From everyday groceries, fresh food, local produce to post office, pre-orders and deliveries... the Eigg Shop is here for residents and visitors.
Your island shop
Welcome...
The Isle of Eigg Shop is here for both residents and visitors, offering shopping and post office services in the heart of island life.
From fresh food and household basics to local produce, pre-orders (including delivery or pick-up) and post office services, the shop plays an important role in everyday life on Eigg and sits at the heart of the community. We love to welcome and help visitors feel prepared when planning ahead for their stay. We are open daily when ferries are on their Summer timetables, and 5 days a week during Winter season.
Pre-Orders, Delivery & Collection
1. Order ahead before you arrive and make your stay easier. 2. Then collect your order or arrange delivery (confirm availability first).
Post Office
Mon: 10-12
Wed: 10-12
Sat: 11-1
Tue / Thurs / Fri / Sun: Closed
Please ask if you'd like assistance.
Shop Opening Hours
Check current shop opening times and seasonal notes before visiting. Hours may change if boat cancellations occur.
Mon: 10-5.30
Tue: 10-5
Wed: 11-4
Thurs: 10-5
Fri: 10-5
Sat: 11-5
Sun: 3-4.30
Pre-Ordering your Shopping
How it works...
2
Review
We will review your order and get in touch if anything needs clarified. You will also receive a copy of your enquiry via email.
You can pay when you arrive, over the phone, or by BACS.
3
Pick-up or Delivery
Your order will be ready (boxed up) and waiting for you when you get off the ferry (or delivered, if that has been pre-arranged).
...Relax and enjoy your trip!
Our Story
When Sue Kirk took it on in 1995, the old shop had been sitting unused for three years. It was mouldy, damp, and rat infested. At the time, there was no hall, no tea room, and no real shared place for children to spend pocket money or for people to meet. The shop was not just a business opportunity. It was a practical necessity.
From the beginning, it was about helping keep everyday life on Eigg going. Sue has described it as, in all but name, a social enterprise, and an absolute necessity to stop the community on Eigg from dying. The first unsecured loan for stock was entrusted by Father Jim Tolhurst, and the shop began life in the old premises in the middle of the island before moving to An Laimhrig in 1998, and then into the updated Community Hub in 2022.
That history still shapes what the shop is today. It is here to serve both residents and visitors, with groceries, fresh essentials, local produce, pre-orders, and post office services, but its role goes beyond that. It is part of the practical fabric of island life: useful, welcoming, flexible, and rooted in community rather than profit first.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
You can also contact us if you have any other queries not answered here.
Why Pre-Order?
It will save you the hassle of lugging another thing with you on the boat! Doing so is useful for island arrivals, travel lighter, helps the shop prepare, supports smoother stays.
How far in advance should I send my request?
The earlier the better, especially during busy periods or for larger orders. Ideally we ask for 10 days – to give us enough time to order stock in, if required. But we can usually work something out if it’s less than that!
Can I order fresh food as well as cupboard items?
Yes, we have a good range of fresh goods arriving throughout the week – mainly chilled items on Monday’s. You can see all the shop sections in this carousel.
What if something is unavailable?
We will let you know. You can tick the box (in the form) to tell us if you are OK with substitutions if needed or let you know before arrival, if you’d rather bring unavailable items with you.
Is this an online checkout?
No, it's an online order request. We will finalise your order items first, it’s set up so we can communicate directly and we will arrange your order in advance then you can pay by phone/bacs or when you arrive.
How much does pre-order and/or delivery cost?
We charge a £5 picking fee and £5 for delivery to your holiday accommodation, if required.
Do you have milk?
Yes, believe it or not we do. From good old cow, to oat, we’ve got you covered! If you'd like to buy a refill, bring a container (or your previous glass bottle back).
Do you have bags?
We have paper ones, but we like to use boxes for everything on Eigg.
Are the vegetables local?
We would love to say yes – but as any green fingered goddess knows, it’s hard to grow enough to supply any great demand. Whenever anyone has any surplus we always try to stock in the shop, but luckily we have JM Breckenridge to help us on a regular basis.
What days do your stores arrive?
We get a variety of things on various days. Summer months tend to stick to Monday/ Thursday, and Winter is usually Monday/ Friday.
When does the bakery arrive?
Thursday in Summer & Friday in Winter.
How will I know what fresh produce you have in stock?
You can join our whatsapp channel and we will post out updates on tasty fresh produce or special offers we have running. Join the channel here, on WhatsApp.
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