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Planning Your Trip

If you are planning a trip to the Outer Hebrides, we can provide you with a wide range of Western Isles visitor information to help with every aspect of your holiday.

Plan your trip carefully, book travel and accommodation and follow our P.L.A.C.E. Visitor code.

In this section you can find Outer Hebrides travel information for both independent and group travellers – with advice on travel to the Western Isles, travelling around the Outer Hebrides or booking Scottish Island package holidays here.

We endeavour to provide information on air travel to the Outer Hebrides and ferry services for the Western Isles as well as offering help with public transport options (buses and taxis) on Lewis, Harris, North Uist, Benbecula, South Uist, Grimsay, Eriskay, Berneray, Barra and Vatersay.

UIG HARBOUR CLOSURE 2023

Please note the Uig Harbour Closures in 2023 which will affect some of our ferry services. Uig Harbour in Skye will close for planned upgrade works from 30 October - 11 December 2023. This will affect Tarbert (Harris) and Lochmaddy (North Uist) ferry services in particular with timetable changes to accommodate the service changes on the Stornoway, Lochboisdale and Sound of Harris ferries. More information is detailed here.

Whatever you are looking for, remember quality comes assured because listed on our website are many businesses who have signed up to Outer Hebrides Tourism Members' Charter or been graded by VisitScotland. (Look out for the Outer Hebrdes Tourism Member and Visit Scotland grading icons on accommodation listings).

The following downloadable leaflet Have a Safe and Happy Holiday Everyone is a must for every visitior, with useful information from GP surgeries, camper waste disposal sites, road safety, pets on holiday to enjoying hills safely.

With many beaches in the Outer Hebrides, read this RNLI On The Beach - a guide to a safe and fun time at the seaside. It is an especially important read if you plan to get into the water.

If you are driving or cycling in the Outer Hebrides, please click here for road travel safety.

These pages will also help you to find providers of car hire in the Outer Hebrides, should you wish to explore the Western Isles under your own steam. They also provide useful information for visitors to the Outer Hebrides, covering everything from public toilets, showers, chemical toilet disposal points, banking, food shops, petrol stations and medical facilities in the Western Isles.

We have a number of points accross our islands where you can get information and inspiration! A visit to them is a MUST for anyone looking for the local intel, events, maps, activities, accommodation and some have a range of local gifts.

Essential planning information

Pride of P.L.A.C.E.

Follow our visitor code and leave no trace....
Getting Here

Your Hebridean story starts when you travel to the Outer Hebrides off the west coast of Scotland
Getting About

You can use inter island ferry service, bus services, hire a bike or motor your way around our stunning islands. Get some tips on how to drive and cycle safely.
Skinny Tyres Bike Tour 2023

Join us on our fully-supported cycle tour through the mountains and neolithic landscapes of the Outer Hebrides, the islands at the edge of the Atlantic Ocean.
1. 1st January 202331st December 2023
Walk Wild Scotland
1. 1st January 202331st December 2023
McKinlay Kidd

Carefully designed, tailormade holidays, touring all parts of Scotland, including the Outer Hebrides. Self-drive, using the ferry routes, or flydrive. Awarded Best Small Tour Operator 2011, 2012 and 2013 in the prestigious Guardian/Observer Awards
Hebridean Hopscotch Holidays

Enjoy the peace and relaxed pace of a Hebridean Hopscotch holiday, organised just for you. Our expert advisors live locally and have the knowledge to help you select a complete itinerary that's a tailored 'made to measure' package.
Facilities

Useful lists of facilities such as toilets, chemical toilet disposal points, showers, food shops, petrol, recycling, banks and medical facilities
Motorhomes and Campervans Guide

Taking your motorhome or campervan to the Outer Hebrides is a wonderful way to experience the islands.
Camping with a tent

If you are camping with a tent, head over to our camping guide page for lots of useful informmation.
Welcome Points and iCentre

A visit is a MUST for anyone looking for the local intel, events, maps, activities, attractions and accommodation.
Visit Outer Hebrides Leaflets

We have fantastic range of free leaflets you can download, from Outer Hebrides walking and cycling routes to trails and journeys and guides.
Frequently Asked Questions

We have some helpful information and common questions people ask us. Please take a quick read and see if this helps before contacting us.
Places to Stay in the Outer Hebrides

Find your perfect place to stay. There are lots of places, on all the islands to choose from and fully equipped to accommodate all your needs.
Late Availability

Browse our Outer Hebrides self catering accommodation late availability.
Things to See and Do

With lots to see and do, whether spotting wildlife, water sport adventures, a ceilidh with locals or a walk along a magical beach, you will be spoilt for choice.
Places to Eat and Drink in the Outer Hebrides

Sample the local delicacies and taste your way round the Outer Hebrides in the fabulous, restaurants, cafes, takeaways, honesty shops and food trucks.

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You can build your own holiday itinerary here! Just browse our site and click this button to add to your itinerary when you see something you like. If your planner is not finished, simply click save and you can come back to it later on! You also have the option to send your itinerary to our tailor made holiday partner.