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The term 'Road to the Isles' refers to an area on the West coast of North Scotland, from Fort William to Mallaig and Knoydart and the Small Isles of the Inner Hebrides. Click here for a detailed map. Although it is a remote area prized by visitors for its sense of security, safety, solitude and scenery access is not difficult by a variety of means. Travel by road, train or air and you will be sure of a journey through stunning scenery with a warm welcome waiting you on arrival. |
ROAD
The starting point for the 'Road to the Isles' is at Fort William, at the head of Loch Linnhe, which is on the A82. This can be approached from the South either via Glasgow and Loch Lomond to Crianlarich and thence to Fort William or by heading for Stirling on the M9 and turning off at Junction 10 to Doune, Callander, Crianlarich and Fort William. Once through Fort William turn left onto the A830 marked 'Road to the Isles' to Glenfinnan, Arisaig and Mallaig for a journey of breathtaking scenery.
Car hire/rental can be booked online through Bespoke Highland Tours who can arrange for your vehicle to be waiting for you at Glasgow Airport. Car hire is also available locally from Morar Motors (phone 01687 462118).
For all Public Transport you are advised to check with the operator. All the information given is correct to the best of our ability but timetables can be changed without our knowledge.
BUS
Citylink runs daily bus services between Fort William and Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness - click here for timetables
Shiel Buses operate a service between Fort William and Mallaig - click here for timetables. Tel: 01967 431 272.
RAIL
To reach north-west Scotland by rail from England, one of the most convenient options is the Caledonian Sleeper. This service departs from London Euston and travels overnight to Fort William (reservations required). Click here for Sleeper timetables.
The Scotrail train service runs all year from Glasgow to Fort William and on to Mallaig. Click here for timetables.
The West Highland Line which runs between Fort William and Mallaig is a famously scenic train ride and is one of BBC's 10 Great Railway Journeys of the World.
| During the summer you can take this spectacular
ride on the Jacobite Steam Train.
For 2009, this service operates Monday - Friday from 18th May - 9th October / Saturday & Sunday from 27th June - 30th August.
Departs from Fort William railway station at
10.20am. It is operated by the West Coast Railway Company Ltd. Book your tickets online via their web site or telephone 01524 732100. The steam train leaves Fort William at 10:20, stops at Glenfinnan for about 20 minutes and arrives at Mallaig at 12:25. It then leaves Mallaig at 14:10 and arrives at Fort William at 16:00. |
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FERRIES
Caledonian MacBrayne operates a roll-on roll-off car ferry between Mallaig and Armadale on Skye.
They also have frequent sailings from Mallaig to the Small Isles (Muck, Eigg, Rum and Canna). Click here for timetables.Arisaig Marine runs day trips for foot-passengers to the Small Isles from Arisaig from late April until late September. Tel: 01687 450224.
There are also local ferries to Knoydart including the regular service by Bruce Watt. Tel: 01687 462320.
AIR
Airlines operating between England and Scotland include:
Main Airports in Scotland:
- Edinburgh Airport
- Glasgow Airport
- Prestwick Airport (30 miles south of Glasgow)
- Aberdeen Airport
- Inverness Airport
HELICOPTER
For those of an adventurous disposition a helicopter can be chartered for the day from PDG Helicopters, Tel 0870 607 9000 or +44 1667 462 740. For quotations and pricing of charter contact sales on the above telephone number as there are various suitable landing sites which can be arranged in the area.
Email: info@road-to-the-isles.org.uk
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