BY FERRY

Caledonian Macbrayne run a car ferry service from Uig, Isle of Skye to Tarbert. Alternatively, you can sail with them from the Isle of North Uist to Leverburgh, about 20 miles south of Tarbert or from Ullapool to Stornoway, 37 miles north.
www.calmac.co.uk or 08705 650000

BY AIR

British Airways fly from Glasgow, Inverness and Edinburgh to Stornoway Airport, which is about an hour by car from Tarbert.
www.ba.com or 0345 222111

British Midland operates a service from Edinburgh to Stornoway.
www.flybmi.com or 0870 6070555

Highland Airways fly from Inverness.
www.highlandairways.co.uk or 01667 462664

Car hire is available in Stornoway and Harris.