Coach, train, ferry, plane plus some idiosyncrasies, including the Postbus, combine to make ‘remoteness’ in Scotland only a state of mind. Coach travel is fairly comprehensive, the ferry network excellent, and some fine sections of the scenic western seaboard are best seen from the train.
By Air Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles, as well as Islay, Kintyre and the far north of Scotland are timetabled throughout the year. More...
By Train The very best way to take in the scenery, railways in Scotland still reach to the very top of the mainland. More...
By Car Fast motorways in the central belt, dual carriageways to Aberdeen, and the single-track Highland reduced to a minimum in recent years – the reality of Scottish road travel today. More...
Ferry Travel The sense of remoteness of Scotland’s islands is mostly a romantic notion. In reality, an efficient ferry network makes getting around straightforward. More...
By Bus Coach and bus travel is not just about main town connections. Local services link small communities, while the Postbus is a way of life in remoter places. More...