Getting Here
Ferry Information
Ferries serving the Western Isles are run by Caledonian MacBrayne Ferries and sail from Oban to Lochboisdale, (Isle of South Uist) and Castlebay, (Isle of Barra). Sailings also depart from Uig on the Isle of Skye to Lochmaddy, (Isle of North Uist) and Tarbert on the Isle of Harris. The Isle of Lewis is served by daily sailings from Ullapool to Stornoway. Further Information and Sailing times can be gained from the Caledonian MacBrayne Website,(
www.calmac.co.uk).
Ullapool - Stornoway Timetable
Ullapool - Stornoway Timetable.
North Uist to Harris Timetable
North Uist - Harris Timetable.
Uig (Isle of Skye) - Harris Timetable
Uig (Isle of Skye) - Harris Timetable.
Flying to Lewis
The Western Isles Airport (Stornoway Airport), is located a couple of Miles outside of Stornoway and is served by Flights from Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Inverness with onward Internal flights to Benbecula and Barra. Further information can be obtained from the HIAL website (
www.hial.co.uk) Airlines serving the Western Isles include, Flybe, Highland Airways and Eastern Airways. Car Hire is readily available at Stornoway Airport or in Stornoway Town. Further Information can be obtained by contacting us at The Loch Erisort Inn.
Driving
Driving to the Western Isles could not be simpler as there are differing routes to take via either Oban, Uig on Skye or the most commonly used one from Ullapool on board the "MV Isle of Lewis". On the assumption you might have arrived in Stornoway from Ullapool, follow the signs for Tarbert via the A859 for 15 miles until you reach Balallan. At the southern end of this village, Turn left along the B8060 for two miles and you will find The Loch Erisort Inn situated on the Left Hand Side.
Driving from Tarbert on the Isle of Harris (via Ferry from Uig on the Isle of Skye), follow the signs for Stornoway (Steornabhagh) for approximately 17 miles. Just as you arrive in Balallan, turn right along the B8060 for two miles and you will find The Loch Erisort Inn situated on the Left Hand Side.