🏝️ St Kilda
Remote archipelago in the North Atlantic Ocean, Scotland
📌 Fast Facts
- Location: 64 km west of the Outer Hebrides, Scotland
- Main islands: Hirta, Soay, Boreray, Dun
- Highest cliffs in Britain; Conachair reaches 430 metres
- UNESCO inscription: 1986
St Kilda is a remote archipelago in the North Atlantic Ocean located approximately 64 kilometres west of Scotland's Outer Hebrides that comprises four main islands—Hirta, Soay, Boreray, and Dun—alongside numerous sea stacks and rock formations. St Kilda was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986 for both its cultural and natural significance. As of 2026, the islands remain open for day visits during summer months (typically May to September), with visitor numbers controlled and ...