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Scotsman's Bay
Scotsman's Bay sits between Sandycove and Dún Laoghaire's iconic Victorian piers, making it a lovely spot to drop anchor and take in the southside Dublin coastline. You're close to the famous Forty Foot swimming spot and the James Joyce Tower at Sandycove, with the buzz of Dún Laoghaire town just a short distance away. It's a genuinely scenic anchorage, with the Dublin Mountains as a backdrop and plenty to explore ashore.
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Marinas and anchorages near Scotsman's Bay · times are dock to dock
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- Busiest on Saturdays
- Busiest around 17:00 — mostly boats arriving
- Half the boats that stop here have arrived by 14:00
- 59% of visits are overnight
- Typical stay: ~11h
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