Public transport in Highland

Ferry travel

Transport Scotland have a contract with Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac) for ferries from the Highland mainland and Skye to the Western Isles, Mull, the Small Isles and Raasay, and from Mallaig to Skye. They have another contract with Northlink for the Scrabster – Stromness (Orkney) route. Other ferries to Orkney are operated by Pentland Ferries and John O’Groats Ferries.

The Highland Council operates the Corran Ferry, and has contracts for ferries on the following routes:

• Mallaig – Inverie – Tarbet
• Camusnagaul – Fort William
• Cromarty – Nigg

Operated under contract to Transport Scotland

• Caledonian MacBrayne
• Northlink Ferries 

Operated by private or commercial operators

• Arisaig Marine
• Bella Jane
• Cape Wrath Ferry
• Handa Island Ferries
• John O'Groats Ferry
• Kinloch Hourn Ferry- 01599 522352
• Pentland Ferries
• Skye Ferries
• Summer Queen Cruises

More information on planning your journey

If you have any comments or questions about the ferries contracted by The Highland Council, email public.transport@highland.gov.uk.  

more information on travelling by ferry