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St Ninian's Bay
Drop anchor off St Ninian's Bay (also called The Straad), a sheltered spot on Bute's west coast with stunning views across to Inchmarnock Island. This windswept little bay carries some serious history — the ruins of a medieval chapel sit nearby, and it's connected to the legendary St Ninian's treasure discovered buried beneath it. There's even a sauna on the beach now, which is not something you expect to find on a remote Scottish shore.
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Marinas and anchorages near St Ninian's Bay · times are dock to dock
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- Busiest on Saturdays and Sundays
- Busiest around 09:00 — mostly boats leaving
- Half the boats that stop here have arrived by 15:00
- 72% of visits are overnight
- Typical stay: ~17h
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