Cowal Cruises

Cowal Cruises Boat tour company based on the Cowal Peninsula, Argyll, Scotland. Tours commencing spring 2025

Winter, 93'/4 around the time our Skipper started fishing at weekends while at School, one such Saturday his welly g...
24/04/2025

Winter, 93'/4 around the time our Skipper started fishing at weekends while at School, one such Saturday his welly got wheeched over the side by a bight of rope sinking in water so shallow it could be seen from deck...rest of the day spent with a plastic bag wrapped round the now sock clad foot.... Glory days fishing for green crabs.

Spring is definitely sprung now, the Cowal Cruises kids found a Thrush egg in the woods, and the flowers and blossoms ar...
22/04/2025

Spring is definitely sprung now, the Cowal Cruises kids found a Thrush egg in the woods, and the flowers and blossoms are going wild.

Well the weather has broken and it's a bit chilly, not a problem for these grey seals having a bask on Inchmarnock.
19/04/2025

Well the weather has broken and it's a bit chilly, not a problem for these grey seals having a bask on Inchmarnock.

This time last year we had just refitted TJ's engine and sealed up the deck again... Time certainly flies...
17/04/2025

This time last year we had just refitted TJ's engine and sealed up the deck again... Time certainly flies...

A wee image from last week's terrific weather, with some extra atmosphere added from Bute's Heather burning smoke.
15/04/2025

A wee image from last week's terrific weather, with some extra atmosphere added from Bute's Heather burning smoke.

Weather still awesome, here's some seals enjoying it on the Burnt Islands....
12/04/2025

Weather still awesome, here's some seals enjoying it on the Burnt Islands....

1979/80 the MacGregor's first foray into fishing for prawns, some lovely new creels being loaded on to the Onefort...
10/04/2025

1979/80 the MacGregor's first foray into fishing for prawns, some lovely new creels being loaded on to the Oneforty. Both the Oneforty and the MK2 transit built during the heady days of the three day week, power cuts, Giles cartoons and smoked haddock, onions and sausages boiled in milk. Maybe the last one was just us.....

Wee change of scenery today, our skipper was doing some stand in work on the Creagallan, weather is just stunning!
08/04/2025

Wee change of scenery today, our skipper was doing some stand in work on the Creagallan, weather is just stunning!

Spring has arrived, much like TJ has in Tighnabruaich, we'd like to thank everyone who has been following us and sharing...
05/04/2025

Spring has arrived, much like TJ has in Tighnabruaich, we'd like to thank everyone who has been following us and sharing our posts, and to the recent new followers, it's much appreciated. A final thank you goes to Holy Loch Marina for having us for significantly longer than expected!

The engine room in the Channel Hound, with the big old Gardner 6LXB, 127 of Manchester's finest horsepower, probably...
03/04/2025

The engine room in the Channel Hound, with the big old Gardner 6LXB, 127 of Manchester's finest horsepower, probably on at least her second lease of life having started in a bus or lorry somewhere. And you are right, that's kitchen foil wrapped round the dry exhaust....

We have opened up bookings for June through September for our sight seeing trips!, visit our website for more informatio...
01/04/2025

We have opened up bookings for June through September for our sight seeing trips!, visit our website for more information. We will add in our mackerel fishing dates as the season progresses.

We don't normally advocate taking photos in a public convenience! But Bute's Victorian rest rooms are pretty spectacular...
29/03/2025

We don't normally advocate taking photos in a public convenience! But Bute's Victorian rest rooms are pretty spectacular at WC's go....

2001 Hayling Island, searching for a replacement for the Aaron, this took us to look at this part finished Holton 32...
27/03/2025

2001 Hayling Island, searching for a replacement for the Aaron, this took us to look at this part finished Holton 32, deck was so low there was a tiny access hatch in the deck to reach the engine oil filler. And the wheelhouse sole was so high that big Jack couldn't stand up in it...... This search took us to Brixham, before finding the Channel Hound which was owned by a guy who lived about 3 miles away from us....

Fun couple of days working with Argyll Sea Tours, helping get the Creagallan ready for the coming season, Jack, Jack and...
25/03/2025

Fun couple of days working with Argyll Sea Tours, helping get the Creagallan ready for the coming season, Jack, Jack and Ivy a pleasure to work with as always! Even time for some awkward photos....

A wee bit of history today, St Colmac's church on Bute, seems to have had its roof removed at some point since the early...
22/03/2025

A wee bit of history today, St Colmac's church on Bute, seems to have had its roof removed at some point since the early 1980's, the Canmore website show it intact around 83', it was built in the 19th century.
St Colmac as an area has been a place of worship back to pre Christian times it has a stone circle, it's believed to be the site of a 6th century monastery and has a standing stone re-cycled into a cross...

21/03/2025

🚨 A GIANT LEAP FORWARD FOR THE DUNOON PROJECT! 🚨

We’re beyond excited to announce our official partnership with Nevis Range that will accelerate our mission to deliver Scotland’s next world-class outdoor adventure resort—right here in Dunoon! 🏔🚡

Nevis range is one of Scotland’s leading outdoor adventure destinations, renowned for its mountain gondola, world-class biking trails, and commitment to sustainable tourism.

Chris O’Brien, Managing Director of Nevis Range, said: “Dunoon has always had the potential to be a world-class adventure tourism destination. With the construction of the gondola, we’re unlocking that potential and creating something truly extraordinary. We’ve seen first-hand how infrastructure like this can transform an area, and Dunoon will now be at the forefront of adventure tourism in Scotland.”

This partnership is a game-changer—not just for the Dunoon Project, but for Scottish adventure tourism. It brings jobs, investment, and a new energy to our community.

As a reminder, The Dunoon Project will feature:

✨ State-of-the-art Mountain Gondola – Year-round access to breath-taking views, epic trails & unforgettable adventures.
🏨 Adventure Hotel – Purpose-built for bikers, hikers & outdoor lovers.
🚴‍♂️ Bike Shop & Hire Centre – Rentals, repairs & premium gear from the best in the business.
🛍 Retail & Outdoor Stores – Showcasing top outdoor brands & locally made Scottish products.
🍽 Restaurants & Cafés – Including a summit café with views to match your appetite.
🚵 World-Class MTB Trails – Downhill, enduro & cross-country routes designed by the experts at Nevis Range.
🥾 Hiking & Nature Trails – For all levels, plus guided outdoor experiences.
💨 Zip Lines & Climbing Zones – For the thrill-seekers among us!

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We've shared this before, but this wee sketch of the Kyles of Bute dates from 1958, part of a passage plan drawn ou...
20/03/2025

We've shared this before, but this wee sketch of the Kyles of Bute dates from 1958, part of a passage plan drawn out by our skippers Grandfather

The lovely Isle of Bute, Ettrick bay with Inchmarnock and Arran in the distance, we'll be plying this stretch of water a...
18/03/2025

The lovely Isle of Bute, Ettrick bay with Inchmarnock and Arran in the distance, we'll be plying this stretch of water as the summer progresses.

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