By ferry: there are several crossings going from Mallaig to Armadale in half an hour. You can also reach the Isle of Skye from the Outer Hebrides. The trip should take two hours at the most.

If you only had time to visit one part of the Scottish Highlands, let it be the Isle ... t go into Skye, but it drops off at Mallaig, where you'll find the ferry that goes to Armadale (this ...