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Getting around Scotland!

Rail Services  Ferry Services  Air Travel  Traffic Information
Vehicle Hire  Buses & Coaches  Cycling

Rail Services
  • ScotRail ScotRail provide most of the train services within Scotland, and this useful site is an effective resource for travelers.
  • TheTrainline Train times, ticket booking, and seat reservations for mainland UK trains.
  • Virgin Trains Virgin serve the West Coast Main Line from London to Glasgow via Birmingham, as well as some trains from South West England to Edinburgh via Newcastle.
  • GNER GNER operate the East Coast Main Line from London via York and Newcastle to Edinburgh, and then on to Glasgow, Inverness, or Aberdeen.
  • Railtrack Access schedule, fare, routing and safety details related to Great Britain's railway system.
  • Friends of the Far North Line The Friends of the Far North Line society was formed in 1994 to generate interest in ensuring the continued existence of the railway known as The Far North Line in Scotland.
  • Mull Rail Unique island railway to Torosay Castle & Gardens. Old Pier Station, Craignure, Isle of Mull, PA65 6AY.
  • S.R.P.S. Railtours Day excursions taking in the scenic splendour of Scotland or the historic towns and cities south of the border. Operating between May and October 2002. 3 South Cathkin Farm Cottages, Glasgow, G73 5RG.

Shipping and Ferry Services
  • CalMac Scottish Island Ferries Caledonian MacBrayne run ferries throughout the islands of Scotland, and their extremely effective site is a useful resource for residents and visitors alike.

Air Travel
  • BAA Official site for BAA, owners of Edinburgh, Glasgow & Aberdeen airports.
  • British Airways British Airways provides a fairly extensive network of services within and beyond the Highlands and Islands.
  • Highland Airways Highland Airways is an Aviation Company with diverse operations in Scotland and has its HQ at Inverness Airport.
  • Edinburgh Airport This unofficial site provides a wealth of information about Scotland's fastest-growing airport.

Traffic Information
Vehicle Hire
  • County Garage Self-Drive Hire. Alexandra Parade, East Bay, Dunoon, PA23 8AE.
  • Glasgow Private Hire Limited Airport/Tours/Transfers. Providing a fast, efficient and reliable service. 712 Edinburgh Road, Glasgow, G33 3PX.
  • Hazelbank Motors Fiat sales, service and self-drive hire. Lynn Road, Oban, PA34 4PL.
  • Sharps Reliable Wrecks New and Used Vehicle Rental. Cars, Vans, Minibuses, Motorhomes and 4X4 Drive. Unlimited mileage on all cars, one way rental possible to some destinations.
  • Skye Windscreens Car and vehicle windscreens and glass replacement service. Waternish, Isle of Skye, IV55 8GA.

Buses, Coaches and Tours
  • Albannach Tours Licensed taxi service, tour planning and accompanied tours with qualified Scottish tourist guide. 1 Tomair, Balallan, Isle of Lewis, HS2 9PT.
  • Discover Loch Ness Hosted by local historian, Tony Harmsworth, the tour includes the history of the area and stops at the Loch Ness Centres and Urquhart Castle. Available 365 days a year. Drumnadrochit, IV63 6XJ. STB 4 Star Tour.
  • Galson Motors Regular bus services and coach hire. 1 Lower Barva, Isle of Lewis, HS2 0QZ.
  • Island Encounter Wildlife Safaris on the Isle of Mull. Arla Beag, Aros, Isle of Mull, PA72 6JS.
  • Island Trails Tour operator and guide. Bigton, Shetland, ZE2 9JA.
  • Orkney Coaches Scotts Road, Hatston Industrial Estate, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1GR.

Cycling
  • Bothy Bikes Mountain bike hire. Aviemore Shopping Centre, Grampian Road, Aviemore.
  • Off Beat Bikes All sorts of bikes for all sorts of people. Sales and hire. 117 High Street, Fort William.

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