Rathlin Island

Rathlin Island lies just over six miles from Ballycastle and fourteen miles from the Mull of Kintyre, Scotland. Rathlin is popular with bird watchers, geologists, botanists, divers and sea anglers-and anyone with a love for wild rugged scenery.

Rathlin's population is just over 100. and the islanders are proud of their culture and traditions, with story telling, songs, music and dance being popular leisure pursuits.

The time table until further notice:

From Rathlin 09.OOam and 3pm

From Ballycastle 10.30am. 4pm(Not Friday) and 4.3Opm(Friday Only)

For further information or bookings Tel. 028 207 69299 or visit the web site www.calmac.co.uk

Rathlin Island Boathouse Centre

History, photographs and artefacts. Books and guides for sale. Disabled access limited. Open Easter-Aug daily 1am-4pm. Price 0.50p, children free of charge. Rathlin Island Harbour. Tel.028 207 63951/62024/


Rathlin West Seabird Viewpoint
At the West Lighthouse the viewpoint offers spectacular views of Northern Ireland's largest colony of seabirds including, Puffin's, Razorbills. Guillemots, Kittiwakes and Fulmars.

Free access to Kebble National Nature Reserve (managed by Department of the Environment) at all times.

Access to viewpoint only under supervision of R.S.P.B. warden, April-Aug. Tel. 028 207 63948.