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Balnakailly Bay

Drop anchor in Balnakailly Bay, a quiet spot tucked into the Kyles of Bute with that classic west Scotland wildness all around you. The sheltered water and wooded hillsides make it feel genuinely remote, even though Tighnabruaich village is just a short distance away if you fancy stretching your legs ashore.

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Based on AIS data

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Colintraive Village Shop & Post Office

Colintraive Church

Colintraive Heritage Centre

Marinas and anchorages near Balnakailly Bay · times are dock to dock

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Portavadie Marina

Port Bannatyne Marina

Port Bannatyne Marina

James Watt Dock Marina

James Watt Dock Marina

The Beilding

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How full it gets, by local hour — tallest when the most boats are here.

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Busiest on Saturdays and Sundays
Fullest around 21:00, emptiest around 12:00
Half the boats arrive by 16:00
71% of visits are overnight
Typical day stop: ~3h · max recorded 4 boats

Plan a Passage

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24 legs boats have actually been recorded sailing.

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