Bookings for 2012 can be made from 1st January 2012 (for members), from 1st February to 31st March (for birdwatchers and naturalists) and from 1st April for all other interested parties. PLEASE NOTE: The redevelopment of the Observatory facilities at the Low Light will take place in 2012 from July to October and so accommodation on the island will be severely restricted during this period. Please contact the Bookings Secretary for further information.   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 ("Notes for Visitors" and a copy of the Booking Form) is available by clicking on the attachments in the section below. All prospective visitors are encouraged to contact the Bookings Secretary, Jonathan Osborne, at jonathan@osborne108.fsnet.co.uk or phone on 01896-848126 or 07714-213744 for the most up to date news on availability and to receive a booking form.
The island can be visited for day trips from Anstruther and more details on visiting can be accessed through the SNH website. The May Princess sails daily (except Tuesdays) from Anstruther, their Information Line is 01333 311808 or visit www.isleofmayferry.com. Other sailings may be possible from Crail in Fife and North Berwick in East Lothian
  Transport to the Observatory is either in the Rib 'Osprey' or on "The May Princess" which sails to the island daily (except Tuesdays)
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