High
17.6h daylight
July
Weather
1.0
UV Index
High
17.0h daylight
August
Weather
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
15.0h daylight
September
Weather
0.5
UV Index
Low
12.6h daylight
October
Weather
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.1h daylight
November
Weather
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.8h daylight
December
Weather
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.4h daylight
