@ Alex10 - Mail me on
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We went there in Sep 06 - wonderful trip no problems - just tried to post a full report but it got lost - bit busy so can't re-type it all now - but happy to offer loads of advice.
best
Fred F.
PS Seems I am back on line now -
This was one of the best trips we have made - including Switzerland/Italy/France/Spain/Ireland etc. etc.
A delightful place where you will find a great welcome.
Don't worry about places to stay, you can WildCamp wihout any fear of intrusion into the local community, and there are plenty of facilities available for all your water needs whatever their colour.
In fact, on one of the Islands, the Tourist Office gave us a map which showed all the public Toilets available, which ones had Toilet Disposal Points, which ones had Fresh Water Taps, and even which ones had Hot Showers - there are many parts of the 'more connected' areas of Europe which could learn a few things from, these Islands.
We used a Caledonian MacBrayne HopScotch Ticket, which if it is still available will give great value for your journeys between the Island Groups.
The roads are almost without exception single track, but the surfaces are very high quality, and there is an absolute abundance of passing places, it really is a great system. Given the height of our van, it was not unusual for us to come around a corner and find that 2 or 3 local vehicles who had spotted us coming had pulled in to passing places to allow us to pass.
In the Northern Islands, Sunday is still a very special day, and although the ferries now run, it is worth being aware of this and trying to respect it where you can.
Offer still applies if you would like more details, just Email me.
Best of luck
Fred F.
