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In 1986 the islands became the first place in Scotland to be inscribed as a [[UNESCO]] [[World Heritage Site]], for its terrestrial natural features.[[http://www.snh.org.uk/nnr-scotland/news_detail.asp?newsID=12 "Scotland's National Nature Reserves—News and Events"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090112220128/http://www.snh.org.uk/nnr-scotland/news_detail.asp?newsID=12 |date=12 January 2009 }} (9 December 2004) National Trust for Scotland. Retrieved 17 March 2007.] In 2004, the WHS was extended to include a large amount of the surrounding marine features as well as the islands themselves.[[http://www.kilda.org.uk/frame2.htm ''Marine Environment gains World Heritage Protection''] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130603050143/http://www.kilda.org.uk/frame2.htm |date=3 June 2013 }} (2 July 2004) The National Trust for Scotland. Retrieved 4 December 2008.][[http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/business/research/pdf_res_notes/rn01-73.pdf "World Heritage Sites in Scotland"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080529185217/http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/business/research/pdf_res_notes/rn01-73.pdf |date=29 May 2008 }} (21 July 2007) Scottish Parliament Information Centre. Research Note RN 01/73. Retrieved 3 January 2007.] In 2005, St Kilda became one of only two dozen global locations to be awarded mixed World Heritage Status for both "natural" and "cultural" significance. The islands share this honour with internationally important sites such as [[Machu Picchu]] in [[Peru]], [[Mount Athos]] in Greece and the Ukhahlamba/[[Drakensberg|Drakensberg Park]] in South Africa.[[http://www.kilda.org.uk/frame26.htm "Dual World Heritage Status For Unique Scottish Islands"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061002160717/http://www.kilda.org.uk/frame26.htm |date=2 October 2006 }} (14 July 2005) National Trust for Scotland. Retrieved 6 January 2007.] |
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In 1986 the islands became the first place in Scotland to be inscribed as a [[UNESCO]] [[World Heritage Site]], for its terrestrial natural features.[[http://www.snh.org.uk/nnr-scotland/news_detail.asp?newsID=12 "Scotland's National Nature Reserves—News and Events"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090112220128/http://www.snh.org.uk/nnr-scotland/news_detail.asp?newsID=12 |date=12 January 2009 }} (9 December 2004) National Trust for Scotland. Retrieved 17 March 2007.] In 2004, the WHS was extended to include a large amount of the surrounding marine features as well as the islands themselves.[[http://www.kilda.org.uk/frame2.htm ''Marine Environment gains World Heritage Protection''] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130603050143/http://www.kilda.org.uk/frame2.htm |date=3 June 2013 }} (2 July 2004) The National Trust for Scotland. Retrieved 4 December 2008.][[http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/business/research/pdf_res_notes/rn01-73.pdf "World Heritage Sites in Scotland"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080529185217/http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/business/research/pdf_res_notes/rn01-73.pdf |date=29 May 2008 }} (21 July 2007) Scottish Parliament Information Centre. Research Note RN 01/73. Retrieved 3 January 2007.] In 2005, St Kilda became one of only two dozen global locations to be awarded mixed World Heritage Status for both "natural" and "cultural" significance. The islands share this honour with internationally important sites such as [[Machu Picchu]] in [[Peru]], [[Mount Athos]] in Greece and the Ukhahlamba/[[Drakensberg|Drakensberg Park]] in South Africa.[[http://www.kilda.org.uk/frame26.htm "Dual World Heritage Status For Unique Scottish Islands"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061002160717/http://www.kilda.org.uk/frame26.htm |date=2 October 2006 }} (14 July 2005) National Trust for Scotland. Retrieved 6 January 2007.] |
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St Kilda is a [[Scheduled Monument|Scheduled Ancient Monument]], a [[National Scenic Area (Scotland)|National Scenic Area]][{{cite web |title=St Kilda NSA |url=https://sitelink.nature.scot/site/9151 |website=SiteLink |publisher=]NatureScot |access-date=20 April 2026}} and a [[Site of Special Scientific Interest]].[{{cite web |title=St Kilda SSSI |url=https://sitelink.nature.scot/site/1471 |website=SiteLink |publisher=Nature Scot |access-date=20 April 2026}}] The St Kilda archipelago and the seas surrounding it are a [[Special Protection Area]].[{{cite web |title=St Kilda SPA |url=https://sitelink.nature.scot/site/8580 |website=SiteLink |publisher=Nature Scot |access-date=20 April 2026}}] An additional Special Protection Area covers the seas off St Kilda beyond the Special Protection Area described above.[{{cite web |title=Seas off St Kilda SPA |url=https://sitelink.nature.scot/site/10488 |website=SiteLink |publisher=Nature Scot |access-date=20 April 2026}}] |
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St Kilda is a [[Scheduled Monument|Scheduled Ancient Monument]], a [[National Scenic Area (Scotland)|National Scenic Area]][{{cite web |title=St Kilda NSA |url=https://sitelink.nature.scot/site/9151 |website=SiteLink |publisher=Nature Scot |access-date=20 April 2026}}] and a [[Site of Special Scientific Interest]].[{{cite web |title=St Kilda SSSI |url=https://sitelink.nature.scot/site/1471 |website=SiteLink |publisher=Nature Scot |access-date=20 April 2026}}] The St Kilda archipelago and the seas surrounding it are a [[Special Protection Area]].[{{cite web |title=St Kilda SPA |url=https://sitelink.nature.scot/site/8580 |website=SiteLink |publisher=Nature Scot |access-date=20 April 2026}}] An additional Special Protection Area covers the seas off St Kilda beyond the Special Protection Area described above.[{{cite web |title=Seas off St Kilda SPA |url=https://sitelink.nature.scot/site/10488 |website=SiteLink |publisher=Nature Scot |access-date=20 April 2026}}] |
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Visiting yachts may find shelter in Village Bay, but those wishing to land are told to contact the National Trust for Scotland in advance. Concern exists about the introduction of non-native animal and plant species into such a fragile environment.[ In 2008 the National Trust for Scotland received the support of Scotland's [[Minister for Environment]], [[Michael Russell (Scottish politician)|Michael Russell]] for their plan to ensure no rats came ashore from the ''Spinningdale'', a UK-registered/Spanish-owned [[fishing trawler]] which grounded on Hirta on 1 February.][{{cite news | url = https://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/highlands_and_islands/7221597.stm| publisher = BBC News online| title = Crew rescued from stricken boat | access-date = 1 February 2008}}] There was concern that bird life on the island could be seriously affected.[{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2008/feb/05/conservation1|publisher=Guardian Newspapers|title=Trawler rats threaten St Kilda seabirds|date=5 February 2008|access-date=30 June 2010|location=London|first=Roxanne|last=Escobales|archive-date=6 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006193717/http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2008/feb/05/conservation1|url-status=live}}][[https://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/highlands_and_islands/7227563.stm "Rats probe under way on St Kilda"] BBC. Retrieved 10 February 2008.] Fortunately, potential contaminants from the vessel including fuel, oils, bait and stores were successfully removed by Dutch salvage company [[Mammoet]] before the bird breeding season in early April.[{{cite news| last =Gaston |first =Jack |title =Early bird saves UK heritage site | work =Lloyd's List Daily Commercial News | page =22 | publisher =Informa Australia Pty Ltd | date =29 May 2008}}] |
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Visiting yachts may find shelter in Village Bay, but those wishing to land are told to contact the National Trust for Scotland in advance. Concern exists about the introduction of non-native animal and plant species into such a fragile environment.[ In 2008 the National Trust for Scotland received the support of Scotland's [[Minister for Environment]], [[Michael Russell (Scottish politician)|Michael Russell]] for their plan to ensure no rats came ashore from the ''Spinningdale'', a UK-registered/Spanish-owned [[fishing trawler]] which grounded on Hirta on 1 February.][{{cite news | url = https://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/highlands_and_islands/7221597.stm| publisher = BBC News online| title = Crew rescued from stricken boat | access-date = 1 February 2008}}] There was concern that bird life on the island could be seriously affected.[{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2008/feb/05/conservation1|publisher=Guardian Newspapers|title=Trawler rats threaten St Kilda seabirds|date=5 February 2008|access-date=30 June 2010|location=London|first=Roxanne|last=Escobales|archive-date=6 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006193717/http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2008/feb/05/conservation1|url-status=live}}][[https://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/highlands_and_islands/7227563.stm "Rats probe under way on St Kilda"] BBC. Retrieved 10 February 2008.] Fortunately, potential contaminants from the vessel including fuel, oils, bait and stores were successfully removed by Dutch salvage company [[Mammoet]] before the bird breeding season in early April.[{{cite news| last =Gaston |first =Jack |title =Early bird saves UK heritage site | work =Lloyd's List Daily Commercial News | page =22 | publisher =Informa Australia Pty Ltd | date =29 May 2008}}] |
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