Great boat trip with Forth Tours. Enjoyable, informative commentary on board, great crew and drinks/snacks for sale. Amazing views of the bridges and coastline. The island is a magical place and the staff on the island are just wonderful. Castle and island are well worth a visit. We thought we might keep this a secret but we had the whole island to ourselves for the last hour!! Captain took us to see the seals on the way back to Queensferry. Great views of the razorbillls and gulls.

First time visiting the Island on Friday. It was an amazing experience. Met by the Staff who were welcoming and friendly. The views were amazing from every part of the Island. Watching the birds go about their daily lives. Will definitely go back. It's a wonderful place.

3 of us opted to visit Inchcolm Island our main aim was to visit the highest point on the island all 31.5m of it. The boat trip to the island was superb with lots of local facts thrown in by the commentary. The boat times limit the time on the island and we had the best part of a couple of hours to explore. First we went to the western end (highest point) taking plenty of photo's. Then we explored the Abbey, the history is amazing and the buildings are in great condition considering how old some of them are. The highlight was squeezing up the spiral staircase to the viewing area on the tower. We then headed to the eastern part which has plenty of WW2 concrete remains, the highlight on that side of the island is a tunnel which is about 30m long and would be great fun for children to explore. We visited the island in late April, the gulls were very active & were busy nesting and not overly aggressive, however that will change once the chicks arrive. The return boat trip takes you under all 3 bridges which makes for some great photos. Thoroughly recommend.

Really good 1-2 hour visit. We visited as part of the 3 bridges cruise and stopped here for a couple of hours. The inchgnome island next to the docks was brilliant. On the island we were lucky with the weather and also the time of year. Don’t go in May is the advice of the guides there. 1000s of seagulls on the island and it’s their breeding season. We went in April and they were just noisy and telling us off, apparently in May they divebomb, which will make that trip a long one as not much to do other than walk round the abbey and climb to the highest point. The guides on the island were really friendly and helpful also.

The priory gives some good exploration, don't miss the tiny spiral staircase that gives you access to the tallest tower for views across the island. It's a scenic island, we didn't manage to spot seals or puffins, despite going to the Western end where a small puffin colony had arrived for the season. The headlands are worth exploring at each end anyway, despite the gulls getting a bit noisy. Apparently taking a long stick and holding it above your head is the way to go as if the gulls do attack then they will go for that!

We visited as part of a boat trip and it’s was very good. Clambering all over the abbey was great fun. The trip up the tower was interesting we say - not for the claustrophobic or folk vertigo like me but I’m glad I managed it. NTS staff on island very extremely friendly and helpful. Yes we did go in May not realising the issue with the gulls and it was quite scary walking out to the fortifications to be fair. You don’t need to worry if you stick to the abbey though.

Visited Inchcolm Island and Abbey with friends, and it was a fantastic experience! The boat trip itself offers stunning views of the Firth of Forth, setting the perfect tone for the adventure ahead. The island's natural beauty is breathtaking, with lush landscapes and diverse wildlife. The real highlight, however, is the Inchcolm Abbey. Steeped in history, the abbey is remarkably well-preserved, and exploring its medieval architecture was like stepping back in time. The information boards provided fascinating insights into the abbey's past and the monks who lived there. We enjoyed a peaceful picnic while taking in the serene surroundings and panoramic views of the coastline. It's a perfect spot for history buffs, nature lovers, and anyone looking for a unique, peaceful escape. Highly recommend this hidden gem in Scotland!

Visited as part of the Forth boat tour. Fantastic to visit this island and soak up the history of the abbey and the connection to the two World wars. A shop selling souvenirs. Hot/ cold drinks and snacks / ice cream is on the island but plenty of people had brought picnics with them and there are plenty of seats and picnic tables. A great place also to see seabirds. Well worth a visit. It’s free for Historic Scotland to visit and members also get a 20% discount in the shop. Staff were helpful and friendly.

Part of my husband's birthday experience, we went yesterday with two friends. We loved it. We were lucky that the weather was not great, so it was quite quiet. The custodians and the Historic Scotland staff were friendly and informative. Absolutely worth a visit.