Getting Here
Travel to Harris
You have several options on how to travel to Harris;
By Ferry
Several routes are available you could travel eitherfrom the Isle of Skye to Tarbert, or North Uist to Leverburgh. There is also the option to travel to Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis and then by vehicle, or bus to Harris. Lewis and Harris are landbridged, there is also a bridge to Scalpay, so no further ferry journey is needed.
The ferry service to Lewis and Harris has three routes, all run by
| Ullapool to Stornoway | Get information by clicking here |
| North Uist (Berneray) to Harris (Leverburgh) | Get information by clicking here |
| Skye (Uig) to Harris (Tarbert) | Get information by clicking here |
By Plane
All flights arrive at Stornoway Airport and transport will be required to get to Harris.
Flybe operated by Loganair operate flights 4 times daily, Monday to Saturday, to Stornoway from Glasgow, Edinburgh and Inverness.
There is a Sunday flight from Glasgow. If you are island hopping there are also daily flights from Glasgow to Barra and Benbecula, from Monday to Saturday.
Eastern Airways operate one flight from Aberdeen Monday - Friday.
Island Buses
Bus timetables are held on the local council website - Comhairle nan Eilean Siar. Click here to go to their pages
Car Hire
The Isle of Scalpay
Scalpay is a small island in the Hebridean archeopelego. Situated only 330 yards from its famous neighbour The Isle of Harris.
Isle of Lewis
Stornoway capital of the Hebrides, Callanish Stones, Uig, Ness and Great Bernera, sites to see on Lewis all in a day out from Cartwheel Bothy.
Isle of Harris
Famous for Harris Tweed, pure white beaches and contrasting landscapes, The Isle of Harris has plenty to offer visitors all a short drive from the cottage.