A stunning island nestled in breathtaking surroundings is now available for purchase, but potential buyers have been issued a serious warning. Known as Eilean a’ Chapuill, or the Island of the Horse, this property boasts remarkable natural beauty.
Featuring its own boathouse and expansive sea views, this striking property is currently listed for offers exceeding £50,000. However, in an unexpected twist, estate agents have issued a crucial alert to prospective owners.
In their listing of the island, they cautioned: “Accessing Eilean a’ Chapuill, due to fast-changing tides, poses a significant health and safety risk. Therefore, individuals visiting the island should exercise extreme caution and assume full responsibility for their safety.”
Situated just off the Knapdale peninsula in the Scottish Highlands, this six-acre island offers stunning 360-degree views of the water, including the mainland and neighboring islands of Jura and Islay. Accessible by foot during low tide and by boat, the island is in close proximity to charming coastal villages such as Crinan, Cairnbaan, and Tayvallich.
During the summer months, the nearby Crinan Canal provides a vibrant display of boats navigating the waterway, connecting to inland lochs. The area also showcases the scenic beauty of the Clyde estuary, the Kyles of Bute, and the picturesque waters of the western isles.
Tayvallich, a picturesque fishing village along Loch Sween, offers a sheltered yachting haven and a vibrant community with various amenities, including a restaurant, general store, and local artists’ shops. Renowned for its dramatic natural beauty, the region has long been a popular tourist destination.
The property is being promoted by estate agents Robb Residential and has garnered attention in the real estate market. This recent island sale follows the listing of Shuna Island, a 1,110-acre property with a castle and holiday homes, in 2025 for £5.5 million.
Described as a “truly rare offering, rich in heritage, natural wonder, and possibility” by Sotheby’s International Realty, Shuna Island features the historic Shuna Castle and eight properties, offering abundant wildlife and unique opportunities for tourism or private estate ownership.
Estate agents highlight the diverse wildlife on the island, including red and fallow deer, eagles, and porpoises, emphasizing the potential for a regenerative tourism venture or a private family estate on this extraordinary Hebridean island.