Making your booking
Details of the accommodation we offer and our prices can be found on this website.
To make a booking please contact the Observatory by email (bookings@fairislebirdobs.co.uk). We are currently awaiting a new telephone number which will soon be posted on our website. Because of the logistics involved, we recommend you:
- Contact the Observatory and make a provisional booking. Let us know the dates you'd like to visit; you pay nothing at this stage, but we'll hold the room for you whilst you organise your transport
- Arrange your transport onto Fair Isle and then your travel to Shetland
- Get back in touch with us to let us know that your transport is organised and arrange to pay your non-refundable deposit of 10% of your total bill to confirm your booking. We would prefer you to make a bank transfer to reduce our transaction costs, but you can also pay using PayPal. Please advise us of any dietary requirements or allergies. We will then send you information about your visit.
- The balance/full payment is due a minimum of 8 weeks prior to arrival
Availability
We are open from 20th May to 31st October 2026. The dates for 2027 will be announced in 2026.
Please check with the Observatory with respect to vacancies. The peak migration seasons (May-June and September-October) can be busy, so book early to avoid disappointment.