Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

Welcome back! Leisure travel to the Outer Hebrides has recommenced.

Accommodation, restaurants and pubs will be able to open, but will be subject to restrictions relating to group size, social distancing and general hospitality regulations. CalMac ferries summer timetable has commenced, but this will be subject to social distancing and therefore there will be restrictions on capacity. 

We urge you to follow the Scottish Government guidelines. By following official guidance, you’re playing your part in helping keep our community safe.

The Scottish Government has advised everyone in Scotland  to take regular Lateral Flow tests, particularly when travelling from an area of higher levels of Covid-19 to an area of lower level of virus, including travel to Scottish Islands.   

The Scottish Government has confirmed that whilst this is not mandatory, you are asked to take two Covid-19 lateral flow tests. The first three days before travel and the second on the day of departure. You can order a free home test kit online here. Note: select 'yes' when the site asks if you were asked to get tested by a local authority or by an NHS Public Health team.

Our regular visitors will understand how special our islands are  It is with a heavy heart that we say some visitors didn’t get this message in 2020.  By choosing to visit us, your are committing to showing respect for our communities and environment throughout your stay. We encourage you to follow our P.L.A.C.E. code.

As the guidance changes regularly, we will try our best to keep you updated but check individual businesses websites or social media for up-to-date information.

We have put together some Frequently Asked Questions from the enquiries that we have received.

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Take care.

Updated 26th April 2021