Handa Island
Magnificent sea cliffs of Torridonian sandstone rise from the Atlantic on the northwest coast of Handa Island. The island comes alive each summer when nearly 100,000 seabirds gather to breed, including internationally important numbers of guillemot, razorbill and great skua. > 250 pairs of puffin breed here
This is a fantastic day out for everyone. Take in the beautiful views on the way up and or stop and walk along one of the many beaches. Take a picnic and a camera and have a wonderful day.
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Handa Island, Scottish Highlands, Scourie, The Scottish Highlands , United Kingdom
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