Marine publisher FB Imray has announced the first in a series of five new and updated cruising guides for 2026, with the release of the third edition of Clyde Cruising Club’s Sailing Directions and Anchorages for Orkney and Shetland including north and north-east Scotland. This comprehensive cruising guide covers one of the most dramatic and rewarding northern sailing regions.
Available from April, the new edition has been fully updated throughout and continues the long-standing collaboration between Imray and the Clyde Cruising Club, whose sailing directions have guided generations of sailors through Scotland’s most challenging and beautiful waters.
Written and edited by experienced local sailors, the guide provides clear and authoritative pilotage for cruising yachts navigating the Orkney Islands, Shetland Islands, Fair Isle and the key Scottish mainland harbours from Inverness to Cape Wrath.
From the powerful tidal streams of narrow sounds to remote island anchorages and historic harbour towns, the book delivers practical navigation advice combined with insight into the landscapes, wildlife and maritime heritage that make this cruising ground so distinctive.
The region has long been regarded as one of the UK’s most rewarding sailing destinations. Cruisers exploring these northern waters encounter Neolithic stone circles, Viking heritage, historic naval anchorages including Scapa Flow and some of Europe’s richest seabird and marine wildlife habitats.
Produced in Imray’s familiar full-colour format, readers can expect clear cartography, aerial imagery and detailed harbour plans, helping sailors plan passages and approach anchorages with confidence. Essential for navigating northern waters with confidence, this guide unlocks a cruising ground that continues to captivate even seasoned sailors. From first landfall to remote anchorages, uncover the gateway to one of the most exhilarating and deeply rewarding experiences.
Inside you will find:
- Fully updated sailing directions and anchorages
- Authored by experienced local sailors
- Covers Orkney, Shetland, Fair Isle and mainland harbours from Inverness to Cape Wrath
- Includes places of interest, history and shoreside harbours
- Features Imray cartography and harbour plans throughout
- Full-colour photography, including aerial and drone imagery
- Produced in the trusted Clyde Cruising Club format under the Imray imprint
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