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Car & Motorcycle
The Isle of Skye became permanently tethered to the Scottish mainland when the Skye
Bridge opened in 1995. The controversial bridge tolls were abolished in 2004 and the
crossing is now free.
There are petrol stations at Broadford (open 24 hours), Armadale, Portree, Dunvegan and
Uig.

Getting Around
Getting around the island by public transport can be a pain, especially if you want to ex-
plore away from the main Kyleakin-Portree-Uig road. Here, as in much of the Highlands,
there are only a few buses on Saturdays, and only one Sunday service (between Kyle of
Lochalsh and Portree).

Bus
Stagecoach operates the main bus routes on the island, linking all the main villages and
towns. Its Skye Dayrider ticket gives unlimited bus travel for one day for £7.50. For
timetable info, call Traveline ( 0871 200 22 33) .

Taxi
Kyle Taxi Company ( 01599-534323) You can order a taxi or hire a car from Kyle Taxi Company. Car hire costs
from around £38 a day, and you can arrange for the car to be waiting at Kyle of Lochalsh train station.