Local Knowledge Exploring our Home Grounds!
Nothing beats, well we don’t think so, exploring somewhere with people who call the area home. That’s what Scotland is to Ocean Sailing Scotland, home. What an amazing place we live and work in and we love to share it. Our dedicated Scotland explorer trips allow us to share some of the most amazing locations, from quiet anchorages in secluded bays to bustling villages and towns soaked in history and tradition.
We take care of all the planning so you just need to turn up, get settled in and enjoy! With our explorer voyages normally involving day sails with stops at anchor/mooring or in a marina each night you can expect plenty of time to explore and access facilities ashore on your voyage. Whether it's nature, landscapes, or simply the sailing that “floats your boat” (sorry, couldn’t help it), join us as we search out great times and memorable experiences.
Our Scotland Explorer Itinerary!
Outer Hebrides
Oban to Oban
The Outer Hebrides are simply stunning with such a wide range of places to visit and things to do we never seem to fit everything in that we want to! From coastal walks, great sailing, wildlife spotting, open water swimming with local produce being provided as much as possible you will not only see but taste (and smell!) the Outerh Hebrides!
This trip mainly consists of short day sails with time to explore most days sandwiched between two longer day sails as we cross the area of water known as the Minch between the Inner and Outer Hebrides.
Walking the Isle of Skye
Oban to Oban
With a mix of walking options available we just love our visits to Skye. With Coastal/Low Level walking or Mountainous Munro walking trips to suit your preference and experience we drop you off at a start point and pick you up at the other end. More of an A to B walk as opposed to an A to A!
This trip consists of sailing transits from Oban to Skye and back again with accommodation onboard while anchored off the Skye coast. Choose your own route or join our guide (subject to demand) on a set route enjoying some relaxing time with fine local produce onboard between walking trips.
Munros of Mull and the Mainland
Oban to Oban
A Munro is defined as a mountain, in Scotland, rising to over 3000 Feet and which is on the Scottish Mountaineering Club official list of Munros. Some are a little more inaccessible than others and that’s where we come in! Imagine being able to enjoy a mobile base while ticking off some Munros, or just some incredible walking in Scotland.
With a short hop from our base to Munros on the Isle of Mull and Scottish mainland you can expect to enjoy some west coast sailing with nights at anchor in between time ashore walking. Follow the link below for more information.
Inner Hebrides
Oban to Oban
There are few places in Scotland that hold as much mystique as the Inner Hebrides. Join us from the bustling west coast town of Oban as we head out to explore some amazing locations. Sailing, walking, distilleries, local culture, evenings on a beach?
There are so many things to do and with over 10 islands and outcrops forming the inner Hebrides we have an incredible choice of directions to head and places to explore. Follow the link below for more information.
The water of life?
Whisky Cruise
Join us for a whisky trail round some of Scotland’s finest distilleries. Taking in both island and mainland distilleries on Scotland’s stunning west coast and Clyde Estuary, our trail will see us sail some of Scotland’s famous waters before stopping at some equally famous distilleries.
Watching the weather to get the best sailing in as we choose distilleries from island to mainland this is always a trip to remember. While we can’t predict the weather we do know we will be spoilt for choice with whisky’s!
Find out more and choose your route at the link below.
The St. Kilda (and Western Islands) Cruise
Various Routes and Dates
Join us for one of our most, simply stunning west coast of Scotland sailing trips. Heading out from port your trip will begin with safety briefs and familiarisation. Taking in some stunning locations from coastal towns and villages to secluded anchorages it will be time to enjoy the best of the west! With a constant focus on the weather we aim to head out to St. Kilda at the earliest opportunity seeking the ideal conditions to land.
With time ashore planned at this amazing location to explore and take in the sights, sounds and smells of the dual UNESCO world heritage site, we also aim for some island cruising as we head back east towards whisky country and maybe a wee cheeky stop at a distillery!
Caledonian Canal Cruise
Inverness to Oban
The Caledonian canal holds an amazing fascination for many, and not just Nessie hunters! Running from coast to coast through some of Scotland’s finest gems this trip takes us from Inverness and into the canal where we spend 3-4 days cruising through some of the most amazing scenery we know of.
With lock gates, canal side visits, isolated stops and the potential to sail through Loch Ness there is a lot to do and even more to enjoy as we cruise south.
Whether it’s the thrill of navigating Netpune’s staircase, cruising the home of Nessie, or enjoying some wilderness walks this trip may be short on duration, but it is rich in activity!
Scotland’s North West Passage
Join us as Taeping ventures North beyond Scotland’s rugged North West coastline to explore the most Northern islands and oceans that surround our coast. Starting in the isle of Lewis you will receive training and safety briefings on our yacht and what to expect when we head out.
With the North West coast, infamous Pentland Firth with it’s amazing tides, Orkney, Fair Isle and Shetland all in our sights this is one trip that just keeps on delivering. With arrival into the capital of Shetland, Lerwick will see traditions and amazing scenery complete a trip to build memories for life.
Wildlife, rugged coastline, traditional ports, and perhaps a distillery will all feature in this trip.
chilling out in Lerwick after passge from the outer hebrides
Saying goodbye to the sight of land
Scotland’s Northern Islands Challenge
Shetland to Inverness
We are only heading one direction when we slip lines on this trip, south! Join us on Scotland’s most Northern Island as we prepare to explore the best of the north! Exploring the Northern Islands has been described by many as inspirational.
From the Viking traditions, to the rugged windswept coastline (yes, there are hardly any trees it can be that windy - in winter), to the amazing stories that come out of every single bay.