Why a remote Scottish island will no longer open to tourists on Sundays

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePassengers take the ferry to the island of Ulva to celebrate the sale of the island to the residents (AFP/Getty)The remote Scottish island of Ulva will be closed to tourists on Sundays this summer following an "unprecedented" surge in visitors. The increase in tourism is attributed to the island featuring in a BBC Scotland interior design programme, Banjo and Ro's Grand Island Hotel. With only 16 residents, the island's small community and businesses are struggling to cope with the increased footfall. The on-demand foot passenger ferry connecting Ulva to Mull will not operate on Sundays during June, July, and August. Exceptions will be made for visitors with pre-booked accommodation on the island, who will still be assisted across from Mull. In fullScottish island forced to close on Sundays after unprecedented surge in touristsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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