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From Dinghies to Super-Yachts, Commercial marine insurance, Skipper charter insurance, £3 million third party liability cover as standard. Water skiers and towing of toys liability available on request.
Cover available anywhere in Europe, Racing risk available.
In transit covered as standard, Instant cover available upon request, Third Party only cover available.

Whatever your needs, we can help your nautical dreams become a reality

Bella Vista Ristorante & Pizzeria is located on the shore of the River Forth overlooking the Forth rail bridge and roadbridge. The spectacular backdrop of the Forth Bridges in the historic conservation village of South Queensferry creates a wonderful setting for Bella Vista restaurant.

Grand house commissioned by an Admiral and completed circa 1860, Bella Vista was formally known as the Sealscraig Hotel. This name is now retained for the upstairs bar, with its warm, elegant decoration, real log fire, and leather and mahogany furnishings, it is the ideal place for people to meet before or after a meal downstairs or for anyone who just wants to relax and have a drink and marvel at the panoramic views

With two surveyors in this practice, we provide a comprehensive and professional service with emphasis on evidence based reporting and attention to detail. Excellent client feedback indicates that our work has enabled well informed decisions for pre-purchase, new build, damage assessment or litigation situations.
Expertise and instumentation for GRP/FRP, Steel & Aluminium plus machinery and electrical systems assessment-Motor, Sail & Commercial to 24m.
We also specialise in MCA Small Commercial Vessel coding, from initial discussion through to compliance examination and stability assessment. Richard Linford sits on the MCA working groups that developed the codes from 1993 to date. He and Frank Hamer also lecture on the University of Plymouth's well respected Small Craft Suveying course.
Whilst West Country based our service range extends throughout the country with frequent instructions to visit vessels in Europe & overseas.
If you would like to discuss your requirements or any of our services, please do not hesitate to contact us.

We are Dealers in New Yachts from the Ronautica, Delphia and Europa ranges, plus have a very active Used Boat section.

We specialise in advice for newcomers to boating as we are able to supply the boats and all the equipment to maintain them

Welcome to the Bosuns Locker Online Chandlery Established 1980.
Buy from us confidently and securely

Order on-line for delivery direct to your home. OR....Choose to collect from our Shop at Port Edgar Marina, South Queensferry. We are open 7 days.
Simply choose when you get to the checkout.

CORGI registered & fully insured. With having over 10yrs marine back ground we are able to offer manditory gas safety checks and certification as well as a full comprehensive installation and plumbing service. Although based in Largs we cover most of Scotland.

Welcome to Dakota Edinburgh Hotel
Dakota Edinburgh 10 minutes from Edinburgh Airport, 2 minutes from the Forth Road Bridge - close to the city a million miles from mediocrity.

Dakota Edinburgh, Scottish seafood restaurant of the year 2009, Scottish hotel restaurant of the year 2008. Award-Winning, unique, iconic - Dakota Edinburgh - exceptional levels of comfort and service at incredible value for money.

Scottish Seafood Restaurant of the Year 2009 Scottish Restaurant of the Year 2008

The Dakota Grill concept is simple. No compromise and no corners cut. We stick to what we believe in - fantastic, fresh food using the best local suppliers.

Every meal is expertly prepared by the finest emerging young chefs from all corners of the U.K, using the finest seasonal produce from around the British Isles.

From the fish served the very day it is caught by Scotland's finest fish merchants, to the 28 day, matured on the bone steaks, the origin of all our produce is at the heart of the Dakota Grill.

Located on the ground floor of Grace House at the centre of Poole Quay right next door to the green tiled "Poole Arms", Dorset Gifts is fast becoming a leading online reatiler of nautical gifts including seashells, lighthouses, display yachts and unusual maritime gift lines.

Most of our online products are for sale in the shop with the added enticing attraction of handmade West Country fudge, local scrumpy and fruit wines to buy in store as well as award winning New Forest scoop ice cream and our new recipe dairy soft serve ice cream.

Our eclectic mix of traditional seaside gifts are also locally sourced so you can pick and mix from such products as Moore's biscuits, Piddle beer, "Poole" rock, local butter tablet, sweets from glass jars or even Dorset Knobs - all served to you in a happy family retail environment by Tim, Jamie, Lisa, Dannielle, Charlotte or other distant family members! Don't miss ouur highly regarded website!!

Our Chandlery department boasts stock from all the major suppliers in our Industry and we find that many leading manufacturers see us as their only Scottish outlet. Our Clothing department has every item of clothing any Yachtsman would ever require such as foul weather gear, wetsuits, drysuits, buoyancy aids, lifejackets, thermal wear, fleece, casual jackets, wellies, deckshoes and all types of accessories. We hope that you find our website informative and easy to use and welcome any comments you may have.

Welcome to our new online store, since 1961 we have offered the boating world an unrivalled choice in Chandlery, Clothing, all types of Inflatables, Outboard Motors and support services. Our 5,000sq.ft. showroom is stocked with over 25,000 items at all times and our state of the art computer systems ensure constant monitoring of stock and regular updates on special offers and the latest products. We are currently loading our stock onto our website as quickly as possible but with such a vast range this does take some time! Every item you see on our site is part of our normal range of stock, unless clearly marked as "to special order only", and as such you can expect an off the shelf delivery from us on almost every occasion.

The hand built bikes that we sell are amongst the most innovative in the world.
Only the very highest quality materials such as magnesium and strong aviation alloys are used, bringing to you extraordinarily lightweight, robust and resilient products.
Like all high quality bikes these superb lightweight alloy frames are hand welded to ensure they are perfectly safe and will give you many years of trouble free service.

If you don't live near Southampton we dispatch to everywhere in the UK and Europe.

Take a relaxing boat trip on the Forth Belle and enjoy unrivalled views of the Firth of Forth and its famous bridges!
Our 1-hour Sightseeing Boat Tours of the Firth of Forth depart from Hawes Pier at South Queensferry which is only a short distance from Scotland's bustling Capital City of Edinburgh.

A boat trip aboard the Forth Belle is an ideal way to spend any morning or afternoon. Sit on the outside deck or in the heated observation lounge and listen to the guided commentary.

Take in the magnificent views of the Forth Road Bridge and the world-famous Forth Railway Bridge built in the Victorian era; the beautiful panoramas of the Edinburgh skyline to the south and the Kingdom of Fife to the north and the beautiful island of Inchcolm with its medieval abbey.

We are members of the Association of British Sailmakers
Our team extends from experienced Cruising sailors to racing sailors who are multiple champions at World ,European and National level
We have invested in the latest computer design software ,cutting and manufacturing machinery. All manufacturing is done in house allowing us to carefully monitor our production.

At GRM Rigging Services we believe in providing our clients a high quality, prompt service at reasonable cost.

We have been in business for over 134 years and draw on years of experience to provide the best quality of service available, whilst also embrassing new technology to provide the most up to date solution.

GRM Rigging Services supplies Masts, Booms & Spinnaker Poles from various suppliers (Selden, Sparcraft, Z-Spars) to ensure the correct mast is fitted to your yacht and personal requirements including Carbon Fibre Spars for Racing and Large cruising yachts. Including onsite manufacture of Custom Carbon Fibre Spinnaker Poles.

Our production facility is based in Gourock only 10mins drive from Inverkip. Onsite we Roll swage terminals to wire diameters from 2.5 to 12mm and 16mm through our suppliers, Talurit swage up to 24mm diameter, and supply rod rigging.

We supply and service headsail furling gears (Harken, Furlex, Pro-furl, Schaefer, Facnor, Plastimo).

Hopetoun is a place of outstanding natural beauty, which has Scotland's finest stately home at its heart. Situated on the outskirts of Edinburgh, Hopetoun is a welcoming and thriving 6,500 acre community with a great deal to offer for living, leisure, entertainment and business all the year round.

The fabulous setting of built and rural heritage provides a unique day out and a magnificent location for hospitality and weddings.

PACK & SEND is a company that offers a complete range of postal, freight, courier, packing and removalist services operating through a national retail network. We were founded in 1993, establishing the first PACK & SEND Store in August of that year at Parramatta, NSW, Australia.
PACK & SEND has expanded over 15 years from the one store and is rapidly becoming a global brand. We are continuing to grow our retail network through franchising.
Open 5.5 days a week, we manage packaging, freight and message sending services for businesses of all sizes, as well as for householders and tourists. Our freight solutions range from sending a 20gm letter to a 1 tonne consignment.
We offer over 30 different freight services, enabling us to deliver to any destination on the planet. Message sending services include not only courier and mailing of hard documents but the electronic transmission of messages. We sell packaging supplies and can custom pack items of any size or weight.
We are the industry leader with respect to handling goods that are fragile, large, awkward, and valuable.

Port Edgar Marina & Sailing School is major watersports complex and marina situated on the Forth just west of the famous Forth Bridge, on the outskirts of the historic burgh of South Queensferry.

The Marina has 300 serviced berths and is well located for exploring the islands and fishing Harbours of the Firth of Forth under the impressive backdrop of Scotlands Capital.

The sheltered South Queensferry Bay offers an excellent area for dinghy sailing and our Watersports Centre, offering all kinds of tuition, is one of the largest and most established in the country.

Port Edgar Marina & Sailing School is major watersports complex and marina situated on the Forth just west of the famous Forth Bridge, on the outskirts of the historic burgh of South Queensferry.

The Marina has 300 serviced berths and is well located for exploring the islands and fishing Harbours of the Firth of Forth under the impressive backdrop of Scotlands Capital.

The sheltered South Queensferry Bay offers an excellent area for dinghy sailing and our Watersports Centre, offering all kinds of tuition, is one of the largest and most established in the country.

For those wishing to race, Port Edgar Yacht Club has one of the most active yacht racing programs in Scotland with the regular racing from April to December.

We have a special talent for lifting and moving boats. Closely associated with Preston Marina we operate in the North West and across the UK. Our custom built trailer allows the easy and safe transport of deep keeled yachts, canal boats and almost every other type of craft between. Click below to see a few of the challenges we've met or call to discuss how we could help move your boat.

I started in the trade from the age of 15 as an apprentice in a local Cornish boatbuilding and repairs yard serving a 4 ½ year apprenticeship as a traditional boatbuilder/repairer. Working on all types of craft including yachts, lifeboats, Fishing vessels, passenger vessels and a wide range of m.o.d. craft. Working to a high standard. Meeting with Llyods and Mca standards where required.
Subsequently have continued in the trade of mainly extensive boat repairs for a further 19 yrs. Covering just about all aspects of yacht and boat repair work, in and around south east Cornwall and west Devon.
My work has been mainly concentrated on traditional wooden craft but does expand through to contemporary construction methods and applications.

Repertoire online brings to you the largest collection of Men’s & Women’s, formal and casual designer fashion available online….
Since opening its’ first stores over 15 years ago, Repertoire has established itself as one of the leading independent retailers of major designer labels in Southern England. With 6 stores, stocking a wide selection of over 100 key designer brands, we cover all styles, from casual denim to formal dressing. From long-established labels to hot new brands, our expert buyers constantly strive to offer our customers an unrivalled selection.
With our established network of stores, we have long been the place to shop for top designer fashions, now you can shop online with the same confidence from our huge range of stock.

There is a well-known saying that the best way to tell whether a man is well dressed is to look down. Hardy Amies, recent dressmaker to Queen Elizabeth II, concurs:
"It is totally impossible to be well dressed in cheap shoes. To buy the best you can afford, to go for what you really can't afford, is not extravagance. But to fail to look after shoes is profligacy."
In the heart of Northern Ireland's most historic town lies the only shoemakers and supplier of quality men's shoes left in the country. With over 50 years experience we are experts in shoe making, shoe fitting, alterations and repairs.
At Robinson's we aim to combine our expert knowledge, craftsmanship and time honoured traditions with the highest quality of materials. We have expert craftsmen who will make you handmade shoes to the exact specification of your feet and to your own personal design with whatever materials and finish you desire.
Our bespoke shoes service is also complimented by our high quality pre-made stock from well established English shoe companies notably Church's, Barker and Loake.

Service is our keyword and this, together with our combined experience and knowledge of over 50 years in sailmaking and 20 years of manufacturing in Scotland, ensures that you have a well-proven and reliable product.

All sails and accessories are carefully designed and produced on a "one-off basis" as we are NOT a mass-production sailmaking business.

We carefully select sail cloth with the aid of stretch test graphs for each sail, specifically according to sail type and aspect ratio. It is because of our in-depth knowledge of sail cloth and yachts that we are able to advise our customers of the most suitable sails for their requirements.

We have extricated, lifted and loaded countless boats from awkward corners all over the world and transported them as high and wide loads on the roads of Europe, to be launched on the rivers, canals and seas of the world.

If you send us the details of a current boat transport problem, we will try and offer you a safe, reliable and cost-effective solution. Our advice is free, although we might very well try to persuade you to give us the job!

Hauling, shipping, extricating, salvaging motor yachts, sailing cruisers, barges, trawlers, in Britain and worldwide.
We unstep the masts, stow the rigging, transport by road and sea, lift, launch and re-rig all craft.
We crew and deliver survey vessels on tightly-timed moves for the leading European operators.
We pack and ship yachts of all sizes across the Atlantic Ocean.
Every week for 39 years, Sealand Boat Deliveries have been moving special boats and important yachts for unforgettable customers.

Working to the exacting standards demanded by some of England's most prestigious boat builders, including Princess Yachts International, Teak Decking Limited has fully-equipped workshops and employs a team of highly skilled, dedicated craftsmen. The company is based in Plymouth and has been established for over 14 years.

We work right across the UK supplying decks, interior floors and tables for both production and one off models, and for refits of modern yachts. We work with primarily with teak, but also in other wood.

The company offers exceptionally competitive prices and a faster than usual turnaround. Contact us today for a guideline price and production schedule.

TeemSurveys are a team of small craft Marine Surveyors based in Scotland specialising in Pre-Purchase, Damage and Insurance Condition Surveys. We focus on power and sailing boats of all types up to 30m in length and have full PI insurance.

You have just found Scotland's premier riverside restaurant – The Boat House in South Queensferry. Sitting on the shores of the River Forth, tucked between the two bridges, we are exclusively yours.

I'm Paul Steward – and my wife Suzanne and I are delighted to invite you here. We look forward to meeting you in person when you come along to The Boat House and relax in front of one of the finest views in the world.

We have a great choice of dining and drinking to offer you, in a warm ambiance set across three levels – from the pebbled beach to the cobbled High Street of the Royal Burgh of Queensferry.

As you enter from the High Street level you see our new Cocktail Bar, stay to enjoy a cocktail or come downstairs to our renowned Bistro and Wine Bar, where the atmosphere is sharp and lively. Along our picture window wall, the Great Forth Railway Bridge stands tall and shimmers in the water,

If you prefer something a little more quiet and romantic, step into our award-winning beach-side Restaurant. It is the cosiest place on the east coast for succulent seafood and a personal service that's second to none.

PLEASE BOOK IN ADVANCE FOR SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

Our Pub Bed & Breakfast Accommodation.
The Hawes Inn in South Queensferry is a member of the Innkeeper's Lodge Collection of value hotels. For business accommodation or somewhere to stay on a leisure break in South Queensferry, our rooms offer the very best of facilities with the added benefit of being on the doorstep of a great pub restaurant. We even include a complimentary continental style breakfast for everyone who stays with us.

Traditional Hospitality at The Hawes Inn.
Of all the pubs in South Queensferry, The Hawes Inn is one of the best places to enjoy the crackle of a real fire, a fulfilling winter meal and the treasured company of family and friends. Soak up the warmest of welcomes and explore some of the most popular pub food menus in Scotland. Try one of our satisfying seasonal dishes with a glass of fine wine or sample a rewarding pint of our regularly changing cask-conditioned real ales.

Based at Poole Quay, Dorset, Truly Scrumptious is an independent supplier and retail outlet offering the highest quality traditional confectionery and other home-made products to everyone, from our customers who come in the shop to our corporate clientelle.

From the highest quality hand-made chocolates and fresh fudge to traditional sweets and ice-cream. From Midget Gems to Coconut Ice and beyond. Providing traditional quality and value for money, Truly Scrumptious supplies luxury hampers and boxed products for business gifts and special occasions.

Customer service is one of the most important factors to Truly Scrumptious and the company prides itself on a friendly and family-based atmosphere as well as a personal and caring approach to its business.

Xtreme Boat Sales are official dealers for Glastron Sports Boats and Cruisers. Based in Coleraine we are available for water tests inland on the River Bann and at sea on the beautiful North Coast. Tony and the team have over 30 years experience in the marine trade. Our aim as a company is to ensure that you, the customer, get the best deal, customer service and product available.

We also offer a complete after-sales service inclusive of warranty, service and routine maintenance. Various other services are available such as chandlery sales, storage and ski and wakeboard tuition.