Outer Hebridean Islands

Details

Accessibility

Recommended travel across the islands is by car and ferry, though there are numerous opportunities for walking, cycling and taking a local bus. 

There is one main road running across all the islands, which is in good repair.

Ferry operator, Caledonian MacBrayne, known as Calmac Ferries, provides additional assistance for those visitors with reduced mobility and other requirements, please see the following link regarding accessibility at each ferry port.

https://www.calmac.co.uk/destinations/ports

Brief description

The Outer Hebrides comprises of a series of Islands, each one stunningly beautiful in its own right. A diverse landscape from beaches to mountains; forests and rocks. There are numerous historical sites to visit under cover and in the open. The Hebrides offers a relaxing, quiet welcome.

Address

VisitScotland, Ocean Point One, 94 Ocean Drive, Edinburgh, EH6 6JH

Email

mailto:info@visitscotland.com 

Phone

VisitScotland 0131 472 2222

Website

https://www.visitouterhebrides.co.uk  Excellent website for journey planning; accommodation; transport options; Visitor Information points; things to see and do 

https://www.visitscotland.com 

Directions     Grid Reference:NF835677 (Central Point of North Uist)

Access to the Outer Hebrides is by car/foot ferry (Ferry operator: Caledonian MacBrayne) from a number of Scottish Ports: Oban, Ullapool, Mallaig to the main islands of Barra, Uist, Harris & Lewis. Use car/foot ferries to travel from island to island

Alternatively travel by plane with Loganair from Manchester, Inverness or Glasgow to Barra, Benbecula or Stornaway

Opening Times

The Islands are open 24 hours per day. For museums, cafes, restaurants, etc please check individual opening times.

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

Transport

Ferry operator: Caledonian MacBrayne

https://calmac.co.uk

0800 066 5000

mailto:enquiries@calmac.co.uk 

Plane Flights operator: LoganAir  https://www.loganair.esky.co.uk 

Bus service on the Islands: 

https://www.cne-siar.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/public-transport/bus-services/ 

For more travel information go to: www.traveline.info/

Amenities

There are a number of small local shops, cafes, inns and other conveniences in towns and villages. The museums and historical sites are worth visiting.