Getting here

Inchcolm Abbey
Inchcolm Island
Burntisland
KY3 0UA

Telephone: 07918 337 097

Two ferries sail from Hawes Pier, South Queensferry:

Forth Tours
Telephone: 0131 331 3030

Maid of the Forth
Telephone: 0131 331 5000

Please note the wooden jetty is currently closed awaiting assessment and repair work due to storm damage. Private boats are unable to access the island at this time.

National Grid reference: NT 189 826

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Opening times

1 Apr to 30 Sept:
Daily, 10.30am to 5.30pm (last entry at 4.45pm).

1 to 31 Oct:
Daily, 10.30am to 4.30pm (last entry 3pm).

1 Nov to 31 Mar:
Closed

Tickets for the passenger ferry to the island will need to be purchased in advance through either Maid of the Forth or Forth Boat Tours.

Private boats are unable to access the island at this time.

29 Mar to 30 Sept:
Daily, 10.30am to 5.30pm (last entry at 4.45pm).

1 to 31 Oct:
Daily, 10.30am to 4.30pm (last entry 3.45pm).

1 Nov to 28 Mar:
Closed