FAQ
Is Scotia W only available to charter?
Scotia W is currently available exclusively for charter and comes fully crewed with a skipper, cook and two crew members.
What is the maximum number of people Scotia W can accommodate?
Scotia W has been designed to accommodate up to eight guests in four twin en-suite cabins.
Can I get internet access onboard?
Internet access is available onboard, but is reliant on mobile telephone coverage. Scotia W is fitted with Icomera’s Moovbox M220 device which allows us to offer mobile broadband. The system means that Internet access is only available wherever carrier networks provide coverage, which may be patchy along some parts of Scotland’s West Coast.
How spacious are the cabins?
Scotia W is converted from a traditional Scottish fishing trawler, therefore, accommodation is not as roomy as in a purpose-built hotel. All the cabins have been designed to maximise the space available on this size of vessel, and are designed as twins and fitted with standard size single beds. Each cabin has ample storage space and an en-suite shower room.
Can I tailor my itinerary?
In conjunction with our skipper, we are happy to tailor our itineraries to meet your specific requests. It may not be possible to accommodate all your requests due to distance, tides and time, but we’ll do our best.
How active do I need to be?
It is entirely up to you; after all it’s your holiday. We’ll tailor your itinerary to suit your needs, whether it’s playing at least two golf courses a day, heading ashore to explore Scotland’s history and culture, or simply relaxing on deck enjoying the scenery and wildlife. We berth in a local harbour or mooring each night and encourage you to go ashore and experience the local hospitality.
Can I fish from Scotia W?
Fishing from the vessel is permitted and our cook will be happy to cook and serve your catch. We carry rods and tackle onboard, but you are welcome to bring your own and try your luck while we are at anchor.
Will midges be a problem?
The Highland Midge is a species of small flying insect that is common to the West Coast of Scotland and is known to bite humans. They tend to be most widespread in July and August, and in the evening rather than during the day, as they prefer cooler conditions. Midges are also more commonly found near water, but are less active if there is a bit of a breeze. However, midges are not found at sea. They can be kept at bay with the help of insect repellent and a number of specialist midge repellents have been developed.
Privacy and Policy
What information we collect and how
The information we collect via the website may include:
- Any personal details you knowingly provide us with through forms and our email, such as name, address, telephone number etc.
- In order to effectively process credit or debit card transactions it may be necessary for the bank or card processing agency to verify your personal details for authorisation outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Such information will not be transferred out of the EEA for any other purpose.
- Your preferences and use of email updates, recorded by emails we send you (if you select to receive email updates on products and offers).
- Your IP Address, this is a string of numbers unique to your computer that is recorded by our web server when you request any page or component on the website. This information is used to monitor usage of the website.
- Data recorded by the website which allows us to recognise you and your preferred settings, this saves you from re-entering information on return visits to the site. Such data is recorded locally on your computer through the use of cookies. Most browsers can be programmed to reject, or warn you before downloading cookies, information regarding this may be found in your browsers ‘help' facility.
What we do with your information
Any personal information we collect from this website will be used in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and other applicable laws. The details we collect will be used:
- To process your order, to provide after sales service (we may pass your details to another organisation to supply/deliver products or services you have purchased and/or to provide after-sales service).
- In certain cases we may use your email address to send you information on our other products and services. In such a case you will be offered the option to opt in/out before completing your purchase.
- We may need to pass the information we collect to other companies for administrative purposes. We may use third parties to carry out certain activities, such as processing and sorting data, monitoring how customers use the website and issuing our e-mails for us. Third parties will not be allowed to use your personal information for their own purposes.
Your Rights
You have the right to request a copy of any information that we currently hold about you. In order to receive such information please send your contact details including address and payment of £10 to cover administration expenses to the following address:
Scotia Charters, 15 Skerry Drive, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, AB42 2YH.
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