Visiting The Isle of Harris 
Location Harris
is a spectacular area of land located in the centre of the Western Isles, an island chain off the North West coast of Scotland. The island is characterised by rugged hills interspersed with scattered lochans. Long expanses of white sandy beach stretch down the west coast of Harris, whilst the east coast has an indented coastline with numerous sheltered inlets and sea lochs. In the clean air and ever changing weather conditions the quality of light is unique and the views and vistas change continuously. The remote landscape is home to much of Scotland most iconic wildlife including golden eagles, red deer and otters.
The island holds 2000 inhabitants with Tarbert and Leverburgh being the centres of population both with good facilities and services. Many of the island inhabitants live on crofts, a traditional small agricultural holding unique to west Scotland. Gaelic is the first language of many inhabitants and Harris is one the only remainsing strongholds for the language.
Travelling to North Harris Ferries
– Caledonian MacBrayne runs a daily ferry service between Tarbert and Uig on Skye. There are also a daily ferry services between Ullapool and Stornoway on Lewis and between North Uist and Leverburgh on South Harris. RET (Road Equivalent Tariff) was introduced in Autumn 2008 which has reduced ticket prices by over 40%. Book on line www.calmac.co.uk or by phone: 08705 650 000.Flights
– The nearest airport is in Stornoway, approximately 40 miles away. Loganair operate daily flights from Stornoway to Inverness, Edinburgh and Glasgow. Online www.flybe.com or by phone: 0871 700200. By
Bus – Bus services connecting with ferries from Uig (Skye) and Ullapool are run by Citylink www.citylink.co.uk. There are also good bus services that connect with ferry services within the Western Isles. For timetables contact the Stornoway Bus Station: 01851 704327. Car
Hire – Cars can be hired on Lewis from Arnol Motors (01851 710 548), Stornoway Car Hire (01851 702 658), and Lewis Car Rentals (01851 703 760) Accommodation There
are plenty of B&Bs and self catering cottages scattered throughout Harris. For budget travellers there is also a bunkhouse in Tarbert and at Leverburgh. At Reinigeadal there is a Hostel in a beautiful remote setting run by the Gatliff Trust. There are also two Hotels in Tarbert and one in Rodel. For more information on accommodation see our Useful Information page or visit the website of Visit Hebrides.
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