Top 5 beaches in the Outer Hebrides
If you’re looking for stunning vistas, dramatic coastlines, and secluded beaches, the Outer Hebrides should be at the top of…
23 January | 6 min read
Sail Scotland
Discovering the Isle of Skye on the West Coast of Scotland
At fifty miles in length, the Isle of Skye is the largest of the inner Hebrides and the second largest…
18 January | 4 min read
Our Top Five Family Friendly Sailing Holidays for 2024
Tired of the usual go-to choices for your next family trip? Then why not join us for a stress-free skippered…
20 December | 8 min read
The Best Places to See Puffins in Scotland
If you’re a nature lover wishing to see one of Scotland’s most adorable seabirds, the puffin, there’s no better way…
27 July | 5 min read
An Island by Island Guide to the Outer Hebrides
The Outer Hebrides, located off the west coast of Scotland, are a group of islands with a unique blend of…
28 April | 7 min read
A Guide to St Kilda, Scotland
Nestled in the North Atlantic Ocean, 42 miles west of Scotland’s Outer Hebrides lies the remote archipelago of St Kilda.…
27 April | 9 min read
The History of the West Country Trading Ketch
The history of the West Country trading ketch is rather unromantic. There’s no sailing into the sunset or walking the…
25 April | 5 min read
Scotland and the Hebrides Wildlife Guide
For centuries, Scotland and the Hebrides have been known for their rugged coastline and breathtaking scenery, attracting travellers from all…
31 January | 11 min read
Our Top 5 Skippered Sailing Holidays in the UK
Whether you’re an experienced sailor or you’re new to the nautical world and are wanting to try a sailing experience,…
10 November | 8 min read
Sail Away with us for a Microcation
Feel like getting away from it all but not excited about having to face long airport queues and flights? Then…
09 March | 4 min read
Sail to Fingal’s Cave on the Isle of Staffa
Venture with us to the ancient uninhabited island of Staffa in the Inner Hebrides to discover the mesmerising Fingal’s Cave,…
21 December | 3 min read
Jump Aboard A Sailing Holiday In Scotland On The Bessie Ellen
As the days grow longer, ‘A Sailor’s Voyage to Scotland’ on the Bessie Ellen offers a fantastic opportunity to arrive…
01 February | 4 min read
Why A Sailing Holiday In The Hebrides Should Be On Your Bucket List For The Next Decade
Being so far north, the Hebrides enjoy the longest days in the summer months and freedom from light pollution on…
17 January | 5 min read
Off-grid Sailing Holidays
Gone are the days where a holiday is a true holiday – away from everyday life, a break from modern…
23 October | 4 min read
Bessie Ellen & the newbie!
Emma Jamieson, food blogger and first-time sailor, shares her experience of a week aboard Bessie Ellen in the Hebrides –…
11 July | 4 min read
My week on ZUZA
It is with a flutter of nervous excitement that I walk from Oban train station to Zuza, a double-hulled purpose…
25 February | 8 min read
Sailing around the Isle of Skye
Situated on the West coast of Scotland, the Isle of Skye is a popular island destination for the nature-loving traveller.…
14 November | 3 min read
Sailing to St. Kilda
St Kilda Shrouded in mystery and legend, the real tale of St Kilda is, in reality, more melancholic. The small…
14 November | 2 min read
The Lure of Scotland
Helen Walker and her love of the Scottish Isles. At VentureSail Holidays we pride ourselves on offering experiential holidays on…
30 October | 6 min read
Hebridean Insight: The Small Isles
Collectively known as the Small Isles, this pretty little archipelago plays host to a vast amount of wildlife – and…
22 June | 4 min read
The Hebrides: Mull, Iona, Staffa and Jura
We mention plenty of island names in our voyage descriptions and blogs, but what is each hebridian island really like?…
18 June | 6 min read
