The following year the Royal Artillery moved in and a radar station was established. The Forces moved out in 1998 but their former presence is clearly visible in the unsympathetic buildings which remain. We have a unique link with the NTS as it is our vessel Poplar Diver they charter to transport their volunteers out to St Kilda on a fortnightly basis throughout the summer. Expect to meet the SNH warden on your visit. He is responsible for the islands' care and will brief you before you explore.
Chalice is just visible in the picture of Village Bay, left.
Civilians continue the work which was previously undertaken by the Forces and this includes running the pub. The Puff Inn is surely the remotest hostelry in Britain and you should be able to enjoy a drink, most likely with other visitors, while you are here. As remote as St Kilda is, with National Trust volunteers and a surprising number of passing boats these tiny islands play host to sometimes one hundred people on any one day. Best boat, skipper and chef.