Getting to Scalpay is relatively easy. The nearest ferry port is only a ten minute drive away and connects the Isle of Harris to the Isle of Skye, a journey of around 1hr 40mins. Harris also has a ferry terminal in Leverburgh, at the south of the island, which connects with North Uist and opens up travel throughout all the Hebridean Islands.

If you plan to fly to the islands, there are direct flights daily from Glasgow, Edinburgh, Inverness and Aberdeen. These flights come into Stornoway, an hour's drive, between 1 and 5 times a day dependent on where you are flying from.

There are also various car hire companies throughout the islands offering excellent quality at the best rates.