How far is Edinburgh from Wick?
173 miles
How far is Loch Ness from Edinburgh by train?
From Edinburgh to Loch Ness by Train An average train journey from Edinburgh to Inverness takes up to 3.5 hours, plus an additional 30 minutes to an hour for the last leg of the trip to Loch Ness; this can vary depending on whether you take a local bus, a tour boat, or pick up a car rental.
How far is the drive from Edinburgh to Inverness?
156 miles
Do you need a car in Inverness?
Being a rural area, not all parts of Inverness, Loch Ness and the surrounding villages are serviced by frequent buses. But that doesn’t mean you can only travel in Scotland by car!
What are the rainiest months in Scotland?
Wet seasons Whilst it rains all year round in Scotland, the wettest periods are autumn and winter. In 2014, 2015 and 2016 winter was by far the wettest season, with volumes reaching 739 millimeters in the latter. However, unusually the wettest season in 2019 was Summer.
How do I get from Inverness to Isle of Skye?
Getting to Skye You can get to the Isle of Skye from the Highland capital of Inverness. The city has good bus links to the island or you could go by train to Kyle of Lochalsh. It terminates close to the Skye Bridge which links the island with the mainland, and the train connects with bus services.
Where do you get the ferry to Isle of Skye?
The Skye ferry arrives at Armadale on the Sleat peninsula, which is great for beaches, lochs, forests and glens. In the north you’ll find the stark Trotternish ridge and the rocky pinnacles of The Storr. Stop off in the middle for the harbour town of Portree, with pretty cottages in pastel colours.
How much is ferry to Skye?
Fares
| Car with up to 4 passengers | £15.00 |
|---|---|
| Foot passenger | £3.00 |
| Return | £4.00 |
| Bicycle (and cyclist) | £4.00 |
| Return | £6.00 |
Can you see the Northern Lights from Isle of Skye?
Isle of Skye Skye is home to no less than nine Dark Sky Discovery Sites making it one of the best places in Scotland for stargazing, as well as hunting for the northern lights.
Does Aurora Borealis happen every night?
When is Northern Lights season? There is no official season since the Northern Lights are almost always present, day and night. Caused by charged particles from the sun hitting atoms in Earth’s atmosphere and releasing photons, it’s a process that happens constantly.
Where in Scotland is the best place to see the northern lights?
The Isle of Skye
When can I see the Northern Lights in Scotland?
You are more likely to see the northern lights in Scotland between September and March. The reason is that you can better distinguish the colours of the aurora when the night sky is dark. That’s why you should look out for them in autumn and winter, as the nights are longer and darker compared to the summer.