The observatory can accomodate up to 6 visitors usually staying for a week, arriving and departing on a Saturday, though individual arrangements can be made where bookings and boat arrangements allow. The observatory is open from mid-late March through to early November. Those staying are expected to carry out the observatory duties during their stay including keeping up a daily bird and migration log and recording other wildlife sightings. Bookings for any calendar year are taken by the bookings secretary from January onwards (for members of the Isle of May bird Observatory Trusts and from 1st Feb for non-members) - current availability and further information for visitors is available by clicking on the attachments in the section below. All prospective visitors are encouraged to contact the Bookings Secretary, Mike Martin, at mwa.martin@btinternet.com or by phone on 01738 633948 for the most up to date news on availability and to receive a booking form.

 

 The island can be visited for day trips from both Anstruther and Crail and more details on visiting can be accessed through the SNH

 website. The May Princess sails daily from Anstruther, their Information Line is 01333 310 103 or visit www.isleofmayferry.com. Other sailings may be possible from Crail in Fife and North Berwick in East Lothian

 

  Landing people and provisions at the Altarstanes or West Landing