Factfile: A fairly remote island reached from Barra by boat in 2 hours - but with the 3rd highest cliffs in the UK - a rival to St. Kilda...boat trip around the awe inspiring west coast cliffs can only be experienced on calm days.Occupied for 2000 years population dwindled to 140 in 1900 and the last person left in 1912.Principal breeding station for guillemot and kittewake.Highest point Carnan 273m - nearby sheer cliff's.