Dog-friendly glamping in Isle of May National Nature Reserve
The towering cliffs of this spectacular nature reserve are packed with seabirds.
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Dog-friendly glamping in Isle of May National Nature Reserve guide
When to go
The Isle of May is open to visitors from early April through the end of September: it remains closed over winter in order to protect the large number of seal pups born around its shores. May and June are the best months to see breeding seabirds, which number up to a quarter of a million at the peak of breeding season.
Know before you go
- Boat trip options include journeys by ferry and rigid inflatable boat (RIB). Note that the RIB is open to the elements (waterproofs are provided).
- Once onshore, you are free to explore independently until departure time. Your tour operator will provide maps of the island.
- Rangers greet visitors at the pier and can answer your questions.
- There is an accessible restroom in the island’s visitor center.
- While most trips depart from Anstruther, RIB tours also depart North Berwick.
- During winter, you can watch the seal pups via live camera feed at the Scottish Seabird Centre in North Berwick.