Practical Advice

Travel in the Highlands of Scotland

Communications to and from the Highlands of Scotland are first class with excellent road, rail and air services available.

By Air

London is only one hour’s flying time away from Inverness, our Highland capital, and elsewhere there are smaller airports. A number of helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft charter companies, all with experience of location filming operate within the area.

Find flight information to and from Highland airports

By Rail

Mainline rail services run from London, Aberdeen and through most of the main cities in the UK to Inverness and the North and West.

Buy train tickets to the Highlands

By Road

There is a road bridge to Skye and road systems in the Highlands in general are excellent.

Find the best route via AA Route Planner

Buy bus tickets to the Highlands

Highlands Interactive Map

We have produced an interactive map of the Highlands which highlights useful landmarks and locations including towns, roads, and places of interest.
View interactive map of the Highlands (PDF)

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