RAVEL TIP OF THE DAY HOW TO

If you plan to drive to and around Skye then read through our Driving Tips for some general advice and tips for Single Track Roads. Once on Skye you may find our Travel Distances table useful as is shows the distances between the different Skye villages. It is 112 miles from Inverness to Portree on Skye, it will take about 2.5 hours if the roads a quiet, but during the summer it can take a bit longer. Fort William is a small town about half way from Skye to Glasgow with shops on the High Street and many good places to eat.

It is always worth stopping in Fort William to break up the Journey. It will normally take 5-6 hours to drive, in the summer months when the roads are busy it can take a bit longer. It is 216 miles from Glasgow to Portree on Skye. If you will be driving on Skye you may find a Skye Road Map useful. It is possible to hire a car on Skye in Portree Morrisons Car Hire and in Armadale DriveSkye, booking in advanced is always recommended. There are many car hire companies at the airports (including Rhino Car Hire), it would always be worth booking in advance. To get to Skye from Glasgow there are a few options. The nearest International Airport is Glasgow and the nearest Local Airport is Inverness. There are local buses that can be relied on, but they are not that frequent. If you prefer not to drive choosing accommodation in one of the larger villages (Portree, Broadford or Dunvegan) would be advised.

If you choose to stay in one of the more remote parts of the Island a car is an essential.

RAVEL TIP OF THE DAY HOW TO

To make the most of your stay you must consider the travel options, including how to get here and once on the Island how to get about.Ĭar hire is the preferred option by many visitors to Skye, as it allows the flexibility to come and go as you please. The Isle of Skye is one the top destinations when visiting Scotland.

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