The 7 Best Ferries in Scottish Highlands, Scotland

The Skye Ferry closed for 2020.

The Knoydart Ferry offers unforgettable experiences that will live with you forever. We operate the Knoydart Ferry Service, 1 Hour Wildlife Cruises & Private charter for Weddings and special occasions, plus fast remote drop off and pickups in our Red Bay RIB. We run 3 MCA approved passenger vessels: The jewel in our crown is the MV Western Isles, an 81 passenger traditional wooden ferry, with a licensed bar and toilets. This has operated as the ferry service up Loch Nevis for the past 60 years. Next up, the new purpose built in 2018, 42 passenger Catamaran the MV Larven named after the Munro on the Knoydart peninsula. And finally a 10 passenger RedBay RIB, Big Dipper. This bad boy can do 40 knots and can drop you off or pick you up from anywhere, or alternately just take you on a wildlife rib adventure you will never forget. So for your next adventure or special occasion let Western Isles make it unforgettable. We pride ourselves on our service and the quality of our staff.

The big draw for many visitors is Skye, just a short 30 minute crossing from the mainland and yet a whole other world away once there. But don't let that overshadow the many charms of Raasay and the Small Isles too.

Pentland Ferries is a family run business which operates a ferry crossing across the Pentland Firth. The purpose-built catamaran, MV Pentalina, sails from St Margaret's Hope in Orkney to Gills Bay in Caithness running 3 return crossings per day in winter and 4 return crossings per day in the summer months. The journey by ferry takes just one hour making it the shortest sailing to or from Orkney with your car.

The Outer Hebrides are an idyllic island chain off the west coast of Scotland, composed of islands; Lewis, Harris, North Usi, South Usit, Eriskay and Barra. These islands have much to offer from white beaches and Atlantic waves, dark moorland and rugged mountains, amazing wildlife and a rich and vibrant culture.