OffshoreScotland realises that many who visit Scotland for a charter boat cruise or holiday yacht sail, want some onshore exploring as well.

So we have put together links to tourist sites covering the major yacht cruising areas of Scotland and will continue to build this with more information on popular island and mainland stopovers.

The unspoilt inshore and offshore Scottish waters make for glorious sailing from a relaxing cruise to fast exciting yacht passages. But there is also plenty to see and enjoy on land when surrounded by majestic landscapes and the sense of an often romantic but sometimes bloody history at every turn.

You can also check out a list of Scottish festivals at Festivals in Scotland which take place within easy reach of sailing stops.