Shillay
Island Remote Scottish island in the Outer Hebrides, bird habitat
How to Get to Shillay #
Shillay is reached by small boat from larger Hebridean islands; trips depend entirely on local operators and sea conditions. There is no scheduled ferry service.
Tips for Visiting Shillay #
- If landing by small boat, use sheltered coves on leeward sides to avoid Atlantic swell.
- There are no services on the island - bring provisions and plan to depart the same day unless arranged otherwise.
- Watch seabird nesting schedules and avoid disturbing colonies during the breeding season.
Best Time to Visit Shillay #
Summer offers the most reliable access and calmer seas; outside those months crossings become more weather-dependent.
Late spring to summer
May-August · 8-16°C (46-61°F)
Best for calm seas and birdlife activity; long daylight hours aid navigation.
Autumn
September-October · 6-14°C (43-57°F)
Good for fewer midges and dramatic coastal weather but seas may be rougher.
Weather & Climate near Shillay #
Climate
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
20°
Warmest Month
0°
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
0.3
UV Index
Low
11.6h daylight
April
Weather
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
14.1h daylight
May
Weather
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
16.4h daylight
June
Weather
1.2
UV Index
High
17.6h daylight
July
Weather
1.1
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
