Islands of Scotland hotels accommodation,
attractions and travel information
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Skye
Mull Colonsay
Arran Bute
Isle of Cumbrae |
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See also
Western
Isles
Shetland
Orkney
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Main Islands - Inner Hebrides - Skye, Mull & Iona, Islay, Jura,
Tiree, Colonsay.
Arran is in the Firth of Clyde, along with Bute, Isle of Cumbrae,
and other smaller islands (some inhabited and on ferry routes).
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Isle of Skye. The Isle of Skye is the largest and best known of
the Inner Hebrides. The majestic Cuillin mountains dominate the
southern half of Skye and offer some of the most challenging
climbing in Scotland. Portree is a busy tourist resort and the
main town on Skye, 6 miles north of it is a distinctive column
of rock named The Old Man of Storr. The Isle of Skye's only Distillery,
Talisker, is located in Carbost on the north west of the island. Book : Skye Explorer Maps by Ordnance
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More information and
accommodation : Isle of Skye.
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Isles of Mull, Iona
and Staffa. The Isles of Mull, Iona and
Staffa lie off the west coast of Scotland. Mull is one of the
largest Hebridean islands with a population of just under 3000,
and measuring 50 miles from North to South. The main population
centre is Tobermory, where nearly 1,000 people live and work.
The Isle of Mull is best known as a holiday island, with superb
walking, fishing and outdoor pursuits amid glorious scenery.
There are 1,000 foot sea cliffs, white sand beaches and a huge
mountain range with the highest mountain, Ben More, rising 3,000
feet from the clear blue sea. There is abundant wildlife on land,
in the surrounding seas and in the air, golden eagles and the
very rare white tailed sea eagle live here, also otter, dolphins,
whales and basking sharks are seen regularly around the island.
Staffa lies about 10 kilometres (6 mi) west of the Isle of Mull. Book : Isle of Mull, Iona & Staffa. |
More information and
accommodation : Town.
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Isle of Colonsay. The island of Colonsay lies off the west coast of
Scotland, 15 miles to the south of the island of Mull; Ireland
lies to the south west of Colonsay, while to the west is the
Du Hirteach lighthouse then on to Canada. Colonsay offers beautiful
sandy beaches, including Kiloran Bay, seabirds nesting on dramatic
cliffs and seals colonies on offshore islands. Colonsay golf
course is a members-only course but membership is open to all. Book : Colonsay and Oronsay Map Ordnance
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More information and
accommodation : Isle of Colonsay.
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Isle of Arran. The Island of Arran is situated on the south west
coast of Scotland in the Firth of Clyde between Ayrshire and
Kintyre. Arran is a must for nature-lovers and bird-watchers
with deer, pheasant, otter and eagle to be seen in the mountains,
over 100 species of birds and colonies of seals near the coastal
caves. There are 7 challenging golf courses tempt the golfer.
Ardrossan to Brodick ferry. Claonaig to Lochranza ferry. Book : Isle of Arran (Explorer) by
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More information and
accommodation : Arran.
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Bute.
Bute is steeped in history with Christian settlements and Viking
invasions. Bute offers ehe Victorian grandeur of Mount Stuart
house, Bute's own Highland Games, the famous annual Jazz Festival
and much more. The waters around the island provide an abundance
of seafood to excite your palate. Two car-ferry routes make Bute
one of the most accessible Scottish islands Book : The Isle of Bute. |
More information and
accommodation : Bute.
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Isle of Cumbrae. The Isle of Cumbrae is situated in the Firth of
Clyde in western Scotland. Millport is the island's only town,
located on south coast. The island is only 4 miles long and 2
miles wide. The National Watersports Centre is on the island,
providing tuition and training facilities. www.nationalcentrecumbrae.org.uk. Book : Arran, Bute and Cumbrae |
More information and
accommodation : Isle of Cumbrae.
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Islands
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