The Island of Harris is easily accessible by both ferry and airplane. You can be transported from a busy city life to peace and tranquillity within hours.
Ferry
“The Hebrides”- 1 hour 45 mins crossing. Departs from Uig in Skye and arrives in Tarbert, Harris. Scarista is 15 miles from Tarbert.
“Loch Seaforth” – 2 hour 45 mins crossing. Departs Ullapool and arrives in Stornoway. Scarista is 52 miles from Stornoway.
During Peak Season, from April – October, it is advisable to book your ferry as soon as you book your accommodation. Publication date of ferry timetables varies every year and updates can be found on their website (see below)
- Caledonian MacBrayne-www.calmac.co.uk
Plane
Regular flights to Stornoway from Glasgow (55 mins), Edinburgh (1 hour), Inverness (35 mins), Scarista is just over an hour away from Stornoway Airport.
- Stornoway Airport –01851 702256
- Loganair (0344 800 2855)
Car Hire
Car hire is readily available from the above arrival point in Stornoway- Car Hire Hebrides