Getting here

• Harris is an island accessible only by car ferry and plane (see below) - please book your travel as soon as you can as space is limited.

• Sea View House is located in south west Harris, about 45 minutes drive from the ferry port at Tarbert and about 90 minutes drive from the ferry and airport in Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis. See our location here

• 5 minutes by car from Leverburgh and the ferry to North Uist and St. Kilda.

By Air

• Logan Air flies into Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis which is part of the same island landmass - you can drive between Lewis and Harris

• Flights (small planes) arrive daily from Inverness, Edinburgh and Glasgow, with connections to UK airports and international destinations.

• Car hire is available in Stornoway - book early as limited stock

By Sea (Ferry)

• Caledonian MacBrayne (known as CalMac) provide all ferries to and from the islands

• Main routes are

  • Uig on north Skye to Tarbert on Harris - small ferry - approx. 1.5 hours

  • Ullapool on the mainland to Stornoway - big ferry - approx. 2.5 hours

  • Berneray on North Uist to Leverburgh on Harris - small ferry - approx. 1 hour

  • Ferries are very busy all year round and often sell out very quickly in peak season, so advance booking is critical to avoid disappointment. Please book ferries as soon as you identify your holiday dates.

  • We strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance in case of bad weather & delays