Tour summary & highlights
Once we have reached the Isle of May
there will be about 2.5 hours free time to explore the islands, the cliffs and all the superb many vantage points to watch the breeding seabird colony in full action and see puffins at close range
The boat trip
Picturesque Anstruther harbour
Our golden Fife beaches stop
Tour itinerary
From the Stirling area we are travelling past the iconic Forth bridges to Fife and the picturesque harbour of Anstruther.
We check into the Isle of May ferry and will be away for 5 hours, about 2.5 hours on the Isle of May for some spectacular seabird viewing option, 10,000s at close range.
Isle of May puffins & breeding seabird colony – videos
Anstruther harbour photos- Isle of May ferry departure
Seals off the Isle of May – videos
After returning back to Anstruther, we still have a stunning golden beach stop before returning back to the Stirling area.
This birdwatching/wildlife watching island – “Walks with transport from Stirling” tour
is very simliar to our 1 day private & small group tour to the Isle of May
Private & small group 1 day tour to the Isle of May – Unicorn Tours
Tour price per person
Extra costs & ferry info (if applicable)
The per person tour price is £25
(that is cheaper than the normal April £35 tour price as 5 hours are spend not touring, but on the ferry to the Isle of May and on the Isle of May itself)
- less the usual 25% student discount for “Walks with transport from Stirling”
= £18 per student
Early booking discounts
for
2 – 7 day tours
Scottish Islands & off the beaten track best of Scotland (with a per person price)
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| Book multi-day tours 3 months+ early | 15% per person discount | 25% per student discount |
| Book multi-day tours 2 months+ early | 10% per person discount | 20% per student discoun |
| Book multi-day tours 1 month+ early | 5 % per person discount | 15% per student discount |
| Book multi-day tours 2 weeks+ early | 10% per student discount | |
| Closer to the travel date, we might not be able to assist you with overnight accommodation anymore | ||
| Book multi-day tours 1 day+ early | Only applies for mid-semester tours Students 5% off the pp price | |
| 1 day tours - Scottish islands & off the beaten track | 15% student discount off the per person price | |
| Winter ½ day tours from Stirling & the Uni | 25% student discount off the per person price | |
| Walks with transport from Stirling | 25% student discount off the per person price |
Tour pick up/start & tour joining places along the route
- Stirling area & the University
- Across the Forth valley
- Places along the way in West Fife, for example Dunfermline, Glenrothes, Kirkcaldy
Tour options
If anyone does not wish to go to the Isle of May,
there is the option to be dropped off in St. Andrews
or at the Fife coastal path for a longer walk
and to be picked up after the Isle of May 5 hour boat trip returns back to Anstruther
Free time & activities
Once we have reached the Isle of May
there will be about 2.5 hours free time to explore the islands, the cliffs and all the superb many vantage points to watch the breeding seabird colony in full action and see puffins at close range
Tour links
This Scottish Islands & off the beaten track tour with a per person price
is similar to our private & small group tour
1D#24
Isle of May via Anstruther harbour, a Fife beach & St. Andrews along the way
Enquiries & bookings – contact@unicorntours.co.uk
To enquire & book this tour, please email contact@unicorntours.co.uk
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At the same time, you should also then book your space on the ferry from Anstruther to the Isle of May
Tour status
Booking deadline
Only applicable for 2 days & longer tours
Day by day tour
itinerary & overnight accommodation:
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