A small Scottish island was so well-advertised that it is closing to tourists
The small Scottish island of Ulva, part of the Inner Hebrides archipelago, where only 16 people live permanently, has faced an unexpected influx of tourists after being featured in a BBC television program about life there, reports Euronews.
Photo: Nils Leonhardt
Interest in Ulva turned out to be so great that local residents and services couldn't cope with serving all visitors. The burden on the ferry crossing and the local restaurant increased particularly sharply.
As a result, residents decided to close the island to day-trippers on Sundays during the summer season. On this day, the pedestrian ferry between Ulva and the neighboring island of Mull will not operate. In this way, the local community hopes to get time for rest and preparation for the new week.
However, tourists who have booked their holiday on the island in advance and are due to arrive on Sunday will still be able to use the crossing.
Ulva attracts people with its untouched nature, lack of paved roads, and rich wildlife. Seals, otters, and dolphins can be seen in its coastal waters.
Since 2018, the island has belonged to the local community. At the time of its purchase, only six people lived there. The new owners sought to develop the local economy and increase the number of residents. Today, the island's population has grown to sixteen people, but along with this came an unexpected problem — too many tourists.
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