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Useful Scottish travel links

This page displays links to selected sites that offer useful information for your Scottish self catering holiday.

Boat and Ferry Journeys in the Highlands

Arisaig

Go on a boat trip from Arisaig to Rum, Eigg, Muck, Canna, and Skye

Bruce Watt Sea Cruises

If you are visiting the west coast of Scotland don't go home without seeing some of our finest scenery. Only accessible by foot or by sea, Knoydart has been labelled "Scotland's last wilderness" and is home to many rare animals and seabirds- many frequently sighted from the deck of the Western Isles.

Caledonian MacBrayne Ferries

Take a boat to any of the many islands off the west coast of Scotland. Take a 3 ferry trip to Iona in a day!

Corran Ferry

Cross Loch Linnhe on the Corran Ferry and explore the Ardnamurchan Peninsula (the westernmost point of mainland Britain).

Loch Shiel Cruises

In 1745 Bonnie Prince Charlie, aboard Clanranald's galley, arrived at Glenfinnan to raise his Standard. Now you can cruise the magnificent and historic scenery of Loch Shiel in company with a friendly and knowledgeable local crew, with live commentary on the History and Wildlife of this beautiful region.

Mara Mhor

Wildlife Cruises from Oban on Mara Mhor

Sea-fari adventures

Rigid Inflatable Boats operating out of Easdale (just south of Oban) with trips through the Gulf of Corryvreckan

Seal Island Cruises

Visit Seal Island in Loch Linnhe, trips depart from Fort William

Seaprobe Atlantis

The Seaprobe Atlantis is totally unique, custom-built, and offers you an experience that no other boat in Britain can match. Operating out of the Kyle of Lochalsh in Scotland, this glass bottom boat gives you a unique opportunity to explore the rich diversity of marine life in these waters

SeaVentures

Seaventures Scotland offer you the chance to see whales, dolphins, porpoises, sea eagles, and native scottish wildlife. A combination of high adventure, pure exhilaration and the thrill of witnessing some of Scotland's magnificent sea-life first hand from our powerful Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) which seats twelve comfortably. Operates from the pier in Fort William