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Explore the many Scottish islands accessible from the Highlands

There are around 100 inhabited islands in Scotland. Here we cover those which are accessible by a combination of train, ferry, coach and bus.

MV Hamnavoe NorthLink Ferries

MV Hamnavoe NorthLink Ferries

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Beautiful and unique set of remote islands packed with history including neolithic archaeology and Norse and Viking past

Explore this remote and peaceful set of islands with Viking history and unique culture and heritage

Collection of islands off the west coast stretching for around 130 miles: Lewis and Harris, North Uist, Benbecula, South Uist, Eriskay and Barra

Popular island with magnificent scenery of mountains and lochs, capital Portree and connections to Raasay, North Uist and Harris

Collection of islands off the west coast including the Small Isles, Mull and Iona, Lismore, Colonsay, Coll and Tiree

Page last updated 21 October 2025