Foula lies about 20 miles to the west of the Shetland mainland. The small harbour is exposed, and the airstrip
can be affected by crosswinds or fog, making both sea and air travel to Foula completely dependent on suitable weather conditions. Delays are sometimes unavoidable it is strongly recommended that you check with the ferry or airline before you travel to the terminal.

BY SEA

The SIC Foula ferry "New Advance" is based in the island. May to September the boat crosses from Foula to Walls and back on Tuesdays, alternate Thursdays, and Saturdays, the port of call being Scalloway every second Thursday. October to April crossings to Walls only arc scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays. All sailings are weather permitting. Buses leave the Lerwick Viking bus station at 12.30 art. Walls 13.3() weekdays except Wednesdays.

BY AIR

During official `summer time' Loganair Inter-island flights to Foula leave Tingwall Airport morning and afternoon every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, with a single flight on Tuesday afternoons. In official `winter time', single flights take place on every day of the week except Thursdays and Sundays, with some variations. Flights are dependent on weather conditions phone airport booking office for up to date information. Some buses pass Tingwall Airport a taxi is often the only option.

INTERNAL ISLAND TRANSPORT