Tanera Mòr
Island Largest Summer Isles island, known for coastal scenery
Tanera Mòr, the largest Summer Isle, has a small village, seasonal accommodation and boat landings; visitors come for walking, fishing and simple arts‑and‑guesthouse hospitality.
Tanera Mf2r is the largest island in the Summer Isles group off the northwest Scottish coast, in the general area of Loch Broom and the Ross-shire coastline. The island has a small harbour and was historically used for crofting and fishing; in recent decades it has hosted holiday cottages and short-stay accommodation.
Tanera Mf2r is largely rural with rocky shorelines, heath and grassland, and is reached by private boat or seasonal charter from the mainland. It is of interest for coastal scenery, wildlife and as a base for exploration of the surrounding archipelago.
- Main island of the Summer Isles: The largest of the Summer Isles, known for a small harbour, seasonal holiday accommodation and previous small-scale crofting settlements.
How to Get to Tanera Mòr #
Tanera Mòr is reached by private boat charters from the Scottish mainland (Ullapool, Achiltibuie) when weather permits. There are no regular ferry services; plan travel with a local operator and check landing permissions.
Tips for Visiting Tanera Mòr #
- Check the status of accommodation on Tanera Mòr before travel - services are intermittent and often seasonal.
- Bring provisions if planning to stay overnight; shops and restaurants operate only in peak summer and can be limited.
- Respect private-property signs - parts of the island have been in private hands and access can be restricted.
Best Time to Visit Tanera Mòr #
Summer is the only reliable window for visiting; other seasons see little to no tourist traffic.
Weather & Climate near Tanera Mòr #
Tanera Mòr's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 2°C to 16°C. Abundant rainfall (1672 mm/year), wettest in November.
January
January is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (184 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (148 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (116 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (167 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (190 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (203 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (188 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
