Travel
Scotland's Islands have never been more accessible. It's just as
straight-forward to take weekend trips, to have a
relaxing week or to tour by hopping from one island to
another. For information about getting to Scotland's Islands or
travelling between them, the websites listed below provide up to
date information on routes and timetables.
By Air
Highlands and Islands Airports - 11 airports linking Scotland's
Islands to each other and the rest of the world:
Oban - scheduled flights to Coll, Colonsay, Islay and
Tiree
Shetland - Inter-island flights to Foula, Out Skerries,
Papa Stour and Fair Isle
Worldwide Air Charter:
By Sea
Clyde and Hebrides
Shetland and Orkney Islands
Inter-island ferry journeys within Shetland
Inter-island ferry journeys within Orkney
Inter-island ferry journeys within Argyll and Bute
Across Scotland
By Rail
By coach
Accommodation and Other Travel Ideas and
Advice
Scotland’s Islands - the events, exhibitions and activities happening all year round.
We list every event we hear of, large and small, taking place on
the islands of Scotland or taking place elsewhere and relating to
Scotland's Islands. They provide a unique opportunity to savour the
diversity and excitement of island life. Check our our facebook
page for general updates too - http://www.facebook.com/ScotlandsIslands.
There has never been a better time for you to visit Scotland's
Islands, to enjoy the breathtaking scenery and unspoilt beaches, to
get close to dramatic wild-life, learn about our heritage,
participate in a great range of activities, and enjoy our music,
food and drink.
All this on some of our 99 inhabited islands large and small (and
many more uninhabited) accessible by sea and air in six regions:
Argyll & Bute, Highland, North Ayrshire, Orkney, Outer Hebrides
and Shetland.
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