Scotland

Boat Rental Scotland

The rebellious and beautiful country of Scotland is one of Europe's best kept secrets as boating holidays go. Whether cruising the boisterous waters of the Clyde and Hebrides, or through the Caledonian Canal/Scottish Lowland Canal networks that once helped sailors avoid going over the top, a boat rental Scotland could be the trip of a lifetime.

Features and Benefits of Private Boat Rentals in Scotland

Enjoy the Ultimate Private Boat Experience in Scotland

Whether a canal boat holiday exploring the inland waterways and lochs of Scotland or bravely sailing over the top via the West Coast, Scotland has a lot to offer:

Sail the islands and highlands of Western and Northern Scotland with its wildlife and wilder coastline
Cut through from Fort William to Inverness via Loch Ness on a canal boat holiday or sailing boat
Explore the Scottish Lowland Canal and see both Edinburgh City and Glasgow on a single trip
Anchor at Scapa Flow in the Orkneys and see these remote and stunning islands
Sail from Oban or Glasgow to enjoy the best of the West Coast and islands

Scotland's canals and seas have so much to offer you will be genuinely spoiled for choice as to where to go and what to enjoy. Book your boating holiday with Barqo today!

Customizable Routes and Private Tours

A perfect boating holiday in Scotland could mean a host of things from a blast through the Hebrides to a cruise through the Caledonian Canal.

Whether on a luxury yacht charter sailboat or motor boat, escape the crowds and choose your daily sailing route with advice from one of our experienced boat rental companies in perfect safety and comfort. If you lack the sailing experience or qualifications, hire a skipper and or crew to help you get around.

Types of Boats Available for Rent

Choose the Perfect Boat for Your Scotland Adventure

Sailboat

From €449 Great for a Scottish luxury yacht charters over a week or two, a sailing boat allows you to explore the islands and coastline at your own pace. Ideal for beating into one of the cruel westerlies that beset the west coast, these are available with a hired skipper and crew so if you lack the sailing experience or qualifications you can still enjoy a Scotland boating holiday.

Motor Yacht

From €600 Including a multi-day offshore yacht charters or catamaran rental, a motor yacht charter can mean a range of things. You are not beholden to the winds and can simply point the bow in the direction you want to go and go there. Good for the Caledonian Canal you could cruise between Fort William and Urquhart Castle in comfortable luxury without the elements affecting your comfort. A private charter can be arranged with skipper and crew looking after the lock transits and navigation.

Discover the Beauty of Scotland by Boat

Of all Scottish waters, here are three of the best select locations to enjoy a perfect boating holiday.

Coastal Sailing

Glasgow and Oban are major sailing centres and offer the opportunity to sail the wild West Coast and Scottish Highland/Islands. Beautiful islands and stunning coastline add to the fun of the often challenging sailing that will put a foot wide grin on your face as you explore the best kept secret in European sailing!

Canal Boat Holiday

The Caledonian Canal was cut through the Great Glen to allow merchant ships to sail between the East Coast and West Coast without having to deal with the fury of the Atlantic or North Sea. You can join the canal at Fort Augustus near Fort William (at the base of Ben Nevis) and set sail the 70 odd miles through beautiful scenery out to Inverness by the historic Urquhart Castle. You might even see the Loch Ness Monster on the way!

Scottish Lowland Canal

Joining Edinburgh with Glasgow, the Scottish Lowland Canal network takes you on a canal boat holiday between Edinburgh Canal Centre below Edinburgh Castle and via the Falkirk Wheel to Glasgow. Connecting the Union Canal with the Forth & Clyde Canal, the Falkirk Wheel drops the canal boat the equivalent of 11 lock heights in one revolution. This is a Scottish canal engineering masterpiece that befits the engineering prowess of the country.

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Northern Ireland

So close to Scotland that a recent prime minister talked of a bridge between the two, you and your guests could also enjoy a canal boat holiday in Northern Ireland. Like Scotland it has wonderful inland waterways as well as a boisterous coastline to explore.

Orkneys

Some 700 miles north of London and a very different country culturally, the Orkney Islands to the north of Scotland are a wild and beautiful world in their own right.

East Coast of England

Another well kept secret of European sailing, England's East Coast has beautiful scenery and challenging sailing that has lots of wildlife (including birds and seals) that you can enjoy as you explore.