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Rallies in Scotland

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​Scotland   has a wealth of coastal locations and inland lochs to explore, e.g.
  • Loch Lomond​
  • The Solway Firth
  • The Firth of Clyde
  • Loch Linnhe and the Sound of Mull
  • Lochs Morar, Sunart, Craignish, Sween, etc.
  • The Firth of Forth
We have two Regional Secretaries in Scotland. Leonie Griffin is the South coordinator. The position of coordinator in the North is currently vacant. If you have any questions about the rally programme,   please  email  the   Regional Secretaries, specifying your question concerns  Scotland.

Please note that all rallies are subject to change or cancellation in the light of inclement weather, so it is vital that members check in the Forum's   Scotland   section    for any last minute information. Details of designated contacts for each rally can also be found in the Forum or Journal.

2025

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​14-20 April                 Loch Torridon
​Loch Torridon is a sea loch on the west coast of Scotland  in the  north west Highlands.  There is a campsite  at the eastern end of Upper Loch Torridon and on the shore of Loch Shieldaig  which separates the upper and lower sections of the Loch.   The scenery is breathtaking . For further details check the Forum.          GM

2-6 May                Loch Lomond
Come and join us at the second part of the Border Reivers rally which starts at Kielder Water and moves on to Loch Lomond.  Camp at Cashel, Milarrochy, Sallochy or Luss and come sailing round the islands.  You need to register your boat  with the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park if you carry an outboard motor.      KM
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21-23 June            Loch Sunart
Loch Sunart is a large tidal sea loch which forms the southern shore of the Ardnamurchan peninsula. There are camp sites at Strontian    and Kilchoan .  There is a public access slipway and roadside car parking  at Strontian   which is probably the best place to launch.   There is lots of scope for exploring in Loch Sunart, with islands and sheltered anchorages for those wishing to sleep aboard. There are pontoons, with showers, shop and a pub at Salen.                    DA
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Islands of Fleet
​11-13 July           Islands of Fleet. Solway Firth
Sailing will be based at Newton Bay Farm campsite which is near Gatehouse of Fleet in Galloway, South West Scotland. The site has easy beach launching for dinghies and offers a great introduction to the tides of the Solway coast.    
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1-4 August           Loch Long / Holy Loch
Camp or stay at Ardentinny Outdoor Centre to explore  these sea lochs which form part of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs Regional Park. 
10-14 September               Loch Sween
A tidal sea loch   located in Argyll and Bute   with many inlets and islands to explore.   More information to follow.     IU


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  • Home
    • About
    • Origins
    • Why join us?
    • Women in the DCA
    • Contact us
  • Cruising
    • Getting started >
      • FAQs
    • Living aboard
    • Taking the family
    • Pilotage Notes >
      • The Dee Estuary
    • Boat Safety Recommendations
    • Howard Rice goes Below 40 South
  • Dinghies
    • John Welsford talks about designing boats
    • Michael Storer talks about becoming a boat designer
    • Boat reviews
    • Technical Articles
    • Roamer and Rebell
    • YM Designs
  • Rallies
    • Rallies in England >
      • South Coast
      • South East
      • South West
      • North West
      • North East
      • East Coast
      • Midlands
    • Rallies in Scotland
    • Rallies in Wales
    • Rallies in Ireland
    • Rallies in North America >
      • Northeast Chapter
      • Pacific Northwest
      • ChesapeakeSWS
    • Rallies in France
    • Rallies in the Netherlands
    • Rallies in Scandinavia
    • Rallies in the Baltic
  • Journal
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      • 2025 Journals
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