Whale watching from Eigg

The coast around Eigg offers ideal opportunities for whale, dolphin and seal watching.

Minke whales are a regular feature in the waters around the island between July and September. These can be seen, during boat trips to and from the island, particularly on MV Shearwater sailing from Arisaig. ( link to Arisaig Marine website) Sometimes as many as seven can be seen in the one time! The Shearwater's skipper excells at finding them and following them for the visitors' enjoyment.

Dolphins of several species and particularly porpoises are also seen on a regular basis. The most dramatic dolphin, the Killer Whale, is sometimes spotted, like the Basking Shark, Britain's largest fish, or real oddities like the Sunfish, as they feed in Eigg's rich coastal waters.

Both Common and Grey Seals are numerous around the island, particularly on the reefs near the harbour at Galmisdale and Eilean Thuilm at the North end of the island.