As a contrast to days and days of walking around Lewis and Harris, the boat trip to St.Kilda was a holiday highlight of a different kind for me, and a unique experience given the isolation and remoteness of this once permanently inhabited island cluster out in the Atlantic. I travelled in a twin-hulled vessel which gave me a smooth ride both ways. Once on the island, passengers had a good four hours to explore the island with due regard for the wildlife, the weather, and the work of the resident archaeologists. We even had a twenty minute spell of hot sunshine in Shelter Bay. Then, back on board the boat we were fed delicious cake and tea and headed out to Boreray, home to a few devil-may-care sheep on the steep slopes, and Britain’s two tallest sea stacks festooned with birds. This was a fabulous day out, safe in the hands of Angus and his sea-faring colleagues.

Cautious at first given the distance but the vessel makes the journey easy. Whether you doze in the warm cabin or sit on desk and scan for the inevitable wildlife the journey is worth waiting for.

Angus has a good team and they clearly know what they are doing and are proud of St Kilda.

The tea and cake was a treat and the tot of whiskey set you up nicely.

Plenty of time on the island so a hike to the top is ache I achievable

Your of other islands is nothing short of amazing.

Top top experience.

Travelled with Angus on Orca II back in September 2012, although the weather wasn't sunny, it was reasonably calm,even made a stop at Pabaidh to pick up a couple on the way out. Fantastic trip, for me the best part was after leaving Hirta , cruising round the Stacks and islands of the group. The crew were great, advising on the best routes up Conachair, to capture unforgettable pictures. The Dram and cake were very welcome on the return to the boat.Would love to go back on a sunny day! Would definately go back with Angus