St Kilda UNESCO World Heritage Site

Remote islands, seabird colonies, and Atlantic landscapes in the Outer Hebrides

St Kilda UNESCO World Heritage Site lies in the North Atlantic west of the Outer Hebrides, where dramatic sea cliffs, isolated islands, and internationally important wildlife habitats form one of Scotland's most remarkable natural landscapes. The archipelago is known for its vast seabird colonies and the remains of a remote island community that lived here until the evacuation of the islands in 1930.

Located beyond the Outer Hebrides and connected to the wider landscapes of Scotland's western seaboard, St Kilda forms part of a network of islands, coastal environments, and historic places shaped by the Atlantic Ocean. The archipelago links natural heritage, cultural history, and some of the most remote landscapes found anywhere in the British Isles.