The '''Inner Hebrides''' are part of [[Scotland]], a series of islands to the west of the [[Scottish Highlands]].
The '''Inner Hebrides''' are part of [[Scotland]], a series of islands to the west of the [[Scottish Highlands]].
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==Regions==
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==Islands==
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===Northern===
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The northern Inner Hebrides are made up of:
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* [[Skye]] and its surrounding smaller islands, including [[Raasay]]
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* The four [[Small Isles]] of [[Canna]], [[Eigg]], [[Muck]] and [[Rum]]
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===Southern===
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The southern Inner Hebrides are made up of:
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* [[Mull]] and its surrounding smaller islands
* [[Islay]]
* [[Islay]]
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* [[Isle of Lismore|Lismore]]
* [[Isle of Jura|Jura]]
* [[Isle of Jura|Jura]]
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* [[Mull]]
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* [[Slate Islands]], including [[Easdale]] and [[Luing]]
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* [[Skye]]
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* [[Treshnish Islands]]
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* [[Small Isles]]
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==Cities==
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==Towns and villages==
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* [[Portree]] on [[Skye]]
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* [[Tobermory (Scotland)|Tobermory]] on [[Mull]]
==Other destinations==
==Other destinations==
Line 18:
Line 30:
==Get in==
==Get in==
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===Road===
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The northern Inner Hebrides of [[Skye]] and the [[Small Isles]] are reached by two roads that branch off the A82 [[Inverness]] to [[Fort William]] road. The A87 is the further north, and travels to [[Kyle of Lochalsh]] and the now toll-free bridge to [[Skye]].
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Further south, the A830 "Road to the Isles" travels from [[Fort William]] to [[Mallaig]] where [http://www.calmac.co.uk/ Calmac] ferries sail to [[Armadale]] on [[Skye]] and the four [[Small Isles]]
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Further south again, the A85 connects the A82 with [[Oban]], the terminal for [http://www.calmac.co.uk/ Calmac] ferries to [[Mull]].
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The southernmost entry point to the Inner Hebrides is the A83, which serves [[Kennacraig]], the [http://www.calmac.co.uk/ Calmac] ferry terminal for [[Islay]]. The [[Isle of Jura]] can be reached by local ferry from [[Port Askaig]] on [[Islay]].
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===Rail===
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[[Kyle of Lochalsh]], [[Mallaig]] and [[Oban]] are accessible by scheduled [http://www.scotrail.co.uk/ ScotRail] passenger trains.
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A number of trains run from [[Glasgow]] Queen Street to [[Mallaig]] and [[Oban]] via the [[West Highland Railway]]. The Caledonian Sleeper from [[London]] Euston to [[Fort William]] also runs over the line. Connections for Mallaig are usually available in Fort William.
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A number of trains connect [[Inverness]] and the [[Kyle of Lochalsh]]. Inverness has train services from [[Glasgow]], [[Edinburgh]], [[Aberdeen]] and [[London]].
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===Bus===
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[http://www.citylink.co.uk/ Scottish Citylink] connect [[Glasgow]], [[Edinburgh]] and [[Inverness]] with [[Fort William]], [[Oban]], [[Kennacraig]], [[Kyle of Lochalsh]] and various points on [[Skye]]. Additional local buses serve the larger islands; for more information contact [http://www.travelinescotland.com/ Traveline Scotland].
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===Yacht===
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The Inner Hebrides are a popular destination for sailers, with many sheltered ports and inlets offering beautiful and tranquil achorage.
==Get around==
==Get around==
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With the possible exception of [[Skye]] (which is easily reached by the Skye bridge), the Inner Hebrides are undoubtedly most easily explored on foot and by public transport, since ferry charges for cars are high and few islands are large enough to justify bringing a vehicle.
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In addition to the buses and trains detailed in the 'Get In' section above, a number of local buses serve the larger islands. Very few buses run on Sundays, and most operate a schedule around school times and days. It is highly advisable to check travel times in advance. [http://www.travelinescotland.com/ Traveline Scotland] can provide point to point multi-modal transport advice, although some may find bus timetables from island websites more useful.
==See==
==See==
Line 28:
Line 70:
==Eat==
==Eat==
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*<eat name="Ninth Wave Restaurant" alt="" address="Fionnphort, Isle of Mull" directions="10 min walk from village of Fionnphort" phone="44 1681 700757" url="http://www.ninthwaverestaurant.co.uk/" hours="7pm-11pm" price="£40-£56" lat="" long="">A small, intimate restaurant on a traditional Hebridean croft, serving Fresh Seafood, straight off the boat. Owned by a chef and a Fisherman. Kilt-wearing fisherman John is also your waiter for the evening. An experience not to be missed!</eat>
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==Drink==
==Drink==
==Stay safe==
==Stay safe==
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People are very friendly in this part of Britain, and crime is to all intents and purposes non-existent in many rural parts. Many of the Hebridean islands are remote and sparsely populated, however, and the weather can change very rapidly; it is therefore important to be well prepared before venturing onto the hills or moors.
The northern Inner Hebrides of Skye and the Small Isles are reached by two roads that branch off the A82 Inverness to Fort William road. The A87 is the further north, and travels to Kyle of Lochalsh and the now toll-free bridge to Skye.
Further south again, the A85 connects the A82 with Oban, the terminal for Calmac ferries to Mull.
The southernmost entry point to the Inner Hebrides is the A83, which serves Kennacraig, the Calmac ferry terminal for Islay. The Isle of Jura can be reached by local ferry from Port Askaig on Islay.
A number of trains run from Glasgow Queen Street to Mallaig and Oban via the West Highland Railway. The Caledonian Sleeper from London Euston to Fort William also runs over the line. Connections for Mallaig are usually available in Fort William.
With the possible exception of Skye (which is easily reached by the Skye bridge), the Inner Hebrides are undoubtedly most easily explored on foot and by public transport, since ferry charges for cars are high and few islands are large enough to justify bringing a vehicle.
In addition to the buses and trains detailed in the 'Get In' section above, a number of local buses serve the larger islands. Very few buses run on Sundays, and most operate a schedule around school times and days. It is highly advisable to check travel times in advance. Traveline Scotland can provide point to point multi-modal transport advice, although some may find bus timetables from island websites more useful.
Ninth Wave Restaurant, Fionnphort, Isle of Mull (10 min walk from village of Fionnphort), ☎ 44 1681 700757, [1]. 7pm-11pm. A small, intimate restaurant on a traditional Hebridean croft, serving Fresh Seafood, straight off the boat. Owned by a chef and a Fisherman. Kilt-wearing fisherman John is also your waiter for the evening. An experience not to be missed!£40-£56. edit
People are very friendly in this part of Britain, and crime is to all intents and purposes non-existent in many rural parts. Many of the Hebridean islands are remote and sparsely populated, however, and the weather can change very rapidly; it is therefore important to be well prepared before venturing onto the hills or moors.
