You can now buy your own private island off the coast of Scotland for £5.5 million
Held by the same family for 80 years, Shuna Island has been listed on the market for £5.5 million. The estate, which spans approximately 1,110 acres, has 27 bedrooms spread out across several properties. This marks the first time the island has gone up for public sale.
At the heart of the island lies the remains of Shuna Castle, a dramatic early 20th-century structure with panoramic coastal views and potential for redevelopment, subject to planning. The island also offers eight residential properties, each with its own distinct character and setting.
Shuna Farmhouse, a comfortable and practical home, has historically been used as the island’s principal residence. At the northern end, the Boat House and neighbouring Pier House enjoy views across Loch Shuna, forming a natural welcome point for guests arriving by boat.
Further inland, Birchwood, The Garden House, Oakwood Cottage and The Forge are spaced for privacy, each blending rustic warmth with uninterrupted views of the surrounding landscape.
A working estate, Shuna supports in-hand livestock farming and is teeming with wildlife, from red and fallow deer to eagles and porpoises. Country sports and deer stalking are part of its storied traditions, set against the island’s dramatic topography of rolling hills, sheltered bays and rugged coastline.
Infrastructure is both practical and forward-thinking. A robust renewable energy system includes photovoltaic panels, wind turbines, battery storage and back-up generators.
Transport links are excellent, with a private pier, slipways and helipad, plus easy boat access from Craobh Haven Marina and Arduaine Pier. Helicopter flights connect directly to Glasgow and Islay airports, just 55 and 45 miles away respectively.
The island’s central road links the North Pier to the South End House, winding past scenic lookouts, a once-cultivated walled garden and an enchanting stretch of sandy beaches and rocky shores.
Beyond the island, the surrounding region is famed for its raw beauty, most notably the Corryvreckan Whirlpool, one of the world’s largest tidal phenomena.
