Scotland: Western Isles
How to get to and from hundreds of the world's airports by car, bus, train and other forms of public transport. Updates and requests for inclusion in these pages are welcomed. Information is from many sources including personal visits and may no longer be accurate.
Legal Disclaimer Last Update 04-Jan-14Barra (BRR):
Location: On the beach on the NE coast of the island.
By Taxi: D Sinclair 01871 890253, J Campbell 01871 810216, Barra Taxis 01871 810012.
By Bus: The post bus which collects the mail from the aircraft will transport passengers to Castlebay.
Rental Cars: MacMillan Self Drive 01871 890366, Barra Car Hire 01871 890313.
Airport Website: www.hial.co.uk.
Updated Jan14
Benbecula (BEB):
Location: On the West coast of Benbecula Island.
By Taxi: Benbecula Taxis 01870 602464 & MacVicar's 01870 603197. A1 TAXIS are located less than ½ mile from the airport on Benbecula and have minibuses & cars. Tel 0789900377 & 07769637755 or e-mail nwalkerdell@fsmail.net.
By Bus: Buses run regularly between the airport and points within Benbecula, North and South Uist. For more info call Hebredian Coaches on 01870 620345.
Rental Cars: MacLennans Garage 01870 602191, Ask Car Hire 01870 602818 & Laing Motors 01878 700267.
Airport Website: www.hial.co.uk.
Updated Jan14
Islay - Glenegedale (ILY):
Location: On the SW coast of the island on the A846, some 4½ miles/7 km S of Port Ellen and 5½ miles/9 km from Bowmore village.
By Taxi: Carol MacDonald 01496 302155, mobile 07775 782155, Fiona's Taxis 01496 301622, mobile 07808 303200, Lamont's Taxis 01496 810449, mobile 07899 756159 & Rhinn's Taxis 01496 850170.
By Bus: A bus operated by B Mundell meets scheduled arrivals and departures daily, but will not wait if arrivals are more than 20 mins late. It runs to most places on the island. Contact 01496 840274 or see the airport information desk.
Rental Cars: Islay Car Hire 01496 810544 or D & N MacKenzie 01496 302324.
Airport Website: www.hial.co.uk.
Updated Jan14
Stornoway (SYY):
Location: 5 km/3 Miles E of Town.
By Taxi: Castle Cabs 01851 704636.
By Bus: There is an hourly bus service Mon-Sat run by Melbost bus operating from the Airport to Stornoway town centre. For timetable info call 01851 704327.
Rental Cars: Car Hire Hebrides 01851 706500. Airport Car Hire 01851 702658.
Airport Website: www.hial.co.uk.
Updated Jan14
Tiree (TRE):
Location: 3 km/2 miles N of Crossapol town.
By Taxi: John Kennedy Taxis 01879 220419.
By Bus: The on-demand dial a bus will transport passengers to Scarinish. For more info call 01879 220419.
Rental Cars: MacLennans 01879 220555 for car and bike hire & Tiree Motor Co 01879 220469.
Airport Website: www.hial.co.uk.
Updated Jan14
