Accessible usually only during 4 hours per day at low tide, the island has been used from the 12th Century when it was owned by the Bishop of Dunkeld. Although most of the remains on the site are part of the World War 2 defences the guides will introduce you to the farming, holidaying as well as defensive use of the island. Your guide will advise the safest time for your walk out to the island for your tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are venturing out to the island yourselves, please check the notices on the esplanade for safe crossing times BEFORE you leave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Visitors considering a trip to Cramond Island MUST check tide safe times to walk to and from Cramond Island there is usually only a 3 or 4 hour window every day to cross safely. For safe times please read notice board at the south of the causeway or text the word CRAMOND to 81400 to receive information by smartphone<\/p>\n\n\n\n
WalkHighlands \u2014 \u201cCramond Island and Cramond Brig, Cramond\u201d<\/strong> \u25b8 A very practical visitor-guide with walking route details, transport\/parking advice, description of the causeway and what to expect. walkhighlands<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Queenferry Lifeboat Station \/ RNLI \u2014 \u201cCramond Tides\u201d<\/strong> \u25b8 The official tide-times page and safe-crossing information for Cramond Island, with regularly updated crossing times. Queensferry Lifeboat+1<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Tideschart.com \u2014 \u201cCramond Island tide times for this week\u201d<\/strong> \u25b8 A convenient table\/chart of upcoming low\/high tides at Cramond \u2014 helpful when planning a visit. Tideschart.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n WillyWeather \u2014 \u201cFirth of Forth – Cramond Island Tide Times and Heights\u201d<\/strong> \u25b8 An alternative tide-forecast site with tide-height info and schedules. WillyWeather<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Edinburgh Tourist \u2014 \u201cCramond Island and Beach\u201d<\/strong> \u25b8 Overview of how to get there, what to expect, and safety advice (especially around tides). Edinburgh Tourist<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Undiscovered Scotland \u2014 \u201cCramond Island\u201d feature page<\/strong> \u25b8 A detailed description of the island\u2019s geography, tidal nature, size, and general visitor info. Undiscovered Scotland<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Wayfaring Kiwi \u2014 \u201cCramond Island \u2013 The Edinburgh Island You Can Walk To\u201d<\/strong> \u25b8 A more narrative \/ travel-blog style article, with photos and reflections on visiting the island \u2014 good for getting a feel of what it\u2019s like. Wayfaring Kiwi<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n