Inchcolm Abbey

Visitors should buy tickets for the abbey at the same time as booking a ferry to the island. Bookings should be made in advance through Maid of the Forth or Forth Boat Tours.

Visitors arriving by private boat will be charged a landing/entrance fee.

Inchcolm Abbey is located on a small island in the Firth of Forth. Two ferries sail from South Queensferry to the island. 

You need to book tickets for the passenger ferry to the island in advance using Forth Tours or Maid of the Forth.

Access to parts of the island may be restricted between May and August when some seabirds aggressively protect their young.

Private boats can currently only land on the island's beach.

View Inchcolm Abbey on a Google map

Journey Planners

Search for National Cycle Network routes with the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust. The nearest available bike parking is located at the pier.

Plan your journey by public transport using Traveline Scotland.

Carers tickets

Visitors with disabilities are charged standard admission rates (adult/concession/child). Proof of disability is not required. Up to two accompanying carers receive free entry per transaction.

Parking

On-street parking is available in South Queensferry.

What to expect at the site

Two commercial ferries sail to the island, both from South Queensferry (Maid of the Forth and Forth Tours). Both boats have narrow gangways onto them.

The island pier has 20 stone steps (the descent may be shorter, depending on the tide). Some areas of both the abbey and island have staircases. There are also steep pathways leading to outdoor areas of the site.

Assistance dogs

Assistance dogs are permitted at all our sites and within roofed areas. 

Visitors' dogs are allowed at Inchcolm Abbey, but are not permitted in roofed areas. 

Dogs must be kept on a short lead at all times and not left unattended at any time.

Dog owners must not allow dogs to disturb any nesting birds during the breeding season. Do not allow dogs to approach any dead birds found.

• Shop
• Dogs welcome in outdoor areas
• Picnic area
• Self-service tea/coffee
• Toilets
• Visitor centre