Isle of Coll

"Dark Sky Astronomy Extended Break"

Inner Hebrides
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17 – 22 October 2025
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5 Nights

EVENT OVERVIEW

A remote rural break on the Isle of Coll, focusing on astronomy and stargazing.

Coll secured “dark skies” status in 2013, cementing its reputation as one of the best stargazing locations in the UK. It has a mild climate and often has clear skies.

There will be opportunities to tour the island and enjoy the landscape – and plenty of time for relaxation and socialising.

Friday night will be spent in Oban before taking an early ferry to the Isle of Coll on the Saturday. We will also stay in Oban on Tuesday night as it’s a late ferry, travelling back to Edinburgh on Wednesday. 

On the island itself, we will be staying at a local guesthouse.

Note that a reasonable level of fitness is required to walk around the Island.

REGISTER INTEREST

You can register your interest in attending our events by first getting in touch with us by email or phone. Please note that places are often limited and can be subject to different kinds of prioritisation according to the nature of the event and the specific programme. Where an event can accommodate the carer and their cared-for person attending together, this will be highlighted in the description.

Programme Email:

Phone:

0131 661 2077

ABOUT Stepping Out®

Stepping Out® Short Breaks are breaks for carers, specifically tailored to meet their needs and provide them with a break from their caring situation.
The programme is organised by Care for Carers, a charity specialising in providing support services for carers, including short day breaks and evening activities.

All our short breaks are free of charge. However, places are limited and applying does not guarantee a place. We aim to offer all applicants one break per year, but this may vary depending on funding streams.

Further details on the Stepping Out programme can be found here.

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