Useful Information

Weather Maps and data

UK Meteorology Office

European Isobaric charts

24hr UK shipping forecast

24hr UK inshore waters forecast with 3 day outlook

Oban 5 day land based weather forecast

Largs (Clyde) 5 day land based weather forecast

Data from North Atlantic Weather Buoys

UK Hydrographic Office Tidal predictions

West Highland Anchorages and Moorings Association

Cruising information, articles, sources and resources. Just about anything you need to know or buy

A WISE video containing useful and helpful information on how to live in harmony and share the seas with wildlife that you will encounter during your cruise in the West of Scotland

Current UK road traffic information

Glasgow Airport flight and airport information

Prestwick Airport flight and airport information

Transport & other local information for Glasgow and the Strathclyde area

UK rail services and bookings

Scotrail train services

City Link bus services from Glasgow to Oban

Ferries to Mull and the Islands and to Dunoon from Gourock

Ferries to Dunoon from Gourock

Classic Malts Cruise website

All the Scottish Whiskies

Tobermory whisky site with Isle of Mull local information

Lots of information on "The Water of Life"

Western Isles photo library

Turus Mara - Boat trips from Mull with interesting information on island wildlife

Wildlife and Diving Trips to the Outer Hebrides and St Kilda

The National Trust for Scotland is the conservation charity that protects and promotes Scotland's natural and cultural heritage

Oban site with webcam - live action from the throbbing metropolis

The Internet Guide to Scotland - Pages of background information on many of the Scottish Islands

Excellent site for the mystical island of St Kilda

Packed with information on NW Scotland and the Hebrides

Map with brief information on the historic areas of Scotland

The Oystercatcher - pub and restaurant. Excellent food and welcome. Cosy bar with wood burning stove. Owner is a "yachtie" and extends a great welcome to visiting yachts. 6 free swinging moorings (10 ton; 6m depth) just off the beach. Well protected in winds from East through South to West. There is a "bumboat" service so you may not need to blow up the dinghy. Call ahead to reserve.

The Colintraive Hotel, Kyles of Bute - pub and restaurant. Excellent food and welcome. Very popular amongst yachtsmen - book ahead. Six moorings, free with dinner reservations; first come, first served; moorings just west of the ferry.

Coll Hotel, Arinacour, Coll - visiting yachtsmen receive a warm welcome, showers and other services

The Corner House Bistro offers a mix of French and Scottish cuisine from the award winning chef Pascal Thézé

The Wide Mouthed Frog Restaurant & Rooms at Dunstaffnage Marina

The Holly Tree Hotel, Kentallen, by Appin, Argyll. Excellent hotel/restaurant with a special welcome to yachtsmen

The Loch Fyne Oyster Bar and Sea Food Shop, Cairndow - near Inveraray.

Tobermory's famous watering hole

Type the port you intend to visit and identify recommended Restaurants