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Meet Billy: Local Skipper and West Coast Guide

"I've spent a lifetime on these waters and I'd love to share them with you..."

For Billy Simmonds, Scotland's west coast isn't simply where he works. It's where his story began.

From the age of fifteen, Billy worked these waters as a fisherman, navigating the Inner Hebrides and learning the coastline through decades of first-hand experience. Long before he welcomed guests aboard, he knew every changing tide, hidden bay and dramatic stretch of coastline by heart.

Even after a lifetime at sea, one thing has never changed: 
"I've never once grown tired of these waters. The wildlife, the coastline, the sunrises and sunsets—they still amaze me every time I head out."

When Billy retired from commercial fishing in 2015, he wasn't ready to leave the sea behind. Instead, he combined a lifetime of local knowledge, his passion for Scotland's west coast and a love of meeting people to create Minch Adventures
—an award-winning charter business built around sharing the places that have shaped his life.
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Just genuine conversation, unforgettable places and the chance to experience Scotland
through the eyes of someone who has called these waters home for decades.

Every trip is personal.​
No rehearsed script.​
No fixed route.

"Billy and Minch Adventures came highly recommended and we were not disappointed one bit. Billy was informative, friendly and accommodating. We wanted somewhere off the tourist path and that's exactly what we got. Billy arranged everything—we simply met him at the dock and enjoyed an unforgettable day. We would never have discovered Muck or Eigg without him.
I highly recommend a trip with Billy and Minch Adventures."

Meljperry, Australia

why Minch Adventures? 
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Whether you already know exactly what you'd like to experience or you're simply looking for inspiration, Billy will help you create a day - or two - that's tailored for you and your guests...

No two adventures are ever the same... 

Destinations

READY TO SEE A DIFFERENT SIDE OF SCOTLAND?

We're ready when you are...
 

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INSPIRED BY SCOTLAND. GUIDED BY EXPERIENCE

Every Minch Adventures charter is individually tailored to your interests, group size and itinerary.

Private adventures typically start at £1,500.

Your price depends on the duration of your charter, destinations and any bespoke experiences you'd like to include.
We'd be delighted to create a personalized itinerary and quotation.


Contact Billy to discuss your adventure.

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