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Scottish Isles
Scotland has around 800 islands, divided between three main groups – the remote archipelagos of Orkney and Shetland to the north, and the Inner and Outer Hebrides to the west, which range from the dramatic mountainous bulk of Skye – ironically, perhaps, the easiest to reach, connected as it is to the mainland by bridge – to the windswept isles of the Outer Hebrides, otherwise known as the Western Isles, which stretch like a protective necklace across the ocean just beyond. Travelling between the Scottish islands is easy using the extensive network of the Caledonian MacBrayne – known simply as CalMac – ferry network in the west, and Northlink and Orkney Ferries to the north. Places to stay – hotels, B&Bs and self-catering cottages – are plentiful on the main islands and principal tourist centres, or you can take a tour with an operator like St Hilda's Sea Adventures, who offer blissful cruises between the islands of the west coast.Best Places to Stay in Scottish Isles Holidays – Accommodation and Places to Stay in Scottish Isles I Cool Places