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Flydrive holidays in the hebrides

FLYDRIVE HOLIDAYS STILL AVAILABLE FOR MAY AND JUNE

We can still offer a limited number of Island Hopper holidays for various start dates in May and June - mainly starting with a flight from Glasgow to Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis and finiishing with a flight from the beach airport at Barra, back to Glasgow.

It's a wonderful time to travel -  spring and early summer wildflowers are in bloom, migrant birds have arrived (and the children are still in school).  Call us on  0845 230 1236 for more info.

Hurry - the holidays available are limited by the cars available!

The Outer Hebrides - where are they and what are they like?

Perched at the very edge of Europe, with only the vast Atlantic between us and the Americas, the Outer Hebrides are a complete mystery to many people.

A population of around 27,000 occupies a series of islands that stretch over a total distance of around 130 miles. Eleven islands are permanently populated and about a third of the people live within ten miles or so of Stornoway, the 'capital' town.

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Wherever you travel, you'll find the modern essentials of life -  reliable transport, power and telecommunications - including a highly sohisticated wireless broadband network.

The landscapes and culture vary widely and our journeys through the islands help you capture a flavour of each, while enjoying the wonderful, friendly hospitality for which the Outer Hebrides is so well known.

Read more>>>


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Complete financial peace of mind with Hebridean Hopscotch - the inclusive car touring holiday company that's in the Outer Hebrides.  

ATOLThe air holidays and flights in this website are ATOL protected, so your money is safe.  For more details, follow this link.

Holiday insuranceWhen you book a holiday using car and or ferry travel only, you're covered by way of an Insurance Policy – in accordance with the Package Travel, Package Tours Regulations 1992  For more details, follow this link

Hebridean Holiday Price Guarantee - Click for detailsOur price promise guarantee is designed to give you the peace of mind that comes from knowing you got the best possible deal.

Our team of local resident advisors, here in our Stornoway office, willl answer your questions and help you plan your holiday.

Because we're on the spot, we actually know at first hand the hotels, guest houses and B+Bs, we also know the owners and staff who will provide your hospitality - so we can give you first hand advice, based on real experience.

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All you need do is look forward to enjoying your holiday!

Hebridean Hopscotch Google Map

We've created our own Google map so that you can see the location of all our accommodation, some of the food shops where you can stock up for a picnic, fuel filling stations and ferries.  Little by little, we'll add other helpful information to the map.

Additionally, each accommodation has its own set of Google maps, to make it easy to find.   

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There's so much to do on our Hebridean Holidays for everyone - whatever your interest....

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Apart from enjoying the stunning land- and seascapes of the islands, the many  attractions include rare birds and wildlife, art and crafts, sea excurisons, history and genealogy, fabulous food, traditional and contemporary music, the Gaelic language, theatre and concerts plus others. Read more >>>

For those who enjoy sports, the leisurely end of the spectrum includes scenic golf courses, quiet roads and tracks for cyclists and sheltered waters for sea-kayaking

At the more extreme end of the scale, you can scale sea stacs and mountains, surf some of Europe's most consistent seas, go kite-surfing and buggying, plus a fair number of other adventurous activities. Read more >>>

NEW LOWER FERRY FARES
THERE’S NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO VISIT

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This year, you’ll find reductions in all our price groups for touring holidays with your own car, thanks to lower, Scottish Government subsidised fares.

The trial lasts until spring 2011 and the lower fares are calculated to equal road transport costs for the same distances as the ferry sailings - they are generally referred to as RET fares (Road Equivalent Tariff).

This is a great opportunity to benefit from the Government’s £20m extra investment and visit us this year.  Read more>>>

Weddings in the romantic Outer Hebrides - the overseas wedding venue that's close to home. 

With no foreign currency needed, you know the price stays fixed!

weddings in the hebrides

Choose a marriage ceremony on an amazing beach, alongside a mysterious ancient monument or at our 3 star fully licensed wedding hotel, the Cabarfeidh.

Our wedding planners will help with all the preparations, including ceremony, reception, flowers, photography, hairdressing, Highland dress, photographer - even a designer wedding gown!

After the wedding, you could enjoy a wonderful honeymoon, touring the islands.

More information >>>

Made-to-measure Hebrides Holidays for everyone - 2009 brochure available now....

  • Inclusive touring holidays by sea with your own car, including all Calmac ferries and accommodation.

  • Inclusive touring holidays by air with a 'Flydrive' hire car, flights from Glasgow, all Calmac ferries and accommodation.

  • Inclusive holidays for guests who prefer to travel by rail, including Calmac ferries and accommodation, plus hire car if required.

  • Inclusive holidays for cyclists or walkers, with all ferries and accommodation.

2009 brochure available now....

Hebrides Holidays brochure

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Forget the car, come by air and use ours..

Travel to the Outer Hebrides with regional airline connections from many UK airports.

We'll meet you and set you on the road - find out more>>>

Arrining at the Isle of Lewis

Visit St Kilda or take a short sea adventure with Seatrek....

Seatrek trip to St Kilda

The 12 hour round trip to the world heritage islands of St Kilda is the excursion of a lifetime for many visitors.  If thats' a little too much, then seatrek offer shorter cruises, all of which let you get a different view of the scenery and nature of the Outer Hebrides.

Seatrek is easily accessible to our Lewis accommodations.

Click to read more about Seatrek trips>>>

Gaelic Journeys in the Hebrides....

Gaelic Rings in the Outer Hebrides

Launched in 2007 with one Ring, there are now six Gaelic Rings - Cearcaill na Gàidhlig, some of which closely follow itineraries in our brochure.

So it’s possible to enjoy a Gaelic rich journey in the simplest possible way - leave us to make all the arrangements while all you do is enjoy the experience.  
If you wish, we can tailor your accommodation to provide plenty of opportunity for you to converse in Gaelic with your hosts. Perfect for Gaelic students or homecoming Scots who have Gaelic.  

Nach tig sibh gu na h-eileanan am bliadhna seo - why not come to the isles this year?  

You can enjoy a taste of Scots writers’ personal journeys through art, culture and the environment - in both English and Gaelic.

Sailaway for a voyage of discovery on the 67' Challenge yacht, Elica....

Sailing trip to St Kilda

For adventurers, the perfect addition to your Hopscotch holiday.  Choose form a range of expeditions, including a 3 day 2 night trip to St Kilda.  Leave your baggage at your hotel while you take the trip and resume your touring holiday afterwards. 

Or round off your holiday with the sailing adventure - the choice is yours. 

..Click to read more about sailing trips>>>

0845 230 1236

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