Scottish Sailing Holidays

Pre-Trip Service
The initial 2 phone calls and the quick responses to my emails with my packing enquiries.

Trip Comments
The immediate friendly but organised atmosphere that was created. The walk guides enthusiasm and knowledge of Scottish nature, culture and environment. Her care and help on more tricky terrain. Chloe's cooking was awe inspiring..a recipe book of the week would have been good to buy. Waking up in remote bays and lochs felt like a real privilege. The balance of sailing and exploring the islands made the trip just perfect. The early morning teapot was really appreciated.

Accommodation and Food
Tricky question, It was totally excellent as we were on board a 70 year old plus converted fishing boat and as I expected but compared to a standard guest house...no comment!! The food though was the best food I have ever had on a holiday anywhere...even fresh home made bread--staggering. And James's freshly caught crabs must not be forgotten.

Your Guide
Already covered. Kirsty was perfect. I was thrilled to walk with a guide who shared my love of nature and could point out so much of interest.. natural and historical.

The Bottom Line
Thoroughly recommend this trip. I felt very happy at all times, frequently excited and always safe on board boat and when hiking. Probably my best holiday ever. The flexibility offered to fellow travellers was another example of the experience and confidence or our guides and leaders on board and on land. The skipper and first mate were superb at encouraging and teaching us to take part as much as we wanted with crewing Eda Framsden.

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Trip Comments
Chloe, Gabriel and James were a brilliant team. Chloe's cooking was out of this world, How does she do it? Gabriel was a great skipper and so knowledgeable about the sailing area and the wildlife, James was superb in managing us with the rigging as well as being good fun to be around. Thanks to the three of them for making the trip so enjoyable.

The weather was fantastic and allowed us to get to the Outer Hebrides - an unexpected and wonderful bonus, even though it meant motoring more than sailing. But lack of wind can't be helped, and it didn't seem to matter given the gorgeous scenery and anchorage locations we visited.

Also, a great mix of people on the trip - good company.

Overall, a trip of a lifetime. Hope to repeat the experience sometime.

Thank you

Your Guide
Comments made earlier - simply put - they were a brilliant team.

The Bottom Line
Difficult to think how the trip could have been bettered. A wonderful experience.

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Pre-Trip Service
Everything very smooth and professional; the only thing was that the list of equipment seemed to be for both the sailing and sailing/walking holidays and had items not really required for the sailing trip.

Trip Comments
Cannot praise too highly. The boat is superb, a real pleasure to be aboard. The crew were excellent, knowledgeable, efficient and patient with the added bonus of being great fun. The food was better than first class, I don't think any of us will forget eating homemade Cornish pasties on a white sand beach on the uninhabited island of Pabbay, just one of the many memories we bring away from the trip. Finally the weather was perfect which allowed us to visit places we would not otherwise have reached.

Accommodation and Food
Obviously space below is limited but the berths although tight are very comfortable. We had no problems with the 2 heads and 1 shower and there is masses of space on deck. We ate quite a few meals out on deck but also had some very convivial evenings around the saloon table.

Your Guide
The crew were outstanding. Gabe, the skipper kept us informed of the plans for the day and if correction was required to any jobs we were doing let us know tactfully and explained why. James, the mate was absolutely on top of the job, did what he needed to do but allowed us to get on with jobs he had assigned, only helping if we were doing something wrong; as a result I think we all learned a lot. Also he was great fun and so obviously enjoying his job. Finally Chloe, the magician in the galley who provided a nearly constant supply of home cooked food throughout the week. It is testimony to the quality of the food and the thought that has gone into menus that despite the amount of cake eaten I had still lost weight when I got home.

The Bottom Line
The trip was everything I had hoped it would be and much more. The weather certainly helped and enabled us to visit a large part of the outer Hebrides and also Rum, Canna and Skye, but the boat, the crew and the food as well as the others on board all made for a fantastic week, everybody including the crew so obviously enjoying it. Well done Wilderness Scotland and Eda Frandsen, the star of the show.

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Pre-Trip Service
Very responsive to all questions we had before trip. I was a little unclear on which trains were appropriate to take in and out of Mallaig. Wilderness Scotland should consider recommending specific train times for the sailing and hiking trip.

Accommodation and Food
The boat was a bit tight for 12 people, but we expected that going into the trip. It was comfortable overall. The food was incredible, and a highlight of the trip.

Your Guide
Lorraine was very easy to get along with all week. She was clearly knowledgeable of the area, and did a great job managing a group that had vary degrees of walking experience.

The Bottom Line
Wilderness Scotland will be the first place I point friends and family who might be looking for a different vacation experience in a beautiful part of the world.

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Pre-Trip Service
Clear and concise information and tips

Trip Comments
The relaxed nature of the itinerary and the crew. All pretty cool really

Accommodation and Food
Life on board always has it challenges - these were minimised by the fantastic crew

Your Guide
Kirsty was professional in every way. Knowledge and enthusiasm is always an appealing combination

The Bottom Line
Do not hesitate to book this trip. The combination of vintage sailing, world quality hiking, Chloe’s cooking and the knowledge of the crew make for an exceptional experience.

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Trip Comments
We not only saw dolphins, we also were very lucky to see an orca.

Your Guide
Always had information and knowledge about where we were.

The Bottom Line
It was everything and more than I expected.

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