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By ferry in Scotland
By ferry in Scotland
A regular and extensive ferry service operates between most large islands, and across the Clyde estuary.
Caledonian MacBrayne (usually known colloquially as CalMac) is the largest ferry operator and provides services on the west coast and Clyde. Discounts are available in the form of "Island Rover" tickets which allow unlimited travel on the entire network for 8 or 15 days and "Island Hopscotch" tickets which often give discounts on various itineraries.
NorthLink Ferries is the state-sponsored ferry operator running services to Orkney and Shetland, from Scrabster (near Thurso) and Aberdeen.
Pentland Ferries and John O'Groats Ferries provide alternative routes to Orkney from the Scottish mainland.
Orkney Ferries and Shetland Islands Council operate ferry services within Orkney and Shetland respectively.
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