The most popular way to reach the islands is by sea, most commonly from Ullapool. The crossing takes 2 hrs and 45 minutes. Ullapool itself is an hours drive NW from Inverness on the A835. The other popular option is to arrive in Tarbert in Harris, via the Isle of Skye. Many visitors include both in their itinerary, and the drive from Skye down to Glasgow is one of the most scenic in Scotland, taking in Eilean Donan Castle, Glencoe, and Loch Lomond. For more details of sailing times contact Caledonian MacBrayne.

Alternatively you can fly to the island's main airport, situated at Melbost (just a mile from ourselves, and on the map above). In addition to flights from Glasgow, Edinburgh and Inverness, you can now book flights right through from London Heathrow or London Gatwick, changing at either Glasgow or Edinburgh. Contact British Airways for more details.