Aerial Guides

Welcome to our Guide to Sailing Scotland film gallery. We have stunning aerial footage from locations around the coast and islands of Scotland from Edinburgh, East Coast, Inverness, Orkney, the Outer Hebrides, North West Scotland, Argyll and the Isles and The Firth of Clyde. Each short film gives a birds eye view of sailing destinations highlighting both marine facilities and shoreside features.
We hope the videos will inspire you! The next step is for you to plan your holidays and experience the warm welcome first-hand.

Argyll and the Islands

Puilladobhrain

One of Scotland’s classic anchorages. Great pub nearby, close to Oban and within easy reach of Tobermory.

Oban

All tide step ashore facilities in the heart of this famous west coast hub. Air, train and ferry links nearby.

Ardfern

One of Scotland’s most picturesque, sheltered, sea lochs, located at the head of Loch Craignish. Ardfern has all the facilities and amenities you might require.

Craobh

Stunning location, with 250 berths and many amenities including the Lord of the Isles bar and restaurant.

Ulva Ferry Pontoon

A small secluded location, with a pontoon for 8 visiting boats. From here you can visit Mull, Iona and Staffa.

Tobermory

One of Scotland’s most photographed locations, on the isle of Mull.  The harbour is within walking distance of the town for all amenities.

Campbeltown

Campbeltown marina is a great place for a stop-over when rounding the Mull of Kintyre. Local shops, distilleries and shoreside experiences are all close at hand.

Tarbert, Loch Fyne

A sheltered harbour at the heart of the village. Tarbert marina has berths for over 200 boats and is within easy walking distance to the town centre.

Holy Loch

A scenic and peaceful location in the Cowal Peninsula, on the River Clyde.

Portavadie

Set in a protected lagoon, on Loch Fyne, in Scotland’s West Coast.

Staffa

Home to the famous Fingal’s Cave and thousands of puffins, it is a must see location on Scotland’s West Coast.

Coll

A stunning, small island, located just 4 miles west of Mull, with welcoming anchorages.

Dunstaffnage

Ideally located, just 3 miles from Oban in beautiful surroundings.  Offering pontoons and moorings the marina has all the facilities you need. 

Orkney and Shetland

Stromness

An ideal all-tide marina for exploring Orkney. Stromness sits within a beautiful town shaped by the sea.

Kirkwall

A sheltered harbour in the main town on the Orkney Islands. Withing walking distance to the historical town centre.

Westray

Orkney’s most northerly marina on the island of Westray, a thriving island with stunning scenery, historical interest and spectacular wildlife.

Lerwick

The main marina in Shetland, situated just 2km from the town centre.  The marina offers full facilities. 

Whalsay/Symbister

An island with a rich fishing heritage. A welcome stop for sailors and a great viewing point for wildlife watching.

Scalloway

A sheltered harbour, offering a range of facilities within East Voe Marina, Blacksness Pier and the local boating club. 

 

Skye & North West

Plockton

A great place to stop over for exploring Skye and northwest Scotland when passage making to the north or south.

Mallaig

All-tide marina in the heart of Mallaig. Ideal location for exploring Skye, the Outer Hebrides and northwest Scotland. Train and ferry links.

Arisaig

An ideal scenic location from which to explore the North West coast, the Hebrides and Skye.

Portree

A small busy port on the North-East of Skye offering visitors plenty of amenities and facilities.

Stornoway

The main port situated at the town of Stornoway, on the Isle of Lewis. Direct access to the town centre and all the facilities it has to offer.

Harris

A small marina in the town of Tarbert with a 26 berth pontoon and facilities. Directly adjacent to the Harris Distillery.

Lochinver

Offering a tranquil Highland setting in Scotland’s North West Coast. 40 miles south of Cape Wrath.

Ullapool

Nestled on the shores of Loch Broom, the gateway to the Northern Highlands, Ullapool is a small marina with moorings and facilities within reach.

Stornoway

The main port situated at the town of Stornoway, on the Isle of Lewis. Direct access to the town centre and all the facilities it has to offer.

Harris

A small marina in the town of Tarbert with a 26 berth pontoon and facilities. Directly adjacent to the Harris Distillery.

Iona

Home to Iona Abbey and stunning beaches, this is idyllic location is part of the National Trust for Scotland.

Inverewe, Garden and Estate

Home to a remote gardens and wildlife trips on the shores of Loch Ewe, Inverewe is within a Marine protected area. 

St Kilda

A UNESCO World heritage site, this is a unique, remote, location famous for it’s millions of sea birds.

Canna

The Isle of Canna offers moorings and anchorage, a National Trust for Scotland location, it is a beautiful island to explore.

Scavaig

A quiet, peaceful anchorage at the foot of the Cuillin mountains in Skye. Come ashore for hill walking and explore the rugged landscape.

Mingulay

Situated on the very edge of the Outer Hebridies, the island offers stunning, secluded beaches and quiet anchorages.

Firth of Clyde

Kip Marina

A great marina for exploring Scotland. Kip boasts a huge range of amenities and facilities – including 600 all-tide berths

Largs Yacht Haven

A large marina of the Firth of Clyde with access to many facilities including a sailing school.

James Watt Dock

A large, historic dock offering a sheltered marina all year round.

Girvan Harbour

A small harbour situated within walking distance of the town centre.

Troon Marina

An ideal on the Clyde Estuary location for entering the Clyde or heading further afield to Ireland or the South.

East Coast

Port Edgar

Port Edgar is Scotland’s largest east coast marina with great amenities and facilities and only 30 mins from Edinburgh

Inverness

An ideal east coast location before entering The Caledonian Canal. All tide access in the heart of  Inverness

Arbroath

A sheltered sea wall harbour on the East Coast with direct access to the town centre and famous seafood.

Wick

Situated on the North East coast, an ideal location to explore the Northern Isles. Wick marina is within easy reach of the town with all its amenities.

Peterhead

A purpose built leisure marina with all the modern facilities, situated next to one of Europe’s busiest fishing ports.

Whitehills

An award winning locally owned marina situated on the North East coast offering a range of facilities, within easy reach of the local village. 

Nairn

A relaxing seaside location, this historic fishing port has been transformed into a modern day leisure harbour.

Scottish Canals

Caledonian Canal

Entrance to the epic Caledonian Canal connecting the East Coast to Loch Ness, Fort William and the West Coast.

Crinan Canal

This stunning canal offers a short cut through the rugged Kyle Pennisula, at just 9 miles long you can take it as slow as you like.