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The ferry from Tarbert approaching Uig on Isle of Skye

Uig harbour

Caledonian MacBrayne Ferries run services to Tarbert, Lochmaddy and Mallaig from Skye

Uig Ferry to Outer Hebrides Mallaig Glenelg Ferries to Isle of Skye

Making the crossing to the Isle of Skye by ferry gives you a better sense of true island travel. Smaller ferries still connect Scotland to the Isle of Skye despite the installation of the Skye Bridge. Mallaig and Glenelg are the two crossings from the Scottish Highlands.

Uig is the main ferry port on the north of the Isle of Skye from where Caledonian MacBrayne run car passenger ferry services over to the isles of Harris and North Uist in the Outer Hebrides.

Mallaig to Armadale Isle of Skye

Caledonian MacBrayne run a car passenger ferry service between Mallaig on the Morar Peninsula Scotland and Armadale on the south of the Isle of Skye.

Ferries run all through the week including Sundays unless the weather is so bad it makes the crossing difficult. There are eight sailings Mon-Sat and up to six on Sundays.

It's one of the shortest ferry crossings taking only 25 minutes and the ferry can take up to 40 cars.

From Mallaig ferries also run to The Small Isles: Eigg, Muck, Rum and Canna. These are largely small, uninhabited islands that are managed as nature reserves. The ferry crossings are limited and if you're planning a day trip consult the timetables as if you miss the ferry you'll be stuck! Not all islands are served by the ferry every day.

Ferries Uig Isle of Skye to Lochmaddy North Uist

Caledonian MacBrayne Ferries run a car passenger service between Uig on the north of the Isle of Skye to Lochmaddy on North Uist.

The journey takes an hour and forty minutes. There are usually two crossings during the day in the summer, seven days a week. Some of the sailings go via Tarbert on Harris. The ferry can take 110 cars and 600 passengers and is equipped with cafeteria, bar and shop.

Uig Skye to Tarbert Isle of Harris Western Isles

Caledonian MacBrayne also run direct sailings from Uig to Tarbert on the Isle of Harris. Between March and October there are generally two sailings daily Monday to Saturday.

The journey takes an hour and forty minutes. The MV Hebrides, the same ferry that serves Lochmaddy, is used which can take 110 cars and 600 passengers.

Caledonian MacBrayne Ferries - Skye Ferry Schedules

Check the CalMac website for up-to-date timetables and prices for all journeys, weblink right or contact CalMac direct on tel: 08705 650000. Fax: 01475 635235. Email: reservations@calmac.co.uk.

If you're planning a few ferry journeys it might be worth investing in one of the Island Hopscotch or Island Rover tickets. These are valid for several journeys between islands and can be more cost effective than buying the tickets for each journey separately. Again, check the CalMac website for up-to-date prices and offers.

Glenelg Peninsula Glenelg Ferry to Skye

Just south of the Kyle of Lochalsh is the Glenelg Peninsula - a sparsely populated area where the main settlement is Glenelg. The Sound of Sleat surrounds the peninsula and it is served by only one single track road.

One of the few ferries left that cross from the Scottish Highlands to the Isle of Skye goes from Glenelg. It sails across the Sound of Sleat to Kylerhea between Easter and November. It has only been able to continue going since the opening of the Skye Bridge when a group of local people bought it as the Isle of Skye Ferry Community Trust. Anyone can join and the subscription helps fund the ferry service.

The service runs from Easter to October and takes just 5 minutes. Ferries run every 15 minutes during busy times and every 30 minutes when it's less busy. The ferry can take up to 6 cars.

Check their website for up-to-date information or contact them on Tel: 01599 522273 or 01599 522253 or 01599 522313. Email: info@skyeferry.co.uk. Always check the latest sailing times as ferries don't always run in bad weather.

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