St Kilda

　　Spectacular coastal views along the Outer Hebrides — St Kilda is a volcanic archipelago that includes islands such as Hirta, Dun, Soay, and Boreray, as well as some of Europe’s steepest sea cliffs. The towering cliffs of Soay and Boreray rise up to 370 metres, facing the northern Conachair Hill. Adjacent to Boreray are two massive sea stacks, the highest in the British Isles — Stac an Armin at 191 metres and Stac Lee at 165 metres. St Kilda provides a habitat for rare species and endangered birds, especially puffins and gannets. In 1986, it was first inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List due to its natural features and wildlife.

　　Today, St Kilda is also recognized as a cultural heritage site, forming a mixed heritage property. The islands hold significant archaeological value, including evidence from the Bronze Age. Uninhabited since the 1930s, they preserve over two millennia of human habitation under the extreme conditions of the Hebrides. Evidence of human life includes structures, field systems, cleits, and traditional Highland blackhouses. These remnants showcase a fragile economy based on seabirds, agriculture, and sheep husbandry, all geared toward mere subsistence.

　　Foreign name: St Kilda Reason to visit: The highest sea stacks in the British Isles Continent: Europe【Europe】 Country/Region: Britain[Britain] Province/State: Highland Council Area [Highland Council Area]