Deep in the Scottish Highlands is one of the UK's most remote pubs which can only be accessed via a ferry that can carry just 12 people at a time.
The Puffer Bar is located on Easdale Island in which is the smallest inhabited island off Scotland's west coast. The island has a permanent population of around 60 people, however may tourists love visiting to explore and visit the pub. The inn serves an array of seafood, pub dishes and beverages. Many of its reviews recommend the fish and chips, which costs £15.
The entire island is car free and there is no vehicular access. The small ferry is the only way of accessing Easdale.
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Findings by hospitality payment experts, , highlighted the trip, where visitors must get a ferry, which can carry up to 12 passengers at a time and takes approximately three minutes to reach the island. It runs every day, even until 11pm on Fridays and Sundays. To summon the ferry, you must press a button in a small shed-like outbuilding. There is one button for night time, which turns on a light to call for the boat, and one for the day time that sounds a klaxon. It costs £2.50 for a return, and if you are lucky enough you will be able to see dolphins on the way.
Once on the island, there is more than just the pub to explore. Easdale is also home to a folk museum, which explores the history of the island from the 18th century to the modern day. Displays include insights into the slate industry, army volunteers, education, public health, boats and entertainment on the island.
Alternatively, head to the community hall where there is a path that follows the cliffs in one giant loop. The walk takes between 20 minutes and an hour depending on how brisk you are. When on the island make sure to look out for the rows of colourful wheelbarrows that the locals and visitors use to transport their things around.
Easdale is also home to the
which recently took place in September. People travel from all over the world to participate in the competition, whereby each competitor must skim a stone made from Easdale slate, no more than three inches in diameter at its widest point. Each contestant gets three skims, and the stone must bounce on the water at least two times to be counted as a successful skim. There are different categories of competitors including, adults, juniors, children, 'old tosser', team and Bertie — the best Easdale Islander.
The longest skim of the 2024 championships was 63 metres. Wi-Fi and 4G are non-existent on the island, so it provides a great trip away from your phone.
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