Handa Island

Handa Island or simply Handa is an island off the west coast of Sutherland, Scotland. It is 309 hectares and 123 metres at its highest point.

The island is of national importance for its birdlife and maritime vegetation, and is a Scottish Wildlife Trust nature reserve, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, and a Special Protection Area. Handa also forms part of the North-West Sutherland national scenic area, one of 40 such areas in Scotland.A small ferry sails to Handa from Tarbet on the mainland and boat trips operate to it from Fanagmore. The island receives five thousand visitors per annum.