The Skye Guide

The independent guide to the Isle of Skye

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MV Hebrides at Uig

The links below will take you to the main sources of information for public transport to and around Skye.

If you will be driving on the island, do read this. Distances and approximate times to reach Skye by road are here.

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1   Link   Caledonian MacBrayne
CalMac operates ferry services throughout the Hebrides, including the link between Mallaig on the Scottish mainland and Armadale on Skye.
2   Link   The Glenelg to Kylerhea Ferry
"The preferred crossing for the discerning traveller..." Highly recommended. (summer only)
3   Link   Citylink
Scottish Citylink runs regular coach services between Skye and Glasgow (including Glasgow Airport) and between Skye and Inverness.
4   Link   Stagecoach (Rapsons)
The local bus and coach services here are operated by Stagecoach. You can download a timetable for their Skye services from here.
(Select location = "Skye" and Route = "Guide 4")
5   Link   Flights
There are direct flights to Inverness Airport from a number of UK cities, including London. Details do vary frequently, so it's best to check the latest information here.
6   Link   Car Hire on Skye
Car hire from Jans in Portree

Skye Lines

A name that will be mentioned in history, and if courage and fidelity be virtues, mentioned with honour.

Dr Samuel Johnson (an epitaph for Flora MacDonald)

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