Scotland’s West Coast and Hebridean Islands provide a perfect blend of exhilarating cruising and breathtaking scenery. Rugged mountains, deep sea lochs and the wild emptiness of the islands are the stuff of legends, whilst unexpectedly quaint villages such as colourful Tobermory on the Isle of Mull, provide a warm Scottish welcome at the day’s end. The spectacular wildlife, including dolphins, porpoises, and whales only highlight the beauty of the islands, whilst the ancient culture and archaeological remains, add to the feeling of timeless isolation. Lonely castles rising out of the mist, sea eagles soaring above steep hillsides, spellbinding sunsets. From the holy island of Iona to the distillery on Islay, from the dramatic island of Staffa, looming out of the sea like a great cathedral, to the peace of Jura, the Inner Hebrides hold a mystical attraction that brings you back time after time.
Weather in Scotland
In Scotland in July there are seventeen hours of daylight, if the sky is clear, it never gets completely dark at this time of year and the West Coast of Scotland is a truly magical place, the weather fronts do bring some rain but seldom does this last for long. May and June are recognised as the best months, combining sunshine, clear skies and lack of rain. What gives Scotland its mild climate is the North Atlantic Drift which weaves around the West Coast producing warm but wet weather.
The Autumn is a stunning place on the West coast with the hillsides changing colour to beautiful reds and browns whilst t he coldest months are January and February, with the snow capped peaks remaining until April.
