Today’s clue is for car ferry port on the Isle of Skye. The answer is Kyle of Lochalsh.
In what year did the Isle of Skye become an official car ferry port?
Inveraray, on the Isle of Skye, became an official car ferry port in 1987. The town is located on the banks of the River Argyll and can be reached by bus or boat. The port services routes to mainland Scotland as well as Ireland.
What are the types of cars that can be ferried across to the Isle of Skye?
If you’re looking for a ferry port to take your car across to the Isle of Skye, there are a few different options to consider. The most popular option is Portree on the mainland, which is serviced by Caledonian MacBrayne. However, if you’re looking for something a little more scenic, there are also ferry ports at Sconser and Dunvegan. Finally, if you have a boat that you can use, there’s Aoineigh on the Isle of Raasay that can be used for car ferry crossings.
What are the ferry crossing times from mainland Scotland to the Isle of Skye?
The ferry crossing times from mainland Scotland to the Isle of Skye are as follows:
Ferry crossing times from mainland Scotland to the Isle of Skye (Mon-Fri)
8am – 9pm
Saturday 8am – 10pm
Sunday 10am – 9pm
Where is the car ferry port located on the Isle of Skye?
The car ferry port located on the Isle of Skye is called Ardmhor. It’s situated on the mainland, about 2 miles southwest of the town of Sligachan.
Who operates the car ferry service to and from the Isle of Skye?
The Isle of Skye car ferry service is operated by Caledonian MacBrayne. The port where the ferries dock is on the eastern side of the island; it’s about a 20-minute drive from Kyle of Lochalsh. Car ferries run every half hour between 9am and 7pm, with a total of 12 departures per day. The fare is £8 per person for a one-way trip.