A 7-day trip along the scenic west coast of Scotland.

Given the abundant variety and nearby locations of beautiful islands and coastal anchorages in this sailing area, we are spoiled for choice.

The combined coastline length of these islands and mainland, is more than the coastline of France and these are just some of the islands we can visit: Islay, Jura, Scarba, Luing, Seil, Gigha, Kerrera, Colonsay, Oronsay, Lunga, Garvellachs, and Shuna.

uring this 6-night Island  Tour we will get the chance to visit some stunning anchorages.

No two trips are the same and we take pleasure in consulting our guests to make a suitable plan using the skipper’s extensive local knowledge and based on the weather, tides, guests’ desires and other factors.

Here is a potential itinerary to inspire you:

Trip starts from Oban, a picturesque and busy harbour town with good transport network, plenty accommodation options and facilities. We meet up at 3pm at Oban’s new marina development.

We head south to the Isle of Seil, the first of our many islands visits. Separated from the mainland only by the thinnest of sea channels spanned by the famous 'Bridge over the Atlantic'.

The island's main village, Ellenabeich, has featured in a number of TV and films including Para Handy and Ring of Bright Water and houses the Scottish Slate Islands' Heritage Centre.

Catch the tide through the Sound of Luing to head south to Jura, a long island with its recognisable hills “The Paps of Jura” dominating the seascape. The home to thousands of red deer and formerly home to George Orwell, this island has plenty to interest you.

A short voyage the next day to the southern island of Islay famous for its many malt whisky distilleries, seabird reserves and unspoilt beaches, we take time to enjoy the charms of this gentle island. Weather dependent we can also call in at the Isle of Gigha, a community owned island with its own sustainable dairy farm, lush gardens and sandy beaches. Ride the tide through the Sound of Islay to return to Jura and anchor in the skipper’s current favourite spot West Loch Tarbert.

A night here is an experience to cherish, depending on time of year we are treated to stags roaring, otters fishing round the boat, seals calling or the many sea birds picking the charming coastline.

Heading north again to the Isle of Colonsay, stopping off perhaps for lunch on the white sands of Oronsay and anchoring in Kiloran Bay, a wide sandy beach with wind swept dunes and air that invigorates.

Pointing the bow farther north we return to the Oban area past the Garvellachs and Insh Island to anchor under Gylen Castle on the Isle of Kerrera. Oban’s barrier island with around 30 inhabitants, Kerrera has a varied coastline featuring craggy coves, seal colonies, a delightful tea room and its own marina in the north.

A final night here allows time to be up ready in the morning to head over to Oban in good time to catch trains, busses or check in to accommodation.