Why a small Scottish island is now closed to tourists on Sundays
The small Scottish island of Ulva will close to tourists on Sundays due to a surge in visitor numbers. The Ulva Ferry company announced the decision to halt Sunday services to allow locals and businesses to recharge. This increase in tourism follows the airing of a BBC Scotland program featuring the island's redevelopment efforts.
- ▪Ulva has seen an unexpected surge in tourists after a BBC Scotland program aired.
- ▪The Ulva Ferry company will stop Sunday services to help locals prepare for the week ahead.
- ▪Island resident Andy Primrose noted that the influx has benefited local businesses.
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Why a small Scottish island is now closed to tourists on SundaysJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJonathan GeddesGlasgow and west reporterGetty ImagesUlva has seen a surge in tourists visiting the islandA small island off the west coast of Scotland is to effectively close every Sunday after an unexpected surge in tourists.Ulva only has 16 people living there, but it took a starring role in Banjo and Ro's Grand Island Hotel - a programme focused around interior designer Banjo Beale and his husband Ro Christopher trying to redevelop a stately home.Since then tourists have started flocking to the island, taking locals by surprise.
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