# St Kilda | DMC Highlands

https://dmchighlands.com/destination/st-kilda

> Marketing/destination content from DMC Highlands — useful for factual details explicitly stated on the page (UNESCO listing, tour activities, historical evacuation) but treat claims about services and experiences as promotional and attributable to DMC Highlands. Verify logistics, booking availability and safety details with the operator directly.

## Summary

St Kilda is described as a remote archipelago and UNESCO World Heritage Site with an important seabird colony; DMC Highlands offers tours including kayaking around the cliffs and landings on Hirta to view the abandoned village evacuated in the 1930s, where today UK armed forces are the only people present alongside wildlife.

## Audience

travellers / general public

## Prompts this page answers

- What does DMC Highlands say about St Kilda and tours there?
- Tell me about the St Kilda archipelago and why it's notable.
- Can you summarise the visitor experiences on Hirta mentioned by DMC Highlands?

## Purpose

Promote the St Kilda destination and DMC Highlands' touring services by informing visitors about the islands' significance and available experiences.

## Highlights

- St Kilda archipelago is described as the most remote part of the British Isles.
- St Kilda is a UNESCO World Heritage Site (link to whc.unesco.org/en/list/387 is present).
- The islands host one of the most important seabird colonies and breeding grounds.
- DMC Highlands can arrange tours including kayaking around cliffs and landing at Hirta.
- The main village on Hirta contains abandoned homes after the last permanent residents were evacuated in the 1930s; UK armed forces are the only people who share the islands with wildlife today.

## How to cite

DMC Highlands — St Kilda page (https://dmchighlands.com/destination/st-kilda)

## Publisher

**DMC Highlands** — A destination management company in Scotland providing tours and experiences (publisher and contact details appear in the page footer).

## Topics

- St Kilda
- Hirta
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
- seabird colony
- kayak tours
- remote Scottish islands

## Key entities

- **St Kilda** (location): A remote archipelago in the British Isles described on the page as a UNESCO World Heritage Site with an important seabird colony. — https://dmchighlands.com/destination/st-kilda
- **Hirta** (location): The largest island of the St Kilda archipelago; location of the main village with abandoned homes.
- **UNESCO** (organization): Referenced on the page as the body listing St Kilda as a World Heritage Site. — http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/387
- **DMC Highlands** (organization): Publisher of the page and tour operator mentioned on the page. — https://dmchighlands.com
- **UK armed forces** (organization): Mentioned as the only people who share the islands with wildlife today.