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- A boat tour is an exciting way to explore Scotland's famed lochs.scotland image by alice grant from Fotolia.com
Scotland's stunning scenery and fascinating culture make it a wonderful travel destination. Scotland contains 69% of the United Kingdom's total coastline, according to scotlandinfo.eu, making boat tours one of the best options for sightseeing. Several companies in Scotland offer boat tours. - Forth Boat Tours offers 75 minute tours of the Firth of Forth, an area renowned for its scenic bridges and islands. Enjoy the on board cafe and bar while you listen to a guided commentary. The trip also affords an opportunity to see sea life, including seabirds and seals. Tours depart from the Hawes Pier in South Queensferry.
Forth Boat Tours
Ellwyn House
Athelstaneford
East Lothian
EH39 5BE
0870-118-1866
forthtours.com - Loch Lomond Leisure Scotland offers luxury speed boat tours of Lock Lomond. Tourists can cruise the loch's many islands or enjoy speeding over open water. This tour operator also offers special packages for weddings, parties and corporate events.
Loch Lomond Leisure Scotland
13 South Charlotte Street
Edinburgh
EH2 4AS
07973-354-707
lochlomond-scotland.com - Travelers hoping to spot marine life will enjoy Sea Life adventures. You can select one of several sightseeing tours that last anywhere from two to five hours. Depending on the tour, expect to see seabirds, seals, dolphins and whales. Trips depart from a dock near the Atlantic bridge, eight miles south of the town of Oban.
Sea Life Adventures
Easdale
By Oban
PA34 4RF
01631-571010
sealife-adventures.com - Sailing from the Kyle of Lochalsh, the Seaprobe Atlantis is a glass bottom boat. Passengers will see Lochalsh from above and below the water. Besides the chance to watch marine life and learn about marine conservation, some tours explore a World War II shipwreck.
Seaprobe Atlantis
The Tourist Information Centre
Kyle of Lochalsh
IV40 8AE
0800-980-4846
seaprobeatlantis.com
Forth Boat Tours
Loch Lomond Leisure Scotland
Sea Life Adventures
Seaprobe Atlantis
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