Means of transport Scotland

Serve 22 islands and 4 peninsulas on the west coast. And from the island of Arran to the south, to Lewis Island in the north.

It can be reached via Waverley Bridge, Princes Street and Market Street. It is absolutely unmistakable, straddling New Town and Old Town. From here, trains reach all of Scotland and the rest of Great Britain. Scotrail runs most of the Scottish services (www.scotrail.co.uk), while Virgin Trains (www.virgintrains.co.uk), First TransPennine Express (www.tpexpress.co.uk) and Crosscountry (www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk) operate the lines to England. A second, smaller station is located on Haymarket Terrace: Haymarket Station.

They take you directly from the airport to the city centre. From night to day, buses depart from Stop D at the airport. During the day, they deposit on Waverley Bridge between Old Town and New Town, the night will be Waverley steps next to the Princes Mall Shopping Centre. Take 30 minutes for the journey. 

Edinburgh is very well connected to the rest of Europe by air. Flybe has connections with Bergerac, Jet2.com with Chambery and Geneva, Ryanair with Béziers, Bordeaux, Marseille, Poitiers, Nantes and Brussels, Easyjet with Grenoble, Lyon, Nice, Paris and Geneva. Paris is also linked by Air France and Vueling, and Brussels by Brussels Airlines. The airport's website also lists all the car rental companies present. To leave it: bus and tram are immediately accessible, knowing that the bus is cheaper.

Northlink Ferries operates ferries between Aberdeen, Kirkwall and Lerwick. Timetables vary according to the season. They arrive in Kirkwall at 11:00 pm and in Lerwick at 7:30 am the following morning. They arrive in Kirkwall at 11:00 pm and in Aberdeen at 7:00 am the following morning. Please note that timetables are subject to change due to weather conditions or technical problems.

Orkney Ferries Ltd is a ferry company based in Kirkwall, Orkney. They offer ferry services to various islands in the archipelago. Their website offers information on ferry timetables and fares, as well as updates on special events and roadworks that could affect passengers. They also encourage passengers to book their journey in advance, especially for the most popular routes. Passengers who travel on foot are encouraged to use the bus services provided by Stagecoach to get to the Tingwall and Houton terminals, where there is limited parking. Orkney Ferries also offers a messaging service via Telegram to inform passengers of disruptions and cancellations in real time.

The flights of this company regularly connect Kirkwall to the Northern Islands: Eday, Stronsay, Sanday, North Ronaldsay, Westray and Papa Westray.

Glasgow, Scotland's cultural capital, is easily accessible by air thanks to British Airways. With flights from London, you can reach this Scottish city in just over an hour. Once there, you can take advantage of Glasgow's cultural diversity by visiting its many impressive sites and discovering its must-visit addresses for whisky tasting or a break in a neighborhood café. Whether you choose to travel Economy or Business class, you'll find plenty of hotels within easy reach of the airport, just a few kilometers from the city center. Flights to Glasgow are frequent, with up to 12 flights a day from London. To reach the city center from the airport, you have several transport options, including the Glasgow Shuttle and Air Link buses, car rental or cabs.

Citylink Coaches is a nationwide bus network. You can easily reach Inverness from Glasgow or other tourist places. There are different types of passes depending on your needs. Whether it is a day ticket, a multi-ticket or a pass to explore Scotland over several days or weeks. You can even take the bus to Belfast, Northern Ireland. They are all equipped with toilets. Very good rates if you book online.

With One Ticket, you can buy all-day or all-week bus passes for a designated area from Edinburgh. Five zones are available and with the most expensive daily option, you can travel freely and unlimited to Perth and Dundee in the north and the English border in the south. The offer lends itself particularly well to a one-day tour of the main cities of the Borders. The vast majority of transport operators are partners, but some bus companies may not be members.

Islay is a beautiful, tranquil Hebridean island, world-famous for its whisky production. It is home to many renowned distilleries, making it a must-see destination for whisky lovers. But there's more to Islay than that. The island also offers breathtaking seascapes, rich wildlife and a fascinating history. You can reach Islay from Oban or from Kennacraig on the Kintyre Peninsula. Once on the island, you can also enjoy a guided boat tour of the Gulf of Corryvreckan, famous for its powerful currents and whirlpool. Close to Islay is Jura, another island renowned for its whisky and magnificent scenery, including the Paps of Jura, mountains visible from the crossing to Islay. Jura is also known as the home of George Orwell, who wrote his famous novel "1984" here. Both islands offer a wealth of walking and cycling opportunities to explore their natural beauty.

Port Ellen is a small town on the island of Islay, Scotland. It is best known for its airport, Glenegedale Airport, which offers direct flights to three cities. Currently, three airlines serve this airport. Travelers can find cheap flights to Port Ellen using online price comparison services. In addition to its airport, Port Ellen also offers some interesting tourist attractions. Whisky lovers can visit the Laphroaig and Ardbeg distilleries, which offer guided tours and tastings. History buffs can admire the Kildalton Cross, a historic monument dating back to the 8th century. Finally, wine lovers can discover Islay wines at the Islay Wines store.

The city's bus station on Killermont Street (just above Queen Street Station). Buses depart from there for all of Scotland and the whole of Great Britain. Citylink (✆ +44 871 266 3333 - www.citylink.co.uk) and National Express (✆ +44 871 781 8181 - www.nationalexpress.com) are the two main companies there, but also consider checking the Megabus website (uk.megabus.com), from where some major routes (including other carriers) can be booked at a bargain price (e.g., Edinburgh or Perth from as little as £1).

All city and mainline trains to the South. Glasgow has two major railway stations in its city center: Glasgow Queen Street (George Square) and Glasgow Central (Gordon Street). The former serves the east and north of Scotland (including Edinburgh) via Scotrail (www.scotrail.co.uk). The second connects all of the south of the country, as well as the rest of Great Britain, with Scotrail (www.scotrail.co.uk), Virgin Trains (www.virgintrains.co.uk), First Transpennine Express (www.tpexpress.co.uk) and Crosscountry (www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk).

Glasgow is fairly well connected to the rest of Europe by air, with both regular and low cost airlines. The airport's website also lists all the car rental companies that are present there. A second airport is located in Prestwick, 50 kilometers from Glasgow (www.glasgowprestwick.com). It is mainly used by Ryanair and only offers flights to Southern Europe. From Glasgow airport to the city center. You will have to take the Glasgow Airport Express which runs 24 hours a day, with a service every 10 minutes during the day.

ScotRail is the place to go if you are visiting Scotland by train. You can book your ticket or pass directly on the site. You won't have any additional costs. Check out weekly (£37 to £89), monthly (£105.60 to £247.30) and yearly (£1,100 to £2,576) passes. You even have questions to answer to direct you to the most useful pass for you. You will have all the information in real time (works, delay, cancellation) as well as the latest promotions. Application also available.