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ELCOME ANCHORAGES sets out to provide the facilities information to help make your cruise go smoothly and be more enjoyable. We hope you will find this fifth edition as useful its predecessors. We draw users attention to the revised colour coding used to identify the pages relevant to all five sailing sectors. In this edition we have once again expanded the geographical coverage. With the support and input of MalinWaters and The Crown Estate, it includes the north coast of Ireland from Sligo in Donegal Bay to Ardglass south of Strangford Lough. This development recognises the increasing cruising traffic that enjoys the waters of the Malin Sea Area. You can read more about the Sail West and MalinWaters project on page 62 and about the Crown Estate on page 63. The MalinWaters website is a source of wide-ranging Alistair Vallance Publisher

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supplementary information: www.malinwaters.com Welcome Anchorages is not intended to be a pilot book or sailing directions, and you will find more information about these essential publications on page 54. Safe navigation depends on accurate and up to date information, and these provide it in good measure. Welcome Anchorages is available free at boat shows, marinas, marine trade outlets and also to download from our website: www.welcomeanchorages.info Whether you are a Scottish or Irish based cruising sailor, or a visitor from further afield, we hope you enjoy planning your cruise, and have memorable voyaging in these waters. We are always improving the information Welcome Anchorages provides, and keeping it as up to date as possible, so please send suggestions and updates to the Editor by email to mike@ clydemarinepress.co.uk, or via the website emailing facility. Fair winds and good sailing in 2012! Mike Balmforth Editor

Main picture: Ballycastle Marina. Small left: Mallaig. Small right: Lochaline.

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The British Marine Federation (BMF) is the trade association for the leisure, superyacht and small commercial marine industry, and all kinds of marine businesses around Scotland are members. BMF demands high standards of its members, which is an assurance that when dealing with a member company you will get good and fair service. You can identify BMF members in Welcome Anchorages by the BMF symbol shown beside their entry. The BMF represents the interests of marine businesses, and brings the voice of the leisure marine industry and its customers to the attention of governments in Scotland, Westminster, and the EU. The BMF also offers an extensive range of member services including expert advice on exporting, environmental issues, marketing, technical regulations and legal matters as well as training and industry statistics. To learn more visit www.britishmarine.co.uk BMF Scotland is also a member of the Scottish Boating Alliance.

Scottish waters offer stunningly beautiful scenery, some of the best sailing in the world and a wealth of marine wildlife. Follow these top tips from The Green Blue to help safeguard these beautiful waters and habitats for future generations.

More tips and advice can be found on our website or in this How To Guide for Scotland, available to download from the website

• Keep your distance from wildlife. Use binoculars for a better view. The Scottish Marine Wildlife Watching code - www.marinecode.org - tells you all you need to know. • Be careful where you land, especially in the breeding season, taking care not to disturb nesting birds or seal colonies. • Be careful not to spill oil and fuel and check your bilges before pumping out. One litre of oil or fuel can contaminate one million litres of water! • Raw sewage from boats can be a powerful pollutant. Use shore-side toilet facilities wherever possible and particularly if you are anchored in water with restricted tidal flow or near shellfish beds. • Use only environmentally friendly cleaners below and on deck. • In the more remote parts of Scotland waste bins can be hard to find so plan to hold on to your rubbish and dispose of it properly, recycling as much as possible. Make sure no loose waste gets blown overboard. • Minimise your use of fossil fuels, sail where possible and go with the tide. Use the free gym and row your tender rather than use the outboard!

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THE EASTERN shore of Northern Ireland has three large and very different loughs, and great variety of scenery. Cruising northward from Carlingford Lough, the impressive bulk of the Cooley and Mourne Mountains dominate the view to the west. The highest peak of the Mourne Mountains is Slieve Donard at 850m (2,789ft). Carlingford Lough provides a potential stopping place, though with a difficult entrance if tide and wind are not co-operating. It also forms the boundary between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Carlingford is the only fjord-like feature on this coast; of the other two loughs, Strangford Lough is a submerged drumlin filled basin, and Belfast Lough is more like a ria, a drowned river valley. Ireland's east coast is sheltered from the prevailing westerlies, although the direct course from the Irish Sea to South Rock is more than 20 miles from the coast in places, so any shelter is more theoretical than actual. North of Strangford entrance, which leads to a small cruising paradise, the east Down coast between there and Belfast Lough is a regular route for many Ulster sailors re-locating their yachts. It does not offer much in the way of yachting orientated harbours, as Portavogie is dominated by its fishing fleet. Donaghadee, virtually in Belfast Lough, has a good visitor's berth beside the lighthouse. Belfast Lough is a fine stretch of open water, and a very busy sea-route. There are excellent marinas on either shore at Bangor and Carrickfergus, and there are now 40 berths in

Belfast port for leisure craft in the Abercorn Basin. North from Belfast Lough lie the beautiful Glens of Antrim where the valleys which cut into the basalt escarpments terminate in relatively sheltered bays. As one sails north, the headlands become more dominant and the tides stronger until one turns the corner at Fair Head, an unmistakable 180m (600ft) promontory overlooking the Mull of Kintyre and Rathlin Island. Heading west from Fair Head to Bloody Foreland, this part of the North Channel, as one rounds Fair Head, is known as the Sea of Moyle, whereas west of Malin Head one is definitely sailing on the Atlantic Ocean. The transition from the relatively sheltered North Channel waters to the open ocean as one progresses westward, together with vigorous tidal streams as far west as Inishtrahull, requires careful passage planning, along with a degree of opportunism, to make a comfortable passage to Bloody Foreland. This section of the Irish Coast may be only 80 miles long, but it offers some spectacular coastal scenery, the opportunity for very fast or very slow passages depending on conditions, and a mixture of convenient stopping points and sheltered inland havens.

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Donegal’s west coast with Donegal Bay is a superb and unspoiled cruising area. The area south of Bloody Foreland is known as ‘The Rosses’, and its islands and channels are a fascinating playground. The coastal scenery from here around to Donegal Bay is remarkable, and can be best seen from the sea. Glen Head and Rossan Point are well known headlands, and once into Donegal Bay Slieve League dominates the northern shore. Killybegs and Sligo are both excellent harbours and pleasant towns for yachts to visit.

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Ardglass is a major fishing port, and its marina is a useful stopping place on a coastal passage north or south, as it is close to the direct course and can be entered in all weather conditions. It is also a convenient spot to await a favourable tide for entering Strangford Lough. Phennick Cove Marina has modern facilities, and is just 6 miles from Downpatrick, where most services are available. Ardglass began as an Anglo-Norman port, then grew when exporting grain in the 15th Century. Its many historic buildings give the village a unique character. The renowned golf course is immediately south of the harbour, and welcomes visitors.

Phennick Cove Marina Tel: 028 4484 2332 Email: ardglassmarina@talktalk.co.uk VHF: Ch 37 or 80 (0800-2200)

Portaferry offers traditional shops, pubs, restaurants and a market square, and is an attractive seaside town. Here you will find Exploris, the Northern Ireland Aquarium, a rich architectural heritage and traditional charm. Strangford is a smaller village, again with pubs, restaurants and shops. The newly installed visitor pontoon enables visitors to sample the delights of both places. Local attractions include the National Trust properties at Mount Stewart and Castleward. St Patrick’s heritage is everywhere, and there is a variety of local walks and places of natural beauty. Strangford Lough is an EU Special Area of Conservation and one of only three Marine Nature Reserves in the British Isles

Portaferry Marina Ltd Tel: 07703 209 780 info@portaferrymarina.co.uk

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Bangor Marina is situated on the south shore of Belfast Lough, close to the Irish Sea cruising routes. The marina provides a safe berth in the centre of Bangor, a pleasant town within 30 minutes of Belfast City Airport and Belfast City Centre by train, H bus, or car. F G Boat The Marina, which offers a complete range of Park boating services, is manned 24hrs a day by friendly E and efficient staff. Gardens D P D Visitors to Bangor Marina will find hotels, Car Park C restaurants, bars, shops and many leisure B A attractions within easy walking distance. Car Park High St The Tourist Information Centre is adjacent to the marina. The North Down Heritage Centre, in the Main St town, and the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum, few miles Welcome Anchorages 2011_Layout 1 10/11/2011 18:20 a Page 2 away at Cultra, are worth a visit. To Ballyholme & yacht clubs

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Bangor Marina / Quay Marinas Ltd Tel: 02891 453297 Mobile: 07764 313383 E-mail: bangormarina@quaymarinas.com Website: www.quaymarinas.com VHF: Ch 80 (Marina) & Ch11 (Harbour) both H24

Carrickfergus Marina is situated on the north shore Contact: Carrickfergus Marina of Belfast Lough, adjacent to an 12th Century Telephone: +44 (0) 28 9336 6666 Cinema Supermarket Norman Castle, a supermarket, hotel, six-screen E-mail: marina.reception@carrickfergus.org cinema and several restaurants ranging from fast Website: www.carrickfergus.org/marina Car Park food to fine dining. VHF: Ch37 available 24 hours Pub Carrickfergus Marinaís recent accolades include the TYHA 5 Gold Anchor Award, European Blue Flag offering real ’added value‘ Award, the RYA’s Berth Holder’s Charter (first award for our customers! D P in Ireland) and the RYA Sailability centre for disabled “The range of services we offer and the manner in sailing. Sailing which we deliver them is your guarantee of our Club The Marine Services Area at the Harbour offers a continuing commitment to provide our berth wide range of maintenance and marine engineering holders with the highest standards of marina care” services together with upholstery and canvas work services and sail repairs. As a special promotion, all visitors can enjoy a Fuel complimentary second night’s stay as when paying Boatyard on arrival. . . . www quaymarinas com safe havens friendly service . fine facilities

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Carrickfergus is situated onand the north shore Ardglass is a Marina major fishing port, its marina of aBelfast adjacent to an 12th Century is usefulLough, stopping place on a coastal passage Norman Castle, as a supermarket, hotel, six-screen north or south, it is close to the direct course cinema several restaurants ranging from fast and canand be entered in all weather conditions. food to fine dining. spot to await a favourable It is also a convenient Carrickfergus Marinaís recentLough. accolades include tide for entering Strangford the TYHA 5Cove GoldMarina Anchorhas Award, European Blue Flag Phennick modern facilities, and Award, RYA’sfrom BerthDownpatrick, Holder’s Charter (firstmost award is just the 6 miles where in Ireland)are andavailable. the RYA Sailability centre for disabled services sailing. began as an Anglo-Norman port, then Ardglass The Marine at in thethe Harbour offers a grew when Services exportingArea grain 15th Century. wide range of maintenance and the marine engineering Its many historic buildings give village a unique services together with upholstery and canvas work character. services and sail The renowned golfrepairs. course is immediately south As the a special promotion, all visitors can enjoy a of harbour, and welcomes visitors. complimentary second night’s stay as when paying on arrival.

Contact: Carrickfergus Phennick Cove Marina Marina Telephone: +442332 (0) 28 9336 6666 Tel: 028 4484 E-mail:ardglassmarina@talktalk.co.uk marina.reception@carrickfergus.org Email: Website: www.carrickfergus.org/marina VHF: Ch 37 or 80 (0800-2200) VHF: Ch37 available 24 hours

Portaferry offersatraditional Glenarm Marina, handy portshops, of callpubs, for sailors restaurants anden a market and is an and yachtsmen route tosquare, and from Scotland's attractive town. located on the beautiful west coast,seaside is conveniently Here you will 7find Exploris, theLarne Northern Ireland Antrim coast miles north of and close to Aquarium, a rich architectural heritage the direct north-south track through theand North traditional Channel. charm. Strangford is a smaller village, again with pubs, Visiting vessels are welcome. restaurants and 40 shops. newly pontoon installed berths visitor The marina has fullyThe serviced pontoon visitors to sample the harbour, delights within theenables village's historical limestone of bothisplaces. which ideally situated a day's sail from the Local attractions Western Isles andinclude Clyde. the National Trust properties Mount Stewart St Glenarm is at a charming villageand andCastleward. is a good base Patrick’s heritage is everywhere, there is a from which to explore the Glens ofand Antrim. variety of local walks and places of natural beauty. Strangford Lough is an EU Special Area of Conservation and one of only three Marine Nature Reserves in the British Isles

Portaferry Marina Ltd Borough Council) Glenarm Marina (Larne Tel: 07703 209 780 Phone: 028 2884 1285 info@portaferrymarina.co.uk Mobile: 07703 606763

Bangor Marina is situated on the south shore Ballycastle Marina is strategically situated justofa Belfast Lough, to the Irish Seaiscruising routes. few miles westclose of Fair Head and a convenient The marina a safe whether berth in the centre of arrival pointprovides from Scotland headed west Bangor, pleasant within 30 minutes of a or south.aThe marinatown is very sheltered, and just Belfast City Airport and Belfast City Centre by train, few minutes walk from the town. bus,seaside or car. town is famous for its Old Lammas The The Marina, which complete range of Fair, which has beenoffers held ata the end of August each boating manned 24hrs a day by friendly year forservices, over 400isyears. and efficient staff.some of his earliest experiments Marconi conducted Visitors to Bangor Marina will find hotels, in radio transmission between Rathlin and restaurants,inbars, Ballycastle 1898.shops and many leisure attractions easy walking distance. The town is within an excellent centre for exploring Fair The Tourist is adjacent Head to the Information east, and theCentre Causeway Coast to the marina. The aNorth west. It has goodDown rangeHeritage of shops,Centre, pubs, in the town, and theand Ulster and Transport Museum, restaurants, busFolk connections. a few miles away at Cultra, are worth a visit.

Bangor Marina / Quay Marinas Ltd Council) Ballycastle Marina (Moyle District Tel: 02891 453297 028 2076 8525, Mobile: 07764 07803 313383 505084 E-mail: bangormarina@quaymarinas.com ballycastlemarina@moyle-council.org Website: www.quaymarinas.com www.moyle-council.org VHF: Ch (Marina) & Ch11 (Harbour) both H24 80 80 (office hours)

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Carrickfergus Marina is Flag situated on the north shore Contact: Carrickfergus With the improvement in harbour facilities and Marina Rathlin Harbour (MoyleMarina District Council) The Blue award-winning Ballycastle is situated on the Antrim Coast, of Belfast Lough, adjacent to spectacular anbecome 12th Century Telephone: +448525, (0) 28 9336 6666 shelter Church Bay, Rathlin has aNorth popular Tel: 028 2076 excellent scope for marine travel around Norman Castle, acall. supermarket, hotel, six-screen E-mail: cruising port ofoffering Mobile: marina.reception@carrickfergus.org 07803 505084 Ireland and to Scotland. Each of the 74 berths have cinema and several restaurants ranging from fast www.carrickfergus.org/marina Rathlin Island isfresh a fascinating place, a magnet E-mail: running water andand an electrical supply Website: along ballycastlemarina@moyle-council.org food to finebirdwatchers dining. VHF: available 24 hours with ampleand lighting andThe a keypad to Ch37www.moyle-council.org for sailors, divers. islandaccess has point Website: ensure privacy andits security. Carrickfergus Marinaís accolades include spectacular cliffs andvisitors' isrecent renowned for colonies thepuffins, TYHA 5 kittiwakes, Gold Anchor guillemots Award, European Blue Flag of and razorbills. Award, the RYA’s Berth Holder’s Charter (first award The waters around Rathlin have strong tides and in Ireland) thewrecks, RYA Sailability centrebeing for disabled are strewnand with the biggest the TheWar new 1 building provides toilet,Drake, shower, kitchen sailing. 14,000-ton World armoured cruiser and laundry facilities for marina visitors, along The MarineinServices Area at the Harbour offers a office torpedoed 1917. with internet access. The Harbourmaster's andor meeting facilities are also wide range ofWest maintenance and marine engineering Walks to the East lighthouses willaccommodated stretch within the new marina building which was funded services withthe upholstery and canvas work your legs,together or theunder pubs and restaurants around the EU’s INTERREG IVA Programme. services andwith sail repairs. bay will deal the inner man! BALLYCASTLE MARINA As a special promotion, allRoad, visitors can BT54 enjoy6BT a 14 Bayview Ballycastle www.ballycastlemarina.com complimentary second night’s stay as when paying ballycastlemarina@moyle-council.org on arrival. Tel: (028) 2076 8525 Mob: (0)7803 505 084

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Portrush is ideally placed for visitors to explore Harbour Master: Angus Barry ANCHORAGES 2012 PAGE 9 an area of outstanding natural beauty. Enjoy a WELCOME Tel: Portrush Harbour 028 7082 2307 trip to the nearby Giants Causeway and Dunluce Mobile: 07889 081860

The town is an excellent centre for exploring Fair Head to the east, and the Causeway Coast to the west. It has a good range of shops, pubs, restaurants, and bus connections.

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With the improvement in harbour facilities and Glenarm Marina, a handy port of call for sailors shelter Church Bay, Rathlintohas a popular and yachtsmen en route andbecome from Scotland's cruising port call. west coast, is of conveniently located on the beautiful Rathlin Island 7ismiles a fascinating magnet Antrim coast north ofplace, Larneand anda close to for birdwatcherstrack and divers. Thethe island has thesailors, direct north-south through North spectacular Channel. cliffs and is renowned for its colonies of puffins, kittiwakes, guillemots and razorbills. Visiting vessels are welcome. The waters have strong tides and marina around has 40 Rathlin fully serviced pontoon berths are strewn with wrecks, the biggest being the within the village's historical limestone harbour, 14,000-ton Worldsituated War 1 armoured cruiser which is ideally a day's sail from Drake, the torpedoed in 1917. Western Isles and Clyde. Walks to the or East lighthouses stretch Glenarm is a West charming village and is awill good base your orto theexplore pubs and around the fromlegs, which therestaurants Glens of Antrim. bay will deal with the inner man!

Rathlin Harbour District Council) Glenarm Marina (Moyle (Larne Borough Council) Tel: 028028 2076 8525, Phone: 2884 1285 07803 606763 505084 Mobile: 07703 E-mail: ballycastlemarina@moyle-council.org Website: www.moyle-council.org

Portrush is Marina ideally is placed for visitors to explore Ballycastle strategically situated just a an area outstanding natural Enjoy a few milesofwest of Fair Head andbeauty. is a convenient trip to the nearby Giants Causeway and Dunluce arrival point from Scotland whether headed west Castle, or The a visit to Londonderry, the European Citya or south. marina is very sheltered, and just of Culture 2013. few minutes walk from the town. Portrush hastown excellent Rail and BusOld Links with The seaside is famous for its Lammas connections Belfast Dublin Fair, which hastobeen heldand at the endavailable of Augustdaily. each Outdoor year for Activities over 400include: years. fishing, surfing, cycling, coastal walks, rocksome climbing coasteering, plus Marconi conducted of hisand earliest experiments two Golftransmission Clubs. in radio between Rathlin and For the nightinowl, Portrush offers great food and Ballycastle 1898. entertainment. There are 5centre Restaurants and 2 Bars The town is an excellent for exploring Fair situated within of the pontoons, creating Head to the east,300m and the Causeway Coast to the a livelyItatmosphere duringof weekends and over the west. has a good range shops, pubs, summer months of July and August. restaurants, and bus connections. Portrush YC is next to the Harbour Office and welcomes all sailing visitors. (free Wi Fi)

Harbour Master: Angus Barry Ballycastle Marina (Moyle District Council) Portrush Tel: 028 2076Harbour 8525, 028 7082 2307 07889 505084 081860 Mobile: 07803 Angus.Barry@colerainebc.gov.uk E-mail: ballycastlemarina@moyle-council.org Website: www.colerainebc.gov.uk www.moyle-council.org Coleraine Borough Council: 02870347234 VHF: 80 (office hours) VHF: Ch 16: 0930-1730

With harbour in facilities and Therethe areimprovement two marinas atinColeraine the perfectly shelter Church Bay,ofRathlin hasBann become sheltered waters the River andaapopular short cruising of the call.busy University town. distanceport below Rathlin is aisfascinating a magnet Seaton’sIsland Marina nearer theplace, mouthand of the Bann, for sailors, birdwatchers and divers. The island and does not usually have space for visitors.has spectacular cliffs and is renowned its colonies The council run Coleraine Marina hasfor visitor berths, of puffins, kittiwakes, guillemots and razorbills. is well equipped and is nearer the town. The watershas around Rathlinhuman have strong tides and Coleraine the oldest settlements in are strewn with wrecks, the biggest being Ireland – houses dating from 7000BC havethe been 14,000-ton World War 1 armoured Drake, discovered at Mountsandel, southcruiser of the town. torpedoed in 1917. There are excellent train and bus connections to Walks the West or East lighthouses stretch Belfast,toDerry and Portrush, and the town’will s Riverside your legs, or the pubs and restaurants around the Theatre is a prestigious venue for drama bay will deal with the inner man! productions.

Rathlin Harbour District Council) Coleraine Marina(Moyle (Coleraine Borough Council) Tel: 028 2076 Contact: Ricky8525, McArthur Mobile: 07803 505084 Phone: 028 7034 4768 E-mail: ballycastlemarina@moyle-council.org VHF: M (37) office hours Website: www.moyle-council.org Website: www.colerainebc.gov.uk Coleraine Borough Council: 028 7034 7234

Portrush is ideally placed forcity visitors Foyle Marina is situated in the centreto, explore 17 miles an area outstanding natural from theofmouth of Lough Foyle.beauty. Enjoy a trip to the nearby GiantsRadio Causeway and Please contact Harbour on VHF ChDunluce 14 (24 Castle, and or a then visit stop to Londonderry, the Port, European City hours) at Londonderry Lisahally, of pay Culture 2013. to harbour dues, collect access key and tokens Portrush excellent Rail and Bus Links with for shore has power. connections to Belfast daily. Boats can berth at eitherand sideDublin of theavailable Foyle Pontoon, Outdoor include:5m fishing, surfing, up to 7mActivities on the outside; on the insidecycling, at LW. coastal walks,has rockshore climbing andfresh coasteering, plus The pontoon power, water and two Golf Clubs. facilities. Access is for key holders waste reception For the Portrush great food and only andnight CCTVowl, monitors theoffers area 24hrs a day. entertainment. are 5 Restaurants and 2 Bars There are barsThere and restaurant close to Foyle situatedwhich withinis300m the pontoons, creating Marina, withinofwalking distance of the a lively atmosphere during and over the city centre, where you will weekends find more restaurants, summer months of July andfacilities. August.A laundrette bars, shops, and many other Portrush YC is next thealso Harbour Office and and chandlery storetoare nearby. welcomes all sailing visitors. (free Wi Fi)

Harbour Master: Barry Londonderry PortAngus Authority Tel: +44 Portrush Harbour 028 7082 2307 (0)28 7186 0313 Mobile: 081860 VHF: Ch 07889 14 E-mail: Angus.Barry@colerainebc.gov.uk Website: www.colerainebc.gov.uk Coleraine Borough Council: 02870347234 VHF: Ch 16: 0930-1730

Greencastle has the most accessible harbour in Donegal for a yacht coming from Scotland or Northern Ireland.

Greencastle Harbour (Donegal County Council) Tel: +353 (0)872 502231 www.donegalcoco.ie

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There are bars and restaurant close to Foyle Marina, which is within walking distance of the city centre, where you will find more restaurants, bars, shops, and many other facilities. A laundrette and chandlery store are also nearby.

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GREENCASTLE GLENARM Yacht berths Ferry berth

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Maritime Museum

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Greencastle has the mostport accessible harbour Glenarm Marina, a handy of call for sailorsin Donegal for a yacht coming fromfrom Scotland or and yachtsmen en route to and Scotland's Northern Ireland. west coast, is conveniently located on the beautiful Less crowded than formerly, Antrim coast 7with milesfishing north boats of Larne and close to harbour has spacetrack to accommodate the direct north-south through thesome North visiting yachts. It is also the western terminus of Channel. the ferryvessels from Magilligan Point. Visiting are welcome. Greencastle is home to theserviced National pontoon Fisheriesberths school The marina has 40 fully and thethe Inishowen Maritime Museum and within village's historical limestone harbour, Planetarium. which is ideally situated a day's sail from the Greencastle its name from the castle, built Western Islestakes and Clyde. in 1305 by de Burgo Earl of is Ulster to guard Glenarm is Richard a charming village and a good base the entrance Loughthe Foyle. from which totoexplore Glens of Antrim.

Greencastle Harbour (Donegal Council) Glenarm Marina (Larne BoroughCounty Council) Tel: +353 (0)872 Phone: 028 2884 502231 1285 www.donegalcoco.ie Mobile: 07703 606763

Lough SwillyMarina Marina is strategically a partially completed Ballycastle situatedmarina just a currently safe berthing for 200 few miles able westtoofprovide Fair Head and is a convenient boats, located between Inchwhether Island and Fahanwest Hill arrival point from Scotland headed in south. secureThe andmarina sheltered waters. or is very sheltered, and just a Visiting yachts arefrom welcome. few minutes walk the town. marina istown in Fahan Creekfor onits theOldsouth east The seaside is famous Lammas side which of Lough thethe main of sailing Fair, hasSwilly beenand heldisat endcentre of August each in thefor lough, to Lough Swilly Yacht Club and year overhome 400 years. the largest community yachts in Donegal. Marconi conducted some of his earliest experiments It is a ten minute drivebetween from theRathlin City of and Derry. in radio transmission Fahan owes in its1898. origins to a 6th-century monastery, Ballycastle and town the very well-preserved 8th-century St Mura’s The is an excellent centre for exploring Fair cross-slab within walled graveyard. Head to theiseast, anda the Causeway Coast to the Buncrana, second biggest town in Donegal is west. It hasthe a good range of shops, pubs, some 10km to thebus north, and can provide most restaurants, and connections. supplies.

Lough SwillyMarina Marina(Moyle District Council) Ballycastle Tel: (0) 749360008 Tel:+353 028 2076 8525, Mobile: 861 082111 Mobile:+353 07803(0) 505084 E-mail: E-mail:info@loughswillymarina.com ballycastlemarina@moyle-council.org VHF: Ch16www.moyle-council.org + Ch 6, 8, 72, 77 Website: VHF: 80 (office hours)

Breakwater GLENARM

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With the improvement in harbour facilities and Rathmullan is aBay, delightful village on the shelter Church Rathlin historic has become a popular west shore cruising portofofLough call. Swilly. From here in 1607 the Ulster chieftains and Rathlin Island is a fascinating place, andO’Neill a magnet O’Donnell to exile inand thedivers. ‘FlightThe of the Earls’. for sailors,fled birdwatchers island has The event iscliffs commemorated by a for museum in spectacular and is renowned its colonies Rathmullan, which wasguillemots also later and the centre of of puffins, kittiwakes, razorbills. British navalaround presence in Lough the The waters Rathlin have Swilly, strongone tidesofand fourstrewn Treaty with Portswrecks, of 1921,the finally relinquished are biggest being thein 1938. 14,000-ton World War 1 armoured cruiser Drake, The battery in situated torpedoed 1917. near the pier was built to defend Loughto Swilly fromor possible invasion during the Walks the West East lighthouses will stretch Napoleonic Today houses the around heritagethe your legs, orWars. the pubs anditrestaurants centre. bay will deal with the inner man! Otway Golf Club is 3 miles away, a 9 hole course ideal for the holiday golfer. There is an active sailing school, and an equestrian centre.

Rathlin Harbour (Moyle District Council) Rathmullan Tel: 028 2076Sailing 8525,School Tel: +353 (0)86505084 386 3455 Mobile: 07803 Email: rathmullanwatersports@gmail.com E-mail: ballycastlemarina@moyle-council.org Website: www.moyle-council.org

Portrush is has ideally forharbour visitorson to the explore Burtonport the placed principal west an area of outstanding natural beauty. Enjoy a coast of Donegal and is the ferry port for Aranmore. trip nearby Causeway and Dunluce It is to anthe ideal base Giants for exploring the islands and Castle, visit to Londonderry, the European City soundsor ofathe Rosses, the stunningly scenic granite of Culture 2013. northwestern extremity. coast of Ireland’s Portrush has excellent and Bus Linksaround with Nearby Aranmore offersRail excellent walking connections and Dublin available Point. daily. its coast, andtotoBelfast the lighthouse at Rinrawros Outdoor Activities include: fishing, along surfing, cycling, Burtonport and the small islands this coast coastal walks,inrock climbing and coasteering, plus are steeped history. An 18th-century herring two Golfstation Clubs. was set up here, and although it fishing For theonly night Portrush great food and lasted 14owl, years, many ofoffers the buildings survive entertainment. are 5 Restaurants and 2 Bars and have beenThere renovated. situated within 300m of the pontoons, creating A French military force led by Napper Tandy landed aonlively atmosphere during in weekends over to the nearby Rutland Island a failed and attempt summer months of July assist rebels during the and 1798August. rebellion. Portrush YC is next to the Harbour Office and welcomes all sailing visitors. (free Wi Fi)

Harbour Master: Angus Barry Burtonport Harbour Master Tel: +353 Portrush Harbour 028 7082 2307 Tel: (0)749 542155 Mobile: +353 07889(0)868 081860310121 Mobile: E-mail: manusgallagher1@eircom.net Angus.Barry@colerainebc.gov.uk E-mail: Website: www.colerainebc.gov.uk VHF: Ch 06 & 12 (Phone contact best) Coleraine Borough Council: 02870347234 VHF: Ch 16: 0930-1730

Kean/Hennigan

KILLYBEGS Town centre

Killybegs Harbour Killybegs is Ireland’s largest fishing port, with a WELCOME ANCHORAGES 2012 PAGE 11 large pelagic fleet active mostly in winter that lands (Dept of Agriculture, Fisheries and the Marine) Phone +353 (0)74 973 1032 the largest tonnage in the British Isles.

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Killybegs is Ireland’s largest with a Glenarm Marina, a handy portfishing of callport, for sailors large pelagic fleeten active mostly in from winterScotland's that lands and yachtsmen route to and the in the located British on Isles. westlargest coast, tonnage is conveniently the beautiful The finecoast natural harbour, at the tip of aand deep fjordAntrim 7 miles north of Larne close to like it one oftrack the safest, mostthe sheltered, the inlet, directmakes north-south through North deep-water Channel. harbours on the Irish coast. Killybegs welcomes yachts and has visitors’ Visiting vessels are welcome. moorings. arefully plans to buildpontoon a marina for The marinaThere has 40 serviced berths local visitors,limestone which may be withinboatowners the village'sand historical harbour, complete sometime duringa2012. there which is ideally situated day'sMeanwhile, sail from the are 3 visitor moorings, or yachts can lie at the town Western Isles and Clyde. pier with is the small fishing boats. Glenarm a charming village and is a good base Technical services, supplies of all and from which to explore the Glens ofsorts, Antrim. transport connections are available.

KillybegsMarina Harbour Glenarm (Larne Borough Council) (Dept of028 Agriculture, Fisheries and the Marine) Phone: 2884 1285 Phone +353 973 1032 Mobile: 07703(0)74 606763 E-mail: info@killybegsharbour.ie VHF: 14 (24h)

Sligo has a 60m pontoon, with 2m depth alongside Ballycastle Marina is strategically situated just a at lowest right the middle town and few miles tides, west of FairinHead and is aofconvenient convenient shops and supermarkets, pubswest and arrival pointfor from Scotland whether headed restaurants. or south. The marina is very sheltered, and just a The minutes river channel thethe town is well marked and few walkto from town. lit, and navigable atis allfamous states offor theits tide. pontoon The seaside town OldThe Lammas has awhich security gate.held at the end of August each Fair, has been Sligo for is aover lively400 county town, well served by public year years. transport and an ideal from which to explore Marconi conducted somebase of his earliest experiments Yeats Country, the homeland of Ireland’s greatest in radio transmission between Rathlin and poet. Ballycastle in 1898. Yachtsmen welcomecentre at the City Hotel, close The town is are an excellent for exploring Fair to thetoharbour, forand showers etc. Head the east, the Causeway Coast to the west. It has a good range of shops, pubs, restaurants, and bus connections.

Sligo Harbour Ballycastle Marina (Moyle District Council) Tel: 028 +3532076 (0)719 111237 8525, +353 (0)860 Mobile: 07803 505084890767 E-mail: ballycastlemarina@moyle-council.org rgillen@sligococo.ie Website: www.sligococo.ie www.moyle-council.org VHF: Ch12 16 (2hours) hours before HW) 80 (office

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With the improvement in harbour facilities and shelter Church Bay, Rathlin has become a popular cruising port of call. Manor House Rathlin Island is a fascinating place, and a magnet Restaurant & Bar is the ideal location for all sailors - situated at for sailors, birdwatchers and divers. The island has Bar spectacular cliffs and is renowned for its colonies a sailing cross roads with access to the Clyde, of puffins, kittiwakes, guillemots and razorbills. the Solway, Isle of Man and the North ChannelThe waters around Rathlin have strong tides and Ferry slip & pier and beyond to the Irish sea and West Coast of are strewn with wrecks, the biggest being the Pontoon 14,000-ton World War 1 armoured cruiser Drake, Scotland. torpedoed in 1917. s Nine Secure visiting berths with CCTV Walks to the West or East lighthouses will stretch Shops your legs, or the pubs and restaurants around the Museum s Electricity bay will deal with the inner man!

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new in 2012 our shore facilities block Portrush is ideally placed for visitors to explore including excellent showers, toilets, laundry an area of outstanding natural beauty. Enjoy a facilities, WiFi, Harbour Masters Office andtrip to the nearby Giants Causeway and Dunluce Main Stdepot. HM Coast Guard Castle, or a visit to Londonderry, the European City of Culture 2013. You are just five minutes stroll from Stranraer Portrush has excellent Rail and Bus Links with PORTRUSH Town Centre with plenty of shops, cafes and connections to Belfast and Dublin available daily. D P YC restaurants and the historical Castle of St John.Outdoor Activities include: fishing, surfing, cycling, This is an excellent centre for walking, cycling, coastal walks, rock climbing and coasteering, plus Pontoon two Golf Clubs. RNLIand picturesque harbour villages. visiting gardens For the night owl, Portrush offers great food and Moorings entertainment. There are 5 Restaurants and 2 Bars For more information contact Rail the Harbourmaster Moorings Station on 07734073421/07827277247 or Dumfries andsituated within 300m of the pontoons, creating a lively atmosphere during weekends and over the Galloway Council on 03033333000 summer months of July and August.

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Rathlin Harbour (Moyle District Council) Tel: 028 2076 8525, Mobile: 07803 505084 E-mail: ballycastlemarina@moyle-council.org Website: www.moyle-council.org

Harbour Master: Angus Barry Tel: Portrush Harbour 028 7082 2307 Mobile: 07889 081860 E-mail: Angus.Barry@colerainebc.gov.uk Website: www.colerainebc.gov.uk Coleraine Borough Council: 02870347234 VHF: Ch 16: 0930-1730

The Gateway Portrush YC is next to the Harbour Office and to Scotland welcomes all sailing visitors. (free Wi Fi)

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FIRTH of CLYDE

THE CLYDE Estuary’s numerous islands, many small towns and sheltered anchorages offer an attractive and safe place to sail, but the Clyde is also important as a base for wider cruising activity. The remainder of Scotland’s west coast is accessible through the Crinan Canal, as is the east coast and Scandinavia via the Forth & Clyde and Caledonian Canals. Ireland and the northern Irish Sea is approximately a day’s sail away. Sailing in the Firth of Clyde splits into four areas, enabling the sailor to find water that is suited to his boat, level of experience, the weather, and crew ability. The east shore has the majority of the large marinas used for permanent berthing, good transport links and easy access from centres of population. The western areas generally offer destinations; places where sailors wish to visit, and they vary from secluded anchorages to harbours with pontoons and other village amenities. Upstream the River Clyde and its sea lochs are well suited to powered craft and smaller sailing yachts, with Glasgow City again turning its face to the river and seeking to attract more activity on the water. Berthing facilities which now exist close to Glasgow city centre will enable a cruising yacht to visit for a few days, or more. To the south is the North Channel and the seaways from Ireland, England and Wales. For many visiting cruising folk this is the routeway to Scottish cruising. With good havens on the mainland coast, and the grandeur of Ailsa Craig and Arran on the horizon, it is a splendid introduction to cruising in Scottish waters. Cruising on the Clyde has many advantages over landbased touring, where, unless a ferry can be taken, long journeys around the heads of the lochs take up much of the time. On a yacht one can hope for a more direct

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line. This a great source of satisfaction in itself and it soon becomes apparent why this region became so highly developed for industry and tourism long before road or rail travel was practicable. The Clyde offers a wide variety of sailing areas, ranging from long, narrow lochs extending north into the hills to the more open waters surrounding Arran in the south, with gentler passages around the Isle of Bute and the Cumbraes in between. Navigation is straightforward and hazards are well marked. Tidal streams are rarely significant and the shelter is such that in all but the

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most extreme weather conditions it is usually possible to get some sailing, an important consideration for weekend sailors. Cruising opportunities within the Firth are boundless and planning a two week cruise with a different anchorage every night is a simple matter. Perhaps the best advice is to allow extra time over and above a basic itinerary in case of poor weather or spontaneous stopovers at attractive places, and diversions to others. There is nothing worse than to be driven by a timetable that turns a holiday into a logistics exercise!

Top: View to the west: Cumbrae, Bute and Arran. Above: The beautiful and popular Kyles of Bute. Below: Sanda anchorage, Mull of Kintyre.

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Characterful Portpatrick has newly developed pontoon berths available for visitors and permanently moored boats up to 20 metres in length from Easter 2012. Excellent facilities include showers, water and electricity at berths. New wave protection provides improved shelter. Superb location with easy access to Ireland, Isle of Man, the Clyde and Highland sailing grounds. Great pubs and restaurants in the village. Visitor interests include two golf courses, a bus service to Stranraer, and it is at the western end of the Southern Upland Way, which offers good walks along the spectacular coast to the north. Contact 01273 440099 for long term berthing information.

Portpatrick Harbour Ltd Phone: 01776 810355 E-mail: portpatrickharbour@hotmail.co.uk Website: From early 2012 VHF: Ch 37 (M1) & 80

Stranraer's new pontoon berths are popular with visiting cruising sailors. The marina toilets and showers are being upgraded and a new harbour master’s office constructed. These new facilities close to the west pier will open in Spring 2012. The Stena ferry service moved from Stranraer to Cairnryan in autumn 2011. The town offers a good range of shops and visitor attractions, such as the museum and the Castle of St. John where the view from the roof is magnificent. Transport connections are good for crew changes. Stranraer is a great centre for the serious walker and is skirted by the Southern Upland Way, or the visitor can enjoy 18 holes of golf at Creachmore. Loch Ryan Sailing Club is located at Wig Bay, a little north of the town.

Stranraer Harbour (Dumfries & Galloway Council) Phone: 07734 073421 or 07827 277247 E-mail: DGFirst-Wigtown@dumgal.gov.uk VHF: Cairnryan Port Ch 14

This traditional harbour is used by a mixture of fishing and pleasure vessels. Visitors raft on pontoons or the wooden screen jetty along with local yachts. The town has a good range of shops, pubs, restaurants etc, and a rail connection to Glasgow and Stranraer. It is recommend that visitors call the mobile number prior to arrival. Harbour channel depth is usually 1m plus chart datum: ie 3m of water at half tide, and is not usually dredged to 2.6 metres + chart datum as shown on charts. Entrance not recommended 2 hours either side of low water when there is possibly less than 2 metres at the bar.

South Ayrshire Council Phone: 01465 713648 / 07768 993239 E-mail: roderickleitch@btinternet.com Website: none VHF: channel 12 (office hours)

A 400 berth fully serviced marina boasting some of the finest facilities in the country, including an award winning bar & restaurant, and a luxurious new toilet and shower area. Located close to the town centre of Troon with its large variety of shops and outstanding quality of restaurants, Troon Yacht Haven is the first major port of call upon entering the Clyde. The marina is less than 10 minutes from Glasgow Prestwick Airport, has excellent road and rail links with Glasgow and the south, as well as a fast summer ferry service to Northern Ireland – Troon is without doubt the most accessible marina in Scotland!

Troon Yacht Haven Phone: 01292 315553 E-mail: troon@yachthavens.com Website: www.yachthavens.com VHF: 80 & 37

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Irvine offers numerous cafes, pubs and restaurants both in town and at the harbour area, including The Ship Inn licensed in 1754 and serving award winning pub food. Within easy walking distance are the Magnum Leisure Centre, the Irvine Beach Park and the Scottish Maritime Museum. The Harbour is not manned full time but the Duty Harbourmaster can be contacted on the numbers provided. The pontoons have limited visitor space available for day visits and overnight stops. Pay at Ship Inn. Moorings are for resident boats only. The charted depth at the entrance bar varies seasonally and annually, care should be taken in on-shore winds in excess of F4.

Irvine Harbour Company Duty Harbourmaster: 01294 314050 / 07958 500953 Scottish Maritime Museum: 01294 278283 Irvine Watersports Club: 01294 274981 Website:www.irvineharbour.com

Clyde Marina was developed in a sheltered deep water traditional harbour and now provides 285 full service pontoon berths. Minimum draft at low water is 4.5m. The boatyard has all facilities and a 50 ton hoist, plus special winter storage rates and we supply the steel cradles! Cecchini’s Bistro Restaurant is adjacent with a warm reception for yachtsmen. Good road and rail connections: only 30 minutes from Glasgow & Prestwick airports. Clyde Marina is home of Sunbird International Yacht Sales, brokers and distributors of Beneteau yachts. Cruise the Clyde and West Coast from this well located, professional and friendly marina.

Clyde Marina, Ardrossan Phone: 01294 607077 E-mail: info@clydemarina.com Website: www.clydemarina.com VHF: Ch 80 H24/7

Fairlie Quay is starting the development process to become a full service marina and leisure craft service centre, and currently boasts the largest marine hoist on the Clyde with lifting capacity of 80 tons. Located at the village of Fairlie in North Ayrshire, Fairlie Quay Marina is within 30 minutes of Prestwick and Glasgow airports. Fairlie also provides the facilities of post office, ATM, general stores, B&B, train station and bus connections. All these factors combine to make Fairlie Quay Marina an outstanding base for cruising the beautiful Scottish west coast or to store your boat safely during the winter months. There are 24 fully serviced moorings, and diesel and gas sales 24 hours.

Fairlie Quay Tel: 01475 568267 Mob: 07917 805839 e-mail: info@fairliequay.co.uk Website: www.fairliequay.co.uk VHF: Ch 80 (available 0800 / 1700)

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LARGS

Scotland’s Finest Marina is perfectly situated in Largs Yacht Haven. the Firth of Clyde for sheltered island sailing, just Tel: 01475 675333 Largs SC 40 minutes from Glasgow and Prestwick Airports. Night mobile: 07920 098 222 It has sheltered access from the Largs Channel. E-mail: largs@yachthavens.com We have the highest industry award, 5 gold anchors, Website: www.yachthavens.com Fuel for service and facilities. VHF: 80/37/M2 Visitors The Yacht Haven boasts Scotts the award winning restaurant/bar, as well as a coffee shop, Largs D P Sailing Club clubhouse, shops and chandlery. Shore For Pleasure or for Practice. All levels of RYA Cruising Courses. services, open throughout the year, include a For information on all courses visit www.nationalcentrecumbrae.org.uk sailmaker, boat repairs, engine, rigging and Visitors or call specialists, 01475 530 757and brokerage. electronics yacht sales There are 750 berths, lift out facilities up to 70 tons, 24 hour diesel, petrol, gas, free sewage pump out and slipways for trailer/sailors. Helpful staff will assist you with all your boating needs. Largs

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Sales, brokers and distributors of Beneteau yachts. Cruise the Clyde and West Coast from this well located, professional and friendly marina.

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Fairlieoffers Quaynumerous is startingcafes, the development process Irvine pubs and restaurants to become full at service marinaarea, andincluding leisure craft both in townaand the harbour The service centre, and currently boasts thewinning largest Ship Inn licensed in 1754 and serving award marine hoist on the Clyde with lifting capacity of pub food. 80 tons. Within easy walking distance are the Magnum LocatedCentre, at the village of Fairlie inPark Northand Ayrshire, Leisure the Irvine Beach the Fairlie Quay MarinaMuseum. is within 30 minutes of Scottish Maritime Prestwick Glasgow airports. Fairlie alsoDuty The Harbourand is not manned full time but the provides the facilities post office, ATM,numbers general Harbourmaster can beof contacted on the stores, B&B, train station and bus connections. provided. All these factors combine to make Fairlie Quay The pontoons have limited visitor space available Marina an outstanding base for cruising the Inn. for day visits and overnight stops. Pay at Ship beautiful west coast or toonly. store your boat MooringsScottish are for resident boats safely duringdepth the winter months. There 24 fully The charted at the entrance barare varies serviced moorings, and diesel and gas seasonally and annually, care should besales taken24 in hours. winds in excess of F4. on-shore

Fairlie Harbour Quay Company Irvine Tel: 01475 568267 01294 314050 / 07958 500953 Duty Harbourmaster: Mob: 07917 805839 Scottish Maritime Museum: 01294 278283 e-mail:Watersports info@fairliequay.co.uk Irvine Club: 01294 274981 Website: www.fairliequay.co.uk Website:www.irvineharbour.com VHF: Ch 80 (available 0800 / 1700)

Scotland’s Finest is perfectly situated in Clyde Marina was Marina developed in a sheltered deep the Firth of Clyde harbour for sheltered island sailing,285 just water traditional and now provides 40 from Glasgow and Prestwick Airports. fullminutes service pontoon berths. Minimum draft at low It has is sheltered access fromhas theall Largs Channel. water 4.5m. The boatyard facilities and We highest gold anchors, a 50have tonthe hoist, plusindustry special award, winter5storage rates for andthe facilities. andservice we supply steel cradles! The Yachts Bistro HavenRestaurant boasts Scotts the award Cecchini’ is adjacent withwinning a warm restaurant/bar, as well as a coffee shop, Largs reception for yachtsmen. Sailing Cluband clubhouse, shops and only chandlery. Shore Good road rail connections: 30 minutes services, open&throughout the year, include a from Glasgow Prestwick airports. sailmaker, repairs, engine,International rigging andYacht Clyde Marinaboat is home of Sunbird electronics specialists, yacht sales and brokerage. Sales, brokers and distributors of Beneteau yachts. There berths, out Coast facilities up to 70well tons, Cruiseare the750 Clyde andlift West from this 24 hour diesel, petrol, and gas, friendly free sewage pump out located, professional marina. and slipways for trailer/sailors. Helpful staff will assist you with all your boating needs.

Largs Marina, Yacht Haven. Clyde Ardrossan Tel: 01475 675333 Phone: 01294 607077 Night mobile: 07920 098 222 E-mail: info@clydemarina.com E-mail: largs@yachthavens.com Website: www.clydemarina.com Website: www.yachthavens.com VHF: Ch 80 H24/7 VHF: 80/37/M2

Fairlie Quay base is starting development process The ultimate on thethe Clyde: nowhere compares to become a full–service marina and leisure craft with Kip Marina the premier marina in Scotland. service centre, and currently boasts the largest Set in a beautiful and sheltered basin, it is perfectly marine hoist the Clyde with lifting capacity of positioned foron access to Scotland’s finest cruising 80 tons. grounds. Located the village in North Ayrshire, We pride at ourselves in of theFairlie standard of customer Fairlie Quay Marina is within 30 minutes of service. Kip Marina’s engineers or their chosen Prestwick and airports. Fairlie also contractors offerGlasgow an unrivalled depth of experience provides theand facilities ofyour postboat office, general for servicing keeping up ATM, and running. stores, B&B, train bus connections. Inverkip Village andstation nearbyand Greenock provide All these factors combine tomulti-screen make Fairliecinema, Quay swimming and leisure centre, Marina an outstanding baseofforshops cruising restaurants and a selection andthe beautiful Scottish west coast or to store your boat supermarkets. safely&during the winter months. There are 24 Road rail links give easy access to the Cityfully of serviced moorings, and diesel and gas sales 24 Glasgow and its airport. hours. Our boatyard facility includes a 50 ton capacity travel hoist.

Fairlie Quay Parks Ltd Holt Leisure Tel: 01475 568267 Phone: 01475 521485 Mob: 07917 805839 E-mail: enquire@kipmarina.co.uk e-mail: info@fairliequay.co.uk Website:www.kipmarina.co.uk Website: www.fairliequay.co.uk VHF:80 VHF: Ch 80 (available 0800 / 1700)

Scotland’s Finest Marina is perfectly Based within the historic James Wattsituated Dock andin the Firth ofthe Clyde forVictorian sheltered island sailing, just alongside listed Sugar Warehouse the 40 minutes frominGlasgow andThe Prestwick marina opened July 2011. 65 berthAirports. marina It has the sheltered access from the Largs Channel. forms centre piece of an exciting new waterfront We have the highest industry 5 gold anchors, development only 22 milesaward, from Glasgow City for service facilities. Centre and and 15 miles from Glasgow Airport. The Yacht Haven Scotts the winning An office, toiletsboasts and showers are award now open and restaurant/bar, as aits coffee shop, the marina aimsas towell expand offering forLargs Spring Sailing clubhouse, andand chandlery. Shore 2012 toClub include petrolshops supplies a chandlery. services, open throughout the year, include a The marina is within easy reach of Greenock’s sailmaker, boat rigging cinema, pool, icerepairs, rink andengine, shops and withand nearby electronics specialists, yachtthe sales and brokerage. train and bus connections marina is a great There arefor 750both berths, lift out facilities to 70 tons, location visitors and berth up holders. 24 hour diesel, petrol, gas, free sewage pump out and slipways for trailer/sailors. Helpful staff will assist you with all your boating needs.

LargsScotland Yacht Haven. CSM - James Watt Dock Marina Tel: 07710 01475 611117 675333 Night mobile: 07920 098 222 E-mail: info@jwdmarina.co.uk E-mail: largs@yachthavens.com Website: www.jameswattdockmarina.co.uk Website: www.yachthavens.com VHF: 80 “James Watt Dock” VHF: 80/37/M2

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This attractive, historic basin is at the western end British Waterways Scotland WELCOME ANCHORAGES 2012 PAGE 17 of the Forth & Clyde Canal, where it meets the River Tel: Bowling Sea Lock 01389 877969 Clyde. The sea lock and canal dimensions are: length BWS Canal Office 0141 332 6936

Set Sail in North A Welcome Ashore

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Sailing facilities in North Ayrshire are superb, with several first class marinas and plenty of sheltered anchorages. The host of coastal resort towns offer an excellent choice in food and drink for parched and famished sailors, with top quality restaurants, bistros, bars and the very best fish and chips around!

Ardrishaig

Lochgilphead

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a huge range of visitor attractions too, reflecting everything from the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s maritime and Viking heritage, to distilleries, castles and country parks. For more information on North Ayrshire attractions, including events and festivals, please visit www.setsail-northayrshire.co.uk/visitors

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Portavadie

Sound of Bute

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Leaving from Largs, cruise down the North Ayrshire coast to Ardrossan

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Sail up the Kilbrannan Sound to arrive at Lochranza on the Isle of Arran

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For more information on these itineraries and locations visit www.setsail-northayrshire.co.uk/visitors

Welcome to Clyde Waterfront Just as “Clydebuilt” is synonymous with the Clyde’s past, so Clyde Waterfront’s regeneration symbolises its future.

PONTOONS ON THE CLYDE

Bowling Basin Pontoon

Clydebank Pontoon

Kelvin, Govan & Yorkhill Pontoons

SECC and PQ Pontoons

Broomielaw Pontoon

Central Pontoon

For further info please see Firth of Clyde Marine Leisure Guide at www.clydeport.co.uk

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Thisultimate attractive, historic at the western end The base on thebasin Clyde:isnowhere compares of theKip Forth & Clyde Canal, where it meets the River with Marina – the premier marina in Scotland. Clyde. sea lockand andsheltered canal dimensions length Set in aThe beautiful basin, it isare: perfectly 20.47m; beam 6.35m;todepth 1.83mfinest and air draft positioned for access Scotland’s cruising 3.00m. Access is at 2 hours either side of HW, or grounds. as advised. We pride ourselves in the standard of customer The basinKip and its surroundings been service. Marina’s engineers have or their chosen completely refurbished, and now offer shore contractors offer an unrivalled depth of good experience amenities, berths, a de-masting for for servicingpontoon and keeping your boat up andcrane running. boats transiting the nearby waterway, and convenient Inverkip Village and Greenock provide transport links. Car parking and landscaped swimming and leisure centre, multi-screen cinema, surroundingsand complete the picture. restaurants a selection of shopsBowling and has several shops and pubs. supermarkets. More details of Bowling Basinaccess and thetoForth Clyde Road & rail links give easy the & City of Canal canand be obtained by downloading the Skipper’s Glasgow its airport. Guide from thefacility Scottish Canals website, above. Our boatyard includes a 50 tonsee capacity travel hoist.

British Waterways Holt Leisure Parks Scotland Ltd Tel: Bowling Sea Lock 01389 877969 Phone: 01475 521485 BWS Canal Office 0141 332 6936 E-mail: enquire@kipmarina.co.uk E-mail: enquiries.scotland@britishwaterways.co.uk Website:www.kipmarina.co.uk Website: VHF:80 www.scottishcanals.co.uk VHF: Ch 16/74 “Bowling Basin” during sealock opening hours 2h–HW–2h only.

The Clydebank pontoon at Queens Based within the historicisJames WattQuay, Dock and immediately frontVictorian of Clydebank the Titan alongside theinlisted SugarCollege, Warehouse the Enterprise Pavilion and2011. the Titan Crane's visitor marina opened in July The 65 berth marina centre (call 0141piece 952of3771 for opening times). forms the centre an exciting new waterfront This new pontoon access development onlyensures 22 mileseasy fromshore Glasgow Cityfor visiting craft15not justfrom to these adjacent facilities Centre and miles Glasgow Airport. but also totoilets the centre Clydebank railway An office, and of showers are with nowits open and and bus stations, Clyde shopping centre the marina aimsand to expand its offering fornearby. Spring It alsotoprovides a docking pointand for summer 2012 include petrol supplies a chandlery. sightseeing andeasy potential services The marinacruises is within reachwaterbus of Greenock’s from Glasgow andrink Renfrew as well some cinema, pool, ice and shops andaswith nearby overnight mooring facilities for private craft. train and bus connections thesmall marina is a great Use of theforpontoon is on aand ‘firstberth comeholders. first served’ location both visitors basis and Clydebuilt Re-built should be contacted when planning to visit.

Contact for visiting yachts: Leitch at CSM Scotland - James Watt Donna Dock Marina Clydebank Re-built Tel: 07710 611117 Tel: 0141info@jwdmarina.co.uk 951 3420 E-mail: E-Mail: Website:Front.Desk@clydebankrebuilt.co.uk www.jameswattdockmarina.co.uk Website: http://www.clydebankrebuilt.co.uk VHF: 80 “James Watt Dock”

This attractive, basin is at with the western Kelvin Harbourhistoric provides a berth 24 hourend of the Forth & Clyde Canal, where it meets the River secured access in Glasgow’s West End, alongside Clyde. The sea lock and canal dimensions are: the Riverside Museum of Transport and The Talllength Ship. 20.47m; 6.35m; depthCentre, 1.83mKelvingrove and air draft The SECC,beam Glasgow Science 3.00m. Access at 2 hours either side of HW, or Museum and ArtisGallery, and Glasgow University’s as advised.Museum and Art Gallery are all within Hunterian The basin and its as surroundings been walking distance, are the pubshave and restaurants completely of the city’srefurbished, West End. and now offer good shore amenities, pontoon berths, de-masting crane for During opening hours toiletafacilities are available boats transitingbuses the waterway, and convenient in the museum, run to the West End and City transport Car parking landscaped Centre, andlinks. a cross-river ferryand gives access to the surroundings complete the picture. Bowling has bus and subway interchange at Govan and direct several shops and pubs. subway access to Duncan Yacht Chandlers. More details of and Bowling Basininformation and the Forth & Clyde For navigation berthing upstream Canal can be obtained by downloading the Skipper’s of the R. Kelvin consult the Clydeport Marine Leisure Guide from Scottish Canals website, above. Guide, or thethe Clyde Cruising Club’s Sailing see Directions.

British Waterways Berthing contact: Scotland Tel: Bowling 01389 Ship ManagerSea at Lock The Tall Ship:877969 0141 357 3699 BWS Canal Office 0141 332 6936 E-mail: enquiries.scotland@britishwaterways.co.uk Clydeport (For VTS): 01475 726221 (H24) Website: VHF Ch12www.scottishcanals.co.uk (H24) VHF: Ch 16/74 “Bowling Basin” during sealock opening hours 2h–HW–2h only.

WELCOME ANCHORAGES BOWLING – KELVIN HARBOUR GLASGOW Kelvin Harbour (visitor berths) CARRiverside PARK Museum ING ( ) Scottish Toilets and Yorkhill pontoon (ferry only)Showers Exhibition LEADIN Mast & Conference G LINE crane Centre Tall D Helipad Crow Govan Ship Hote ne Pla P Ferry l z Pon a Broomielaw toon R & City Centre U Govan pontoon D INE ed BRE (PART DPrinces us Pontoons (ferry only) IALLY AKWATER Pla Un Dock k COVER n t c a S) Quay tion Lo Pont RIVER oon CLYDE Science Centre Clyde Millenium Footbridge Arc Bridge (8.36m CD - opens) (Fixed, 10.01m CD)

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Bell’s Bridge (8.63m CD; Footbridge, opens)

Contact for visiting yachts: Donna Leitch at The pontoon atCrown QueensEstate Quay,and is Quay Rhu Clydebank Marina is owned by is The Marinas Ltd - Rhu Marina Clydebank Re-built immediately frontMarinas of Clydebank College, the Titan Harbourmaster: operated by in Quay Limited. It is situated 01436 820238 Tel: 014107590 951 3420 Enterprise and the Titan Crane'slocation. visitor in first classPavilion sailing waters and a stunning Mobile: 807571 E-Mail: sbell@quaymarinas.com Front.Desk@clydebankrebuilt.co.uk centre 0141 952at3771 for opening times). Visitors(call are welcome all times. Email: Town http://www.clydebankrebuilt.co.uk This pontoon ensuresand easyberthing shore access for Website: www.quaymarinas.com New new floating breakwaters pontoons Centre visiting just in to all these adjacent facilities VHF: Ch 80 / 37 H24 Titan provide craft a safenot haven conditions. Crane but also the centre of Clydebank with its Key featuresClydebank of the marina include: There aretogood transport connections to railway College bus stations, ClydeLocal shopping centre nearby. Helensburgh and and Glasgow. attractions include • 65+ berths for boats ranging from 5m – 20m and It also provides a docking point Golf for summer fine walks, nearby Helensburgh Club and Hill • 2 x 45m wall berths • 24hr access (min. depth 5.1m) Moorings D sightseeing cruisesbyand potential waterbus services Visitor Berths Available House, designed Charles Rennie Macintosh. • Power & water atRothesay every berth Pontoon from Glasgow and Renfrew as well as some Contact us for a copy of our 2012 Yearbook or visit Dock P • Gate controlled secure pontoon and parking access overnight mooring for and smallinformation. private craft. our website for all facilities our details • Security and 24hr HD CCTV Riv er C Use of the pontoon is on a ‘first come firstMarinas. served’ River Rhu Marina is a member of TransEurope lyd • Diesel & Calor Gas eB Cart basis and Clydebuilt Re-built should be contacted oat ya rd when planning to visit.

A Warm Welcome Awaits All Visitors

Visitors

CLYDEBANK RHU MARINA

James Watt Dock Marina, The Sugar Warehouse, Greenock, PA15 2UT

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This clubhouse is in a listed building in beautiful Royal Northern & Clyde Y C WELCOME ANCHORAGES 2012 PAGE 21 setting on Rhu spit. Phone: 01436 820322 The Club moorings are accessed from the Club jetty, Office hours 0900 to 1500

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bus and subway interchange at Govan and direct subway access to Duncan Yacht Chandlers. For navigation and berthing information upstream of the R. Kelvin consult the Clydeport Marine Leisure Guide, or the Clyde Cruising Club’s Sailing Directions.

Clyde Arc Bridge (Fixed, 10.01m CD)

WELCOME ANCHORAGES Bell’s Bridge (8.63m CD; Footbridge, opens)

RHU MARINA GLASGOW – KELVIN HARBOUR Kelvin Harbour (visitor berths) Riverside Museum

Scottish Yorkhill pontoon (ferry only) Exhibition & Conference Centre

Visitors

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Rhu Marina is owned by The Crown Estate and is Kelvin Harbour provides a berth with 24 hour operatedaccess by Quay Marinas Limited. It isalongside situated secured in Glasgow’s West End, in first class sailing waters and a stunning the Riverside Museum of Transport and The location. Tall Ship. Visitors are welcome at all times. The SECC, Glasgow Science Centre, Kelvingrove New floating andGlasgow berthing pontoons Museum and breakwaters Art Gallery, and University’s provide a safe havenand in all Hunterian Museum Artconditions. Gallery are all within There are good transport connections to walking distance, as are the pubs and restaurants Helensburgh and Glasgow. of the city’s West End. Local attractions include fine walks, nearby Helensburgh Golf are Clubavailable and Hill During opening hours toilet facilities House, designed by Charles Rennie in the museum, buses run to the WestMacintosh. End and City Contactand us for a copy of our 2012 Yearbook Centre, a cross-river ferry gives accessortovisit the our website for all our detailsatand information. bus and subway interchange Govan and direct Rhu Marina is a member of Yacht TransEurope Marinas. subway access to Duncan Chandlers. For navigation and berthing information upstream of the R. Kelvin consult the Clydeport Marine Leisure Guide, or the Clyde Cruising Club’s Sailing Directions.

Quay Marinas Ltd - Rhu Marina Berthing contact: Harbourmaster: Ship Manager at01436 The Tall820238 Ship: 0141 357 3699 Mobile: 07590 807571 Email: sbell@quaymarinas.com Clydeport (For VTS): 01475 726221 (H24) Website: VHF Ch12www.quaymarinas.com (H24) VHF: Ch 80 / 37 H24

This Marina clubhouse is in aby listed in beautiful Rhu is owned The building Crown Estate and is setting onbyRhu spit. operated Quay Marinas Limited. It is situated Thefirst Clubclass moorings accessed the Club jetty, in sailingare waters and afrom stunning location. north of Rhu spit. Launch service Visitors are welcome at all times.on demand from 0900floating to sunset every dayand from end of April to New breakwaters berthing pontoons beginning of September – reduced hours earlier provide a safe haven in all conditions. and later season. There arein good transport connections to Visitors are welcome to useLocal the Clubhouse bar Helensburgh and Glasgow. attractionsand include and bar lunches areHelensburgh available every sailing fine walks, nearby Golfday Club–and Hill suppersdesigned on Tuesday Wednesday and House, byand Charles Rennieevenings Macintosh. eveningus dining Fridays. Contact for a on copy of our 2012 Yearbook or visit Group visits, for musters etc. areand welcome by prior our website all our details information. arrangement cateringofcan be arrangedMarinas. for this Rhu Marina isand a member TransEurope type of function.

RoyalMarinas NorthernLtd & Clyde YC Quay - Rhu Marina Phone: 01436 820322 Harbourmaster: 01436 820238 Office hours to 1500 Mobile: 075900900 807571 E-mail:sbell@quaymarinas.com mail@rncyc.com Email: www.rncyc.com Website: www.quaymarinas.com 37 for VHF: Ch 80 / 37bo’sun H24 or mobile 07840 275493

Bell’s Bridge (8.63m CD; Footbridge, opens)

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This clubhouseisisain a listed building beautiful Garelochhead small village at theinhead of the setting Rhu spit. Garelochonwhich has a pub, cafe, chinese & indian ( ) The Club moorings are accessed from the Club takeaways, pharmacy, several shops and jetty, post ( ) north Rhu&spit. Launch office.ofWC showers at service Inn. on demand from Garelochhead D 0900 end ofLochs April to There to aresunset walks every ashoreday andfrom the Three Way Jetty Moorings beginning of September – reduced hours earlier goes through the upper part of the village. There Dries and later station in season. is a train and a half hourly bus service to Dries Moorings Visitors are welcome to use theare Clubhouse andwalk bar Helensburgh. All the facilities just a short Inn and arethe available every – sailing frombar thelunches shore on east side of day the loch. R Northern suppers and Wednesday evenings and Althoughona Tuesday lot of sailors are apprehensive about & Clyde YC evening dining on Fridays. the Faslane Naval Base there is nothing to fear To Group for within musters etc.yards are welcome by prior so longvisits, as you 150 of the west side Helensburgh Rhu Point arrangement and catering can be arranged for this of the loch, ie west of the prohibited area marked and Rhu Marina type function. Dries on allofcharts. Once north of the naval base head To Faslane across to the east side of the loch and the visitor & Helensburgh Welcome Anchorages 2011_Layout 1 10/11/2011 18:20 moorings Page 1 are located very close to the shore on the east side.

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Royal Northern & Clyde Contact: The Anchor InnY C Phone: 01436 820322 Tel: 01436 810404 Office 0900 to 1500 Email: hours theanchorinn@live.co.uk E-mail: mail@rncyc.com Website: www.theanchorinngarelochhead.co.uk Website: www.rncyc.com VHF: Ch 37 for bo’sun or mobile 07840 275493

Garelochhead is a small village at the head of the Contact: The Anchor Inn Gareloch which has a pub, cafe, chinese & indian Tel: 01436 810404 takeaways, pharmacy, several shops and post Email: theanchorinn@live.co.uk ( ) Website: www.theanchorinngarelochhead.co.uk office. WC & showers at Inn. D There are walks ashore and the Three Lochs Way goes through the upper part of the village. There is a train station and a half hourly bus servicereal to ’added value‘ offering Helensburgh. All the facilities are justfor a short our walk customers! from the shore on the east side of the loch. “The range of services we offer and the manner in Although a lot of sailors are apprehensive about which we deliver them is your guarantee of our the Faslane Naval Base there is nothing tocommitment fear continuing to provide our berth so long as you within 150 yards of holders the west withside the highest standards of marina care” of the loch, ie west of the prohibited area marked on all charts. Once north of the naval base head across to the east side of the loch and the visitor moorings are located very close to the shore on the eastservice side. . fine facilities safe havens . friendly

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LOCHGOILHEAD

Lochgoilhead has sheltered moorings at the head of Loch Goil, an arm of Loch Long. These are located at the North East corner of the Loch, just off the pontoon for landing of tenders. The Lochgoilhead area is rich in things to offer the visitor. Within the village there are shops, a post office, hotels, restaurants and a golf course and health club offering swimming, suana, and gymnasium facilties. There are two restaurants, bars, and shops within five minutes walk. Gas is available (at PO), and water and public toilets are situated in the village. Diesel and water can be obtained from Lochgoil Cruisers, across the loch.

Lochgoilhead Jetty Trust Phone: 01301 703432 E-mail: cuthbertson367@btinternet.com Website: www.lochgoil.co.uk

Yachts and other boats up to 15 tonnes visiting Carrick Castle can use the blue visitor’s mooring buoys with yellow pick-up buoys, one cable north of the castle, serviced annually. Please note these pick up buoys are removed over the winter months. The visitor’s mooring charge is £10.00 per night that can be paid for by using PayPal at www.paymooring.co.uk. There is free Wi-Fi available at the moorings or if no computer on board payment should be made within 14 days of use. Lunchtime stopovers are free between 1100 & 1400 only. Do not use any private moorings. There is lots of information on the Carrick Castle Boat Club website, including directions for and photographs of several walks, and a lot more besides. You can access this information by WiFi from your boat.

Contact for visiting yachts: Jim Graham, Moorings Officer Telephone: 01301 703709 E-mail: moorings@carrick-castle-boat-club.co.uk Website: www.carrick-castle-boat-club.co.uk

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Catacol Bay Hotel

HOLY LOCH

Holy Loch Marina is a family run business, at the Holy Loch Marina gateway to the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Phone: 01369 701800 Park, on the Cowal Peninsula, where landscape E-mail: info@holylochmarina.co.uk Catacol, North Arran meets seascape. Website: www.holylochmarina.co.uk Entrance • Licensed Barand VHF: CH80: 0800-2200 The marina offers ample facilities for yachts Marina Moorings boats and their crew, both at• theExcellent marina andBar nearby. Extension Meals (Served Noon - 10pm) Under Lunches And Evening Meals Served Holy Loch Marina is situated in Sandbank, near• Accommodation • Toilet, Shower Construction 10am Till 2.30pm & 5pm Till 8pm Dunoon, amongst beautiful scenery in a relaxing, D P established holiday area, and offers allMOORING the sailing FREE FOR HOTEL PATRONS would expect to findupkeep would be gratefully received) towards Beer Garden · Live Music · Real Log Fireand yachting facilities you(Donations in a first class marina. En-Suite Caution: Rooms · Families Welcome · Visitor Moorings Loch Long and the Upper Firth Clyde830231 are just a Tel: of 01770 Shore and pontoon short sail away, and it is 20 minutes by frequent layout subject Fax: 01770 830350 Main Road, Garelochhead. Tel: 01436 810404 to change ferry from Gourock to Hunter’s Quay. e: catbay@tiscali.co.uk Moorings

theanchorinn@live.co.uk www.theanchorinngarelochhead.co.uk

COLINTRAIVE

www.catacol.co.uk

The Colintraive Hotel welcomes all sailors to its moorings, and is open all year providing some of the best food and local produce in the area. The restaurant is elegant, the bar is cosy with a log fire, and sells real ale and good malts. Bar meals and restaurant meals are available every day for lunch and dinner, and feature fresh produce such as local langoustines, hand dived scallops, Isle of Bute lamb and local venison. The hotel is very popular and therefore it is best to book a table in advance. The village shop next door sells home baked bread, fresh dairy products, and newspapers, to name but a few. A shower room is available.

Colintraive Hotel & Village Shop Phone:01700 841207 Contact: Patricia Watt E-mail: enquiries@colintraivehotel.com Website www.colintraivehotel.com:

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Do not use any private moorings. There is lots of information on the Carrick Castle Boat Club website, including directions for and photographs of several walks, and a lot more besides. You can access this information by WiFi from your boat.

Footpath to Ardentinny

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CLYDE – COWAL

HOLY LOCH LOCHGOILHEAD

Holy Loch Marina a familymoorings run business, the Lochgoilhead has is sheltered at theathead gateway to the Lomond and Trossachs of Loch Goil, anLoch arm of Loch Long. These areNational located Park, the Cowal Peninsula, at theon North East corner of thewhere Loch, landscape just off the meets seascape. pontoon for landing of tenders. The Lochgoilhead marina offersarea ample facilities for yachts is rich in things to offerand the boats their the crew,village both atthere the marina and nearby. visitor.and Within are shops, a post Holy Marina is situated office,Loch hotels, restaurants andinaSandbank, golf coursenear and Dunoon, amongst beautiful scenery in aand relaxing, health club offering swimming, suana, established area, and offers all the sailing gymnasiumholiday facilties. and facilities youbars, would expect find Thereyachting are two restaurants, and shopstowithin in a first classwalk. marina. five minutes Gas is available (at PO), and Loch and the Upper of Clyde arevillage. just a waterLong and public toilets areFirth situated in the short is obtained 20 minutes by Lochgoil frequent Dieselsail andaway, waterand canitbe from ferry fromacross Gourock Hunter’s Quay. Cruisers, thetoloch.

Holy Loch Marina Lochgoilhead Jetty Trust Phone: 01369 01301 701800 703432 E-mail: info@holylochmarina.co.uk cuthbertson367@btinternet.com Website: www.holylochmarina.co.uk www.lochgoil.co.uk VHF: CH80: 0800-2200

The Colintraive Hotel welcomes sailors to its Yachts and other boats up to 15 all tonnes visiting moorings, andcan is open some of Carrick Castle use all theyear blueproviding visitor’s mooring the best food and pick-up local produce thecable area.north buoys with yellow buoys,in one Thethe restaurant is elegant, the bar is cosy a of castle, serviced annually. Please notewith these log fire, and sells real ale and malts. pick up buoys are removed overgood the winter months. Bar meals andmooring restaurant mealsisare available The visitor’s charge £10.00 per every night day for andfor dinner, and feature produce that canlunch be paid by using PayPalfresh at www.paysuch as local langoustines, dived scallops, mooring.co.uk. There is free hand Wi-Fi available at the Isle of Buteorlamb local venison. moorings if no and computer on board payment The hotel verywithin popular it is best should beis made 14 and daystherefore of use. Lunchtime to book a table in advance. stopovers are free between 1100 & 1400 only. Thenot village door sells home baked bread, Do useshop any next private moorings. fresh dairy and newspapers, to Castle name There is lotsproducts, of information on the Carrick but aClub few. website, A showerincluding room is available. Boat directions for and photographs of several walks, and a lot more besides. You can access this information by WiFi from your boat.

Colintraive & Village Contact for Hotel visiting yachts:Shop Phone:01700 841207 Officer Jim Graham, Moorings Contact: Patricia Telephone: 01301 Watt 703709 enquiries@colintraivehotel.com E-mail: moorings@carrick-castle-boat-club.co.uk Website www.colintraivehotel.com: Website: www.carrick-castle-boat-club.co.uk

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HOLY LOCH TIGHNABRUAICH

Holy LochBistro: Marina01700 800739 Burnside Phone: 01369 70180001700 811239 The Royal An Lochan: E-mail: info@holylochmarina.co.uk info@burnsidebistro.co.uk Website: www.holylochmarina.co.uk info@theroyalanlochan.co.uk VHF: CH80:www.burnsidebistro.co.uk 0800-2200 Websites: www.theroyalanlochan.co.uk General Information: www.kylesofbute.com

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Holy Loch Marina familyarun business, Tighnabruaich hasisaabistro, hotel and bar,at the gateway tostore, the Loch Lomond provisions post office, and artsTrossachs and craftsNational gallery, Park, CowalThere Peninsula, where landscape bank,on andthe a café. is a good dinghy landing meets seascape. jetty beside the RNLI boathouse. The marina offers facilities for yachtsand and Burnside Bistro is ample licenced, has bedrooms, boats and their both at the marina and nearby. also offers twocrew, visitor moorings immediately off Holy Loch Marina situated in Sandbank, near the village for the is use of clients. Dunoon, amongst beautiful a relaxing, Just south of the village The scenery Royal Anin Lochan, now established holiday area, and offers all the sailing under new ownership, provides 15 moorings for and yachting you would expect to find patrons and afacilities dinghy landing place opposite the in a first class marina. hotel. Its restaurants offer fresh seafood and game, Loch Long and of Bar Clyde just a fine wines, andthe theUpper lively Firth Shinty is aare popular short sailhole. away, and it is 20 minutes by frequent watering ferry from Gourock to Hunter’s Quay.

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The Colintraive Hotel welcomes all sailors to and its Colintraive Kames Hotel offers a warm highland welcome, The Kames Hotel & Village Shop moorings, andwith is open all year providing some of Phone: Phone:01700 is fully in tune yachtsmen’s needs with three 01700841207 811489 the best and local produce the of area. Contact:contact@kames-hotel.com Patricia Watt bars and food an outside seating area,inlots malt E-mail: The restaurant is elegant, E-mail: enquiries@colintraivehotel.com whiskies and real ales. the bar is cosy with a Website: www.kames-hotel.com log fire, andserve sellsgood real ale andfood goodand malts. The owners honest drink, with Website www.colintraivehotel.com: Baremphasis meals andon restaurant meals are every an local seafood andavailable game. The 9 day for lunch and dinner, and feature fresh produceof Bute ~ 12 free moorings on the Kyles ~ Free Wi-Fi bedrooms have stunning views of the Kyles. such as langoustines, handoutside dived scallops, There is ~alocal gentle beach for landing the hotel, Popular bar & restaurant open daily ~ Local Real Ales Isle of Bute lamb and local where you can safely leavevenison. your dinghy whilst ~ Breakfast available 8.30 -10am from £9.95 please ring ahead The hotel is very popular and therefore it is best enjoying a meal and a few drinks whilst overlooking to book a table in advance. your boat on one of the visitor moorings. ~Lat 55° 54’ 4” N Long 5° 14’ 16” W The village shopCarry next door home baked Further south, Farmsells is the home of bread, fresh dairy products, newspapers, to name Tighnabruaich Sailingand School, and operates a The Royal an Lochan but a few.tearoom A showerand room is shop. available. weekend craft The anchorage Shore Road is sheltered, and water, showers etc are available. www.theroyalanlochan.co.uk Tighnabruaich

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Portavadie Marina is the perfect gateway to some of the best sailing waters in the world and provides a unique backdrop in which to enjoy and explore

Argyll

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Portavadie Marina Phone: 01700 811075 E-mail:info@portavadiemarina.com

The Royal An Lochan Hotel & Restaurant

Landing Pontoon

fine wines, and the lively Shinty Bar is a popular watering hole. Visitor Moorings (15)

WELCOME ANCHORAGES

CLYDE – COWAL

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KAMES TIGHNABRUAICH

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Tighnabruaich has aawarm bistro,highland a hotel welcome, and bar, and Kames Hotel offers provisions store, post office, arts and crafts is fully in tune with yachtsmen’s needs withgallery, three bank,and andan a café. There is a good bars outside seating area,dinghy lots of landing malt jetty beside RNLI boathouse. whiskies andthe real ales. Burnside licenced, bedrooms, The ownersBistro serveisgood honesthas food and drink,and with alsoemphasis offers two mooringsand immediately an onvisitor local seafood game. The off 9 the village have for the use of clients. bedrooms stunning views of the Kyles. Just south of thebeach village Royaloutside An Lochan, now There is a gentle forThe landing the hotel, under new ownership, provides moorings for where you can safely leave your15 dinghy whilst patrons and a dinghy landing the enjoying a meal and a few drinksplace whilstopposite overlooking hotel.boat Its restaurants fresh seafood and game, your on one of offer the visitor moorings. fine wines, andCarry the lively is aofpopular Further south, FarmShinty is the Bar home watering hole. Sailing School, and operates a Tighnabruaich weekend tearoom and craft shop. The anchorage is sheltered, and water, showers etc are available.

Burnside Bistro: The Kames Hotel01700 800739 The Royal An Lochan: Phone: 01700 81148901700 811239 info@burnsidebistro.co.uk E-mail: contact@kames-hotel.com info@theroyalanlochan.co.uk Website: www.kames-hotel.com Websites: www.burnsidebistro.co.uk www.theroyalanlochan.co.uk General Information: www.kylesofbute.com

Portavadie the perfect gateway to some Kames HotelMarina offersisa warm highland welcome, and of the best sailing in the world andwith provides is fully in tune withwaters yachtsmen’s needs three abars unique which toarea, enjoy and and backdrop an outsideinseating lots of explore malt awhiskies variety of safe and walk ashore and realanchorages ales. destinations, all within easy sailing time. The owners serve good honest food and drink, with The 100 visitoronberths free during the day an emphasis local are seafood and game. Theand 9 in the facilities building you will findofluxury showers, bedrooms have stunning views the Kyles. aThere family a drying room as well a is abathroom, gentle beach for landing outside theashotel, critically bar. whilst where youacclaimed can safelyrestaurant leave yourand dinghy Choose shore enjoyingfrom a meal and aaccommodation few drinks whilst featuring overlooking luxury apartments, and a new Lodge your boat on one ofcosy the cottages visitor moorings. offering familyCarry and group Further south, Farm accommodation. is the home of The provisions,Sailing gifts and chandlery shop is a Tighnabruaich School, and operates invaluable for the cruising hire is also weekend tearoom and craftsailor. shop.Bike The anchorage available to and all visitors. is sheltered, water, showers etc are available. New for 2012 is ‘Feel Fyne’ for all your beauty and wellbeing needs. Why not indulge yourself?

Portavadie Marina The Kames Hotel Phone: 01700 01700 811489 811075 Phone: E-mail:info@portavadiemarina.com E-mail: contact@kames-hotel.com Website: www.kames-hotel.com www.portavadiemarina.com Website: VHF: Channel 80

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Portavadie is the gateway to Loch some The Portavadie Marina Oystercatcher Otter FerryMarina is located onperfect the East Shore of ASSOCIATION SCOTTISH YACHT CHARTERERS of the best sailingofwaters in theThe world andOF provides Phone: 01700 811075 - first choice in Scotland Phone: 01700 821229 Fyne, just north Otter Spit. Oystercatcher ﬁne real ales great malts a unique backdrop in which to enjoy and explore E-mail:info@portavadiemarina.com E-mail: info@theoystercatcher.co.uk is a pub and restaurant right on the beach with Cottage 15 Visitor Traditional Hospitality s aanvariety of safe and walkthe ashore Website: www.theoystercatcher.co.uk www.portavadiemarina.com Website: amazing beeranchorages garden overlooking visitor Moorings Apartments destinations, all within easy sailing time. VHF: Channel 80 moorings and pontoon. It is under new management superb atmosphere warm welcome Pier Lodge The 100 visitor berths are free during the day and by a keen yachtsman, so The Oystercatcher Small boat pontoonfor Great Craic on the Kyles ofinBute the facilities building youprovide will findfacilities luxury showers, welcomes all boats and suited atofamily bathroom, a drying room as well as a visit the best of the west boating visitors. P Office & critically restaurant and bar.by tender A fabulousacclaimed pontoon offers easy access Facilities D Fuel Choose accommodation featuring or smallfrom boat shore at all states of the tide. There are 7 Apartments luxury apartments, cosy cottages a newinternet Lodge Shop swinging visitor moorings and free and wireless THE OYSTER CATCHER offering family and group accommodation. to the moorings. The Oystercatcher provisions, gifts and achandlery shop is to offers free pickup service invaluable for the sailor.“Bareboat Bike hire is also Charter, Skippered Charter, visiting yachts bycruising prior arrangement. available to all visitors. or Sail Training in Scotland. New for 2012 is ‘Feel Fyne’ for all your beauty Entrance and wellbeing needs. Why not indulgeChoose yourself? a member of the ASYC”

PORTAVADIE OTTER FERRY

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All ASYC members boats meet or exceed the stringent requirements

of MCA Code for commercial use. The Oystercatcher Otter Ferry is located on the East Shore of Loch 01700 821229 manner and to the All ASYC membersPhone: operate in a professional Fyne, just north of Otter Spit. The ✔Oystercatcher Code of Conduct. E-mail: info@theoystercatcher.co.uk is a pub and restaurant right on theASYC beach with 15 Visitor ASYC membersWebsite: boats havewww.theoystercatcher.co.uk a full and comprehensive level of an amazing beer garden overlooking the visitor ✔ All Moorings equipment and will supply a detailed inventory on request. moorings and pontoon. It is under new management For peace of mind, deposits can be held in a central escrow account, Pier giving total safety for your payments. by a keen yachtsman, so The Oystercatcher Small boat pontoon welcomes all boats and provide facilities suited the very unlikely event of dissastisfaction with your holiday, the ✔ In ASYC has a full and independent arbitration service. to boating visitors. A fabulous pontoon offers easy access by tender Tighnabruaich Argyll PA21 2AF be easier to book with an ASYC member. Our website lists ✔ It couldn’t www.kames-hotel.com / enquiries@kames-hotel.com the members, or small boat at all states of the tide.allThere are 7 their location, and type of charter or training on 01700 811489 offer. Complete the general enquiry on line and reach all the members swinging visitor moorings and free wireless internet 55° 53.538 N 5° 14.345 W or choose whichever one most suits your needs. You can also link THE OYSTER CATCHER directly to each members website for further details. to the moorings. Oystercatcher offers a free pickup service to 14 free moorings!! ! washing & dryingThe service superb food served daily ! ! coastal weddingsvisiting yachts by prior arrangement. ASSOCIATION OF SCOTTISH The ASYC is here to help you regular live music!! ! function room & parties YACHT CHARTERERS - why look anywhere else? free wi ﬁ !! ! ! come ashore for breakfast m: 07 787303562 t: 01852 200258 w: www.asyc.co.uk e: info@asyc.co.uk shower facilities! ! ! stylish accommodation

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offering family and group accommodation. The provisions, gifts and chandlery shop is invaluable for the cruising sailor. Bike hire is also available to all visitors. New for 2012 is ‘Feel Fyne’ for all your beauty and wellbeing needs. Why not indulge yourself?

WELCOME ANCHORAGES

CLYDE – COWAL

OTTER FERRY TIGHNABRUAICH

The Oystercatcher Burnside Bistro: 01700 800739 Phone: 01700 82122901700 811239 The Royal An Lochan: E-mail: info@theoystercatcher.co.uk info@burnsidebistro.co.uk Website: www.theoystercatcher.co.uk info@theroyalanlochan.co.uk Websites: www.burnsidebistro.co.uk www.theroyalanlochan.co.uk General Information: www.kylesofbute.com

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Tighnabruaich has a bistro, hotelShore and bar, Otter Ferry is located on theaEast of Loch provisions office, artsThe andOystercatcher crafts gallery, Fyne, just store, north post of Otter Spit. bank, and a café. There is a good dinghy landing is a pub and restaurant right on the beach with jetty beside beer the RNLI boathouse. an amazing garden overlooking the visitor Burnside and Bistro is licenced, hasnew bedrooms, and moorings pontoon. It is under management alsoa offers two visitor moorings immediately off by keen yachtsman, so The Oystercatcher the village all forboats the use clients.facilities suited welcomes andofprovide Just south of the village The Royal An Lochan, now to boating visitors. new pontoon ownership, provides 15 moorings for Aunder fabulous offers easy access by tender patrons landing place the or small and boataatdinghy all states of the tide.opposite There are 7 hotel. Its restaurants offerand fresh seafood andinternet game, swinging visitor moorings free wireless finethe wines, and the lively Shinty Bar is a popular to moorings. watering hole. The Oystercatcher offers a free pickup service to visiting yachts by prior arrangement.

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Office & Facilities Apartments Shop

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CLYDE – COWAL

Kames HotelCreggans offers a warm highland welcome, and The famous Inn is an award winning is fully run in tune with needs three family hotel at yachtsmen’s Strachur on the eastwith shore of bars an outside seating area, lots of malt Loch and Fyne. whiskies and realtwo ales. The hotel boasts dining options; MacPhunn’s The owners servewhere good honest and with Bar & Restaurant you canfood enjoy andrink, extensive an emphasis on local seafood andthe game. The 9 bistro style menu which features freshest bedrooms have produce, stunningand views Kyles. locally sourced for of anthe extra special There a gentle beach landing outside hotel, diningisexperience, the for award-winning 2AAthe Rosette where you Dining can safely leave whilst Loch Fyne Room is a your must!dinghy The very best enjoying meal and a few whilst overlooking seasonalaingredients aredrinks carefully chosen and your boat on oneprecision of the visitor moorings. presented with and flair on a daily Further south, is the homefor of meals changing tableCarry d’hoteFarm menu. Booking Tighnabruaich Sailing School, and operates a advised. weekend tearoom and craft Thestocked anchorage The charming MacPhunn's barshop. is well with is sheltered, and water, etc range are available. Fyne Ales, quality winesshowers and great of malt whiskies.

The Kames Hotel Creggans Inn Phone: 01700 01369 811489 860 279 E-mail: contact@kames-hotel.com info@creggans-inn.co.uk Website: www.kames-hotel.com www.creggans-inn.co.uk

Portavadie Marina is the perfect gateway to some of the best sailing waters in the world and provides a unique backdrop in which to enjoy and explore a variety of safe anchorages and walk ashore destinations, all within easy sailing time. The 100 visitor berths are free during the day and in the facilities building you will find luxury showers, a family bathroom, a drying room as well as a critically acclaimed restaurant and bar. Choose from shore accommodation featuring luxury apartments, cosy cottages and a new Lodge offering family and group accommodation. The provisions, gifts and chandlery shop is invaluable for the cruising sailor. Bike hire is also available to all visitors. New for 2012 is ‘Feel Fyne’ for all your beauty and wellbeing needs. Why not indulge yourself?

Portavadie Marina Phone: 01700 811075 E-mail:info@portavadiemarina.com +44 (0)1700 811075 Website: www.portavadiemarina.com portavadiemarina.com VHF: Channel 80

Otter Ferry is located on the East Shore of Loch Fyne, just north of Otter Spit. The Oystercatcher is a pub and restaurant right on the beach with an amazing beer garden overlooking the visitor moorings and pontoon. It is under new management by a keen yachtsman, so The Oystercatcher welcomes all boats and provide facilities suited to boating visitors. A fabulous pontoon offers easy access by tender or small boat at all states of the tide. There are 7 swinging visitor moorings and free wireless internet to the moorings. The Oystercatcher offers a free pickup service to visiting yachts by prior arrangement.

The Oystercatcher Phone: 01700 821229 E-mail: info@theoystercatcher.co.uk Website: www.theoystercatcher.co.uk

The Journey Rewarded Set Entrance in a beautiful part of Argyll, this striking destination has so much to offer OTTER FERRY

– Accommodation 15 Visitor – Restaurants and Bars Moorings – Marina Pier –Small Weddings boat pontoon – Meetings and Events – Retail Therapy THE OYSTER CATCHER

WELCOME ANCHORAGES MILLPORT

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KILCHATTAN BAY ( )

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St Blane’s Hotel

ROTHESAY Ro-Ro Berth

Visitors

Toilets

Lifting bridge Visitors

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PORT BANNATYNE

Kames Bay

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Private Moorings

Toilets Showers

To Rothesay To Ettrick Bay

Boatyard

Village, Shops etc

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Millport is well served by shops including newsagents, grocers, craft and gift, clothes, electrical and hardware stores and an internet cafe. Eating places range from restaurants and pubs to fish & chip and ice cream shops. Cumbrae is renowned for cycling and has several cycle hire shops. Other activities are an 18-hole golf course, crazy golf, football pitches, fly and sea fishing and a network of walking paths. The Cathedral of the Isles of the Scottish Episcopal is the smallest cathedral in the British Isles. The University Marine Biological Station has a small museum and aquarium. Garrison House in the centre of town was the Barracks Captain's mansion, then the home of the Earl of Glasgow, and is currently being renovated.

Contact organisation: North Ayrshire Council Phone: 01294 225193 E-mail: kdon@north-ayrshire.gov.uk Website: north-ayrshire.gov.uk

Kilchattan Bay is one of the most serene and breathtaking locations on Bute, and St. Blane’s is the ideal setting for exploring Bute’s three golf courses or walking the West Island Way as well as cycling, fishing, water sports or simply relaxing and enjoying the view. With spectacular views out over Kilchattan Bay, this traditional, family run, pet friendly, licensed hotel offers superior en-suite accommodation with a touch of luxury, including four-poster suites for that special occasion and the largest beer garden on the island! We have an extensive bar menu and are open to non residents. Moorings are free to patrons of St Blane’s Hotel.

Contact organisation: St Blane’s Hotel Phone: 01700 831224 E-mail: info@stblaneshotel.com Website: www.stblaneshotel.com

Bute Berthing Co operates, on behalf of the island community, fully serviced pontoons in Rothesay Harbour, in the heart of this historic Royal Burgh. Approximately 24 berths are available in the Outer Harbour, 30 in the inner harbour, and up to 12 at the West Arm of the main pier. A wide range of shops, restaurants, pubs and other facilities is available just a few steps from the harbour, the ideal location from which to explore the beautiful Isle of Bute. Showers are available nearby at Rothesay's award winning Victorian Loos! For pontoon and mooring availability or advice call Bute Berthing Company.

Contact organisation: Bute Berthing Company Tel: 07799 724225 VHF Channel 37 or 16. To request bridge opening: Rothesay Harbour VHF Ch 12

Port Bannatyne Marina is in Kames Bay, 3 miles north of Rothesay. The marina is protected by a breakwater and accessible at all tides – a port of call not to be missed, and an ideal destination for a weekend or overnight stay. Shore facilities include toilets and showers, lifting and winter storage, and all boat repairs. The village of Port Bannatyne has a Post Office with essential groceries and coffees 'to die for'. Pubs and restaurants offer local seafood, Bute beef and lamb, and the Russian Tavern has an award for real ale. Kames Bay is ideally situated for walking or cycling and has a golf course within walking distance. There are frequent buses to Rothesay and Ettrick Bay, ideal for a walk and a visit to the beach side restaurant.

Port Bannatyne Marina Tel: 01700 503116 Mobile: 07714 201452 E-mail: portbannatynemarina@btconnect.com Website: www.portbannatynemarina.co.uk VHF: channel 37 / M1

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WELCOME ANCHORAGES LOCHRANZA

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The Lochranza anchorage is set in scenic surroundings at the centre of the Clyde’s cruising area. Shoreside facilities include a hotel, butcher, sandwich and coffee bar and a distillery offering tours. Opposite the distillery there is a golf course, caravan and camping site with showers, launderette and a well stocked shop and restaurant. The landing/occasional berthing pontoon (limit 45ft/8tons) is for daytime use only. Blue visitor buoys are for overnight stays. Donations towards maintenance are requested. The Catacol Bay Hotel 1 mile south of Lochranza has a mooring in 5m CD. Approach from south west to avoid the reef. A bus service connects with other villages, and to Brodick on the east coast.

Local Organisation: Lochranza and Catacol Sea Society cic E-mail: victorpierce@btinternet.com Website: www.arran.uk.com/lochranza/pontoon

Brodick is a popular holiday destination with an impressive backdrop of mountains dominated by Cir Mhor and Goatfell. This village has the widest range of facilities on the island: supermarkets, banks, cafes, shops, hotels and visitor centres. There is good variety of eating places and opportunities to sample and buy ‘Taste of Arran’ produce. An 18-hole golf course, public swimming pool, and attractive sports and adventure activities all complement this fine destination for walkers and nature lovers. Nearby, Glen Rosa and the imposing Brodick Castle and Gardens are worth a visit. Arran Heritage Museum explains the social history, archaeology and geology of the island.

Contact organisation: None VHF: Ferry pier only.

Just 3 miles south of Brodick is Lamlash Harbour, which was an assembly point for wartime North Atlantic convoys. As well as being a safe anchorage with shelter from most wind directions it is a safe area for sailing, especially in dinghies, with a deep bay protected by the Holy Isle. Arran Yacht Club is based in Lamlash and operates 25 Visitor moorings, some of which can be booked in advance. In Lamlash there is a selection of food outlets from home cooking at the Old Pier Tearoom to Pub Grub and Hotel dining. The Old Pier Tearoom also has showers and the village Co-op Welcome store is open 7 days a week. Lamlash also has an 18 hole golf course which makes visitors welcome at very reasonable rates.

Contact organisation: Arran Yacht Club Phone: 01770 600705 E-mail: secretary@arranyachtclub.co.uk Website: www.arranyachtclub.co.uk VHF: None

Campbeltown is an excellent stopping off point for those heading round the Mull, crossing to Ireland or cruising into the Clyde. It offers a wide range of facilities for visiting yachts and the visitor’s pontoon is adjacent to the town centre, with easy access to shops, supermarkets, hotels, bars, cafés, restaurants and tourist information. The town also has a cinema, museum, heritage centre and recently opened sports facility with swimming pool, sauna, gym, showers, etc. Other local attractions include distillery tours, the Whisky Shop, golf courses at Machrihanish and Dunaverty, and several sandy beaches.

Contact organisation: Campbeltown Loch Berthing Co. Ltd. Phone: 07798 524821

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Tarbert is aCanal picturesque fishing villageand withbustling a wide The Crinan starts near the pretty variety places towhich eat, drink and shop. Thebeautiful remains town ofof Ardrishaig, is situated on the of Tarbert Castle, which is illuminated at night, shores of Loch Fyne. overlook village. The canalthe is one of Scotland’s picturesque 90 fully serviced finger pontoons enables waterways, known to sailors the world overTarbert for its to offer over 120 visitor berths & resident spectacular surrounding countryside andberthing. friendly A 24 hour free toilet and shower facility is available. lock keepers. Group visitsOffice are welcome. Group and Square, larger vessels The Canal is situated in Pier a few (over from 50 feet) can reserve in advance. yards the sea-lock, from berths where the main street Berthing fees are levied on a daily, weekly or stretches north. monthly basis. Credit cardplaces payments areand accepted. Ardrishaig offers various to eat drink, Thereshops is plenty to see and do in the store area and and include a co-op grocery andthe a Harbour’s own amenity area provides picnic tables post office. and seating, barbecues, a boules area More and an There is lots to see and do in the area. outdoor fitness gym. information can be obtained, and a Skipper’s Guide Please telephone the Harbour Office on 01880 downloaded, by visiting the Scottish Canals website 820344 for any advice on your visit Tarbert. or by contacting the Canal Office, seetoabove.

Tarbert Waterways (Loch Fyne)Scotland Harbour Authority Contact: British Depth (LW): 3.5m Tel: Ardrishaig Sea Lock 01546 602458 Tel: 01880 820344 Canal Office: 01546 603210 Website: www.scottishcanals.co.uk www.tarbertharbour.co.uk E-mail: enquiries.scotland@britishwaterways.co.uk info@tarbertharbour.co.uk E-mail: VHF: Ch74 Ch14 (16) (office hours) (canal opening hours)

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Tarbert is a picturesque fishing village with a wide variety of places to eat, drink and shop. The remains of Tarbert Castle, which is illuminated at night, overlook the village. 90 fully serviced finger pontoons enables Tarbert to offer over 120 visitor berths & resident berthing. A 24 hour free toilet and shower facility is available. Group visits are welcome. Group and larger vessels (over 50 feet) can reserve berths in advance. Berthing fees are levied on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. Credit card payments are accepted. There is plenty to see and do in the area and the Harbour’s own amenity area provides picnic tables and seating, barbecues, a boules area and an outdoor fitness gym. Please telephone the Harbour Office on 01880 820344 for any advice on your visit to Tarbert.

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The Crinan Canal starts near the pretty and bustling Contact: British Mon -Waterways Fri 9am -Scotland 5.30pm Sea Lock 01546 602458 town of Ardrishaig, which is situated on the beautiful Tel: Ardrishaig Sat 9am - 1pm(Sep-Feb) Canal Office: 01546 603210 - Aug) shores of Loch Fyne. 9am - 4pm(Mar Website: www.scottishcanals.co.uk The canal is one of Scotland’s picturesque waterways, known to sailors the world over for its E-mail: enquiries.scotland@britishwaterways.co.uk PARKING spectacular surrounding countryside and friendly VHF: Ch74 (16) (canal FREE &opening EASY hours) lock keepers. Parking in our own Office Car Park The Canal Office is situated in Pier Square, a few H - KEEP yards from the sea-lock, from where the main street FREIGHT BERT CLEAR stretches north. Ardrishaig offers various places to eat and drink, and shops include a co-op grocery store and a Waiting post office. Pontoon There is lots to see and do in the area. More information can be obtained, and a Skipper’s Guide Sealock Office downloaded, by visiting the Scottish Canals website & Shower 7 Scotland Street, Glasgow G5 8NL Tel: 0141 429 6044 Fax: 0141 429 3078 or by contacting the Canal Office, see above.

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THE STRETCH OF COAST from the Mull of Kintyre to Ardnamurchan Point is the heartland of Scottish cruising, and for decades has been the focus of ambition for all cruising novices. In days gone by it was a serious challenge; cruising in engineless yachts, or ones with unreliable power units, was difficult amongst the tides and variable winds of the Inner Isles, not to mention the transit of the Crinan Canal. Fortunately the way had been blazed for centuries by coastal traders, warships and fishermen who threaded their way among the islands, which was easier than trekking over moorland tracks amongst possibly hostile natives! These were the west highland highways since man first arrived many millennia ago, for even remote St Kilda had been home to humans for more than 4,000 years. The Scotti crossed the North Channel from Ulster to Kintyre to found the kingdom of Dalriada in late Roman times and displace or absorb the native Picts. The rest, one might say, is history! Increasing coastal commerce led to the Crinan Canal being built over 200 years ago, created to open up the West Coast and improve access to the Western Isles. It offered a safer route from the Firth of Clyde to the west coast, avoiding the often difficult sail around the Mull of Kintyre and cutting over 100 miles off the journey. The canal opened in 1809. However busy it was in the days before road transport, its commercial success was never in doubt: it never made a penny profit! Today it is maintained by British Waterways as part of Scotland's historic infrastructure, and is a wonderful asset for recreational sailors.

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Apart from 3 marked visitor moorings Tayvallich moorings (approx positions shown) are all privately owned. The chartlet shows the three areas where visiting yachts can anchor. Please do not pick up private moorings on arrival. There is a short stay pontoon with water supply at which visiting yachts can lie alongside for up to two hours. Avoid the berth marked in yellow which is reserved for the fast ferry which runs to Craighouse, Jura. Tayvallich has a shop, post office and coffee shop, with toilets and a shower for visiting yachtsmen and women. The Inn is popular for a good meal. Tayvallich Bay is known as a safe and picturesque anchorage for visiting yachts and motor cruisers.

Moorings etc: Tayvallich Bay Association Web: www.tayvallich.com Shop / coffee shop: 01546 870281 Tayvallich Inn: 01546 870282 Web: www.tayvallich-inn.com

Crinan is one of the west coast s best known havens, thanks to the popularity of the Crinan Canal as a short cut from the west coast to the Clyde. The sea-lock is open 7 days in high season. Apart from the total shelter offered by the basin and a good anchorage outside, Crinan has a hotel with a bar and coffee shop, and a boatyard offering the full range of boating services from repairs to moorings to fuel, chandlery, and more. The area abounds in interesting walks, either along the canal, or on the forestry trails to the south. More information can be obtained, and a Skipper s Guide downloaded, by visiting the Scottish Canals website, or by contacting the Canal Office, see above. There are 39 long-term berths at Bellanoch Basin, with shore facilities.

British Waterways Scotland Crinan Sea Lock: 01546 830285 Canal Office: 01546 603210 E-mail enquiries: enquiries.scotland@britishwaterways.co.uk VHF Ch 74 (16), Crinan Sea Lock Website: www.scottishcanals.co.uk

The village of Ardfern has an excellent provisions store and a choice of eating places. Horse riding, cycling, walking and golf are all available locally. At the Yacht Centre there are pontoon berths and swinging moorings. Shore facilities include toilets, showers, laundry and an ice machine. Ardfern has one of the best stocked chandleries in Scotland, and there are listings of a wide range of yachts and motor vessels in the brokerage service. There are slipping facilities for craft up to 40 tons, and boat building expertise includes interior refits, teak deck repairs, osmosis protection and rectification, re-planking and polyurethane painting, engineering and rigging.

Ardfern Yacht Centre: 01852 500247 E-mail: office@ardfernyacht.co.uk Website: www.ardfernyacht.co.uk VHF: Ch 80 Ardfern Village Store: 01852 500298 Galley of Lorne Hotel: 01852 500284 Crafty Kitchen: 01852 500303

Craobh Marina is situated on the West Coast within Craobh Marina (Part of Holt Leisure Group) a couple of hours of Edinburgh and Glasgow. Craobh Phone:01852 500222 was formed by linking three islands which created E-mail: craobhmarina@talk21.com Chandlery, BoatWebsite:www.craobhmarina.co.uk Repairs, Moorings, Engineering a very sheltered haven providing a central point Crinan Hotel is a 20 for all that is worth exploring on the West Coast: VHF:channel 37 & 80 Volvo Penta Slipways bedroom hotel located at the Oban, Mull, Coll, Tiree and Skye to the north and Marine Craobh Village Store: 01852 500663 Hardware end of the Crinan Canal on el Crinan, Tayvallich, Jura, Islay and Gigha to the south, Lord ofDiesel the Isles (Pub): 01852 500658 u Slip the edge of Loch Crinan in F are all within easy cruising distance. Gas D Argyll. For over 200 years There is easy access to the Crinan and Caledonian Showers the centre of this community Canals leading to the Northern Isles and Charts has been the Crinan Hotel. Scandinavia, or Loch Fyne and the Firth of Clyde. Our Coffee Shop, Seafood Clothing There is a village store and a pub with restaurant. Car Bar and Pub are meeting Crinan Footwear If you want a break from sailing there is walking, ParkHotel, points for Hebridean sailors, Crinan by Lochgilphead, Argyll PA31 8SR other things of interest! cycling and horse riding plus many places And of e fishermen, yachtsmen, Inn+44 (0)1546 Tel: 830 261 ag interest to visit in the area. Vill holiday makers and above

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Crinan is one of the westiscoast best known Kilmelford Yacht Haven at thes sheltered head havens, the popularity of the Crinan Canal of Loch thanks Melfort.toThere are 55 heavy-duty swinging as a shortup cut the west coast to 6the Clyde. moorings tofrom 60 tonnes capacity and alongside The sea-lock is open days in high season. KYH berths for short stay 7and loading/unloading. Apart from the shelter or offered byalongside the basin can always findtotal a mooring a berth and a good anchorage outside, Crinan has a hotel the pontoon for visitors. with a bar coffee and aat boatyard offering Diesel andand water areshop, available the pontoons the fullwith range of boating fromget repairs along yard dinghiesservices to help you out toto moorings fuel, chandlery, and more. your boat.to Ashore is a secure dinghy and outboard The area abounds in interesting walks, along compound, shower, toilet, laundry andeither payphone the canal, or on the forestry trails to the south. facilities.˚ More information can obtained, a Skipper s We cover all kinds ofbe repairs and and maintenance, Guide downloaded, visiting Scottish and our 20 tonnesby and 4.65mthe beam boatCanals hoist website, or by contacting Office, see can lift and store boats forthe theCanal winter. above. Just 15 minutes walk away is Kilmelford village There areCuilfail 39 long-term berths Bellanoch Basin, with the Hotel and also at a well-stocked post with shore facilities. office/shop/tea room.

British Waterways Scotland Kilmelford Yacht Haven Crinan Lock: 01546 830285 Phone: Sea 01852 200248 Canal 01546 603210 E-mail:Office: info@kilmelfordyachthaven.co.uk E-mail enquiries: Website: www.kilmelfordyachthaven.co.uk enquiries.scotland@britishwaterways.co.uk VHF: Ch 80 VHF Ch Village 74 (16),Stores: Crinan Sea Lock Quaich 01852 200271 Website: www.scottishcanals.co.uk Cuilfail Hotel: 01852 200274

The village Ardfern an excellent provisions At the head of the Lochhas Melfort Pier & Harbour offers store andSwinging a choice Moorings of eating places. Horse riding, Summer in a protected bay at cycling, and golf are all and available locally. £600.00walking for 6 months, overnight shorter stays At the Yacht there are pontoon berths and available, forCentre craft up to 50ft/15metres. Free WiFi, swinging moorings. Shore facilities include toilets, shower room, laundry, telephone, restaurant. Small showers, laundryforand anup icetomachine. private harbour craft 20ft. Ardfern one of the best stocked chandleries There arehas shoreside south facing Lochside Houses, in Scotland, and there are WiFi, listings of aTV, wide each with sauna, spabath, digital logrange fires, of yachts andwelcome. motor vessels and pets are Seveninofthe thebrokerage houses are service. designed for disabled Cat.2. Take a look at the There arefor slipping facilities for craft to 40Week. tons, website more information. Openup 7 days and boat building expertise includes interior refits, all year. teak deckplace repairs, osmosis protection The best to eat in Melfort Village and is at The rectification, re-planking and polyurethane painting, Melfort Mermaid Restaurant and Bar which engineering and welcomes you to:rigging. arrive hungry — leave happy! 100% Disabled Friendly. Pets welcome on the patio. Call For Reservations 01852 200 333.

Ardfern Melfort Yacht Pier &Centre: Harbour01852 500247 E-mail: Phone: office@ardfernyacht.co.uk 01852 200333 Website: www.ardfernyacht.co.uk E-mail: melharbour@aol.com VHF: Ch 80 Website: www.mellowmelfort.com Ardfern Village Store: 01852 500298 Galley of Lorne Hotel: 01852 500284 Crafty Kitchen: 01852 500303

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Craobh Marina on theand West within Marina (Community (Part of Holt Trust) Leisure Group) The Oyster Barisinsituated Ellenabeich theCoast Puffer Bar Craobh Eilean Eisdeal a couple of hours of serve Edinburgh Glasgow. Craobh Phone:01852 500222 on the island both goodand food. Web: www.easdale.org a wasisland formedhas by linking three islands which created E-mail: craobhmarina@talk21.com The an interesting history of slate PufferFor Bar & Restaurant: 01852 300022 a very sheltered haven providing a central working, which is well described in the islands point small Website:www.craobhmarina.co.uk Oyster Bar & Restaurant: 01852 300121 for all that is worth exploring on the West Coast: VHF:channel 37 & 80 museum. Oban, are Mull, Coll, around Tiree and to the north Craobh Village Store: 01852 500663menu There walks theSkye abandoned slateand enjoy our 5 course table d’ hote Crinan, Tayvallich, Jura,toIslay the south, Lord of the Isles (Pub): 01852 500658 quarries, and a stroll theand topGigha of theto122ft hill prix fix or à la carte are allunrivalled within easy cruising offers views of thedistance. Firth of Lorn to the There and is easy the Crinan Caledonian north theaccess many to islands to theand south. The or Canals leading Northern for Isles and shoreline offers to thethe opportunity beachcombing join us for a bar lunch Scandinavia, Loch Fyne and the of Clyde. or soaking uporthe fresh Atlantic air.Firth Pontoon for There is a village store and a pub with restaurant. RIBS (small charge payable). If you want a break from sailing there is walking, On the harbour cycling and horse riding plus many places of Road • Oban • 01631 562087 Gallanach interest to visit in the area.

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We cover all kinds of repairs and maintenance, and our 20 tonnes and 4.65m beam boat hoist can lift and store boats for the winter. Just 15 minutes walk away is Kilmelford village with the Cuilfail Hotel and also a well-stocked post office/shop/tea room.

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At the head of the Loch Melfort Harbour offers Kilmelford Yacht Haven is at Pier the & sheltered head Summer Swinging Moorings a protected bay at of Loch Melfort. There are 55 in heavy-duty swinging £600.00 overnight and shorter stays mooringsfor up6tomonths, 60 tonnes capacity and 6 alongside available, craftstay up to 50ft/15metres. Free WiFi, berths forfor short and loading/unloading. KYH shower room,find laundry, telephone, restaurant. Small can always a mooring or a berth alongside private harbour craft up to 20ft. the pontoon for for visitors. There shoreside south facingat Lochside Houses, Dieselare and water are available the pontoons each spabath, WiFi, digital fires, alongwith withsauna, yard dinghies to help youTV, getlog out to and welcome. Sevendinghy of theand houses are yourpets boat.are Ashore is a secure outboard designed forshower, disabled Cat.2. Take aand look at the compound, toilet, laundry payphone website for more information. Open 7 days Week. facilities.˚ all Weyear. cover all kinds of repairs and maintenance, The place to eat in 4.65m Melfortbeam Villageboat is athoist The andbest our 20 tonnes and Melfort andwinter. Bar which can lift Mermaid and storeRestaurant boats for the welcomes you to:walk arrive hungry — leave happy! Just 15 minutes away is Kilmelford village 100% Disabled Pets welcome on the patio. with the CuilfailFriendly. Hotel and also a well-stocked post Call For Reservations office/shop/tea room.01852 200 333.

Melfort PierYacht & Harbour Kilmelford Haven Phone: 01852 01852 200248 200333 Phone: E-mail: info@kilmelfordyachthaven.co.uk melharbour@aol.com E-mail: Website: www.kilmelfordyachthaven.co.uk www.mellowmelfort.com Website: VHF: Ch 80 Quaich Village Stores: 01852 200271 Cuilfail Hotel: 01852 200274

The Oyster Bar Ellenabeich and&the Puffer Bar At the head of theinLoch Melfort Pier Harbour offers on the island both Moorings serve good Summer Swinging in afood. protected bay at The islandforhas an interesting history of slate £600.00 6 months, overnight and shorter stays working, is well in the islands available,which for craft up described to 50ft/15metres. Freesmall WiFi, museum. shower room, laundry, telephone, restaurant. Small There walks for around abandoned slate privateare harbour craftthe up to 20ft. quarries, and a stroll to the top Lochside of the 122ft hill There are shoreside south facing Houses, offers unrivalled views of WiFi, the Firth ofTV, Lorn the each with sauna, spabath, digital logtofires, north andare thewelcome. many islands Theare and pets Seventoofthe thesouth. houses shoreline the opportunity forabeachcombing designed offers for disabled Cat.2. Take look at the or soaking theinformation. fresh Atlantic air.7Pontoon for website for up more Open days Week. RIBS (small charge payable). all year. The best place to eat in Melfort Village is at The Melfort Mermaid Restaurant and Bar which welcomes you to: arrive hungry — leave happy! 100% Disabled Friendly. Pets welcome on the patio. Call For Reservations 01852 200 333.

Eilean Trust) MelfortEisdeal Pier & (Community Harbour Web: www.easdale.org Phone: 01852 200333 Puffer & Restaurant: 01852 300022 E-mail:Bar melharbour@aol.com Oyster Barwww.mellowmelfort.com & Restaurant: 01852 300121 Website:

The Oyster Bar inisEllenabeich and theinPuffer Ardoran Marine the only boatyard Loch Bar on the island both servetogood Feochan, the entrance whichfood. is located near The south islandend hasof anthe interesting the Sound ofhistory Kerrera.of slate working, is well described in the The Barnwhich Bar restaurant and pub is aislands couplesmall of museum. miles away. ThereFeochan are walksis around the abandoned Loch easily within an hour byslate yacht quarries, and a of stroll the top the 122ft hill from the Sound Mull,toOban andofSound of Luing. offers are unrivalled views of the Firth of Lorn to the There two visitor moorings, letting moorings north theyachts, many islands the south. for up and to 14m serviceto pontoon withThe water, shoreline the opportunity for beachcombing diesel andoffers gas, and lift out facilities to 12 tonnes. or soaking up the fresh Atlantic air. Pontoon for There are also three letting chalets overlooking RIBSmoorings. (small charge payable). the First time visitors are advised to navigate the entrance channel close to high water.

Eilean ArdoranEisdeal Marine(Community Trust) Web: www.easdale.org Tel: 01631 566123 Puffer Bar & 601549 Restaurant: 01852 300022 Mob: 07918 Oyster Bar & Restaurant: 01852 300121 Email: colin@ardoran.co.uk Web: www.ardoran.co.uk

Ardoran Marine is the only boatyard in Loch Feochan, the entrance to which is located near the south end of the Sound of Kerrera. The Barn Bar restaurant and pub is a couple of miles away. Loch Feochan is easily within an hour by yacht from the Sound of Mull, Oban and Sound of Luing. There are two visitor moorings, letting moorings for up to 14m yachts, service pontoon with water, diesel and gas, and lift out facilities to 12 tonnes. There are also three letting chalets overlooking the moorings. First time visitors are advised to navigate the entrance channel close to high water.

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Oban Bay Community Berthing operates 16 visitor moorings N of Oban Sailing Club, SE of the S Sgeir Rathaid buoy, and manages the adjacent small short stay landing stage - fees payable. Here you can step ashore, change crew, take on water and provisions, and land by dinghy. Oban lies at the heart of Scotland s finest cruising grounds, and offers the major facilities sailing visitors need: shops, chandlery, restaurants, banks, transport links, marine engineers, fuel - all a short walk from the landing stage. Moorings are available on a first-come-first-served basis - £15 night; £75 week; £5 for 4 hours before 1600hrs. Deposit payments directly into the yellow honesty box on the landing stage.

Oban Bay Community Berthing Phone: 07810 880315 E-mail: obanbayberthing@gmail.com Website: www.obanbayberthing.co.uk Visitor moorings: 3 x rows. For 10m, 11m, and 12m vessel size, from the shore.

With upgraded facilities and a programme of continual expansion and development, all of Oban Marina is accessible at all tides. Located on the Isle of Kerrera, Oban is easily reached by complimentary ferry shuttle and its unique position provides a safe and secure full service haven for boat owners. Facilities: 7 Visitors moorings (yellow up to 20t, orange up to 50t); Visitors berths 40; Pontoon berths 130; Daily visitor pontoon £2.25 per metre; Electricity £1.50 per day; Showers free of charge; Shop, basic provisions only The Waypoint Bar & Grill provides the freshest of local seafood and visitors can enjoy the wildlife, great walks or other outdoor activities in the midst of one of the world s most outstanding cruising grounds.

Oban Marina Phone: 01631 565333 E-mail: info@obanmarina.com Website: www.obanmarina.com VHF: Ch 80

Dunstaffnage Marina has 150 fully serviced berths Dunstaffnage Marina for yachts or motor vessels up to 25m loa. Phone: 08456 404050 Here at Dunstaffnage theres a good link to the bus E-mail: info@dunstaffnagemarina.com and rail network; if you need to leave your boat Website: www.dunstaffnagemarina.co.uk with complete confidence look no further. VHF: 37 (M1), 0830-2000 Castle Visitor attractions in the area include The Sealife Centre, Taynuilt Iron Furnace, Inverawe Smokery Moorings Photograph Courtesy of Ronald M Cowan Yachting Images and Cruachan Power Station (the Hollow Mountain). KingAirloCh, ArDgour, ForT WilliAM Ph33 7AE D Pontoon Berths, Showers, Toilets and Bathroom, Our nearest shop has a full range of goods on sale. Oban is only two miles south and can be reached P Storage, Repairs, Chandlery, Restaurant & Bar hourly by bus or anytime by taxi, where you ll find DUNSTAFFNAGE For Berthing & General Enquiries Tel: 08456 404050 or 01631 566555 the usual town retail outlets. MARINA The famous Wide Mouthed Frog Restaurant, Bar For Marine Engineering, GRP & and Hotel are open throughout the year, Allfrom Other Types of Repairs Tel: 01631 562 595 breakfast till late.

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Brokerage & Boat Sales Tel: 01631 568294 or Email: mike@dunstaffnagemarina.com Dining at The Boathouse Restaurant is a must for those sailing theEriska West is a 300 acre private island and home to ERISKA Coast of Scotland. Located on the Kingairloch Estate at the head ofthe Loch 5 star Isle of Eriska Hotel, which is open for ( ) a’Choire it is one of the most picturesque places to moor up or drop anchor. dinner to visiting yachtsmen. There are three

Menus feature Airds Point vension from the hills of Kingairloch, home reared pork, moorings with a pier for access and transport to seafood from local waters plus vegetables, salads and fruit grown in thethe hotel can be arranged by telephone. estate’s walled garden.

Isle of Eriska Hotel Tel: 01631 720371 E-mail: office@eriska-hotel.co.uk Website: www.eriska-hotel.co.uk

Yacht crews mooring at Eriska are welcome to use

Visit the website for sample menus and to find out more about thethe estate. following facilities: Loch Creran Dine in the main hotel between 7:30pm and To avoid disappointment, please book ahead. (3) 9:00pm each evening - £44 per person(may change Opening Times Barcaldine for 2012). April - October Pier Lo ch C reran West Coast Yacht ing Faci liti es Have complimentary showers in our Spa before + Thursday - Saturday 11am - 9pm + Sunday 11am - 3pm Pontoo n–Moo ri ngs–Parking–S howe rs–Free Wi-Fi 7:30pm if having dinner at the hotel.

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Shop, basic provisions only The Waypoint Bar & Grill provides the freshest of local seafood and visitors can enjoy the wildlife, great walks or other outdoor activities in the midst of one of the world s most outstanding cruising grounds.

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Dunstaffnage Marina has 150 fully serviced Oban Bay Community Berthing operates 16 berths visitor for yachtsNorofmotor vesselsClub, up toSE25m loa.S Sgeir moorings Oban Sailing of the Here at Dunstaffnage theres athe good link to the bus Rathaid buoy, and manages adjacent small and network; you need topayable. leave your boat shortrail stay landingif stage - fees with confidence no further. Here complete you can step ashore, look change crew, take on Visitor attractions in the area include The Sealife water and provisions, and land by dinghy. Centre, Iron Furnace, Inverawe Oban liesTaynuilt at the heart of Scotland s finestSmokery cruising and Cruachan (thefacilities Hollow Mountain). grounds, and Power offersStation the major sailing Our nearest haschandlery, a full range of goods on sale. visitors need:shop shops, restaurants, banks, Oban is only twomarine miles engineers, south and can transport links, fuel -be allreached a short hourly by bus anytime by taxi, where you ll find walk from theor landing stage. the usualare town retail outlets. Moorings available on a first-come-first-served The Wide£75 Mouthed Restaurant, Bar basisfamous - £15 night; week;Frog £5 for 4 hours before and Hotel are open throughout the year, from 1600hrs. breakfast till late. directly into the Deposit payments yellow honesty box on the landing stage.

Dunstaffnage Marina Berthing Oban Bay Community 08456 880315 404050 Phone: 07810 info@dunstaffnagemarina.com E-mail: obanbayberthing@gmail.com www.dunstaffnagemarina.co.uk Website: www.obanbayberthing.co.uk VHF: 37moorings: (M1), 0830-2000 Visitor 3 x rows. For 10m, 11m, and 12m vessel size, from the shore.

Eriska is a 300 facilities acre private and home With upgraded andisland a programme of to the 5 starexpansion Isle of Eriska which isall open for continual andHotel, development, of Oban dinner yachtsmen. There are three Marinato is visiting accessible at all tides. Located on the moorings with aOban pier for accessreached and transport to Isle of Kerrera, is easily by the hotel can beferry arranged complimentary shuttleby andtelephone. its unique position Yacht crews mooring at Eriska welcome to use provides a safe and secure fullare service haven for the boatfollowing owners. facilities: Dine in the7main hotel between 7:30pm Facilities: Visitors moorings (yellow upand to 20t, 9:00pm each - £44 per person(may change orange up toevening 50t); Visitors berths 40; Pontoon for 2012). berths 130; Daily visitor pontoon £2.25 per metre; Have complimentary showers in our before Electricity £1.50 per day; Showers freeSpa of charge; 7:30pm if having dinneronly at the hotel. Shop, basic provisions Enjoy ESPA Spa The Waypoint Bartreatments. & Grill provides the freshest of Play 9 holeand golfvisitors coursecan andenjoy use the localthe seafood thedriving wildlife, range. great walks or other outdoor activities in the midst Enjoy playing golf, using the driving range of onelunch of theif world s most outstanding cruising or spending over £50 per person in the Spa. grounds.

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Dunstaffnage Marinaathas fullyResource serviced Centre berths Barcaldine Marine, the150 Marine for yachts or motor vessels up toyacht 25m loa. at Barcaldine, provides cruising facilities Here Dunstaffnage theres a good link the bus whichatinclude 50 swinging moorings, and to a pontoon and rail network; if you need to leave yourinclude boat for storing and crew access. Shore facilities with complete confidence look no further. toilets and showers, waterside car parking, and Visitor the area storage. include The Sealife secureattractions dinghy andinoutboard Water is Centre, Taynuilt Iron Furnace, Inverawe Smokery available alongside the pontoon. and (the Hollow Mountain). LochCruachan Creran isPower one ofStation the most accessible locations Our nearest shop has a full range of goods on sale. on the coast. It is just under 100 miles from Glasgow, Oban is only two milesand south can200 be from reached 120 from Edinburgh, lessand than hourly bus orthe anytime taxi, as where ll find Carlisle.byCross Connelby Bridge you you approach the usual retail outlets. Oban, andtown Barcaldine is 6 miles away. The Wide Mouthed Bar Thisfamous is an excellent base forFrog WestRestaurant, Coast cruising, and Hotel open throughout the year, which hasare undercover winter storage forfrom around breakfast 100 craft, till andlate. a variety of commercial marine Pageservices. 1

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Eriska is in a 300 private island and home to Situated one acre of Argyll’s most spectacular

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moorings with acapacity pier for 20 access and offer transport Moorings (max tonnes) inner to & the hotel arranged telephone. outer linescan at be 3 metres & 5bymetres depth Yacht crews mooring at Eriska are welcome to use respectively at low water. the facilities: The following nearby concrete ferry jetty provides shelter Dine in the main between and for landing on thehotel northern side.7:30pm Marine visitor 9:00pm evening - £44shower per person(may change facilitieseach include sauna, and laundry for 2012). facilities. Have complimentary in our Spaawardbefore The Pierhouse Hotel isshowers renowned for its 7:30pm if having dinner at the serving hotel. fresh local winning restaurant (AA Rosette) Enjoy ESPA Spa& treatments. seafood, meat game, daily lunch and bar dinner Play theas 9 well holeas golf course andand useteas/coffees. the driving menus, home baking range. Breakfast is available in the hotel to non-residents. Hotel, &Romantic Golf Enjoy lunch if playing golf, using the driving range The Pierhouse Hotel holds theSpa Scottish or spendingof over person in the Spa. Restaurant the£50 Yearper Award.

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Oban, and Barcaldine is 6 miles away. This is an excellent base for West Coast cruising, which has undercover winter storage for around 100 craft, and a variety of commercial marine services.

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Situated in Marine, one of Argyll’s most spectacular Barcaldine at the Marine Resource Centre destinations onprovides Loch Linnhe, just yacht 10 miles by sea at Barcaldine, cruising facilities (20 byinclude road) north of Oban, the 7 Pierhouse Hotel which 50 swinging moorings, and a pontoon Moorings capacity 20 Shore tonnes) offer inner & for storing(max and crew access. facilities include outer 3 metres & 5 metres depth and toiletslines and at showers, waterside car parking, respectively at and low water. secure dinghy outboard storage. Water is The nearbyalongside concretethe ferry jetty provides shelter available pontoon. for landing the of northern Marinelocations visitor Loch Creranon is one the mostside. accessible facilities include sauna, andfrom laundry on the coast. It is just undershower 100 miles Glasgow, facilities. 120 from Edinburgh, and less than 200 from The Pierhouse Hotel is renowned its approach awardCarlisle. Cross the Connel Bridge asforyou winning restaurant (AA Rosette) Oban, and Barcaldine is 6 milesserving away.fresh local seafood, & game, daily and bar dinner This is anmeat excellent base for lunch West Coast cruising, menus, as well as homewinter bakingstorage and teas/coffees. which has undercover for around Breakfast available in the to non-residents. 100 craft,isand a variety of hotel commercial marine The Pierhouse Hotel holds the Scottish Romantic services. Restaurant of the Year Award.

The Pierhouse Hotel (Contact: Nicholas Horne) Barcaldine Marine Phone: 01631 730302 / 730622 Tel: 01631 720291 / 07767 380235 E-mail: Email: reservations@pierhousehotel.co.uk moorings@barcaldinemarine.co.uk Website: www.pierhousehotel.co.uk Web: www.barcaldinemarine.co.uk

Kingairloch is a of beautiful Estate to visit Situated in one Argyll’sHighland most spectacular in all seasons. destinations on Loch Linnhe, just 10 miles by sea The Boathouse Restaurant fishHotel and (20 by road) north of Oban,menu the 7features Pierhouse shellfish from waters, venison Moorings (maxlocal capacity 20 wild tonnes) offerfrom innerthe & estate,lines own-reared lamb&and pork and also outer at 3 metres 5 metres depth vegetables, salads fruit grown in the estate’s respectively at lowand water. walled garden. Open Thursday-Sunday: April-October, The nearby concrete ferry jetty provides shelter it islanding advisable book ahead side. to reserve your table. for ontothe northern Marine visitor Visitors are welcomed visit theand walled garden facilities include sauna,toshower laundry and also enjoy the series of low level footpaths. facilities. Another worthwhile is to viewforthe The Pierhouse Hotelwalk is renowned itsdelightful awardstained glass windows Kingairloch Church winning restaurant (AA in Rosette) serving freshwhich local is situated right the daily shorelunch of Camus na dinner Croise seafood, meat & on game, and bar Bay. as well as home baking and teas/coffees. menus, Breakfast is available in the hotel to non-residents. The Pierhouse Hotel holds the Scottish Romantic Restaurant of the Year Award.

BoathouseHotel Restaurant, Kingairloch Estate The Pierhouse (Contact: Nicholas Horne) Tel: 01967411232 Phone: 01631 730302 / 730622 enquiries@kingairloch-holidays.co.uk E-mail: reservations@pierhousehotel.co.uk www.kingairloch.co.uk Website: www.pierhousehotel.co.uk

Kingairloch beautiful Estate to The visit Dallens Bayisisajust north Highland of Lismore Island. in all seasons. south channel is marked with P/S buoys, and there The Boathouse menu features and are 70 swingingRestaurant moorings for residents andfish visiting shellfish fromalocal waters, wild venison from the vessels with water taxi service. estate, lamb and diesel, pork and alsoand There isown-reared a pontoon for water, petrol vegetables, and fruit grown in Overnight the estate’s loading, withsalads 30ft depth at all tides. walled garden. OpenisThursday-Sunday: April-October, mooring alongside only advisable in calm weather. itLimited is advisable to book ahead to reserve your table. repairs can be carried out by local Visitors areThere welcomed to visitstorage, the walled garden engineers. are launch, shower and and enjoyand thethere series lowtime level footpaths. toiletalso facilities is aofday (closed 6pm) Another worthwhile walk to viewPort the delightful restaurant 600m from theismarina. Appin (20 stained Kingairloch mins byglass sea, windows 5 mls byinroad), has a Church village which co-op is situated rightrestaurants. on the shore of Camus na Croise store, and two Bay. This area is a magnificent cruising ground with a wide variety of anchorages and unlimited wild life from seals to sea eagles.

The Boathouse Linnhe Marine Restaurant, Kingairloch Estate Tel: 01967411232 Phone:07721 503981 E-mail: enquiries@kingairloch-holidays.co.uk E-mail:paulzvegintzov@ukonline.co.uk Website: www.kingairloch.co.uk www.linnhemarina.co.uk VHF:16, M1 (37)

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E-mail:paulzvegintzov@ukonline.co.uk

Set Sail for isthe Village of Ballachulish... south channel marked Scenic with P/S buoys, and there Phone:07721 503981 a water taxihospitality service. Website:of www.linnhemarina.co.uk Enjoy vessels warmwith Scottish at the Isles Glencoe Hotel & There is a pontoon for water, diesel, petrol and VHF:16, M1 Leisure Cente and explore the great outdoors with(37) Glencoe Activities.

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loading, with 30ft depth at all tides. Overnight mooring alongside is only advisable in calm weather. - HeatedLimited Indoor Swimming Pool out and Centre at Isles of Glencoe Hotel repairs can be carried byLeisure local - Delicious FoodThere available Daily at the Islesand of Glencoe Lochside Restaurant engineers. are launch, storage, shower - Segway Tours and & Fun all the toilet facilities thereActivities is a day timefor (closed 6pm)family with Glencoe Activities Pontoon available at Appin Lochaber restaurant-600m from the marina. Port (20 Watersports mins by sea, 5 mls by road), has a village co-op store, and two restaurants. This area is a magnificent cruising ground with a wide variety of anchorages and unlimited wild life from seals to sea eagles.

Ballachulish, Highlands PH49 4JY T: 0844 855 9134 www.akkeronhotels.com PAGE 38 WELCOME ANCHORAGES 2012

Dragon’s Tooth Golf Club, Ballachulish, PH49 4JX T: 01855 413 200 www.glencoeactivities.com

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The Village of Kentallen is one of the most scenic on the West Coast. There are six visitors moorings on yellow Hippo buoys, and a slipway for smaller boats to come alongside depending upon tide and also to land from a dinghy. The Hollytree Hotel and Swimming Pool has a fantastic reputation for its freshly prepared food including seafood and grills. It is open all day, every day, for food and drink, served in the Captain s bar. The award winning restaurant is open every night. There is free use of the swimming pool, sauna and showers for all visiting boat crews. Laundry service available. Kentallen is on the Sustrans shoreline cycle and walking path to Glencoe and there is also a bus stop for the Oban to Inverness service.

Hollytree Hotel (Paul McFatridge) Telephone: 01631 740292 E-mail:stay@hollytreehotel.co.uk Website: www.hollytreehotel.co.uk VHF: Ch 16

Visiting yachts are welcome to Lochaber Watersports where a 4 yacht charter fleet, RIB training and trips, and a RYA approved training establishment offering a range of courses are established. The harbour is 2 miles from Ballachulish Bridge — clearance 16m HAT — on S shore before Glencoe Is. Best to phone in advance for a berth. Visiting crews have free use of the Isles of Glencoe Hotel s leisure facilities: mooring fee refunded against dinner. Mini chandlery, general store, hardware and Post Office are close by. Fuel, gas at garage, 1km. Swinging mooring. Ballachulish: the perfect base from which to explore beautiful and historic Glencoe, and a peaceful backwater in which to relax and reprovision.

Lochaber Watersports (Alec Blanc) Phone: 01855 811931 / 07760 793894 E-mail: enquiries@lochaberwatersports.co.uk Website: www.lochaberwatersports.co.uk VHF: Ch 16 72 Isles of Glencoe Hotel: 08448 559134

Corpach is the western terminus of the Caledonian Canal, which links Scotland s east and west coasts, avoiding the difficult passage around the north of mainland Scotland and through the Pentland Firth. The sea-lock is available HW –4 hours, within canal operating hours. The basin does not have permanent mooring facilities, and is usually occupied by craft waiting to leave the canal, or to proceed to the east. There are shops and other amenities nearby, including the railway from Fort William to Mallaig. More information can be obtained, and a Skipper s Guide downloaded, by visiting the Scottish Canals website, or by contacting the Canal Office, see above.

British Waterways Scotland Corpach Sea Lock: 01397 772249 Canal Office: 01463 725500 E-mail: enquiries.scotland@britishwaterways.co.uk VHF Ch 74 (16): Corpach Sea Lock Website: www.scottishcanals.co.uk

Lochside Hotel, Seafood Restaurant and Swimming Pool Ideally situated on the waters edge our Award Winning Hotel and Restaurant is open all year. Locally caught Seafood, bar meals, snacks and refreshments are served all day in the fantastic Seafood Restaurant and Captain’s Bar. Visiting boats can enjoy FREE use of the swimming pool and sauna when they enjoy a meal. FREE use of six visitors moorings to patrons of the hotel. Shower and laundry facilities. Families welcome.

Hollytree Hotel & Swimming Pool Kentallen Pier By Appin, Argyll

Tel 01631 740292 E: stay@hollytreehotel.co.uk W: www.hollytreehotel.co.uk

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Port Ellen Marina is operated as a “do it yourself” facility, run by a charity and open from April to the end of September. The well maintained pontoons offer a safe haven for those visiting any or all of the seven distinctive distilleries on the island. Scheduled Air and ferry services operates with bus, taxi and cycle hire available in Port Ellen. Many who plan a night stop have to reschedule the cruise as they find the many treasures that Springwatch Islay offers are worth the extra days. There are six pubs and eating places in the Port Ellen area, as well as a butcher, garage, post office and information office. Port Ellen Maltings is only open to visitors during the Islay Malt Whisky Festival, but the other island distilleries are open through the summer.

Port Ellen Harbour Association (Charity) Tel: no day to day service Website: www.portellenmarina.com VHF: None (Clearwater Marine keeps watch during working hours)

Gigha is the southernmost island of the Inner Hebrides, and because it is low lying and influenced by the North Atlantic Drift the climate is drier and warmer than that normally associated with the west coast of Scotland. The island boasts beautiful bays, stunning views and breathtaking sunsets, lochs and gently sloping hillsides as well as a plentiful variety of wild and birdlife. The climate directly influences the world famous Achamore Gardens – over 50 acres of rare and unusual plants surrounded by picturesque woodland. A nine-hole golf course is just a short stroll from the ferry and hotel. Meals are available at the hotel and the boathouse. Bike hire by the ferry slip. Moorings: please pay the Gigha Heritage Trust £10 per night for the use of visitor moorings. Fuel is not always available.

Isle of Gigha Heritage Trust Phone: 01583 505390 E-mail: admin@gigha.org.uk Website: www.gigha.org.uk VHF: No

Douglas Lindsay

Craighouse is the population centre of the Island. A new pontoon for dinghy landing (only) has been installed at the pier, and visitor moorings are available at £10 per night. Isle of Gigha, Argyll Tel: 01583 505254 Jura Malt whisky distillery has a visitor centre and shop. Tours are available by arrangement. The Jura Hotel offers snacks, meals or a drink, and has showers available for sailors and campers. P (16) Antlers restaurant* is opposite the pier, and is a Pier community owned newly refurbished Bistro Pontoon Restaurant using local produce. It also has an Hotel Store Jettyunspoiled Hebridean isle,interpretation A beautiful and Gigha display of local life past and present Distillery and sells locally made crafts. offers safe haven in Ardminish Bay with (* closed11 autumn 2011, may not have re-opened)

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Sound moorings and good anchorage. Take the time to of Jura explore Achamore Gardens, just relax or re-supply before continuing your journey. A few minColonsay is known for Colonsay House and diverse SCALASAIG, utes walkCOLONSAY from Ardminish Bay, the Gigha Hotel birdlife, including the rare corncrake. Its landscape offers a friendly welcome to all sailors, wireless is beautiful and varied, with some of the finest Isle ofdrying Gigha, Argyll Tel: 01583 beaches in the Hebrides. The hotel is near internet and facilities. Bar505254 open sandy all day A beautiful and unspoiled Hebridean isle, Gigha offers safe haven the harbour, Dries available between 12pm and 8.30pm. and there is a cafe / bakery, and a with food in Ardminish Bay with 11 moorings and good anchorage. shop Take/ the post office. The airstrip has been upgraded time to explore Achamore Gardens, just relax or resupply before Dinner is available in our restaurant between and there continuing your journey. A few minutes walk from Ardminish Bay,are scheduled services from Oban Airport. the Gigha Hotel offers a friendly welcome to all sailors,Colonsay wirelessCommunity Development Company 6pm and Advance booking is advised. YachtBar open all internet and 8.30pm. drying facilities. day with food available supplies fuel through the Village Store (100m. from erth b Hotel between and 8.30pm. Dinner is available in our restaurant We look12pm forward to seeing you. harbour). Pier, yacht berths, slipway and harbour th er b o between 6pm and 8.30pm. Advance booking is advised. We look -R Ro

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Colonsay Harbour Office Phone: 01951 200320 E-mail: colonsay@calmac.co.uk Website: www.colonsay.org.uk The Colonsay Hotel: 01951 200316

• 70 MOORINGS FOR all owned by CMAL and honesty system applies Web: www.gigha.org.uk RESIDENT - please pay fees at office when open. AND VISITING YACHTS Web: www.gigha.org.uk • LAUNCHING AND STORAGE FACILITES PLUS MUCH MORE Linnhe Marine, Appin Home Farm, Appin, Argyll PA38 4BN. Tel: 07721 503981 Fax: 01631 730401 paulzvegintzov@ukonline.co.uk www.linnhemarina.co.uk

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Colonsay knownisforoperated ColonsayasHouse diverse Port EllenisMarina a “do and it yourself” birdlife, rare and corncrake. Its landscape facility,including run by a the charity open from April to thebeautiful end of September. Thewith well maintained is and varied, some of thepontoons finest offer abeaches safe haven for Hebrides. those visiting any oris all of sandy in the The hotel near the harbour, seven distinctive the island. the and theredistilleries is a cafe / on bakery, and a Scheduled and ferry serviceshas operates with bus, shop / postAir office. The airstrip been upgraded taxi and cycle hire available in Port Ellen. Many and there are scheduled services from Oban Airport. who plan a night stop have to reschedule the cruise Colonsay Community Development as they find the many treasures thatCompany Springwatch supplies fuelare through Village Islay offers worththethe extraStore days.(100m. from harbour). yachtand berths, slipway harbour There are Pier, six pubs eating placesand in the Port all owned honesty system applies Ellen area,by as CMAL well asand a butcher, garage, post office information -and please pay feesoffice. at office when open. Port Ellen Maltings is only open to visitors during the Islay Malt Whisky Festival, but the other island distilleries are open through the summer.

Colonsay Port EllenHarbour HarbourOffice Association (Charity) Phone: 01951 200320 Tel: no day to day service E-mail: colonsay@calmac.co.uk Website: www.portellenmarina.com Website: VHF: Nonewww.colonsay.org.uk (Clearwater Marine keeps watch during The Colonsay Hotel: 01951 200316 working hours)

Gigha is thenew southernmost island of the Inner Lochaline’s fully equipped visitor pontoons Hebrides,around and because it is berths low lyingwithin and influenced provide 24 visitor walking by the North Atlantic Drift the climate is drier and distance of the village. warmer than that normally associated with the The local shop sells unleaded petrol/diesel and a west coast of Scotland. wide range boasts of foodbeautiful and goods. Lochaline hasviews two The island bays, stunning licensed premises, a hotel lochs serving meals, and and breathtaking sunsets, andbar gently sloping The Whiteas House Restaurant. hillsides well as a plentiful variety of wild and Jean's Bar on the old pierinfluences is a favourite birdlife.Snack The climate directly thehaunt world famous Achamore Gardens – over 50has acres of rare for hungry sailors, and the Dive Centre showers, and wifi, unusual free a cafeplants and asurrounded drying room,byallpicturesque open to non woodland. residents. A nine-holeisgolf course is just a short There stroll are from Lochaline set in stunning scenery. the ferry and hotel. Meals are available at the hotel some lovely coastal and woodland walks close to and the boathouse. Bike hire by the ferry slip. the village,please and a pay number of sites of historical Moorings: the Gigha Heritage Trust £10 interest with little extra effort. per nightcan forbe thereached use of visitor moorings. AFuel short or sail to the head of Lochaline takes is walk not always available. you to the splendid gardens of Ardtornish Estate.

Isle of Gigha HeritageDevelopment Trust Morvern Community Co Ltd Phone: 01967 01583 421 505390 Phone: 783 E-mail: admin@morvern.org admin@gigha.org.uk E-mail: Website: www.mcdclochaline.co.uk www.gigha.org.uk Website: VHF: No White House: 01967 421777 Dive Centre: 01967 421627

CraighouseHarbour is the population centre the Island. Tobermory is “the” West Coastofdestination! pontoon for dinghy landing (only)options has been ItA new offers the visitor a range of berthing installed up at the andon visitor mooringsmarina. are including to 50pier, berths the expanded available at Building £10 per offers night. good quality facilities. The Harbour Jura Malt whisky has aofvisitor centre and Tobermory boastsdistillery a wide range restaurants shop.There Toursare aremany available bywhich arrangement. Theneeds Jura bars. shops cater for all Hotel offers snacks, meals or a drink, and has including a chandlery. showers available for sailors campers. An exceptional choice of shoreand side facilities all Antlers restaurant* are available on foot.is opposite the pier, and is a community newly refurbished Bistroand You can visit owned a Distillery, Museum, Arts Centre Restaurant usingcan local produce. It also hasinan Theatre. Visitors take beautiful walks the interpretation life past and present adjacent Arosdisplay Park oroftolocal the lighthouse. and sells locally made crafts. is a community Tobermory Harbour Association (* closed autumnwhich 2011, reinvests may not have re-opened) owned company all profits back into the bay to provide facilities.

Jura Development Tobermory HarbourTrust Association Phone: 01496 820161 Tel: 01688 302876 Website: www.juradevelopment.co.uk Mob: 07917 832497 VHF: Nojim.traynor@tobermoryharbour.co.uk E-mail: Jura Hotel: 01496 820243 Website: www.tobermoryharbour.co.uk Jura Ch16 Stores: 01496 820231 VHF: (Wkg Ch12) 0900-1800 Jun-Aug

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Colonsay known for Colonsay diverse Kilchoan is Bay is a beautiful andHouse quiet and anchorage. birdlife, theare rare corncrake. Its landscape The fourincluding moorings regularly checked by the is beautiful and varied, withAssociation some of theand finest West Ardnamurchan Jetty are sandy beaches the standard. Hebrides. The hotel is near maintained to ainhigh Garbage Shower Pub/Hotel PA75 6QS AM BIRLINN RESTAURANT the harbour, and thereCentre is a cafe andfree a Kilchoan Community has/ abakery, tearoom, Dries Shop Community shop postmany office. The airstrip has been including upgraded Jetty WiFi, /and other useful services, New, purpose built for North Mull. Open March to October. Centre and there are scheduled services from Oban Airport. tourist information. Just up the road from Croig Harbour D To Ferry Colonsay Community Development Company There is a public bar with food available at Kilchoan 56 36.3’ N 6 13.9 ‘W Yacht + supplies fuel through the Village Store (100m. from House Hotel, 01972 510200 (1.2km) th er P b 1.7’x 190 from Quinish Point. Hotel harbour). Pier,walk yacht slipway and Britain's harbour It is a six mile to berths, Arnamurchan Point, erth Croig Pier. (4) us, we’ll collect (and return)Royou -Ro bfrom Call all owned by CMAL and honesty system applies most westerly mainland point, complete with its Slip We have one dedicated mooring for boats of up to 13m, -lighthouse please payand feesvisitor at office when open. centre. aboutHarbour 300m North of the harbour or anchor East of the Dries + needle monument in 5 metres. Avoid Northerlies. Another road leads north west across the extinct Reef Exercise caution in Loch Cuan !! volcanic crater at Achnaha to the stunning beaches at Sanna and the Viking burial at Port Call or email to book 01688 400619 info@ambirlinn.com an Eilean Mhuir

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West Ardnamurchan Jetty Association. Colonsay Harbour Office Moorings charge £13, payable at the honesty box Phone: 01951 200320 at the jetty, or send cheque payable to WAJA, 1 E-mail: colonsay@calmac.co.uk Glasbhein Cottages, Kilchoan, Acharacle, PH36 4LH, Website: www.colonsay.org.uk or transfer to WAJA, code: 82-68-18, Thebank Colonsay Hotel: 01951sort 200316 Account No: 20285201.

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Salen Bay is a picturesque bay which lies a little Salen Jetty, Salen, Acharacle ANCHORAGES 2012 PAGE 41 over 20km East of Ardnamurchan Point, up LochWELCOME Phone: 01967 431510 Sunart past Glenborrodale Castle, Mingary Castle Mobile: 07909 944494 ruins, Ben Hiant and Sunart Oakwoods.

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Kilchoan Bay is afully beautiful and visitor quiet anchorage. Lochaline’s new equipped pontoons The fouraround moorings are regularly by the provide 24 visitor berths checked within walking West Ardnamurchan distance of the village.Jetty Association and are maintained tosells a high standard. The local shop unleaded petrol/diesel and a Kilchoan Community a tearoom, wide range of food andCentre goods.has Lochaline has free two WiFi, andpremises, many other useful services, including licensed a hotel serving bar meals, and tourist information. The White House Restaurant. There isSnack a public withold food at Kilchoan Jean's Barbar on the pieravailable is a favourite haunt House Hotel, 01972 510200 (1.2km) for hungry sailors, and the Dive Centre has showers, It is awifi, six mile walk Point, free a cafe andtoa Arnamurchan drying room, all openBritain's to non most westerly mainland point, complete with its residents. lighthouseisand centre. Lochaline set visitor in stunning scenery. There are Another roadcoastal leads north west across theclose extinct some lovely and woodland walks to volcanic crater Achnaha theof stunning the village, and aatnumber of to sites historical beachescan at Sanna and the at Port interest be reached withViking little burial extra effort. Eilean Mhuir Aanshort walk or sail to the head of Lochaline takes you to the splendid gardens of Ardtornish Estate.

West Ardnamurchan Jetty Association. Morvern Community Development Co Ltd Moorings charge Phone: 01967 421£13, 783payable at the honesty box at the jetty, or send cheque payable to WAJA, 1 E-mail: admin@morvern.org Glasbheinwww.mcdclochaline.co.uk Cottages, Kilchoan, Acharacle, PH36 4LH, Website: or bank transfer to WAJA, sort code: 82-68-18, White House: 01967 421777 Account No: 01967 20285201. Dive Centre: 421627

Salen Bay is a picturesque bayCoast whichdestination! lies a little Tobermory Harbour is “the” West over 20km of Ardnamurchan Point,options up Loch It offers theEast visitor a range of berthing Sunart past Glenborrodale Mingarymarina. Castle including up to 50 berths onCastle, the expanded ruins, Ben Hiant and offers Sunartgood Oakwoods. The Harbour Building quality facilities. The Jetty at Salen Bay is now under new ownership. Tobermory boasts a wide range of restaurants and There are 4 visitor moorings (red buoys with orange bars. There are many shops which for all needs pickups marked Jetty), rated tocater 15 tons and 20 includingMarine a chandlery. metres. red diesel, water and refuse An exceptional choice of shore side facilities all collection are available. are available There are nowon nofoot. landing fees on the Jetty. To a mooring please ring Mark Jan. and Youbook can visit a Distillery, Museum, ArtsorCentre Excellent meals and friendly bar are available Theatre. Visitors can atake beautiful walks in the at the Salen adjacent ArosHotel. Park or to the lighthouse. Tobermory Harbour Association is a community owned company which reinvests all profits back into the bay to provide facilities.

Salen Jetty,Harbour Salen, Acharacle Tobermory Association Phone: 01967 431510 Tel: 01688 302876 Mobile: 07909 944494 Mob: 07917 832497 Website: www.salenjetty.co.uk E-mail: jim.traynor@tobermoryharbour.co.uk VHF: CH80 “Salen Jetty” Website: www.tobermoryharbour.co.uk Hotel: 01967 431661 VHF: Ch16 (Wkg Ch12) 0900-1800 Jun-Aug

Kilchoan Bay is a include beautifulanand quiet anchorage. Coll’s attractions hotel, beaches, bird The four moorings areflora, regularly checked by the life, fishing, interesting golf and opportunities West Ardnamurchan Jetty Association for cycling and walking. There is a craftand shopare as maintained to a high standard. well as the island stores and a fuel station. Kilchoan a tearoom, free On foot or Community cycle you canCentre take a has circular route around WiFi, andend many other useful services, including the west of Coll making use of the sandy track tourist information. that goes to Hough Bay, a track closed to vehicles. There is a public bar with and foodrelaxed available at Kilchoan The hotel has a friendly atmosphere, House Hotel, 01972 510200 (1.2km) and is appointed to a high standard, with six enIt is a six mile and walkan to excellent Arnamurchan Point, Britain's suite rooms, reputation for fine most westerly mainland point, complete its lunches and dinners, whether in the bar orwith in the lighthouse and visitor centre. Gannet Restaurant. Another road leads north across the extinct Overnight fees at the newwest Cal-Mac provided volcanic atper Achnaha the stunning mooringscrater are £10 vessel,topayable at the ferry beaches Sanna and box the or Viking burial at Port terminal,at the honesty at the hotel. an Eilean Mhuir

West Ardnamurchan The Coll Hotel. Kevin Jetty & JulieAssociation. Oliphant Moorings £13, payable at the honesty box Tel: 01879charge 230334 at the jetty, or send cheque payable to WAJA, 1 E-mail: info@collhotel.com Glasbhein Cottages, Kilchoan, Acharacle, PH36 4LH, Website: www.collhotel.com or bank transfer to WAJA, sort code: 82-68-18, VHF: None Account No: 20285201. Island Stores: 01879 230484

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Salen Bay is a picturesque bay which lies a little Contact Kevin & Julie Oliphant Isle of Coll Hotel, Arinagour, Isle of Coll, over 20km East of Ardnamurchan Point, up Loch Argyll PA78 6SZ Sunart past Glenborrodale Castle, Castle Cafe &Mingary Restaurant Tel: 01879ruins, 230334 Ben Hiant and SunartIsle Oakwoods. of Canna www.collhotel.com info@collhotel.com The Jetty at Salen Bay is now under new ownership.

Gille Brighde PH44 4RS

Great award winning food in the garden, restaurant or bar serving breakfast lunch and dinner. 4x Local Shellfish is our speciality. As Slipof&our salad & vegetables, as much Jetty 4m is seasonally available, are grown on Coll. We cater for all budgets & tastes. Call ahead to book a table for dinner in the restaurant, to avoid disappointment. Discount on showers for diners. A warm welcome awaits all friendly sailors

There are 4 visitor moorings (red buoys with orange pickups marked Jetty), rated to 15 tons and 20 metres. Marine red diesel, water and refuse collection are available. There are now no landing fees on the Jetty. To book a mooring please ring Mark Jan. Rustic Fineor Dining • Bar open all day every day Excellent meals and a friendly bar are available • Double rooms from £100 b&b Real Ales & Fine Wines the Salen Hotel. • Free WiFi throughout the hotel & at garden D

• 6 new Cmal moorings. £10 per night payable through the hotel or honesty box on the pier. • Calor gas & camping gas • Showers with a towel • Laundry facility • Visitor yacht logs dating back to 1962 now available to view by request

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Salen Jetty, Salen, Acharacle

www.cannarestaurant.com Phone: 01967 431510 0168707909 460164944494 / 462175 Mobile:

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NORTH WEST and HEBRIDES

ROUNDING ARDNAMURCHAN POINT and making for more northern waters opens a new and dramatic chapter in any west coast cruise. Firstly, the rounding of Ardnamurchan is not always the smoothest of passages, as the combination of Atlantic swells finding their way in from the west, and their subsequent reflection off the rocky shore, means it is best to keep a good offing in all but calm conditions. Once that has been achieved a panoply of choices open up, which include visiting the Small Isles and then deciding whether to sail northward outside or inside Skye. The former course, perhaps via Canna to Loch Harport or Loch Dunvegan, is overlooked by the magnificent Cuillin, whilst the latter offers the diversions of the Knoydart lochs and the tidal challenges of Kyle Rhea before reaching the Sound of Raasay and the Inner Sound. As one voyages northward beyond Skye, the mainland mountains of Torridon and Assynt become progressively more majestic, until the land finally stops at Cape Wrath where the Minch becomes the Atlantic. The name is derived from the old Norse word for turning point, for this is where the Vikings altered course on their voyages between their Orkney stronghold and the West Coast. OUTER HEBRIDES The Long Isle, to give it its romantic name, stretches like a breakwater for one hundred miles from Barra Head to the Butt of Lewis, sheltering the mainland west coast and islands from Ardnamurchan almost to Cape Wrath. This shelter has made the Sea of the Hebrides and the Minches the fine cruising ground that it is. The islands themselves offer contrasting attractions. From the south, the islands of Berneray (Barra Head) to South Uist vary from now uninhabited and wilderness places like Mingulay, to the busy islands of Vatersay and Barra, and the complexities of the Sound of Barra. The Uists have two very different faces. To the west is an uncompromising thirty mile strand with no anchorages or refuges, whilst the east coast is indented with many lochs and havens, a fine setting for the

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cruising sailor. Next is the Sound of Harris, the route to the Atlantic. The Sound is in places rock strewn, but the newly buoyed Stanton Channel along the Harris shore is an easy route to the west, whether to explore the west coast of Harris and Lewis, or to visit St Kilda, the ultimate destination for many yachtsmen. The east coast of Harris and Lewis, like that of the Uists further south, has lochs, some quite long, to explore and anchor within. Stornoway, unless one is bound northabout past the Butt of Lewis or bound for the Faroes, generally marks the limit of cruising endeavour, for the coast north of the Eye peninsula has less to offer the recreational sailor.

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WELCOME ANCHORAGES ARISAIG Arisaig Village

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Moorings

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Ardvasar Hotel & Shop

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INVERIE, KNOYDART www.arisaig.co.uk B&B Toilet block

Pier Slipway Visitor Moorings (11)

The Old Forge Tearoom Pottery PO & B&B Bunkhouse Dries

Arisaig is known as "The Gateway to the Small Isles", the perfect sheltered base from which to explore the west coast of Scotland. Arisaig Marine has been established for forty years and provide an efficient and comprehensive service whilst still retaining the personal touch of a small family run business.Arisaig is a safe haven for visiting yachts, with 60 professionally checked swinging moorings available to rent from a nightly to a seasonal basis. The village offers a choices of places to dine, with two hotels, cafe and restaurant just a short walk from the harbour, and the stunning Arisaig House on the outskirts of the village. In the village there is also a Post Office, shop, train station, bus service and an excellent small museum. The breathtaking Traigh Golf Course lies 2 miles north.

Arisaig Marine Tel: 01687 450224 E-mail: info@arisaig.co.uk Website: www.arisaig.co.uk VHF: Not known

Mallaig Harbour’s new yacht facilities include pontoon berths for 45 craft and additional moorings for busy periods. This development has been funded by the EC Sail West project, a marine tourism initiative of partner organisations from N Ireland, Ireland and Scotland. Mallaig was once the largest herring port in Europe, and is still a thriving fishing and ferry port for the Isle of Skye, the Small Isles and Inverie. There are plenty of options for shopping, eating or drinking with several restaurants, pubs and takeaways available. Coffees, snacks, gifts and books are available at the Mallaig Visitor Centre and Got It, and both provide tourist information and internet access. Local history is presented at the Mallaig Heritage Centre near the Railway Station.

Mallaig Harbour Authority HM: James MacLean Tel: 01687 462154 VHF: Ch 16 / 09 (office hours) Email: info@mallaigharbourauthority.com

Armadale is a natural stopping off point for vessels heading north from Ardnamurchan. The moorings are busiest on Thursday and Friday nights, but it is rare that one cannot be found for visitors. Fuel (diesel) and water are available for patrons of our moorings and these will be served directly to your boat on the mooring. A half tide pontoon is available for loading or unloading, but it is busy with commercial users and you should check before coming alongside. Armadale is a great place to leave a yacht or for crew changes as the ferry provides an easy link to Mallaig and on to the rail network. The nearby Clan Donald Centre is an interesting place to visit, and there is an hotel in the village.

Isle of Skye Yachts. Tel: 01471 844216 E-mail: enquiries@isleofskyeyachts.co.uk Website: www.isleofskyeyachts.co.uk Ardvasar Hotel Tel: 01471 844223

The Old Forge at Inverie on Loch Nevis, is an award winning gastropub and is also mainland Britain's remotest pub, offering free visitors’ moorings to diners (marked buoys, £12 to non diners), all tide and all weather lit pier, 7 miles from Mallaig. 60 MooringsFolk music and impromptu ceilidhs are a popular Winter Storage feature. Slipway Highly Commended by the Seafood Awards in Engineer London 2009, and award winners of the Best Independent Pub in Scotland. Own creel caught GRP Repairs langoustines, hand dived scallops and mussels Diesel & Water landed daily, organic lamb and estate venison. Pub Showers / Laundry hens, wild wood sorrel, organic bread, handpicked Small Chandlery wines, 2 real ales on tap. Shower, hairdryer, Tea Room weatherfax, internet. A relaxed and cosy spot which Gift Shop suits both small or large groups. Booking advisable.

The Harbour, Arisaig, Inverness-shire, PH39 4NH Tel: 01687450224

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e-mail:info@arisaig.co.uk

Contact: Ian Robertson MALLAIG HARBOUR Tel: 01687 462267 VHF Ch12

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Pontoon Berths for up to 50 vessels Moorings also available For more info contact Mr J McLean, Harbour Master on 01687 462154 email: info@mallaigharbourauthority.com

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crew changes as the ferry provides an easy link to Mallaig and on to the rail network. The nearby Clan Donald Centre is an interesting place to visit, and there is an hotel in the village.

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WELCOME ANCHORAGES INVERIE, KNOYDART ARISAIG Arisaig B&B Village Pier Toilet block Slip Pontoon Pier The Old Forge Slipway Tearoom Pottery PO & B&B Moorings Visitor Bunkhouse Moorings (11)

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The Old Forge at Inverie on Gateway Loch Nevis, anSmall award Arisaig is known as "The to is the winning gastropub and is alsobase mainland Britain's Isles", the perfect sheltered from which to remotest pub, offering visitors’ moorings to explore the west coastfree of Scotland. diners buoys, to non diners), tide Arisaig(marked Marine has been£12 established for fortyall years and all weather lit pier, 7 and milescomprehensive from Mallaig. provide an efficient Folk music andstill impromptu ceilidhs are a popular service whilst retaining the personal touch feature. of a small family run business.Arisaig is a safe Highly Commended by thewith Seafood Awards in haven for visiting yachts, 60 professionally London andmoorings award winners of to therent Best checked2009, swinging available from Independent in Scotland. a nightly to aPub seasonal basis.Own creel caught langoustines, hand dived scallops mussels The village offers a choices of placesand to dine, with landed daily,cafe organic and estate two hotels, andlamb restaurant justvenison. Pub a short walk hens, wildharbour, wood sorrel, organic bread,Arisaig handpicked from the and the stunning House wines, 2 real alesofon Shower, hairdryer, on the outskirts thetap. village. In the village there weatherfax, A relaxed cosybus spotservice which is also a Postinternet. Office, shop, trainand station, suits both small orsmall largemuseum. groups. Booking advisable. and an excellent The breathtaking Traigh Golf Course lies 2 miles north.

Contact: Ian Robertson Arisaig Marine Tel: Tel: 01687 01687 462267 450224 VHF Ch12 E-mail: info@arisaig.co.uk mailto:info@theoldforge.co.uk Website: www.arisaig.co.uk www.theoldforge.co.uk VHF: Not known www.knoydarthouse.co.uk

Mallaig Harbour’s neware yacht include The yacht moorings nearfacilities the south shore of pontoon berths for 45 craft additional moorings Doune Bay. Both bays areand clean, except for the for busy periods. This development hassketch. been funded inshore shoal areas shown on the The by EC good Sail West project, a marine baythe gives shelter from winds fromtourism NE through initiative of partner organisations fromwinds. N Ireland, E to SW, but is uncomfortable in NW On Ireland Scotland. offer areand 2 free visitor moorings, showers, Mallaig was once the largest port inenquire Europe, telephone, and water at theherring pier. Please and is still a thriving ferry port the at the house before fishing comingand alongside theforpier. Isle Skye,Dining the Small Isles Inverie.Visit The of Doune Room wasand awarded There are plenty ofScotland options for shopping, eating Scotland's Taste of Thistle Award in 2009 or severalisrestaurants, pubslocally and fordrinking its food. with Everything homemade from takeaways available. Coffees, snacks, gifts and sourced fresh ingredients. The ambience is warm, books are available theequally Mallaigsuited Visitorto Centre friendly and relaxed,atand small and Got It, and both providecan tourist information or large groups. Bookings be taken up until and internet access. 5.00pm for that evening. Local history is presented at the Mallaig Heritage Centre near the Railway Station.

Mallaig Harbour Authority Liz Tibbetts or Martin Davies HM: James MacLean Phone: 01687 462667 Tel: 01687 462154 Email: liz@doune-knoydart.co.uk VHF: Ch 16 / 09 (office hours) Website: www.doune-knoydart.co.uk Email: info@mallaigharbourauthority.com

Armadale a natural off point for Isle Ornsayisbay offersstopping a safe anchorage andvessels visitor heading north from Ardnamurchan. The moorings moorings. are busiestowners on Thursday and sailors Friday nights, Duisdale’s are active engagedbut in it is rare that charter one cannot found visitors. daily skipper with be their hotelforguests and Fuel (diesel) andofwater arefor available for patrons are great points contact information on the of our moorings andcoast. these Duisdale will be served waters of the west has 5directly well to your boat sheltered on the mooring. maintained, visitor moorings situated Ainhalf tide is available for loading or front onpontoon the hotel. unloading, but it is busy with commercial users Duisdale welcomes sailors to use their specially and youfacilities should check created whichbefore includecoming a Chartalongside. Room Bar Armadale is a great place to leavefacilities, a yacht orfree for with a la carte menu, showering crew changes as the ferry provides easy link wifi and also complimentary use ofan computer to Mallaigfor and on to the rail network. facilities communications. Open for breakfast, The nearby Clan Donald Centre is an interesting lunch, dinner and all in between. place visit, and there is an the hotel in at thethe village. Eileanto Iarmain Hotel is beside pier head of the bay. There are also hotel moorings at Kinloch Lodge in nearby Loch na Dal.

Isle of Skye Yachts. Duisdale House Hotel: 01471 833202 Tel: 01471 844216 Email: info@duisdale.com E-mail: enquiries@isleofskyeyachts.co.uk Web: www.duisdale.com Website: www.isleofskyeyachts.co.uk Eilean Iarmain Hotel: 01471 833332 Ardvasar Hotel Tel: 01471 844223 Email: hotel@eileaniarmain.co.uk Web: www.eilean-iarmain.co.uk VHF: Ch 8 “Duisdale”

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The OldisForge Inverie on by Loch Nevis, an has award Muck aboutattwo miles one mileisand a ��winning �� gastropub and is also38 mainland population of approximately people.Britain's remotest pub,anchorages, offering freePort visitors’ moorings to There are two Mor and Gallanach diners Bay. (marked buoys, £12 to non diners), all tide and pier,around, 7 mileswith fromstunning Mallaig. Muckallisweather easy tolit walk Folk musicbeaches and impromptu ceilidhs are a popular scenery, and wildlife. The highest point feature. is Beinn Airein (at 451ft). Highly Commended by the&Seafood Awards in The Craft Shop, Tearoom Restaurant serves London 2009, and award winners of House the Best homemade food and crafts. Port Mor Hotel Independent Scotland. Own creelbook caught and The Craft Pub Shopinserve dinner, please well langoustines, hand dived scallops and mussels in advance. The Green Shed sells island crafts landed daily, organic and estate venison. Pub and seasonal islandlamb vegetables. hens, wild wood sorrel, organic bread,and handpicked Toilets, shower, washing machine internet wines, real ales on are also2 available ontap. the Shower, island. hairdryer, weatherfax, A relaxed and cosy spotevents. which Visitors are internet. always very welcome at local suits both small or large groups. Booking advisable.

Contact: IanTel: Robertson Craft Shop 01687 462990 & 460057 Tel: 462267 Port01687 Mor House Hotel: 01687 462365 VHF Ch12 Email: info@isleofmuck.com mailto:info@theoldforge.co.uk Websites: www.isleofmuck.com www.theoldforge.co.uk www.thegreenshed.net www.knoydarthouse.co.uk

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The Isle of Eigg Heritage Trust is run by a partnership between the residents of Eigg, The Highland Council, and The Scottish Wildlife Trust.

Isle of Eigg Shop: 01687 482432 Email: shop@isleofeigg.org Isle of Eigg Heritage Trust: 01687 482486

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wifi and also complimentary use of computer facilities for communications. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and all in between. Eilean Iarmain Hotel is beside the pier at the head of the bay. There are also hotel moorings at Kinloch Lodge in nearby Loch na Dal.

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Muck is about two miles by one and has of a The yacht moorings are near themile south shore population approximately 38 people. Doune Bay.of Both bays are clean, except for the There areshoal two anchorages, Port Gallanach inshore areas shown onMor theand sketch. The Bay. bay gives good shelter from winds from NE through Muck is easy walk around, with E to SW, but istouncomfortable in NWstunning winds. On scenery, and wildlife. Theshowers, highest point offer are beaches 2 free visitor moorings, is Beinn Airein 451ft). telephone, and(at water at the pier. Please enquire The Craft Shop, Tearoom & Restaurant serves at the house before coming alongside the pier. homemade food and crafts. Mor House The Doune Dining Room wasPort awarded VisitHotel and The Craft Shop serve dinner, please well Scotland's Taste of Scotland Thistle Awardbook in 2009 in The Green is Shed sells island foradvance. its food. Everything homemade fromcrafts locally and seasonal island vegetables. sourced fresh ingredients. The ambience is warm, Toilets, washing machinesuited and internet friendly shower, and relaxed, and equally to small are also groups. available on the island. or large Bookings can be taken up until Visitors very welcome at local events. 5.00pmare for always that evening.

Craft Shop Tel: 01687 Davies 462990 & 460057 Liz Tibbetts or Martin Port Mor01687 House462667 Hotel: 01687 462365 Phone: info@isleofmuck.com Email: liz@doune-knoydart.co.uk Websites:www.doune-knoydart.co.uk www.isleofmuck.com Website: www.thegreenshed.net

The Isle of Eigg run by a partnership Isle Ornsay bayHeritage offers aTrust safe is anchorage and visitor between the residents of Eigg, The Highland Council, moorings. and The Scottish Trust. Duisdale’s ownersWildlife are active sailors engaged in On 12th June 2007 thewith island celebrated 10 years daily skipper charter their hotel guests and of ownership. are great points of contact for information on the The island has west a wellcoast. stocked shop and Post Office waters of the Duisdale has 5 well located at thesheltered head of the jetty,moorings which can supply maintained, visitor situated allfront the provisions you may need. There is also a in on the hotel. Tearoom, welcomes and toilet and shower facilities. Duisdale sailors to use their specially To guidefacilities you on your visit, you will findRoom walking created which include a Chart Bar mapsaand booklets, a varietyfacilities, of books free on with la carte menu,and showering wildlife, and history, asuse wellofas souvenirs wifi andgeology also complimentary computer and craftfor items at the Craft Shop. facilities communications. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and all in between. Eilean Iarmain Hotel is beside the pier at the head of the bay. There are also hotel moorings at Kinloch Lodge in nearby Loch na Dal.

Isle of Eigg Shop:Hotel: 01687 482432 Duisdale House 01471 833202 shop@isleofeigg.org Email: info@duisdale.com Isle ofwww.duisdale.com Eigg Heritage Trust: 01687 482486 Web: Email: Iarmain maggie@isleofeigg.net Eilean Hotel: 01471 833332 Website: www.isleofeigg.org Email: hotel@eileaniarmain.co.uk Web: www.eilean-iarmain.co.uk VHF: Ch 8 “Duisdale”

Muck ismain about two milesare by one mileCastle, and has Rum’s attractions Kinloch reda population of approximately 38 people. colony, deer, Rum ponies, the Manx Shearwater There are twothe anchorages, Port Mor and Gallanach eagles and rugged landscape. In summer, Bay. are daily guided tours of Kinloch Castle and there Muck is easy walk around, with stunning walks and talkstoare available from the community scenery, beaches ranger service. Youand canwildlife. land atThe thehighest Old Pierpoint or is Beinn AireinBerth (at 451ft). New Slip/Ferry and the facilities are all within Theeasy Craft20 Shop, Tearoom an minute walk. & Restaurant serves homemade food and House Hotel Detailed informationcrafts. aboutPort RumMor is available at and Visitor The Craft Shopifserve dinner, pleasetobook well the Centre you are tempted explore in advance. TheofGreen the wilderness Rum.Shed sells island crafts and seasonal Tea, coffee andisland cakesvegetables. are served in the Village Toilets, shower,and washing and internet Hall (summer) there machine is also a cosy village are also available on the island. craft shop. Visitors are always very welcome at local events.

CraftofShop 01687 462990 Isle RumTel: Community Trust & 460057 Port Mor House Hotel: 01687 462365 Email: info@isleofrum.com Email: info@isleofmuck.com Rum Village Shop: 01687 460328 Websites: www.isleofmuck.com Kinloch Castle Bistro: 01687 462037 www.thegreenshed.net Website: www.isleofrum.com

The Isle ofdramatic Eigg Heritage Trust is arun by a partnership Canna’s coastline Special Protection between theto residents of Eigg, The Highland Council, Area, home shags, puffins, razorbills and black and The Scottish Trust. guillemots. Seals,Wildlife porpoises and basking sharks On 12th June 2007 island celebrated 10crags. years can be spotted and the eagles circle above the of ownership. Canna offers wonderful low level walking, dramatic The island has a well stocked and Post Office cliff edge hikes, white sandyshop beaches, sites of located at the head the jetty,importance, which can supply archaeological and of historical and 3 all the provisions youisland’s may need. Therepoint, is also a church buildings. The highest Carn and toilet shower facilities. aTearoom, Ghaill (210m), hasand superb views of the Cuillins, To guide your visit, you will find walking Rum andyou the on Outer Isles. maps andserves booklets, and aand variety of books The café lunches evening mealson wildlife, geology and history, well assome souvenirs throughout the season and canasprovide basic and craft items at the provisions. Shower andCraft toiletShop. facilities at the farm. The National Trust for Scotland is planning to install visitor moorings for 2012, but at the time of going to press the number and location is unknown.

Isle of Eigg Shop: 482432 National Trust for 01687 Scotland Email: shop@isleofeigg.org Tel: 01687 462466 Isle Eigg Heritage Trust: 01687 482486 Web:ofwww.nts.org.uk Email: maggie@isleofeigg.net Restaurant: e-mail: enquiries@cannarestaurant.com Website: Tel: 01687www.isleofeigg.org 460164 / 462175 Web: www.cannarestaurant.com

WELCOME ANCHORAGES PORT MOR, MUCK RUM Village Hall Shop Hotel Ferry Craft Shop Berth Kinloch Castle

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Carbost is perhaps best known as the home of The Old Inn, Carbost WELCOME ANCHORAGES 2012 PAGE 47 Talisker malt whisky, and as a calling point for the Tel: 01478 640205 annual Classic Malts Cruise. Email: reservations@oldinn.f9.co.uk

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Tea, coffee and cakes are served in the Village Hall (summer) and there is also a cosy village craft shop.

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Canna’s dramatic coastline a SpecialCastle, Protection Rum’s main attractions areisKinloch red Area, to shags, razorbills and black deer, home Rum ponies, thepuffins, Manx Shearwater colony, guillemots. porpoises and basking sharks eagles and Seals, the rugged landscape. In summer, can spotted and eagles aboveCastle the crags. therebeare daily guided tourscircle of Kinloch and Canna offers wonderful low level walking, dramatic walks and talks are available from the community cliff edge hikes,You white sandy of ranger service. can land beaches, at the Oldsites Pier or archaeological and historical importance, and 3 New Slip/Ferry Berth and the facilities are all within church Thewalk. island’s highest point, Carn an easybuildings. 20 minute aDetailed Ghaill (210m), has superb the Cuillins, information about views Rum isofavailable at Rum and the OuterifIsles. the Visitor Centre you are tempted to explore The café servesof lunches the wilderness Rum. and evening meals throughout provide some basic Tea, coffeethe andseason cakesand arecan served in the Village provisions. Shower toilet at the farm. Hall (summer) andand there is facilities also a cosy village The craftNational shop. Trust for Scotland is planning to install visitor moorings for 2012, but at the time of going to press the number and location is unknown.

National Trust for Scotland Isle of Rum Community Trust Tel: 01687 462466 Email: info@isleofrum.com Web: Village www.nts.org.uk Rum Shop: 01687 460328 Restaurant: e-mail: enquiries@cannarestaurant.com Kinloch Castle Bistro: 01687 462037 Tel: 01687www.isleofrum.com 460164 / 462175 Website: Web: www.cannarestaurant.com

Carbost is perhaps best known as the Protection home of Canna’s dramatic coastline is a Special Talisker malttowhisky, as arazorbills calling point the Area, home shags, and puffins, andfor black annual Classic Malts Cruise. and basking sharks guillemots. Seals, porpoises The has a visitor tours can distillery be spotted and eaglescentre circle which above runs the crags. and sampling sessions.low level walking, dramatic Canna offers wonderful The moorings provided by the Old of Inn cliff visitor edge hikes, whiteare sandy beaches, sites which is a traditional highlandimportance, inn offeringand food3 archaeological and historical and drink, together bunkhouse church buildings. Thewith island’s highest point, Carn accommodation, showers a drying for a Ghaill (210m), has superband views of theroom Cuillins, climbers walkers. These facilities are also Rum and and the Outer Isles. available to visiting sailors. The café serves lunches and evening meals The village the hasseason a smalland shop can some supplybasic throughout canthat provide provisions, petrol, diesel etc,facilities and there is afarm. part provisions. Shower and toilet at the time Post Office. The National Trust for Scotland is planning to install visitor moorings for 2012, but at the time of going to press the number and location is unknown.

The Old Inn, Carbost National Trust for Scotland Tel: 01478 01687 640205 462466 Email: reservations@oldinn.f9.co.uk Web: www.nts.org.uk Web: www.carbost.f9.co.uk Restaurant: e-mail: enquiries@cannarestaurant.com Talisker Distillery: Tel: 01687 460164www.taliskerwhisky.com / 462175 Email: talisker@diageo.com Web: www.cannarestaurant.com

Carbost is is perhaps bestvillage knownon asthe thewest home of Dunvegan the largest coast Talisker and as a calling pointseveral for the of Skye. malt It is awhisky, long settlement stretching annual Classic Cruise. miles south fromMalts Dunvegan Castle. Village services The distillery has a visitor acentre which runsas tours include shops, including bakery, as well a and sampling sessions. choice of hotels, guest houses, B&Bs, a campsite Thethe visitor are provided the Old Inn at headmoorings of Loch Dunvegan andby a Tourist which is a traditional Information Centre. highland inn offering food andwell drink, together As as the hotels with therebunkhouse are several high quality accommodation, showers and a Chimneys drying room for places to eat, such as The Three and climbers and walkers. These facilities are also The Old School Restaurant. available toCastle, visiting Dunvegan assailors. the oldest continuously The villagecastle has ain small shop is that supply inhabited Scotland wellcan worth a visit. provisions, petrol, diesel of etc, there is a part It has been the stronghold theand Chiefs of MacLeod timenearly Post Office. for 800 years.

The Old Inn,TIC Carbost Dunvegan Tel: 01470 521581 Tel: 01478 640205 Dunvegan Castle Tel: 01470 521206 reservations@oldinn.f9.co.uk Email: info@dunvegancastle.com Web: www.carbost.f9.co.uk Talisker Distillery: www.taliskerwhisky.com Email: talisker@diageo.com

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Stein is located on the peninsular of Waternish (or Vaternish) It was developed by the British Fisheries Society in the late 1700s, and the original layout was designed by Telford. The village today is little changed and is now a conservation area. The buildings are traditional in style, maintaining a low profile to the land. Within the village as well as the two hostelries there is also a Dive centre (Hebridean Diving Services) and a very good arts and craft shop (Dandelion Designs). The area is host to other craft shops, within easy walking distance. (www.visitwaternish.co.uk).

Stein Inn (Angus McGhie): 01470 592362 Uncertain mobile signal E-mail: Angus@steininn.co.uk Website: www.steininn.co.uk

The sheltered bay of Rona’s Big Harbour is one of Scotland’s most beautiful anchorages. The visitors’ mooring may be booked or there’s plenty of space to anchor. Ashore, Rona is a haven for wildlife: otters, red deer & sea eagle all frequent this peaceful island. Explore the ruins of old settlements or take woodland & hill walks to see panoramic views of surrounding sea & mountains. Local stamps, postcards, seasonal produce, seafood & Rona venison are often available from the island’s only permanent residence, Rona Lodge. Accommodation is available ashore in a cosy harbourside bunkhouse, or 3 beautiful holiday cottages.

Warden: Bill Cowie Mob: 07831 293963 E-mail: ronalodge@isleofrona.com Web: www.isleofrona.com

Portree is the main town of Skye, and the heart of its tourist industry. It offers good range of shops, hotels etc, as well as transport links to mainland Scotland. An annex to the main pier can be used for passenger embarkation at extreme low water or as a landing pontoon for visiting yachts. Overnight mooring at this berth is strictly controlled by arrangement with the Harbourmaster. There are two trots of four visitor moorings available for visitors, these have a maximum weight restriction of 8 tonnes. They are checked annually by divers and there is a charge for their use.

Harbourmaster Colin Alston: 01478 612926 Email: harbours@highland.gov.uk VHF Ch16, 12 (occas) Portree TIC Tel: 01478 612137

Kyleakin has a pontoon available for yachts and other small boats. The harbour is run and maintained by Highland Council which charges for use of the facilities. There is fresh water available at the pontoon. There is no electricity available at the pontoon. Three visitor moorings are available just outside the harbour between Kyleakin and the bridge. Toilets are located at the Haakon Bar & Restaurant, situated on the north side of the road, about 300m to the west.

Kyleakin Harbour: 01599 534167 / 07748 105730 E-mail: robert.thomson@highland.gov.uk Website: www.highland.gov.uk VHF: Ch 11

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Kyle Harbour’s pontoon facilities (on left of photo) are ideally situated for the passing yachtsman wishing to store up before heading north to the Islands and other mainland harbours. Cruising tickets can be purchased at Kyle to allow the yachtsman to use the facilities at Gairloch, Portree, Uig, Lochinver and Kinlochbervie. When sailing south, Kyle is a useful stopover to change crew and as there are rail and bus links to Inverness and beyond. When departing, one can accurately time the passage through Kylerhea to Ardnamurchan. The village is the transport and shopping centre for the area and the surrounding scenery and wildlife are regarded as attractions.

Kyle Harbour: 01599 534167 / 07748105730 E-mail: robert.thomson@highland.gov.uk Website: www.highland.gov.uk VHF: Ch 11

Plockton provides a safe harbour in most conditions for boats visiting this picturesque village. There are 10 visitors’ moorings and two pontoons. The pontoons can be used for short periods but are not suitable for overnight berthing as they are used by working boats, so the areas marked should be kept clear at all times. Mooring fees should be paid in the hotels or shops. Showers can be arranged in the hotels. Plockton offers a choice of good places to eat, with 3 hotels in the village, a restaurant and a take away. There are stores, newspaper and art shops, a train station connecting with Inverness, airstrip and taxi service. Chandlery, fuel and gas are available at Kyle of Lochalsh.

Contact: Plockton Harbour Assoc CIC Tel: John Leiper 01599 544324; Tel: Geoff Webster 01599 544283 E-mail: phajohn@kallyjohn.co.uk VHF: None

Shieldaig is a pretty fishing village located in the heart of Loch Torridon. It has a general store, selling all the basic provisions and Tigh an Eilean Hotel (AA Inspectors’ Choice and Good Hotel Guide 2009) with a restaurant (2 AA Rosettes and recommended by the Good Food Guide 2009). Shieldaig Bar and Coastal Kitchen (Good Pub Guide 2009) which has a restaurant with wood fired oven upstairs and roof terraces with panoramic views of the loch and moorings. Traditional music is played in the pub most Friday or Saturday nights. All are located in the centre of the village within easy walking distance of the jetty.

Shieldaig Bar and Coastal Kitchen Tigh an Eilean Hotel Shieldaig Stores Tel: 01520 755251 Email: tighaneilean@keme.co.uk Website: www.shieldaig.org

Badachro is famous for its convivial waterside pub, local atmosphere, great views. Nautical style decking with sails and rigging runs right down to the water. Sailing visitors and chatty locals mix happily in the bar, where you' ll find interesting photographs and collages on the walls. The dining area on the left has big tables by a huge log fire, and there's a dining conservatory overlooking the bay. Excellent fresh fish is a feature of the menu. Friendly staff serve a beers from the An Teallach or Caledonian breweries, and a farm cider. Over 50 malt whiskies, and a good changing wine list, complete the picture. The bay is very sheltered, virtually landlocked by Eilean Horrisdale just opposite; you may see seals in the water, and occasionally even otters.

Badachro Inn: 01445 741255 E-mail: lesley@badachroinn.com Web: www.badachroinn.com VHF: none Rob Adam (marine services) 01445 741339 Mobile: 07775 652911

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Gairloch Harbour is situated at the south end of the village and the north east portion of Flowerdale Bay, within the sea area of Loch Gairloch. Gairloch is a working port where both local and east coast fishing boats land most evenings, and is a busy port for inshore fishing. There are approximately 60 metres of pontoons at Gairloch Harbour for use by visiting boats, but it has been reported that this is often not available due to local boat activity.

Harbour Master: Jackson Elder: 01445 712140 Mobile: 07769671966 E-mail: jackson.elder@highland.gov.uk Web:www.highland.gov.uk/yourenvironment/roa dsandtransport/harbours/gairlochharbour. VHF: Ch 12

Ullapool is popular for refuelling and replenishing supplies. A dedicated leisure pontoon has been installed on the sheltered inside face of the pier, access is by prior arrangement with the harbour office. The Harbour Trust manages 8 moorings for visiting vessels of 15 metres or less. The rate per night is £12 with discounts available for longer stays. Lochbroom Sailing Club’s slip/jetty is adjacent to the moorings, well suited for dinghy access. There is good holding ground for boats to anchor to the south of the moorings. The nearby village boasts a variety of shops, cafes, banks, a post office, and pubs. Top class food combined with live musical entertainment is available during the summer season.

Contact organisation Ullapool Harbour Trustees: 01854 612091 (24hrs) Mob: diverted from landline E-mail: kevin@ullapool-harbour.co.uk Website: www.ullapool-harbour.co.uk VHF: 14 & 16 (available 24/7)

This busy fishing port has benefited from recent investment in facilities for smaller craft, and now has deep water pontoon berths for visiting yachts. The attractive local village offers a variety of eating establishments and a couple of shops, as well as an excellent tourist office and local information display. The adjacent Assynt area was bought by its crofters in 1993, the first such transaction in Scotland, and their efforts to promote and improve the area is evident in the tourism offering.

Harbourmaster: Neil Gudgeon: 01571 844247 Duty Mobile: 07787 151498 Email: harbours@highland.gov.uk Lochinver TIC Tel: 01571 844373

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Kinlochbervie Harbour is possibly the most secure Harbour Master: 01971 521235 harbour on the north west coast, and is situated Mobile: 07901 514350 E-mail: Rachel.mackay@highland. gov.uk approx 15 miles south of Cape Wrath. VHF: Ch14 (at all times) All visiting yachts are made welcome in www.malinwaters.com Website: www.kinlochbervie.info Kinlochbervie, which has a safe approach in any Shop www.welcomeanchorages.info weather, complete shelter, and pontoons which Hotel(s) www.yachtinglife.co.uk 4 public moorings; Bar lunches and bar suppers: can be used by visiting yachts. Pontoon www.ryascotland.org.uk Development of facilities for leisure craft continues. Bar open all day. Public showerD available. facilities include a Spar shop, www.thecrownestate.co.uk and Fuel food, daily menus. P Traditional Inn Real ale,Ashore, availability of fuel and water. A bar / hotel is a short www.scottishcanals.co.uk Visitors over 125 single malt whiskies (half mile)walk away. www.sailscotland.co.uk For yachts rounding Cape Wrath this is an invaluable stopping point, shortening the passagewww.sailnorthscotland.com to or from T; ++44 (0) 1470 592362 Loch Eriboll to just 30 miles. E: angus.teresa@steininn.co.uk

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Kinlochbervie Harbour is possibly thesouth most secure Gairloch Harbour is situated at the end of harbour onand thethe north west and situated the village north eastcoast, portion ofis Flowerdale approx 15 miles south Bay, within the sea areaofofCape LochWrath. Gairloch. All visiting areport made welcome Gairloch is yachts a working where both in local and Kinlochbervie, which hasland a safe approach in any east coast fishing boats most evenings, and weather, shelter,fishing. and pontoons which is a busycomplete port for inshore can beare used by visiting yachts. There approximately 60 metres of pontoons Development of facilities for leisure craft continues. at Gairloch Harbour for use by visiting boats, but Ashore, facilities include a Spar shop, it has been reported that this is often notand available availability fuel and water. A bar / hotel is a short due to localofboat activity. (half mile)walk away. For yachts rounding Cape Wrath this is an invaluable stopping point, shortening the passage to or from Loch Eriboll to just 30 miles.

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01971 521235 Harbour Master: Jackson Elder: 01445 712140 07901 514350 Mobile: 07769671966 Rachel.mackay@highland. gov.uk E-mail: jackson.elder@highland.gov.uk VHF: Ch14 (at all times) Web:www.highland.gov.uk/yourenvironment/roa Website: www.kinlochbervie.info dsandtransport/harbours/gairlochharbour. VHF: Ch 12

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Ullapool is was popular for refuelling Castlebay developed in theand 19threplenishing century as asupplies. fishing port, but had been the stronghold of the A dedicated pontoon hasitbeen on MacNeil clanleisure since 1427. Today is theinstalled main town thethe sheltered insidewith facea of the pier, access is by on Isle of Barra, couple of hotels, church, prior office, arrangement the harbour office. bank, post school,with grocers, supermarket, The Harbourpool Trustand manages 8 moorings for visiting swimming fuel station. vessels 15 metres or beautiful less. The rate per night Barra is of abundant with scenery, rareis £12 withand discounts stays.on flowers wildlife, available which canfor belonger appreciated Lochbroom is adjacent to coastal or hillSailing walks,Club’s drivesslip/jetty or cycle rides along the the moorings, well suited for dinghy access. various small roads. There is good holding ground for boats to anchor The Tourist Office will provide information on the to the Games south of(July), the moorings. Barra the 9-hole golf course, and The nearby village a variety trout fishing, bikeboasts and car hire. of shops, cafes, banks, a post office, and pubs. the Top Cal-Mac class food Transport connections include ferry combined with liveairport musical entertainment is on to Oban, and Barra is famously situated available summer the beachduring on thethe north side ofseason. the island.

ContactInformation organisationCentre: Ullapool Harbour Trustees: Tourist 01871 810336 01854 612091 (24hrs) Castlebay Hotel: 01871 810 223 Mob: diverted from landline Website: www.isleofbarra.com E-mail:Car kevin@ullapool-harbour.co.uk Barra Hire: 01871 890 313 Website: Bike Hire:www.ullapool-harbour.co.uk 01871 810284 VHF: 14 & 16 (available 24/7)

This busyMhor fishing port hashas benefited frommooring recent Acairseid in Eriskay two visitor investment in facilities for smaller craft,anchored and now buoys and adequate space for several has deepPontoons water pontoon berths forbeing visiting yachts. vessels. are currently extended The attractive local village offers a variety of eating and whilst geared up to the fishing industry will establishments and a couple of shops, as well as offer limited availability to visiting yachts. Water anavailable excellenton tourist office and local information is the pontoon. display. The harbour is unmanned although harbour staff The adjacent Assynt area was bought by its crofters visit at irregular intervals. in 1993, in Scotland, The shopthe andfirst pubsuch are atransaction “healthy” walk away! andWestern their efforts promote and improve area All Isles to visitor moorings are nowthe subject is evident in the tourism offering. to (modest) charges, details on their website.

Harbourmaster: Neil Gudgeon: 01571 844247 Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Duty Mobile: 07787 151498 Harbour Master: Roddy Jardine Email: harbours@highland.gov.uk Tel: 01851 703773 Lochinver TIC Tel: 01571 844373 E-mail: harbourmaster@cne-siar.gov.uk Web: www.cne-siar.gov.uk

Kinlochbervie Harbour possibly most secure Lochboisdale grew up is around thethe ferry terminus, harbour on theyears norththe west coast, overlooking and is situated and in recent buildings the approx 15 miles south of Cape Wrath. harbour have been redeveloped and now present All visiting yachts arecentre, made which welcome an attractive village hasina Tourist Kinlochbervie, whichbank, has abutcher, safe approach any Information Centre, groceryinshop, weather, and PO. complete shelter, and pontoons which can be by visiting yachts.at the garage (1/4 Fuel andused car hire are available Development of facilities for at leisure craft continues. mile), and other provisions Daliburgh (3 miles). Ashore, facilities include includetrout a Spar shop,(enquire and Local attractions fishing at availability fuel and water. barwest / hotel is aofshort hotel) and of a golf course on Athe side the (half mile)walk away. island. For yachts rounding Wrath is an invaluable Lochboisdale HotelCape has an à lathis carte dining menu stoppingthe point, shortening the passage to or and from offering best of local produce, seafood Loch Eriboll just miles. game, as welltoas bar30meals. Showers, laundry and wi-fi are available in the hotel.

Harbour Master: Lochboisdale TIC:01971 01878521235 700286 Mobile: 07901Hotel: 514350 Lochboisdale 01878 700332 E-mail: Rachel.mackay@highland. Website: www.lochboisdale.com gov.uk VHF: Ch14 (at all times) Email: karen@lochboisdale.com Website: www.kinlochbervie.info

Lochmaddy has been a settlement since Viking times, and is now the administrative centre and ferry port for North Uist. The bank is the only one

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Lochmaddy hasdeveloped been a settlement Viking Castlebay was in the 19thsince century as and is now the administrative centre atimes, fishing port, but had been the stronghold ofand the ferry port forsince North1427. Uist. Today The bank themain onlytown one MacNeil clan it isisthe theIsle island. on the of Barra, with a couple of hotels, church, Two hotels, Lochmaddy and the Tigh Dearg, are post office,the school, grocers, supermarket, bank, a short walk from the pier, and both have swimming pool and fuel station. comfortable bars, and barscenery, meals and Barra is abundant withprovide beautiful rare restaurant Thewhich Tigh Dearg hasappreciated a Leisure Club flowers anddining. wildlife, can be on with a Sauna and Steam coastal or hill walks, drivesRoom. or cycle rides along the Taigh Chearsabhagh, various small roads. close to the ferry terminal, is anTourist essential port call on information any visit to on the The Office willofprovide Lochmaddy. shop the and9-hole café provide tasty and Barra GamesIts (July), golf course, inexpensive food, some of the best local trout fishing, bikemade and from car hire. ingredients. The shop stocks selection of Transport connections includea large the Cal-Mac ferry books, cards, toys, pottery, jewellery to Oban,souvenirs, and Barra airport is famously situated on andbeach crafts,on plus music by the best the thea wide northrange side of the island. traditional and contemporary Scottish musicians.

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WESTERN ISLES Loch Maddy TIC: 01876 500321 Tourist Information Centre: 01871 810336 Tigh DeargHotel: Hotel:01871 01876810 500700 Castlebay 223 Website: www.tighdearghotel.co.uk www.isleofbarra.com Lochmaddy Hotel: 01876 Barra Car Hire: 01871 890500331 313 Website: Bike Hire:www.lochmaddyhotel.co.uk 01871 810284

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Acairseid in Eriskay two visitor Berneray Mhor is is famous for has the long sweepmooring of white buoys space for by several anchored sand onand its adequate west coast, backed high dunes and vessels. machair.Pontoons are currently being extended and whilst geared upresidents to the fishing industry will The 126 permanent of Berneray live offer limited visiting yachts. Water mainly alongavailability the rockiertoeast coast, forming an is available on the pontoon. active and friendly community. The occupations The although harbour staff are aharbour mixtureisofunmanned crofting, fishing, internet services, visit at irregular intervals. tourism, and media work. The shopand andfacilities pub areinclude a “healthy” away! Services a postwalk office, church, All Western Islescommunity visitor moorings areand nowtea subject fishing harbour, hall, shop room. to (modest) charges, details their website. During the summer months, anon information centre containing historical and contemporary information is manned by local volunteers. Ardmaree Stores (600 metres from harbour) provides provisions, outdoor wear, wines, spirits, and beers. The Lobster Pot tea room is in the same building.

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar www.isleofberneray.com Harbour Master: JardinePot Tearoom. Ardmaree StoresRoddy and Lobster Tel: 01876 01851 703773 540288 E-mail:Hire harbourmaster@cne-siar.gov.uk Cycle Tel: 01876 540235 Web: www.cne-siar.gov.uk

Lochboisdale grewand upbeautiful around the ferryinterminus, Rodel is a peaceful setting a historic and in recent the buildings overlooking the location at theyears southern tip of Harris. It is centrally harbour have and now present situated in thebeen Outerredeveloped Hebrides chain and directly an attractive villageDunvegan centre, which has Tourist opposite (18 miles) on the Islea of Skye. Information bank,isbutcher, shop, Access to theCentre, moorings through grocery the drying and PO. on a half tide rising. The inner harbour entrance Fuelaand car hire are available at boats. the garage (1/4 has slipway suitable for small It is tidal mile), andout other and dries atprovisions low tide. at Daliburgh (3 miles). Local attractions include trout fishing (enquire Rodel Hotel, refurbished in 2001, is beside theat hotel) and a golf coursewelcoming on the west side of the harbour. It has a relaxed ambience and aisland. menu specialising in local seafood and venison Lochboisdale la carte dining in season. The Hotel bar is has openan allàday for food and menu home offeringWiFi the best of localinproduce, and baking. is available or closeseafood to the hotel. game, ascentury well asStbar meals. Church is 600 metres The 16th Clement’s Showers, laundry and wi-fi are available in the hotel. from harbour. Fuel and provisions are available from Leverburgh (3 miles).

Lochboisdale TIC: 01878 700286 Rodel Hotel: 01859 520 210 Lochboisdale 01878 700332 Mobile: 07880Hotel: 502 605 Website: www.lochboisdale.com Email: reservations@rodelhotel.co.uk Email: karen@lochboisdale.com Website: www.rodelhotel.co.uk Contact: Donnie or Dena MacDonald

Lochmaddy hashas been since Viking Although Tarbert few,aifsettlement any, facilities specifically

Loch Maddy TIC: 01876 500321 Tarbert TIC: 01859 502011

Highland Council Harbours for have various around the Highlands allowing you500700 to explore the times, and is nowitpontoons the administrative centre and Tigh Dearg Hotel: 01876 visiting yachts, is nonetheless a useful pitstop Harris Hotel: 01859 502154 of Northern Scotland.for ferry port for North Uist. The bank is the only one www.tighdearghotel.co.uk fuel, water and provisions, and has a bank, two Website: www.harrishotel.com

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on the island. Lochmaddy Hotel: 01876 500331 grocery stores, post office, tourist information Hotel Hebrides: 01859 502364 These marinas include; Gairloch, Helmsdale, Kyleakin, Kyle of Lochalsh, Kinlochbervie, Lochinver Two hotels, the Lochmaddy andstore, the Tigh Dearg, www.lochmaddyhotel.co.uk centre, hairdressers, general and fillingare Website: www.hotel-hebrides.com and Nairn. a short walk from the pier, and both have station. Initial Enquiries +44 Email: harbours@highland.gov.uk comfortable bars, and provide bar1571844800 mealsHarbour and The alternative is to goTel: to nearby North P

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restaurant dining. The Tigh Dearg haswater a Leisure Scalpay, where provisions, fuel and are Club also with a Sauna Steam of Room. available, withand the option visiting Tarbert by bus Taigh or taxi.Chearsabhagh, close to the ferry terminal, is an essential port ofincall on any visitHotel to and There are two hotels Tarbert: Harris Lochmaddy. Its shop caférestaurant provide tasty the adjacent Harris Innand provide andand bar inexpensive food,the made from some of the bestpart local meals - as does Pierhouse Restaurant, ingredients. The shopby stocks a large selection of of the Hotel Hebrides the ferry terminal, from books,the souvenirs, cards,to toys, where ferry crosses Uig pottery, on Skye.jewellery and crafts, plus a wide range of music by the best traditional and contemporary Scottish musicians.

North Harbour, Scalpay – Martin Martin Lawrence Lawrence

The Port of Stornoway offers a range of facilities Stornoway Port Authority WELCOME ANCHORAGES PAGE 53 Phone: 01851 702688 Mob:2012 07921886167 unmatched in the north west of Scotland. It is E-mail: sypa@btconnect.com situated 30 miles off the mainland coast of

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in season. The bar is open all day for food and home baking. WiFi is available in or close to the hotel. The 16th century St Clement’s Church is 600 metres from harbour. Fuel and provisions are available from Leverburgh (3 miles).

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Although has few,forif any, facilities specifically BernerayTarbert is is famous the long sweep of white for visiting it is nonetheless a useful pitstop sand on itsyachts, west coast, backed by high dunes and for fuel, water and provisions, and has a bank, two machair. grocery postresidents office, tourist information The 126 stores, permanent of Berneray live centre, general fillingan mainly hairdressers, along the rockier eaststore, coast,and forming station. active and friendly community. The occupations The to go tofishing, nearby North services, Harbour are aalternative mixture of is crofting, internet Scalpay, provisions, tourism,where and media work. fuel and water are also available, withfacilities the option of visiting by bus Services and include a postTarbert office, church, or taxi. harbour, community hall, shop and tea room. fishing There hotelsmonths, in Tarbert: Harris Hotel and Duringare thetwo summer an information centre the adjacent Harris Inn restaurant and bar containing historical andprovide contemporary information meals - as does the volunteers. Pierhouse Restaurant, part is manned by local of the HotelStores Hebrides the ferry terminal, from Ardmaree (600bymetres from harbour) where theprovisions, ferry crosses to Uigwear, on Skye. provides outdoor wines, spirits, and beers. The Lobster Pot tea room is in the same building.

Tarbert TIC: 01859 502011 www.isleofberneray.com Harris Hotel: 01859 Ardmaree Stores and502154 Lobster Pot Tearoom. www.harrishotel.com Tel: 01876 540288 Hotel Hebrides: 01859540235 502364 Cycle Hire Tel: 01876 www.hotel-hebrides.com

The Port Stornoway offers a setting range of Rodel is aof peaceful and beautiful in afacilities historic unmatched in southern the northtip west of Scotland. It is location at the of Harris. It is centrally 30the miles offHebrides the mainland of situated in Outer chaincoast and directly Scotland,(18 andmiles) is the main seaport theIsle Hebridean opposite Dunvegan onof the of Skye. island chain. Access to the moorings is through the drying Stornowayon has goodtide communication linksharbour with the entrance a half rising. The inner mainland withsuitable several daily flights and Itdaily Rohas a slipway for small boats. is tidal Ro ferry services to Ullapool. and dries out at low tide. There is a good range of general marine services available. Rodel Hotel, refurbished in 2001, is beside the Stornoway is aalively andwelcoming vibrant town that has harbour. It has relaxed ambience anda pubs, restaurants, hotels and clubs. It avariety menu of specialising in local seafood venison is season. an idealThe base which to explore in barfrom is open all day for foodthe andunique home sceneryWiFi and is many activities Islands baking. available in or the close to thehave hotel.to offer. The 16th century St Clement’s Church is 600 metres Internet access is available at the Library in the from harbour. townand centre. Fuel provisions are available from Leverburgh (3 miles).

Stornoway Authority Rodel Hotel:Port 01859 520 210 Phone: 01851 Mobile: 07880 702688 502 605Mob: 07921886167 E-mail:reservations@rodelhotel.co.uk sypa@btconnect.com Email: Web: Stornoway-portauthority.com Website: www.rodelhotel.co.uk VHF: Ch 12 16 H24 Contact: Donnie or Dena MacDonald Stornoway TIC: 01851 703088 www.visithebrides.com

Although Tarbert has few, if any, facilities specifically for visiting yachts, it is nonetheless a useful pitstop for fuel, water and provisions, and has a bank, two grocery stores, post office, tourist information centre, hairdressers, general store, and filling P TARBERT station. Cruising sailors in Scottish and Irish waters areD fortunate in having some is to go to nearby North Harbour The alternative of the best, and longest established, pilot books and sailing directions for provisions, fuel and water are also Scalpay, where available, with the option of visiting Tarbert by bus leisure craft. Local Moorings Pier & or taxi. Ro-Ro Long established they may be, but they are also the most up-to-date in two the hotels in Tarbert: Harris Hotel and There are the adjacent business, as they are re-published regularly, and in between editions up toHarris Inn provide restaurant and bar meals - as does the Pierhouse Restaurant, part the minute corrections are available on line. of the Hotel Hebrides by the ferry terminal, from where the ferry crosses to Uig on Skye. Clyde Cruising Club publish (SDs) for the whole area covered by Welcome

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Anchorages, and have this year published a new edition of their Firth of Clyde volume. You can find out more, and purchase copies of all CCC SDs on the club website (see below). The Port of Stornoway offers a range of facilities STORNOWAY

North Harbour, Scalpay – Martin Lawrence

Tarbert TIC: 01859 502011 Harris Hotel: 01859 502154 www.harrishotel.com Hotel Hebrides: 01859 502364 www.hotel-hebrides.com

North Harbour, Scalpay – Martin Lawrence

Stornoway Port Authority Phone: 01851 702688 Mob: 07921886167

in the north west of Scotland. It is The new CCC Firth of Clyde Sailing Directions incorporate the unmatched former Martin E-mail: sypa@btconnect.com situated 30 miles off the mainland offreely available Corrections are coast always for both CCC and ICC publications on Lawrence Yachtsman’s Pilot, and all future editions of other areas will be Scotland, and is the main seaport of the Hebridean Web: Stornoway-portauthority.com Lews Castle their respective websites: www.clyde.org www.irishcruisingclub.com VHF: Ch 12and 16 H24 chain. an amalgam of the Martin Lawrence Pilots and the CCC Sailingisland Directions, (Conspic) Yacht Pontoons Stornoway TIC: 01851 703088 & Berthing Stornoway has good communication links with the authored by CCC and published by Imray. D UK Hydrographic Office and Imray mainland with several daily flights and daily Ro- www.visithebrides.com charts are available direct or from P Rothe ferry services to Ullapool. There is a good range Irish Cruising Club’s Sailing Directions are the only SDs to cover whole STORNOWAY TOWN chandlers and chart agents. Both of general marine services available. of Ireland, and are printed in two volumes which are regularly revised and Stornoway is a livelypublish and vibrant town that has a leisure folios that provide reprinted. Up to date corrections are always available on the club website variety of pubs, restaurants, hotels and clubs. It more detail relevant to small craft (see below), which also gives details of stockists around the UK and Moorings is an ideal base from which to explore the unique navigation.the Islands have to scenery and many activities Ireland. Need-less to say the two editions East & North Coast and South offer.

& West Coast between them cover the new MalinWaters area in the 2012 Websites: www.ukho.gov.uk Internet access is available at the Library in the Welcome Anchorages. and www.imray.com town centre.

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NE COAST and NORTHERN ISLES ORKNEY ISLANDS In addition to Orkney’s 3 marinas, most if not all the islands have an anchorage, pier, or in some cases visitor moorings, so that they all can be visited in appropriate weather conditions. These amount to around 25 locations, with many more fair weather anchorages among the islands. www.orkneyharbours.com/pdfs/PortsHandbook2010-V4.pdf SHETLAND ISLANDS There are around 16 small marinas with depths alongside in excess of 2m. Skippers planning to spend time in the Shetlands should obtain the Shetland Marinas publication, which can be downloaded from www.shetlandmarinas.com In all there are 24 marinas around the Shetland archipelago, but some are suitable for small boats only, with insufficient depth at their pontoons for cruising yachts. Anchoring off and landing by dinghy is a good option at these locations.

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MORAY FIRTH This large triangle of water lying between Rattray Head and Duncansby Head is exposed to the north and east, sheltered from the south and west, and in summer usually enjoys dry and sunny weather. You can either sail from place to place, or if on passage to the Northern Isles or Scandinavia can use strategic ports like Wick and Peterhead, which have excellend marina facilities, as departure points. The Firth has developed substantially over the past decade, and now offers very good boating harbour facilities all around its shores. The re-invention of many redundant fishing harbours as leisure ports has awakened strong interest in and demand for recreational boating, but although most of the new leisure harbours are full, there is generally room for visitors. The Caledonian Canal is a major asset, linking the east and west coasts, and providing a range of facilities at the Inverness end. This famous short cut avoids the potentially challenging voyage around the north of Scotland, and is an interesting and enjoyable passage through some spectacular mountains and lochs. The new marina at Inverness Harbour is another welcome new development. Recently built on reclaimed harbour land, it has rapidly filled with leisure craft. A major attraction when cruising the Moray Firth is the abundant sea-life. The Firth’s large porpoise and dolphin population seem to enjoy meeting and greeting boats.

ORKNEY The Orkney group consists of the principal island of Mainland, and some 13 other inhabited islands extending some 40 miles from north to south, and 30 miles east to west. At its nearest point it is just 5 miles from the Scottish mainland, but that stretch of water is The Pentland Firth, noted for its fierce tides which must be treated with respect. Indeed, the whole archipelago is subject to the full force of the tidal stream in and out of the North Sea, creating a regime not dissimilar to that of the Channel Islands, although with a much smaller tidal range. Although located close to the mountains and moors of the Highlands, Orkney is, thanks to very different geology, a green and pleasant land of relatively low islands, where the main agricultural activity is dairy farming and stock rearing. This fertility attracted settlers from Neolithic (from 3,500BC) through Pictish and Norse times, who have left a superb and largely intact archaeological heritage for us to see and enjoy. Most inter-island passages will be achieved in a few hours, so a cruise plan allowing plenty of time to explore the islands is not difficult to devise. Indeed, as the tides are the commanding factor in passage planning in these parts, onward progress is often limited to a 5 or 6 hour window of tidal opportunity. These tidal streams are not only strong, but are affected by the narrow channels, uneven seabed, prominent headlands and North Sea or Atlantic swell and wave patterns to produce dangerous overfalls (known locally as rosts or roosts), which are usually marked on the chart, and must be avoided. Passages which risk encountering strong wind against spring tides should also be avoided, and close study of chart, tidal atlas and weather forecast is essential to avoid a very unpleasant sail, or worse!

The Moray Firth is a wonderful place to watch dolphins.

Top: Scapa Flow with the island of Hoy beyond.

Right: Lerwick Harbour regularly hosts sailing events, and is a favourite port of call for long distance races.

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SHETLAND Shetland offers a quite remote and totally unspoiled cruising ground that is easily accessible from most of north west Europe, with no need to cross oceans. Cruising in the Shetland Archipelago, with its 100 small islands and 900 miles of coastline, offers a beautiful combination of dramatic cliffs and natural harbours. Piers and small marinas nestle in sheltered and scenic inlets, and the coastal landscape forms a dramatic backdrop. Your yacht allows you easy access to the smaller islands, and nowhere on the land is more than three miles from the coast. Interesting walks, great fishing in fresh water lochs, and five millennia of history can be enjoyed at over 6,000 archaeological sites. Shetland is also one of Europe's unique wilderness environments. Birds, seals, otters, dolphins and whales are everywhere – the whole island group is a naturalist's paradise! Much of the coast is steep-to, with deep water close to shore, fantastic water clarity and hazards wellcharted. Shetland's historic links with the sea have shaped a very special marine culture and infrastructure, so facilities available for boating are excellent. Marinas and piers form the heart of the islands' small communities, and you can be sure that local folk will extend a warm and practical welcome to every visiting seafarer. Shetland’s location also makes it a useful stopping point during longer passages, whether heading south to the UK, east to Norway, north to Faeroe, or perhaps even further afield. Any well-found yacht that has sailed to the Shetland Islands will be well equipped for cruising in the area, however, it is advisable to carry a heavier anchor, not only for security in heavy weather, but because many anchorages have extensive kelp (seaweed) on the seabed. The Shetland Islands may lie at 60°N, but they enjoy a warm climate for their latitude, thanks to the temperate waters of the Atlantic.

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Peterhead Bay Harbour is a deep water natural inlet protected from the sea by two breakwaters. The marina lies within the large sheltered harbour which mainly sevices the oil industry. The inner harbour is devoted to the fishing industry. Peterhead is an ideal staging post for vessels heading to and from Scandinavia and vessels heading to the Caledonian Canal and the popular sailing areas on the western coast of Scotland. There are 150 fully serviced berths, and ample berths for visiting yachts. The entrance depth is 2.3m, with 2.5m at the main berths. Peterhead town is a short walk / taxi ride away, and provisions etc can be obtained there. The bus connection to Aberdeen stops at the marina access road.

Peterhead Port Authority Marina Tel: 01779 483600 Marina Mobile: 07803 264617 Website: www.peterheadport.co.uk VHF: Ch 14 (H24)

A former fishing and cargo port now used as a recreational harbour, Banff offers excellent facilities to regular and visiting users. The marina provides 76 serviced pontoon berths (6 reserved for visitors) in one of the safest harbours on the coast. Fresh water is available on the quays, and there is a small repair/painting plinth, storage compounds and car parking. Banff is a handsome town with many amenities, and is well worth exploring. NAVIGATIONAL NOTE: A yacht of 1.8m draft can only enter 4 hours either side of HW. The visitor berths have a minimum of 1.8m at all states of the tide.

Banff Harbour Harbour Master: James Henderson Tel: 01261 815544 Mobile: 07770 646115 Email: james.henderson@aberdeenshire.gov.uk Banff SC: www.btinternet.com/~banffsailingclub

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There are now two establishments serving excellent meals just a short walk from the marina: the Seafield Arms Hotel and the Cutty bar and restaurant. The village has a shop, post office, butcher and a fish shop selling locally-caught catch. NAVIGATIONAL NOTE: The minimum depth at MLWS is 1.6m in the channel and 2.1m on the visitors pontoon. A 2m vessel can enter 90 minutes either side of MLWS. Note: Keeping close to the lighthouse wall up to the sharp turn to port to enter the outer basin is recomended, as the 1.6m shoal is in the middle of the channel. There is also a small shoal in the middle of the outer basin where the minimum depth is also 1.6m. These shoals are banks of sand. At MLWN a 2m vessel can enter anytime.

Tel: 01261 861291 Mobile: 07906 135786 Email: harbourmaster@whitehillsharbour.co.uk Web: www.whitehillsharbour.co.uk

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facilities, showers, and a coin operated laundrette. Harbour Master: Duncan Pockett For further contact: 01343 813066 Electricity (pre-payment cards frominformation SteamboatpleaseTel: Bay Marina, Harbour Office,07969 West 213521 Pier & 07969 213513 (24/7): Inn or HM) and water at allPeterhead berths. Visiting craft: Mobiles Peterhead AB42 1DW Tel: (01779) 483620 Fax: (01779) 475715 Email: info@lossiemouthmarina.com ÂŁ20 per day. www.lossiemouthmarina.com Undercover storage for up to four yachts for major Web: www.peterheadport.co.uk work and a workshop for approved craftsmen. 25- VHF: Mon-Fri 0800-1700; Sat 0900-1100 ton Sublift Semi-submersible Self-propelled Boat Lift, boatshed and engineer on site. Lossiemouth has a good selection of shops, a lively inn, outstanding surfing beach, sailing club, restaurants and bars, allowing visitors an enjoyable time. Lossiemouth CC: www.lossiecc.co.uk NAVIGATIONAL NOTE: Entrance depth 1.8 metre at LW +/- 2 hours. Some berths less than 1.8m at LWS: berth as directed.

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There are now establishments excellent Peterhead Baytwo Harbour is a deepserving water natural meals just a short walkthe from the Seafield inlet protected from seathe bymarina: two breakwaters. Arms Hotel lies andwithin the Cutty bar and restaurant. The marina the large sheltered harbour The village hassevices a shop,the postoiloffice, butcher which mainly industry. The and innera fish shopisselling locally-caught harbour devoted to the fishingcatch. industry. NAVIGATIONAL Peterhead is anNOTE: ideal staging post for vessels The minimum depth MLWS is 1.6mand in the channel heading to and fromatScandinavia vessels and 2.1mtoonthe theCaledonian visitors pontoon. A 2mthe vessel can heading Canal and popular enter minutes either side coast of MLWS. sailing90areas on the western of Scotland. Note: closeserviced to the lighthouse wallample up to There Keeping are 150 fully berths, and the sharp to port to enter the outer depth basin is berths for turn visiting yachts. The entrance recomended, as the 1.6m shoal is in the middle 2.3m, with 2.5m at the main berths. of the channel. is also a small in the Peterhead townThere is a short walk / taxishoal ride away, middle of the outer where the minimum depth and provisions etcbasin can be obtained there. The bus is also 1.6m. These shoals banks of sand. At connection to Aberdeen stopsare at the marina access MLWN road. a 2m vessel can enter anytime.

Whitehills & Marina Peterhead Harbour Port Authority Harbour Master: Milne Marina Tel: 01779Bertie 483600 Tel: 01261 861291 Marina Mobile: 07803 264617 Mobile: 135786 Website:07906 www.peterheadport.co.uk Email: VHF: Chharbourmaster@whitehillsharbour.co.uk 14 (H24) Web: www.whitehillsharbour.co.uk

The Marina has 90and berths in port two basins withastoilet A former fishing cargo now used a facilities, showers, and a coin operated laundrette. recreational harbour, Banff offers excellent facilities Electricity (pre-payment cards Steamboat to regular and visiting users. Thefrom marina provides Inn or HM) and water at all(6berths. Visiting craft: 76 serviced pontoon berths reserved for visitors) ÂŁ20 perofday. in one the safest harbours on the coast. Undercover for upon tothe fourquays, yachtsand for major Fresh waterstorage is available there work and repair/painting a workshop forplinth, approved craftsmen. 25is a small storage compounds ton Semi-submersible Self-propelled Boat andSublift car parking. Lift, and engineer on site. Banffboatshed is a handsome town with many amenities, Lossiemouth has aexploring. good selection of shops, a lively and is well worth inn, outstanding surfing beach, sailing club, NAVIGATIONAL NOTE: restaurants and bars, enjoyable A yacht of 1.8m draft allowing can onlyvisitors enter 4an hours either time. CC:berths www.lossiecc.co.uk side ofLossiemouth HW. The visitor have a minimum of NAVIGATIONAL NOTE: 1.8m at all states of the tide. Entrance depth 1.8 metre at LW +/- 2 hours. Some berths less than 1.8m at LWS: berth as directed.

Elgin Lossiemouth Harbour Co Banff &Harbour Harbour Master: Duncan Pockett James Henderson Tel: 01343 813066 01261 815544 Mobiles (24/7): 07969 213521 & 07969 213513 Mobile: 07770 646115 Email: info@lossiemouthmarina.com james.henderson@aberdeenshire.gov.uk Web: Banffwww.lossiemouthmarina.com SC: www.btinternet.com/~banffsailingclub VHF: Mon-Fri 0800-1700; Sat 0900-1100

Therevillage, are now establishments excellent The thetwo boatyard and the serving Yacht Club lie on meals justshore a short from the marina: Seafield the east ofwalk Findhorn Bay, wherethe there is a Arms Hotel Cutty barand andseveral restaurant. village shopand andthe post office, pubs. The villageBoatyard has a shop, office, butcher Findhorn haspost a pontoon, slipway,and boata fish shop selling locally-caught catch. lift, boat repairs, dinghy parking and a well stocked NAVIGATIONAL NOTE: chandlery. For crew changing Findhorn can be easily The minimum depth at MLWS in theairport channel reached by air and rail, and is the1.6m closest is and 2.1m onsome the visitors pontoon. A 2m vessel Inverness, 20 miles west. Travellers by can rail entertake 90 minutes either side of MLWS. can the Inverness-Aberdeen train at Forres Note: Keeping close to the lighthouse wall up to station and reach Findhorn by bus or taxi. the sharp turn to port to enter the outer basin is NAVIGATION NOTE: recomended, 1.6m shoal is by in the middle Findhorn Bay as canthe only be entered deep draft of the channel. There is also a small shoal in the yachts at around HW as there is an extensive middle ofat thethe outer basin where minimum depth sandbar entrance. This isthe marked by buoys is also 1.6m. These shoals are banks of sand. At and depth guages. Call Findhorn Marina for free MLWN a 2m vessel can enter anytime. pilotage advice.

Whitehills Harbour Royal Findhorn YC & Marina Harbour Master: Bertie Milne Tel: 01309 690247 Tel: 01261 861291 Web: www.rfyc.net Mobile: 07906 135786 Findhorn Marina & Boatyard Email: harbourmaster@whitehillsharbour.co.uk Tel: 01309 690099 Web: www.whitehillsharbour.co.uk Email: info@findhornmarina.com web: www.findhornmarina.com

The MarinaMarina has 90isberths in two basinsseven with miles toilet Inverness a 150 berth marina facilities, showers, andin a coin operated laundrette. SW of Chanonry Point the Inverness Firth, one Electricity (pre-payment cards from Steamboat mile from Inverness City centre and 15 minutes Inn or HM) and water at Airport. all berths. Visiting craft: by road from Inverness ÂŁ20 per day. It is close to the entrance to the Caledonian Canal, Undercover up toWest fourCoast. yachts for major giving easystorage access for to the work and aMarina workshop for approved 25Inverness is a sheltered deepcraftsmen. water harbour ton Self-propelled Boat withSublift accessSemi-submersible at all states of the tide. Min depth 3.0m Lift, LAT. boatshed and engineer on site. Lossiemouth hashub a good shops, atolively Inverness is the of aselection transportofnetwork and inn, surfing beach,and sailing club, fromoutstanding all parts of the Highlands the UK. It has restaurants bars, allowing visitors an enjoyable a full rangeand of shops and other city facilities. time. Lossiemouth www.lossiecc.co.uk The Moray Firth is aCC: Special Area of Conservation NAVIGATIONAL with dolphins, NOTE: porpoises, seals and many birds Entrance to see. depth 1.8 metre at LW +/- 2 hours. Some berths less than 1.8m at LWS: berth as directed.

Elgin & Lossiemouth Inverness Marina Ltd Harbour Co Harbour Master: Duncan Pockett Tel: 01463 220501 Tel: 01343 813066 E-mail: info@invernessmarina.com Mobiles 07969 213521 & 07969 213513 Website:(24/7): www.invernessmarina.co.uk Email: VHF: Chinfo@lossiemouthmarina.com 12 (0900 -1700). Web: www.lossiemouthmarina.com VHF: Mon-Fri 0800-1700; Sat 0900-1100

Seaport Marina is based at Muirtown Wharf at the eastern entrance to the Caledonian Canal. Only a 15 minute walk from the centre of Inverness, this

British Waterways Scotland Clachnaharry Sea Lock: 01463 725512 Canal Office: 01463 725500

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a full range of shops and other city facilities. The Moray Firth is a Special Area of Conservation with dolphins, porpoises, seals and many birds to see.

To Inverness City

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Seaport Marina is based is at aMuirtown Wharf at the Peterhead Bay Harbour deep water natural eastern entrance to the Caledonian Canal. Only a inlet protected from sea by two breakwaters. 15 minute from the of Inverness, this The marinawalk lies within thecentre large sheltered harbour is an ideal base for visiting Highlands. which mainly sevices the oilthe industry. The inner Clachnaharry Sea Lock is available HW +/- 4 hours, harbour is devoted to the fishing industry. within operating hours. Peterhead is an ideal staging post for vessels As well astothe listed, a disabled crew lift heading andfacilities from Scandinavia and vessels is also available at SeaportCanal Marinaand andthe at popular various heading to the Caledonian locations along (Caley Marina, Temple sailing areas onthe thecanal western coast of Scotland. Pier, Fort Banavie). There areample shops There areAugustus 150 fullyand serviced berths, and and amenities nearby, andThe Caley Marina,depth only is a berths for visiting yachts. entrance short distance from Muirtown Basin, offers visitor 2.3m, with 2.5m at the main berths. mooring facilities, chandlery, services, Peterhead town is a short walk /repair taxi ride away, and provisions a boat hoist and etcand can slipway. be obtained there. The bus More information can bestops obtained, a Skipper’s connection to Aberdeen at theand marina access Guide downloaded, by visiting the Scottish Canals road. website or by contacting the Canal Office, see above.

British Waterways Scotland Peterhead Port Authority Clachnaharry Sea 483600 Lock: 01463 725512 Marina Tel: 01779 Canal 01463 725500 MarinaOffice: Mobile: 07803 264617 Email: enquiries.scotland@britishwaterways.co.uk Website: www.peterheadport.co.uk Web: www.scottishcanals.co.uk VHF: Ch 14 (H24) VHF Ch 74 (16), call “Clachnaharry Sea Lock”

such afishing little town on theport northern edgeas of athe AFor former and cargo now used Black Isle, Cromarty a good shops, recreational harbour,has Banff offersselection excellentoffacilities hotels, catering establishments and small to regular and visiting users. The marina provides businesses, such as the Royal Cromarty Arms 76 serviced pontoon berths (6 Hotel, reserved for visitors) Hotel, Café, Post Office, Grocers, in oneSutor of theCreek safest harbours on theSpar coast. Bakery, the Emporium Pantry.and there Fresh water is availableand on the quays, Bike hire repair/painting is available andplinth, Ecoventures water trips is a small storage compounds is based here. and car parking. There is area no harbourtown toiletwith or shower facilities, Banff handsome many amenities, although The Cromarty Boat Club may make their and is well worth exploring. toilet and shower facilities in the Clubhouse available NAVIGATIONAL NOTE: request. Aonyacht of 1.8m draft can only enter 4 hours either NAVIGATIONAL side of HW. TheWARNING visitor berths have a minimum of Recentatdredging planned 1.8m all stateswas of the tide. to give depths of approximately 1.8m LAT at the pontoon visitor berth. Check with HM before berthing.

Cromarty Harbour Trust Banff Harbour Harbourmaster: Harbour Master: 01381 James600493 Henderson Mobile: 07751 244065 Tel: 01261 815544 Email: info@cromartyharbour.org Mobile: 07770 646115 www.cromartyharbour.org Email: james.henderson@aberdeenshire.gov.uk Cromarty Boat Club: www.cromartyboatclub.org Banff SC: www.btinternet.com/~banffsailingclub

There are now establishments serving Helmsdale is atwo planned village, built fromexcellent 1814 by meals just a short walk from the marina: the Seafield the Sutherland Estates to create a community able Arms Cuttyand barfarming, and restaurant. to liveHotel from and boththe fishing and absorb The village shop,cleared post office, butcher and a people whohas hada been off the land. The fish shop selling locally-caught catch. harbour was built and expanded between 1818 NAVIGATIONAL NOTE: and 1892. The minimum depth at MLWS is 1.6m in museum the channel The Timespan Heritage Centre is the of and 2.1m onand thethe visitors pontoon.area. A 2mThere vessel can Helmsdale surrounding is also enter 90showing minutesthe either of MLWS. national a gallery workside of international, Note: Keeping close to the lighthouse wall upthe to and local artists; an excellent cafe overlooking the sharp turn to port to enter the outer basin is riverside community garden; and a shop. recomended, therestaurants 1.6m shoaland is inthree the middle The town has as four hotels, of There is also etc. a small shoal in the asthe wellchannel. as provisions shops middle of theNOTE: outer basin where the minimum depth NAVIGATION is alsois1.6m. These shoals of sand. There a a shallow reef in are the banks approach to theAt MLWN a 2m harbour . vessel can enter anytime.

Whitehills Harbour Helmsdale Harbour& Marina Harbour Master: Master: Alex Bertie Milne Harbour Jappy Tel: 01261 861291 Tel: 01431 821692 Mobile: 07906 135786 Mob: 07767 311213 Email: harbourmaster@whitehillsharbour.co.uk Web: www.helmsdale-harbour.org.uk Web: www.whitehillsharbour.co.uk

The 90 berths in two on basins with toilet WickMarina lies inhas a strategic position the north east facilities, showers, and is a coin operated laundrette. tip of the mainland, ideally placed for passage Electricity (pre-payment cards Steamboat to or from the Northern Isles andfrom the West Coast. Inn HM) and water at all The or new marina, opened in berths. 2009, isVisiting only a craft: five £20 perstroll day. from the town centre with plenty of minute Undercover storage up to four yachts for major shopping and leisurefor opportunities, and renowned work and ahospitality. workshop for approved craftsmen. 25Caithness ton Sublift Boat Local visitorSemi-submersible attractions such asSelf-propelled the award winning Lift, and engineer on site. Distillery, Wickboatshed Heritage Centre, and Pulteney Lossiemouth has asingle good malt selection of shops, lively producing finest whisky, are alla close inn, by. outstanding surfing beach, sailing club, restaurants bars,aallowing visitors an enjoyable Wick Airportand is just mile from the marina, with time. Lossiemouth CC: www.lossiecc.co.uk daily flights to Aberdeen and Edinburgh, and the NAVIGATIONAL NOTE: with Inverness. rail service connects Entrance depthbase 1.8 metre LW +/-and 2 hours. Wick is a secure to leaveata yacht to explore Some less than 1.8m at LWS: berth as the NEberths of Scotland. directed.

Elgin & Lossiemouth Harbour Co Wick Harbour Authority Harbour Master: Duncan MalcolmPockett Bremner Tel: 01343 01955 813066 602030 (24 hours) Mobiles (24/7): 07969 213521 & 07969 213513 Mob: 07798 640607 Email: E-mail:info@lossiemouthmarina.com office@wickharbour.co.uk Web: www.lossiemouthmarina.com www.wickharbour.co.uk VHF: Mon-Fri 0900-1100 Ch 16 140800-1700; (0900-1700Sat Mon - Fri)

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A 64 berth marina within the harbour and just yards Orkney Marinas Ltd WELCOME ANCHORAGES 2012 PAGE 59 from the attractions of this historic town. Accessible Tel (office): 01856 871313 at all states of tide, all year facility, excellent shelter. Marina Mob: 07810 465825

Wick Airport is just a mile from the marina, with daily flights to Aberdeen and Edinburgh, and the rail service connects with Inverness. Wick is a secure base to leave a yacht and to explore the NE of Scotland.

Sourth Quay

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fishing harbour Ferry

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BANFF KIRKWALL Car Park

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A 64 berth marina within the and just yards Peterhead Bay Harbour is aharbour deep water natural from the attractions thissea historic town. Accessible inlet protected fromofthe by two breakwaters. at allmarina states of all year excellentharbour shelter. The liestide, within the facility, large sheltered Showers, toilets and laundry on site. AllThe other which mainly sevices the oil industry. inner facilities is aredevoted aroundto thethe harbour, is dredged harbour fishingwhich industry. throughoutistoan 2mideal LAT. staging Maximum draft metres. Peterhead post for2.0 vessels Stromness wasfrom an important whaling and arctic heading to and Scandinavia and vessels exploration and the townCanal museum well worth heading to port, the Caledonian and is the popular a visit. areas on the western coast of Scotland. sailing Today itare offers goodserviced selectionberths, of provisions shops There 150afully and ample and restaurants. Bus connection with Kirkwall, and berths for visiting yachts. The entrance depth is the ferry to2.5m Scottish mainland. 2.3m, with at the main berths. The prehistoric Maeswalk Howe andride Skara Brae Peterhead townsites is aat short / taxi away, are aprovisions short taxietc ridecan away, and no visit to The Orkney and be obtained there. bus is completetowithout seeing connection Aberdeen stopsthem. at the marina access road.

Orkney Marinas Ltd Peterhead Port Authority Tel (office): 01856483600 871313 Marina Tel: 01779 Marina 07810 465825 Marina Mob: Mobile: 07803 264617 E-mail: info@orkneymarinas.co.uk Website: www.peterheadport.co.uk Web:www.orkneymarinas.co.uk VHF: Ch 14 (H24) VHF: Ch14

berthfishing marina within theport harbour and beside A 95 former and cargo now used as a the attractions of this ancient Accessible at recreational harbour, Banff offersport. excellent facilities allregular states of tide, all year facility, shelter. to and visiting users. Theexcellent marina provides Showers andpontoon toilet block on(6site. All other 76 serviced berths reserved for facilities visitors) around in one ofthe theharbour. safest harbours on the coast. Depth water varies.isMaximum metres but call Fresh available draft on the2.7 quays, and there forainstructions for deep berths. shallow berths is small repair/painting plinth,Some storage compounds less car thanparking. 1 metre at LAT. and Kirkwall the capitaltown of Orkney, and offers a full Banff is aishandsome with many amenities, range facilities and services, excellent and is of well worth exploring. restaurants, and historic sights to see. NAVIGATIONAL NOTE: A yacht of 1.8m draft can only enter 4 hours either side of HW. The visitor berths have a minimum of 1.8m at all states of the tide.

OrkneyHarbour Marinas Ltd Banff Tel (office): 01856 871313 Harbour Master: James Henderson Marina Mob: 07810 465835 Tel: 01261 815544 E-mail: info@orkneymarinas.co.uk Mobile: 07770 646115 Web:www.orkneymarinas.co.uk Email: james.henderson@aberdeenshire.gov.uk VHF: Ch14 Banff SC: www.btinternet.com/~banffsailingclub

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There are now twopontoon establishments servingPierowall excellent Serviced visitor facility within meals justAccessible a short walkatfrom the marina: thesummer Seafield Harbour. all states of tide, Arms Hotel and the Cutty bar and restaurant. facility, excellent shelter. Showers and toilets on The has atoshop, post office, butcher and a site.village Open May September. fish shop selling locally-caught Depth varies. Maximum draft 3.0catch. metres but call NAVIGATIONAL NOTE: for instructions for deep berths. Some shallow berths The depthat atLAT. MLWS is 1.6m in the channel lessminimum than 1 metre and on theinclude visitorsshops, pontoon. A 2mpost vessel can Local2.1m facilities bakery, office, enter 90 minutes either side of MLWS. swimming pool, two hotels, arts and crafts shops, Note: Keeping close to theoflighthouse wall up to and the area has a wealth historic and wildlike the sharp turn to port to enter the outer basin is interest. Westray is a hospitable place and a favourite recomended, as thesailors. 1.6m shoal is in the middle with many cruising of the are channel. There also a smallwith shoal in the There ferry and airisconnections Kirkwall. middle of the theIslands, minimum depth Westray, likeouter mostbasin of thewhere Orkney is fertile is also 1.6m. These shoals are banks of sand. At and the main occupation is agriculture. MLWN a 2m vessel can enter anytime.

Whitehills Harbour Orkney Marinas Ltd& Marina Harbour Master: Bertie Milne Tel (office): 01856 871313 Tel: 01261 861291 Marina Mob: 07787 364934 Mobile: info@orkneymarinas.co.uk 07906 135786 E-mail: Email: harbourmaster@whitehillsharbour.co.uk Web:www.orkneymarinas.co.uk Web: Ch14 www.whitehillsharbour.co.uk VHF:

The has 90 berths basins with Fair Marina Isle, world-famous for in itstwo knitting and birdtoilet life,

Elgin & Lossiemouth Harbour Harbour Master: Jimmy Stout Co

North Haven, and a pontoon for visiting yachts,

Web: www.shetlandmarinas.com

Undercover storage for up to four yachts for major

Web: www.lossiemouthmarina.com

Lerwick, the capital of Shetland, is a main centre for visiting yachts and often the first port of call. Visitors can enjoy modern expanded berthing

Lerwick Port Authority Tel: 01595 692991. Fax: 01595 693452 Email: info@lerwick-harbour.co.uk

Master: Duncan Pockett facilities, and a coin operated laundrette. has a wellshowers, sheltered and easily accessible pier at Harbour Tel: 01595 760222 YOUR CRUISING COMPANIONS Tel: 01343 813066 Electricity (pre-payment cards from Steamboat

Cruising Companions provide information offered by the more technical Sailing Directions, they (24/7): 07969 213521 & 07969 213513 Mobiles Inn or HM) and water atoff allthe berths. craft: and which cannotalso anchor pier ifVisiting preferred. are useful planning, or forstepping referencestone, afloat. whether Email: info@lossiemouthmarina.com £20 percruise day. Thewhen island makes a great

on theAnchorages way north toCruising Shetland or heading to of Ireland, Ireland, covering thesouth whole coast Cruising Scotland is written by Welcome VHF: andthe a workshop approved craftsmen. 25explore rest ofisBritain. infor preparation by the Irish Cruising Club, and will Mon-Fri 0800-1700; Sat 0900-1100 Editor Mike Balmforth, and edited work and designed Sublift Semi-submersible Self-propelled Boat be published during summer 2012. Written by Mike by Edward Mason, who is Editor ofton the CCC Sailing Fair Isle's internationally acclaimed Lodge and Bird Balmforth Kean,the who pier is Editor of the ICC boatshed engineer onNorman site.from Directions. TheirDvast knowledge ofLift, our west coast isand Observatory around 300and metres Sailingselection Directions, itofwill provideas the information has been distilled into the first book of its kindtoilets, Lossiemouth hasshowers a good shops, aalllively and has and a telephone well P you needbeach, to makesailing the mostclub, of cruising Ireland’s to be published; one that combines quality inn, outstanding surfing ashigh serving excellent food. spectacular and beautiful coast; what to look out for, information with exceptional presentation. restaurants and bars, allowing anand enjoyable Fair Isle is also famous itsvisitors knitting isand theanecdotes what tofor do ashore, lots of history, The emphasis is on the non-navigational information time. Lossiemouth CC: www.lossiecc.co.uk only source of the genuine Fair Isle garment. about the nautical past. about cruising destinations - the landscape, history NAVIGATIONAL NOTE: The George Waterston Memorial Centre & Museum Cruising Ireland will have over 200 pages and and traditions, the yachting exploits of the past, and Entrance depth 1.8300 metre LWwill+/2 hours.from is packed with displays of theatand island's fromchandlers photos, be history available the sheer beauty of the highlands and islands. Some less to than at LWS: berth as everywhere. prehistoric times the1.8m present. It is available from chandlers at £27.50, or berths from CCC: directed. Watch the yachting press for more information. www.clyde.org

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with many cruising sailors. There are ferry and air connections with Kirkwall. Westray, like most of the Orkney Islands, is fertile and the main occupation is agriculture.

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LERWICK HARBOUR ...a Sail right into the town centre! Stroll across the street to shops, restaurants and bars. Enjoy ease of access to the Shetland Islands’ many attractions.

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Fair Isle, world-famous knitting andnatural bird life, Peterhead Bay Harbourforisits a deep water has aprotected well sheltered easily pier at inlet from and the sea by accessible two breakwaters. North Haven, a pontoon forsheltered visiting yachts, The marina liesand within the large harbour can alsosevices anchorthe off oil theindustry. pier if preferred. which mainly The inner The island a great stone, whether harbour ismakes devoted to thestepping fishing industry. on the wayisnorth to Shetland heading south to Peterhead an ideal stagingor post for vessels explore the restfrom of Britain. heading to and Scandinavia and vessels Fair Isle'stointernationally acclaimed Lodge Bird heading the Caledonian Canal and the and popular Observatory 300 metres from the pier sailing areas isonaround the western coast of Scotland. and has showers andberths, a telephone as well There aretoilets, 150 fully serviced and ample as serving excellent food. The entrance depth is berths for visiting yachts. Fair Isle is also itsberths. knitting and is the 2.3m, with 2.5mfamous at the for main only sourcetown of the Fair /Isle Peterhead is agenuine short walk taxigarment. ride away, The George Waterston Centre & Museum and provisions etc canMemorial be obtained there. The bus is packed with displays of the at island's history from connection to Aberdeen stops the marina access prehistoric times to the present. road.

Harbour Master: Jimmy Stout Peterhead Port Authority Tel: 01595 Marina Tel:760222 01779 483600 Web: www.shetlandmarinas.com Marina Mobile: 07803 264617 Website: www.peterheadport.co.uk VHF: Ch 14 (H24)

ALerwick, former the fishing andofcargo port now used centre as a capital Shetland, is a main recreational harbour,and Banff offers for visiting yachts often theexcellent first portfacilities of call. to regularcan andenjoy visiting users.expanded The marinaberthing provides Visitors modern 76 serviced pontoon berths reserved for visitors) facilities and services all (6 within Lerwick Town in one ofA the safest harbours on the coast. easy Centre. stroll across the street provides Fresh is available on the quays,ofand there accesswater to shops containing a larder fresh is a small arts repair/painting plinth, storage compounds produce, & crafts and a variety of restaurants and car parking. bars. Shetland’s many other attractions Banff is over a handsome town with manycoast, amenities, include 900 miles of dramatic and is well worth exploring.clean golden beaches, breathtaking cliff scenery, NAVIGATIONAL unique wildlifeNOTE: and world famous archeological Asites. yachtShetland of 1.8m draft can only 4 hours either Museum andenter Archives provides side of HW. The visitorinto berths have a rich minimum of a fascinating insight Shetland’s heritage 1.8m at all states ofculture. the tide. and cosmopolitan Lerwick Harbour is host to a variety of sailing races both local and national, where visitors are welcome as spectators or participants.

Lerwick Port Authority Banff Harbour Tel: 01595 692991. Fax: 01595 693452 Harbour Master: James Henderson Email: info@lerwick-harbour.co.uk Tel: 01261 815544 Web: www.lerwick-harbour.co.uk Mobile: 07770 646115 Lerwick Boating Club: 01595 692407 Email: james.henderson@aberdeenshire.gov.uk Lerwick VHF: Ch 12 (24hr) Banff SC:Port www.btinternet.com/~banffsailingclub

There are now two establishments serving excellent On Whalsay, Symbister is a handy stopover for meals justyachts a shortand walk from theamarina: the Seafield cruising has both small boat marina Arms and the bar and restaurant. and a Hotel pier, as well asCutty a nearby anchorage in North The has shop, postisoffice, butcher and a Voe,village although asathe bottom foul with old moorings fish shop selling the anchor shouldlocally-caught be buoyed. Thecatch. pier offers good NAVIGATIONAL NOTE: 20 visiting boats. berthing for around The depth MLWS is 1.6m in the channel The minimum Boating Club isat open most lunch times and and 2.1m on thewelcomes visitors pontoon. evenings, and visitors.A 2m vessel can enter 90 minutes sideoffice of MLWS. The nearest shop either and post is a 5 minute Note: Keeping close to the lighthouse wall up to walk from the pier. the sharp turn to port to enter outerHanseatic basin is There is a museum devoted to thethe German recomended, as dominated the 1.6m shoal is in the middle traders who once the Shetland economy. of channel. There is also a small in the Thethe leisure centre is 15 minutes walkshoal inland. middle of the outer where the minimum depth The mainstay of thebasin Whalsay community is pelagic is also 1.6m. These shoals are banks of sand. At fishing. MLWN a 2m vessel can enter anytime.

Whitehills Harbour & Marina Harbour Master: Bobby Sutherland Harbour Master: Bertie Milne Tel: 01806 566382 Tel: 861291 Web:01261 www.shetlandmarinas.com Mobile: 07906 135786 Email: harbourmaster@whitehillsharbour.co.uk Web: www.whitehillsharbour.co.uk

The Marina has 90 berths in two basins with toilet facilities, showers, and a coin operated laundrette. Electricity (pre-payment cards from Steamboat Inn or HM) and water at all berths. Visiting craft: £20 per great place today. meet and compete! Undercover storage for up to four yachts for major Expanded berthing anda services yachts work and workshopforfor approved craftsmen. 25No yacht size restriction ton Sublift Semi-submersible Self-propelled Boat Services including electricity, water,on fuel & Lift, boatshed andfresh engineer site. refuse disposal Lossiemouth has a good selection of shops, a lively Chandlery, boatyard repairs, electronics & sailmaker inn, outstanding surfing beach, sailing club, 24-hour shower & laundry facilities restaurants and bars, allowing VHF call channels 12 & 16 manned 24-hoursvisitors an enjoyable time. Lossiemouth CC: www.lossiecc.co.uk NAVIGATIONAL NOTE: Entrance depth 1.8 metre at LW +/- 2 hours. Some berths less than 1.8m at LWS: berth as directed.

E-mail: info@lerwick-harbour.co.uk

Elgin & Lossiemouth Harbour Co Harbour Master: Duncan Pockett Tel: 01343 813066 Mobiles (24/7): 07969 213521 & 07969 213513 Email: info@lossiemouthmarina.com Web: www.lossiemouthmarina.com VHF: Mon-Fri 0800-1700; Sat 0900-1100

Website: www.lerwick-harbour.co.uk

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Baltasound is a large and well-serviced harbour sheltered by the island of Balta at the mouth of the sound and by the high ground to the north and west. While the small boat marina is not suitable for visiting yachts, the pontoon berth situated on the west face of the main pier is accessible at all states of the tide. Alternatively, there is a good anchorage south west of the pier. Haroldswick, a few miles north, is home to the Unst Boat Haven, Shetland's only museum dedicated to the history of the island's distinctive wooden boats and the line fishermen who used them until the early 20th century. You can also see the unique ‘Shetland Models’ that are still raced around the islands.

Piermaster: Roger Moore, Tel: 01806 244200 Web: www.shetlandmarinas.com

Scalloway, capital of Shetland until the 17th century, provides a storm-proof harbour and everything a visiting yacht requires. The harbour is sheltered from all wind directions by the islands of Trondra and Burra, and can be accessed at all states of the tide and in all weather conditions. The visitor's pontoon is near Scalloway Boating Club (SBC) at Port Arthur, on the western side of the outer harbour. Facilities including toilets, showers, and laundry are available at the boating club, which is open Monday–Thursday 1900 until late, Friday 1500 until late, and Saturday and Sunday 0900 until late. The Boating Club extends a lengendary welcome, and Da Haaf restaurant at the nearby Atlantic Fisheries College is a renowned seafood resaurant.

Scalloway Harbour Tel: 01595 744221 Email: scallowayharbour@shetland.gov.uk Web: www.shetlandmarinas.com Harbour VHF: Ch 12 16 SBC Tel: 01595 880388

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Gott Bay, Tiree. Photo: M Balmforth.

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Slieve League beach, Donegal Bay. Photo: Kean/Hennigan.

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Visit www.malinwaters.com for more information on this fascinating region. MalinWaters is the consumer brand of the Sail West Project which is partfinanced by the European Union’s European Regional Development Fund through the INTERREG IVA Cross-border Programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body.

Managing Moorings for All The Crown Estate is pleased to provide continued support of the Welcome Anchorages publication as it expands to include Northern Ireland. With the best sailing and cruising waters in Europe, demand for mooring and anchorage space is high. With over 5,500 licensed moorings in Scotland alone, The Crown Estate has the lead role in managing the provision of mooring space for the boating community. Welcome Anchorages is supported through The Crown Estate’s programme of Marine Stewardship, which provides funding for practical projects, research, and other initiatives to improve the management and understanding of marine resource management. Since its establishment in 1999 the fund has contributed over £5 million to a wide range of projects around the UK coast.

To manage the provision of mooring space we have a licensing system in place and staff dedicated to helping coastal communities make the most of this limited resource. Effective management can only be achieved using a partnership approach and we work closely with the Scottish Government, RYA Scotland, the Clyde Moorings Committee and the West Highland Anchorages and Moorings Association.

www.thecrownestate.co.uk

Although our statutory basis determines that we operate as a commercial organisation, we have an equally firm commitment to working hand-in-hand with Scotland’s organisations, agencies and individuals, for the benefit of local businesses and communities.

SAIL ACROSS SCOTLAND From the majestic Caledonian Canal in the Highlands and picturesque Crinan Canal in Argyll and Bute, to the recently restored Forth & Clyde and Union Canals in the Lowlands, Scotland’s 220km (137 mile) network of inland waterways offer visitors a breathtaking array of leisure opportunities.

CALEDONIAN CANAL

CRINAN CANAL

FORTH & UNION CLYDE CANAL CANAL

FALKIRK WHEEL

The 96km (60 mile) Caledonian Canal is the quickest route from the North Sea to the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea, passing through spectacular scenery and 45km (28 mile) of natural lochs including the world famous Loch Ness.

Revelling in the title of ‘Britain’s most beautiful shortcut’ the 14.5km (9 mile) Crinan Canal is one of the UK’s most picturesque canals linking the Firth of Clyde with the West Coast.

Re-opened in 2001, the 60km (37 mile) Forth & Clyde Canal strides the country from east to west linking the Firth of Forth at Grangemouth to the River Clyde at Bowling.

The Falkirk Wheel, the world’s first and only rotating boat lift transfers boats through the 30 metre height difference between the Forth & Clyde and Union Canals.

CHANNEL DIMENSIONS

Length 45.72m (150ft), Width 10.67m (35ft) Depth 4.11m (13.5ft), Max.mast height for through passages 27.4m (89.8ft)

Length 26.82m (88ft), Width 6.09m (20ft) Depth 2.89m (9.5ft), Max.mast height for through passages 28.95m (95ft)

CHANNEL DIMENSIONS Length 20.47m (67ft), Width 6.35m (20.8ft), Depth 1.83m (6ft), Max. headroom 3.0m (9.8ft) Yacht masts require to be unstepped.

The Union Canal flows for 51km (32 miles) from the picturesque town of Falkirk to the heart of Edinburgh, allowing smaller craft to sail to the centre of Scotland’s capital city.

For your free skipper's guide and latest information on all the above canals visit

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Orkney

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Shetland

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Glasgow

Edinburgh