The Ferry House

Ferries · 50 min

Glenelg Turntable Ferry

The last manually operated turntable car ferry in the world — MV Glenachulish crosses the Kylerhea narrows on one of Skye's oldest routes.

Glenelg turntable ferry crossing to Skye

Glenelg Turntable Ferry

Getting there

Around 50 minutes from The Ferry House to Glenelg — one of the oldest crossing routes to Skye, via the scenic Kylerhea narrows.

MV Glenachulish — the last manually operated turntable car ferry in the world

A short, atmospheric five-minute crossing through tidal narrows

Seals, sea eagles, and dramatic views towards the Cuillin on clear days

Nearby you'll find

The Kylerhea otter hide and wildlife viewpoint

Glenelg village and ferry café

Bernera and Glenelg brochs

The road on to Skye via Kyleakin

A unique piece of living maritime heritage — the journey is the attraction.