About Scotland

Scotland is the northernmost country in the United Kingdom, occupying the Northern third of the land, sharing a border with England to the South. Scotland is a beautiful country well-known for its dramatic scenery of mountains and rugged coastlines, with the natural scenes of the Highlands as a top winner. The Scottish climate tends to be very changeable, but even though the sun might not always shine, the warm welcome from the wonderful diversity of landscapes attracts many visitors. If you’re heading away from Scotland by ferry then Northern Ireland is easily accessible with a choice of routes and ferry companies. Travelling from the Scottish mainland to the Orkney, Shetland or any of the destinations off Scotland’s west coast is more convenient than ever before and you’ll get to take in some of the most spectacular coastlines and landscapes in the UK while you sail too. The direct route to the continent is no longer available, but there are numerous routes from Northern England to use instead.

About Isle of Tiree

The Isle of Tiree is the most westerly landmass of the Scottish Inner Hebrides, situated immediately to the southwest of Coll. Just twelve miles long and three miles wide, Tiree is actually one of the sunniest slices of the UK, boasting a mild climate thanks to the Gulf Stream. Predominantly flat, Tiree is nicknamed ‘the land below the waves’, with low lying swathes of fertile soils and great gusts of wind, attracting professional windsurfers from around the world. Combined with the agreeable weather, the white-sandy beaches make Tiree an excellent family holiday island, offering child-friendly rock pools and various archaeological sites including two Iron Age brochs. Ferry travel is prevalent in the Scottish islands, and the mainland offers many gateways. Oban, the largest town in Argyll and The Isles, to the Isle of Tiree lasts just a few hours, while ferry crossings from the Isle of Coll usually last under an hour, with frequent sailings every week.