Can you visit the Highlands without a car?
Can you visit the Highlands without a car? While it is not as quaint as other Highland towns, Fort William was definitely the most workable in terms of being in the Highlands without a car. The Jacobite Steam Train goes directly out of the station twice daily. Fort William is also big enough that we were also able to get a private day tour to the Isle of Skye.
Where can I go in Scotland without a car?
You can certainly use trains and Scottish Citylink buses and a car is not needed while you are in Glasgow or Edinburgh. However if you want to see Skye ,the West Coast and the Highlands a car is almost a necessity. You will quickly get used to driving here.
Can you go to Inverness without a car?
The majority of landmarks in Inverness can be seen on foot, including everything in the city limits. (Take a car or taxi for Urquhart Castle or Culloden Battlefield, for example.) At least ten major sights can be reached on foot within a half-mile walk from Inverness railway station.
What Scottish island is best without a car?
Perhaps the best option to visit the Isle of Skye without a car is to take a Skye scenic tour. Not only does it provide transportation to and from the island, but it also takes you to many parts of the island. Ample time is provided at each destination for relaxed sightseeing before moving on to the next attraction.
Is driving in Scottish Highlands difficult?
Driving in the Scottish Highlands & Islands however is an altogether more challenging experience. Narrow, winding, single-track roads are much of what you'll be driving on once you're in Scotland's remote places. Hairpin bends, blind summits, blinder corners, potholes, and hidden dips are common.
How do tourists get around in Scotland?
Travel in & Around Scotland Public transport provides trains and bus services to Scottish towns and cities as well as many villages and ferry ports. Access to very remote areas and islands is straightforward by car, ferry and aeroplane.