Local Knowledge Exploring our Home Grounds!
Nothing beats exploring somewhere with people who consider the area home, and Scotland is our 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!
Day Trips
Various locations and dates
Want to see what life is like onboard, enjoy some time afloat or just get away from the bustle of daily life? Thinking about a longer trip but want to see what it’s all about first? Join us for a day trip from the West Coast or Clyde Coast and recharge those batteries, try something new, or have a day out with us before heading away for a longer voyage.
Operating from Oban on Scotland’s West coast or Inverkip in the Clyde Estuary our day sails allow you to be as involved as you want throughout the day, with lunch and refreshments provided during your time onboard
Vatersay bay, isle of barra.
Outer Hebrides
Oban to Oban
With white sandy beaches and turquoise water you may think you have transported to the Caribbean! 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 and local produce being provided as much as possible you will not only see but hopefully taste the Outer Hebrides!
This trip mainly consists of short day sails so there is 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.
skye scenery
Walking the Isle of Skye
Oban to Oban
With a mix of walking options available we just love our visits to Skye. With a gentle coastal stroll or a mountainous hike in your sights, our walking trips can be tailored to suit your preference and experience.
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 onboard between walking trips.
Inner Hebrides Explorer
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.
View from the top of ben more, mull.
The water of life?
Whisky Cruise
Various Routes
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 while stopping off 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
Join us for one of our most, simply stunning west coast of Scotland sailing trips. Heading out from port, we will take in some stunning locations from coastal towns and villages to secluded anchorages. This will be time to enjoy the best of the west! With a focus on the weather we aim to head out to St. Kilda at the earliest opportunity seeking the ideal conditions to land.
We have plenty of time ashore planned at this amazing location to explore and take in the sights, sounds and smells of the dual UNESCO world heritage site, along with some island cruising as we head back east towards whisky country and maybe a wee stop at a distillery!
Hills of St Kilda.
A quick stop in the canal.
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 inland 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
Oban to Kirkwall
Join us as Taeping ventures North beyond Scotland’s rugged coastline to explore the most Northern islands and oceans that surround our coast, starting from the west coast town of Oban
With cruising through the Inner and Outer Hebrides, we will soon watch the North coast of Scotland slip out of sight as we head to Shetland. With passages and night sailing this is one trip that delivers in buckets. With arrival into the capital of Shetland, Lerwick, after some coastal cruising we will see local 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
Kirkwall 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 this is a major box ticking route.
Walking the Hebridean Islands
Oban to Oban
There are flat ones, hilly one, large ones and small ones. Ones with colourfully painted houses, only a couple of houses and traditional houses. There is sailing, walking, exploring and some of the most amazing places to visit in the Inner Hebrides.
Welcome to time all about you. With a balance of short sailing days, secluded anchorages, bustling towns and the freedom to choose what you want to do this is one of our favourite trips.
Which Island is next?