Getting to Scotland
As several of Scotland’s airports have direct links with continental Europe and North America, you certainly don’t have to fly to London, England, first - though good road and rail cross-border connections in any case make it easy.
Getting Around Scotland
Great Highland views from the train, an easy-going rural road network in the Lowlands, excellent western and northern seaboard ferry and air links should all make journey planning a pleasure.
From England, Wales & Ireland »
A good choice internal air and rail routes link Scotland, the UK and Ireland. Roads across the border include everything from main trunk roads to rural byways.
From Europe »
Scotland has excellent air links with continental Europe.
From North America »
As well as direct transatlantic flights to Edinburgh, Glasgow and Prestwick, other European hub airports, like London, Amsterdam or Paris, have good Scotland connections and widen the choice.
Distances Between Scottish & English Towns & Cities »
In a country accustomed to visitors from all parts of the globe, and where tourism is important, you’ll usually be able to find advice and assistance quite easily – even if it just means asking your fellow travellers.
By Air »
Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles, as well as Islay, Kintyre and the far north of Scotland are timetabled throughout the year.
By Train »
The very best way to take in the scenery, railways in Scotland still reach to the very top of the mainland.
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.
By Ferry »
The sense of remoteness of Scotland’s islands is mostly a romantic notion. In reality, an efficient ferry network makes getting around straightforward.
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.
