Explore: Scotland
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One of the features of Scotland is the number of wonderful anchorages. In many places public mooring buoys have been laid, some by a local hotel for use by visitors to their establishment, others by various local organisations. Not all these buoys, however, have been recently maintained and it is always worth taking local advice before trusting your boat to them.
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The Shetland Sea Murders
While onboard her last chartered sailing trip of the season, Cass Lynch is awoken in the middle of the night by a Mayday call to the Shetland coastguard. A fishing vessel has become trapped on the rocks off the coast of one of the islands. In the days that follow, there's... Read More
United Kingdom – Northern Ireland – Scotland: CCC Sailing Directions and Anchorages – Firth of Clyde
This volume covers the Firth of Clyde and extends beyond its titled area to the coast of Northern Ireland (Rathlin Island to Belfast Lough) and on the Scottish side southwards from Stranraer to Portpatrick and beyond to the Solway Firth and Cumbria. Edited by Edward Mason DISCOUNTS available through Imray and Bluewater... Read More
United Kingdom – Scotland: CCC Sailing Directions – Ardnamurchan to Cape Wrath
This guide covers the north section of the West Coast of Scotland from Ardnamurchan Point to Cape Wrath, including the whole of Skye and the Small Isles. By Clyde Cruising Club Published by Imray (2nd edition 2017) DISCOUNTS available through Imray and Bluewater Books (see details and links above)... Read More
United Kingdom – Scotland: CCC Sailing Directions and Anchorages – Outer Hebrides
Coverage begins in Barra Head and stretches northeast to East Lewis and west to the exposed Atlantic coast and the remote islands of the St Kilda group. Edited by Edward Mason Published by Imray (2nd edition 2017) DISCOUNTS available through Imray and Bluewater Books (see details and links above)... Read More
United Kingdom – Scotland: Hidden Harbours of Southwest Scotland
This is a lively tour of small and infrequently visited harbours on the stunning Scottish coast and its nearby islands, starting from Port Logan in the south and reaching northwards to Lerags on Loch Feochan in the Firth of Lorn. By Dag Pike Published by Imray (1st edition 2015) DISCOUNTS available through Imray... Read MoreUnited Kingdom – Scotland: Hidden Harbours of the Northwest
This volume covers Northwest England and Southwest Scotland. Starting from the Dee Estuary and finishing in the remote Rhins of Galloway, over 40 historic and often long-unused harbours. By Dag Pike Published by Imray (1st edition) DISCOUNTS available through Imray and Bluewater Books (see details and links above)... Read MoreUnited Kingdom – Scotland: Kintyre to Ardnamuchan – Sailing Directions & Anchorages
The last of the Clyde Cruising Club's Sailing Directions to be published under the Imray imprint. The best pilotage that is available for the west of the Kintyre peninsula, Islay, Jura, Mull, the Small Isles, and adjacent coasts north to Fort William and Ardnamurchan. See report here. From Clyde Cruising Club/Martin Lawrence Previously published... Read MoreUnited Kingdom – Scotland: Lochs and Lights: The West Coast of Mainland Scotland
This addition to the range covers the mainland part of the West Coast of Scotland, from the estuaries of Galloway on the Solway Firth, northwards across the Firth of Clyde, taking in Ardnamurchan, Oban, Loch Linnhe, Mallaig and past Skye to Cape Wrath. By Patrick Roach and Gordon Buchanan Publisher Imray (1st... Read MoreUnited Kingdom- Scotland: Cruising Scotland
This pilot covers the Scottish west coast from the Clyde to Cape Wrath and all the outlying islands. By Mike Balmforth and Edward Mason Published by Imray (2nd edition 2015) DISCOUNTS available through Imray and Bluewater Books (see details and links above)... Read More
United Kingdom- Scotland: Scottish West Coast Pilot: Troon to Ullapool and the Inner Hebrides
By Mark Brackenbury Publisher: Stanford Maritime; 1986 edition ISBN-13: 978-0540071951... Read MoreUnited Kingdom- Scotland: Shetland Islands Pilot
The Shetland Islands offer a fascinating cruising ground. There are numerous beautiful, if sometimes rugged anchorages, many harbors, and several marinas. Natural scenery and the welcome by the Shetland people ensures that one visit to these islands will not be the last. By Gordon Buchanan Published by Imray (1st edition 2009) DISCOUNTS available... Read MoreUnited Kingdom- Scotland: The Yachtman’s Pilot to Skye and Northwest Scotland
This pilot covers the most remote areas of the west coast of Scotland between Ardnamurchan Point and Cape Wrath and the Island of Skye. By Martin Lawrence Published by Imray (3rd edition 2010 / update 2013) DISCOUNTS available through Imray and Bluewater Books (see details and links above)... Read More
United Kingdom- Scotland: The Yachtsmans Pilot: Clyde to Colonsay
This guide to the West Coast of Scotland combines clear plans with photographs and charts to provide all the pilotage information required for exploring this rugged coast of Scotland. By Martin Lawrence Published by Imray (5th edition 2007 / update 2011) DISCOUNTS available through Imray and Bluewater Books (see details and links above)... Read MoreUnited Kingdom: Rites of Passage
Rites of Passage Royal Cruising Club Pilotage Foundation A Companion to the Yachting Monthly Series For anyone exploring the UK or UK sailors looking for challenging routes from their home shores, this book brings together a selection of the best "milestone" passages around the British Isles that should not be missed. Compiled by Yachting... Read More
United Kingdom: Treasured Islands (The explorer’s guide to over 200 of the most beautiful and intriguing islands around Britain)
Illustrated with beautiful colour photography, the text ensures you won't miss out on must-see attractions, wildlife and natural features, local food specialties, sporting activities, best places to stay and eat, and all-important transport links to and from the mainland, and other nearby islands. Then, region by region, the author explores the... Read More
Main Ports
- Ports of Entry: Aberdeen, Peterhead
- Other Ports: Arbroath, Ardrossan, Caledonian Canal, Cambeltown, Craobh Haven & Ardfern, Crinan Canal, Edinburgh & the Firth of Forth, Eyemouth, Fort William, Forth and Clyde Canal, Glasgow & the Firth of Clyde, Inverness, Isle of Skye (Sound of Sleat), Kirkcubright, Kyle of Lochalsh, Largs, Loch Harport (Isle of Skye), Lossiemouth, Mallaig, Oban/Dunstaffnage, Plockton, Portree (Isle of Skye), Rothesay, Tayport (Firth of Tay), Tobermory (Mull), Troon, Ullapool, Whitehills, Wick