Welcome to Isle Martin!

Learn all there is to know about our beautiful community-owned island

Visiting Isle Martin

Only 3 miles north of Ullapool in Wester Ross, Isle Martin is a unique community-owned, off-grid island with a wealth of discoveries to be made and experiences to treasure. Whether it’s finding out about the island’s fascinating past, exploring trails, beaches and headlands or enjoying the traffic-free tranquillity, we are sure a visit to Isle Martin will captivate and inspire you.

McLeod Boa and Mill House

Staying on Isle Martin

If you would like to stay for a few days, there are various options for bothy style accommodation throughout the island.

We offer our Croft House as a stand-alone option, just for you and your family/friends. In the Mill House, which is our hub, you will have a bed or bunk in one of our dormitories and access to common facilities. For those who like to sleep out, you can camp anywhere you like and use our outdoor compost toilets.

Isle Martin Ferry with three people on board

Isle Martin Ferry

Thank you to everyone who visited our island this year.

Our ferry will running again in the Spring of 2027. 

Children on Isle Martin

Volunteering

There is always a lot to do on the island. From basic path maintenance to complex building renovations, we always are in need of hands and skills to help keeping the island going.

We are already planning volunteering days for next season.

 

Our Community

Inclusive and welcoming

of people of all ages

Our Uniqueness

Community Ownership:

freedom to be different

Our Heritage

Uncovering our island’s

history and sharing it