Holy Loch Marina, situated on one of the Clyde's finest natural harbours, and the marine gateway to the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, Argyll, Scotland
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We are now taking bookings for summer berthing. See details of our competitive prices. Our staff are on hand to assist you, please do not hesitate to ask if you require help or information.
The Holy Loch Marina offers all the sailing and yachting facilities you would expect to find in a first class marina, and is situated amongst beautiful scenery in a relaxing, established holiday area. Located in Dunoon, Argyll, Scotland, it is just 20 minutes by frequent ferry from Gourock, which is not far from Glasgow. Loch Long and the Upper Firth of Clyde are just a short sail away. There are abundant facilities for yachts and boats and their passengers both at the marina and nearby.
Holy Loch Marina in Dunoon is at the gateway to the Highlands,
on the Cowal Peninsula, where landscape meets seascape. This is
one of the most spectacular and picturesque locations in the United
Kingdom and is a secure haven for sailing. Discovered and appreciated
by more and more sailing enthusiasts, the Marina has expanded greatly
in size and services offered. Learn
more about Holy Loch Marina .../
Information about Holy Loch Port cruise terminal can be found here.
Latest News
Pay for One Night, Get One Half Price!
Our "Pay for One Night, Get One Half Price" offer has been such a success we are now extending it through to the end of the season.
This must be over two consecutive nights. If possible if you could book in advance that would be very much appreciated.
Cowal Highland Gathering - 26-28 August 2010
Book now for your berth for the Cowal Highland Gathering. Come for 2 nights or more and receive the "Pay for One Night, Get One Half Price" discount (see above).
Holy Loch Sailing Club's Marine Blast Regatta - 10, 11 and 12 September 2010
The Holy Loch Sailing Club Regatta is celebrating its 50th birthday this year - details can be found here.
Sandbank Community Development Trust
Take a look at the new Website of the Sandbank Community Development Trust who work hard for the local Sandbank community.
Loch Lomond Sea Planes
Loch Lomond Sea Planes can land at Holy Loch Marina. Full details on their services can be found here.
McGill's Cowal Connector
From 24 May 2010, McGill's will be operating a Sunday bus service from Glasgow to Benmore Gardens. Anyone from the Marina can board at the nearby Holy Loch Inn. Full details are here.
Yachting Life Magazine
Our Fuel price at the moment is:
Petrol: £1.27 per Litre
Diesel: £0.69 per Litre
Diesel 60/40 Split:- 89.10p per Litre
For a RED DIESEL UPDATE, please use the following links:
HM Revenue and Customs
British Marine Federation
We are featured in the latest edition of Yachting Life magazine. Make sure to buy a copy to read the full article!
Marine Gateway
The Marina is now proposed as the marine gateway to the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park and, with the extension to the Marina, it is proposed to provide a walkway from Western Ferries through the Marina to the National Park.
New Berths
Our new berths are now in place, and should help with our visitors' and berth holders' spaces. However we have a few musters on this year, and are going to be busy so please give us a call in advance. Remember you can always book your berth in advance. Call us on 01369-701800, or give us a call on VHF Ch80. That way we can direct you straight to your berth on arrival, and save disappointment if we are full.
Holy Loch Coffee Shop Now Open Weekends
The Holy Loch Coffee Shop is now offering a weekend brunch menu (served from 10 am to 12 noon).
Opening hours:
Mon - Sun: 10 am to 4 pm
Holy Loch Marina Welcomes Conway Fine Art and Samteq
Holy Loch Marina would like to give a very warm welcome to Martin and Soraya Conway who are moving into a unit within the Marina. The Marina Gallery contains a selection of art from prints to fine art watercolours by Martin Conway. Keen sailor Martin is best known for his Marine art and specialises in affordable private commissions. Martin covers a wide range of subjects including aviation and fantasy. In addition to artwork the shop will have a variety of crystals, crystal and silver jewellery, new and used books and ambient music. From time to time local arts and crafts will be featured. Marina Gallery is run by Martin and his wife Soraya (see www.soraya.co.uk) who is the resident Psychic Astrologer and Agony Aunt of the My Weekly magazine and the resident Astrologer for the local Dunoon Observer newspaper.
We would also like to welcome Samteq, a leading web design company whose experience covers a wide and diverse range of business sectors and project sizes. Their enterprise class web designers, SEO experts and project managers work to guarantee that projects meet and exceed their objectives, creating visible benefits for clients.
Western Ferries
Western Ferries have asked if we can remind all berth holders and visitors to keep a wide berth from the terminal and the ferries on entering and leaving the Holy Loch.
Things To Do
Why not try a bit of archery, quad biking, or clay target shooting at Quadmania? Or Laser Combat Games at the Dolphin Leisure Centre? For bike hire made easy, check out XBikesargyll. There is also a cinema in Dunoon where the lastest films are shown. Why not visit Benmore Botanic Gardens, an enchanting garden steeped in history and surrounded by dramatic scenery. And make sure to call by the Holy Loch Inn, which is near the Marina. Go to our Links page to find more details of activities in the area.
There’s lots to do in and around the area and we have brochures in the office on most things, including bus time tables, etc. The bus to Oban stops at the top of the road, or take the bus to one of the wonderful woodland walks around the area. See the local bus time table.
We now have the Cowal Connector Bus which runs from Dunoon to Western Ferries and over on the ferry to Braehead and Glasgow. See here for details.