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The Scottish sea lochs and islands offer world-class cruising in dramatic, remote scenery.
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Sailing West Scotland
7-Day Itinerary7 Days Sailing West Scotland: Oban to the Hebrides
The west coast of Scotland is a different kind of sailing. Remote sea lochs, abundant wildlife, and passages that demand proper seamanship. This itinerary loops from Oban through the Crinan Canal, the Sound of Jura, and back — covering the best of the inner Hebrides in a week.
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Harbours & AnchoragesBest Anchorages on the West Coast of Scotland
Craobh Haven, Craighouse, the Crinan Basin, Loch Sween — the west coast's finest stops, with pilotage notes and honest verdicts on what you'll find ashore.
3 min readTop SightsTop Sights in West Scotland: What to See from the Sea
Fingal's Cave, Duart Castle, Tobermory's painted houses — West Scotland's most spectacular sights are best reached by boat.
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Food & DiningWhere to Eat on the West Coast of Scotland: Seafood Shacks and Highland Kitchens
Langoustines from Tarbert, oysters from Loch Fyne, and some of the freshest seafood anywhere in Europe — where to eat on the West Coast of Scotland.
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Pilotage NotesWest Scotland Pilotage: Sea Lochs, Sound Passages, and Tidal Gates
Corryvreckan, the Dorus Mòr, and the tidal gates of the Firth of Lorne — pilotage notes for sailing the West Coast of Scotland.
3 min readCharter in West Scotland
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