Travelling by Air Inverness airport is the nearest airport and is served by, Easyjet and FlyBe, with flights arriving from London Luton, London Gatwick, Belfast City,Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester and Southampton. Flights to the larger islands also depart from the airport. Up to date information on airlines using Inverness Airport can be found at www.hial.co.uk
Travelling by Train One daily through service operates from London King’s Cross to Inverness. There are a number of journeys from both London King’s Cross and London Euston to Inverness which require one or two changes. (Trains via Glasgow require a 5 to 10 minute walk to change station). All trains stop at some intermediate stations between London and Scotland.
Car Hire Major car rental firms can be found at the airport and town centre. Inverness airport and station are served by Focus Car Hire, a local firm serving the Inverness area. Their web site is at www.focusvehiclerental.co.uk
Travelling by Road From the south, Edinburgh (247 miles), Glasgow (246 miles), head for the A9 and Inverness. At Inverness continue along the A9 over the Kessock Bridge to the Tore Roundabout. Take the second turning, signposted A835 and Ullapool. After 37 miles (56kms) at Braemore Junction turn left onto the A832. Continue for another 29 miles (48kms) to the village of Laide. If coming from the south of England why not travel by train or by plane and hire a car at the airport or station? There are plenty of in-expensive offers if searched for early enough.
Contact Information The Old Smidddy Guest House, 2B Laide, Rossshire, IV22 2NB E-mail: oldsmiddygh@aol.com or e-mail: info@oldsmiddyguesthouse.co.uk Telephone: 01445 731696 or 07802 543741
Old Smiddy Guest House Travel Information to Laide