THEY are three of the most isolated spots in the British Isles, relatively unspoilt except for the occasional grazing sheep.

But now an entrepreneur wants to see the Hebridean Treshnish Isles established as the first area in the UK where people are banned from setting foot.

Calum MacLachlainn, of Tobermory, on the nearby Isle of Mull, has called for the islands of Fladda, Lunga and Dutchman's Cap to become a first Human Exclusion Area, and given over to nature free from interference.

The businessman, who's CML Ventures has helped grow small firms, said: "Why not? Scotland's iconic Hebridean islands and seas are blessed with nature's bounty and unique combinations of flora and fauna and we must, I believe, offer appropriate areas of total sanctuary back to nature.

"In my opinion the Treshnish Isles and their immediately surrounding marine environment extending to half a mile of land would ideally be suited to establishing this Hebridean Sanctuary, an oasis apart from any and all human infringement and exploitation.

"Let Scotland's Hebridean communities proudly lead the way with this radical grasp of land and marine conservation."