Hello, My current vacation plans include flying into Glasgow from Paris in early August, and I'd like to make my way to the Isle of Skye. I've read about taking public transportation in a couple of guidebooks, and it seems rather complicated and time-consuming for getting to ... more

... one of the larger car rental companies over here. I never would've thought they rented cars overseas except I had a friend who used to work for them who insisted he was going to rent a car at a discounted rate and drive from London to Paris rather than ... more

... all the way to back Inverness. Any suggestions? How far is Oban from Skye? The tour ends on a Friday and my self-catering cottage rental is from Saturday to Saturday so I have to spend overnight somewhere. I am trying to minimize traveling expenses. Any information would be appreciated ... more

Please be sure to post a trip report after your vacation. I'll be interested in hearing about your experiences in Barra. Have a great trip! ... more

... hubs and I are on vacation, we prefer to explore on our own, but driving around on Skye with the single tracks just sounds too nervewracking. (Although we're seriously thinking of renting a car to get to Inverness so we can drive through Kintail and see the Five Sisters ... more

About the car rental thing ... you're the one to decide, after meditating over it and consideration of advices from fellow UK posters. I can only speak for myself: single track roads: well, you get used to it. But the roads on Skye are sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo twisty and curvy, it made ... more