Frequently Asked Questions - if you think this page is too flippant and light-hearted then perhaps a Shuna Holiday is not for you.  All these questions have been asked (yes, frequently) and if you persevere you will find a few serious questions and answers scattered amongst them.

Q - How big is the fridge-freezer? - A :The fridge part is a standard larder fridge and it has a freezer compartment roughly three times the size of an icebox in a standard fridge.

Q - Can we buy eggs and milk from your farm on the island ? - A :Hang on, I'll just ask Enid Blyton - er, No.

Q - Whats the best midge repellent? - A: We use a product from Avon called Skin-so-soft Dry Oil Body Spray - it is not sold as an insect repellent, but seems to work better than anything. 

Q - Is there a lifejacket for our dog? - A : I haven't met a dog yet that couldn't swim

Q - Are there any laundry facilities - A : There is a launderette at a marina on the mainland approx 10 mins by car away.

Q - Is there a cafetiere in the kitchen? - What do you think this is - the Ritz?

Q - I've got really good quality walking boots, so do I really need to bring wellies ? - A: Super-duper SAS ultra-waterproof mega-boots last about 30 seconds walking across Shuna - we do 15 mile sheep gathers in the summer in wellies.

Q - Can we book use of canoes/sailing dinghies ?- A: No, Shuna isn't that sort of place - they are just there for everyones use all the time.

Q - Are there barbecues? - Part of the fun is building your own from available rocks etc - alternatively cheat and bring a couple of disposables

Q - Is there anywhere we can charge mobiles/ipods/laptops etc - A: Yes, we have power at our house so can charge anything for you, usually overnight, just don't forget your chargers.

Q - Can you give us road directions to Arduaine from our house? -A: Well, there is a special book called an Atlas.  Go to the back and there are pages with lots of words - start at "A" and look for Arduaine.  That will then tell which page to look at - it will have lots of squiggly lines and colours.......need I go on?

Q - Is the car parking safe - A: Yes, there have never been any problems with cars at our car park on the mainland

Q - Do you have any baby equipment ? - A: On request we will provide you with Travel Cot, High Chair, Fireguard, Stairgate and special baby Lifejacket

Q - Are there luggage space restrictions - A : No, bring as much as you think you will need, and we strongly suggest you bring all your food shopping with you on arrival day - this means that you will not have to waste time shopping on the mainland during your holiday.  All your luggage is transported to your house from the Pier by tractor or quad bike.  EXCEPT if you are at South End where no transport is available and you will have to carry everything approx 100 yards from the pier to the house.

Q - Do I need to pack in any special way? - A: The boat trip over is on largely open-decked boats which means that if the sea is rough or it is raining heavily luggage can get wet - we recommend covering luggage with bin liners to be sure it stays dry.  Another tip is to use smaller rather than larger cases as these are easier to handle on and off the boats.

Q - What will the weather be like in (pick your week)? - A: Do I look like Mystic Meg?

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