Skye View Cottage - 1 Scott Road, Tarbert, Isle of Harris
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The house lies in the village of Tarbert, an ideal location for exploring the island both to the north and the south. It is close to shops, health centre, sports centre, swimming pool, churches, hotels, restaurants, delis, cafes and the local whisky and gin distillery.
It is also convenient for Stornoway the main town of the Hebrides, 37 miles north in Lewis, which has supermarkets, restaurants, tourist attractions and conveniences read more...
Getting To Harris
Reaching the Isle of Harris, Scotland, is primarily achieved by ferry from Skye or Ullapool, or by flights to Stornoway (SYY) on the Isle of Lewis.
Advance booking for ferries is essential, especially in summer. Ferries fill up quickly, so it is best to book well in advance.
Ferries To Harris
Operated by Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac).
Uig (Skye) to Tarbert (Harris): The most direct route to Harris (approx. 1h 40m).
Ullapool to Stornoway (Lewis): A major route (2h 45m) followed by a 1h 15m drive to Harris.
Berneray to Leverburgh (Harris): Connects the Uists to South Harris.
Flights to Harris
Airport: Stornoway Airport (SYY) on the Isle of Lewis is the main airport, about an hour from Harris.
Airline: Loganair operates daily flights from Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Inverness.
Inter-island: Hebridean Air Services provides flights between islands.
Car Hire
Car hire is recommended to explore, available at Stornoway airport. Bus services exist but are infrequent.