The Summer Isles
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Get in
Unless you have your own boat, you are dependent on an excursion from either Ullapool or the closer Badentarbet pier in Polbain.
Get around
Other than walking on Tanera Mòr, you can only see what your excursion allows but this includes great cliff scenery, seascapes and views of the mainland, grey and common seals and numerous breeding sea birds in season.
Understand
Of all the islands, only Tanera Mòr is inhabited and hardly anybody stays all through the winter. In the summer, some houses, including the former school, are available for rent. Painting and photography classes are also run.
See
Priest IslandRSBP reserve
Do
WalkThere are numerous footpaths around much of the island from the landing stage.
Buy
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address: Post OfficeAlmost unbelievably, Tanera Mòr shares one characteristic only with Lundy in south-west England and Caldey Island off the coast of Tenby, Wales, out of all the islands that form part of the UK. It issues its own postage stamps, which are valid throughout the UK. Currently valid stamps only cost their face value and make a talking point! Of course there are numerous historic sets on sale as well.
Eat and drink
CafeBeverages and light snacks are also available in the Post Office and are worth their weight in gold, if only because the building provides a shelter from the midges.
Sleep
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address: Tanera Mòr5 holiday rental cottages