Scattering Ashes at Sea – Isle of Skye
Elgol, situated on the dramatic southern coast of the Isle of Skye, offers a breathtaking and tranquil location for scattering ashes. With its stunning views of the Cuillin mountains, rugged cliffs, and pristine waters of Loch Scavaig, Elgol provides a deeply reflective and peaceful setting to honour a loved one’s memory.
The serene beauty of this remote spot, combined with the soothing sound of the waves, creates a dignified and heartfelt environment for a meaningful farewell. Whether from the rocky shoreline or aboard a boat venturing into the loch, Elgol’s natural splendour ensures a truly special and memorable tribute.
| Location | Elgol, Isle of Skye, Scotland |
| Area of operation | Loch Coruisk |
| Type of boat | Lochin 38 – a high-specification, modern, powerful sea-going vessel |
| Duration of trip | 1½ hours or longer if you wish to go ashore |
| Capacity of boat | 40 with no minimum numbers |
| Refreshments | Free tea, coffee, hot chocolate or fruit juice on the return journey, snacks also available. |
| Additional info | An unforgettable boat trip where you can see the seals and spend an unhurried 1½ hours ashore at Loch Coruisk to relax and explore the majestic wilderness, or a 3 hour trip if you want longer to take in such wonderful surroundings. The boat has 100% non-slip surfaces and an elevated level open deck giving excellent views. They also have a weather canopy and wheelhouse seating for passenger comfort and shower capes are also available on board. |
| Ceremony | Scattering ashes directly onto the water can lead to them being blown about which some families may find distressing. We supply a wide range of urns specifically designed for water ceremonies. They are all 100% biodegradable and will dissolve in water – please follow the link: Water Urns We also supply a water ceremony set which includes a water urn, flower petals for scattering, Promises – dissolvable notelets for scattering with the ashes, a certificate to record the ceremony, and our award winning (and rated 5* on Amazon) guide book: follow the link – 4th Ceremony Set |
| Cost | Price on application |
| Recording your Scattering | Record a location where you have scattered your loved-one’s ashes so generations to come can find them for all time on The Ashes Register |
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