Boating on the River
From May until September 2019
discover the nature and sights of the River Tay with our fantastic boat trips. Take a trip from Broughty Ferry to Perth for a great day out or set sail towards Newburgh for a 50-minute trip on the river. Suitable for all the family.
For more information visit Perthcity.co.uk /perthcitycentre
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Dates and times of the journeys are dependent on the levels of the river which are tidal and change on a daily basis. On the day of your trip, please make sure you arrive in plenty of time as the boats keep to a tight schedule. Check the weather and dress appropriately, ie warm clothing (conditions on the water can be wet and windy). Life jackets are provided. Please note times may be subject to change - please check the website for the most up-to-date information: Perthcity.co.uk
Broughty Ferry to Perth Return Trip (Maximum 12 Passengers) Starting at Broughty Ferry Harbour this trip will take you up the River Tay where you will pass under the Tay Road and Rail Bridges, past the V&A and up the river where you can enjoy a trip to the Fair City of Perth. The trip allows you approximately 2 hours in Perth City Centre where you can try some of the award-winning eateries, enjoy our award-winning bars, see the sights or just enjoy a walk in the Fair City. The boat will then take you back along the same route to Broughty Ferry. Parking is available close to Broughty Ferry Harbour. Pack a picnic, bring a bottle and sit back and enjoy the commentary of the very knowledgeable crew about the river. You might be lucky and see some of the river’s fantastic wildlife.
Prices (Return Trip) Family (2 adults, 2 children) £150.00 Adult £70.00 Concession £60.00 Children: 3-16 years £30.00 Under 3 Free Gift vouchers are available.
Dates and Departure Times Date
Depart Broughty Ferry
Arrive Perth
Depart Perth
Arrive Broughty Ferry
Thursday 16 May
11.25 am
1.00 pm
2.46 pm
4.00 pm
Friday 17 May
12.15 pm
1.25 pm
3.35 pm
4.55 pm
Saturday 18 May
1.00 pm
2.20 pm
4.20 pm
5.40 pm
Sunday 19 May
1.40 pm
3.00 pm
5.00 pm
6.20 pm
Thursday 30 May
10.35 am
11.55 am
1.55 pm
3.15 pm
Friday 31 May
11.25 am
12.45 pm
2.45 pm
4.00 pm
Sunday 2 June
12.45 pm
1.05 pm
4.05 pm
5.25 pm
Thursday 13 June
10.05 am
11.25 am
1.25 pm
2.45 pm
Friday 14 June
11.05 am
12.25 pm
2.25 pm
3.45 pm
Saturday 15 June
12.00 noon
1.20 pm
3.20 pm
4.40 pm
Sunday 16 June
12.40 pm
2.00 pm
4.10 pm
5.30 pm
Thursday 27 June
8.30 am
9.50 am
11.50 am
1.10 pm
Friday 28 June
9.40 am
11.00 am
1.00 pm
2.20 pm
Sunday 30 June
11.35 am
12.55 pm
2.55 pm
4.10 pm
Thursday 4 July
2.30 pm
3.50 pm
5.50 pm
7.10 pm
Friday 5 July
3.15 pm
4.30 pm
6.35 pm
6.45 pm
Saturday 6 July
4.00 pm
5.20 pm
7.25 pm
8.55 pm
Sunday 7 July
4.55 pm
6.15 pm
8.15 pm
9.30 pm
Thursday 11 July
8.25 am
9.45 am
11.50 am
1.10 pm
Friday 12 July
9.40 am
11.00 am
1.00 pm
2.20 pm
Saturday 13 July
10.50 am
12.10 pm
2.10 pm
3.30 pm
Sunday 14 July
11.50 am
1.10 pm
3.10 pm
4.30 pm
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Date
Depart Broughty Ferry
Arrive Perth
Depart Perth
Arrive Broughty Ferry
Thursday 18 July
2.35 pm
3.55 pm
5.55 pm
7.10 pm
Friday 19 July
3.05 pm
4.25 pm
6.30 pm
7.50 pm
Saturday 20 July
3.35 pm
4.55 pm
7.00 pm
8.20 pm
Sunday 21 July
4.15 pm
5.35 pm
7.35 pm
8.55 pm
Thursday 25 July
6.25 am
7.45 am
9.45 am
11.05 am
Friday 26 July
7.30 am
8.50 am
10.50 am
12.10 pm
Saturday 27 July
8.45 am
10.15 am
12.05 pm
1.25 pm
Sunday 28 July
10.05 am
11.25 am
1.20 pm
2.40 pm
Thursday 1 August
1.40 pm
3.00 pm
5.00 pm
6.20 pm
Friday 2 August
2.20 pm
3.40 pm
5.40 pm
7.00 pm
Saturday 3 August
3.00 pm
4.20 pm
6.25 pm
7.45 pm
Sunday 4 August
3.50 pm
5.10 pm
7.10 pm
8.30 pm
Friday 9 August
8.00 am
9.20 am
11.20 am
12.40 pm
Saturday 10 August
9.15 am
9.45 am
12.40 pm
2.00 pm
10.40 am
12.00 noon
2.00 pm
3.10 pm
Thursday 15 August
1.45 pm
3.00 pm
5.05 pm
6.25 pm
Friday 16 August
2.15 pm
3.35 pm
5.35 pm
6.55 pm
Saturday 17 August
2.45 pm
4.00 pm
6.05 pm
7.25 pm
Sunday 18 August
3.20 pm
4.40 pm
6.30 pm
7.50 pm
Thursday 29 August
12.40 pm
2.00 pm
4.00 pm
5.20 pm
Friday 30 August
1.20 pm
2.40 pm
4.40 pm
6.00 pm
Saturday 31 August
2.00 pm
3.20 pm
5.30 pm
6.50 pm
Sunday 1 September
2.45 pm
4.05 pm
6.05 pm
7.25 pm
Sunday 11 August
Date
Depart Broughty Ferry
Arrive Perth
Depart Perth
Arrive Broughty Ferry
Thursday 12 September
1.00 pm
2.20 pm
4.15 pm
5.35 pm
Friday 13 September
1.25 pm
2.45 pm
4.45 pm
6.05 pm
Saturday 14 September
1.50 pm
3.10 pm
5.10 pm
6.30 pm
Sunday 15 September
2.20 pm
3.40 pm
5.35 pm
6.55 pm
River Tay Leisure Trip (50 minutes) (Maximum 8 Passengers) Family £60.00 (2 adults, 2 Children) Adult £25.00 Concession £20.00 Children: 3-16 years £15.00 Under 3 Free Gift vouchers are available.
Set sail from the Willowgate Activity Centre along the River Tay to catch a glimpse of Elcho Castle. The castle is a 16th century fortified mansion that was once the country retreat of the Wemyss family. It is now in the care of Historic Scotland. On the way you will have a unique view of Kinnoull Hill, Moredun Hill, Kinfauns Castle, the crossing point of the Coronation Road and the amazing wildlife that makes its home in and around the river (otters and ospreys are regular visitors to the Tay). The Coronation Road is a very old carriage road. One theory as to why it is called the Coronation Road is because the Earl (or Mormaer as they were then known) of Fife had the hereditary responsibility of Crowning the King and so would have had to travel to Scone. If this is the case then the road must date to the very early Medieval Period as the Stone of Destiny was taken to London by Edward I. Another theory is that it was used by the Scottish Royal Family to travel between the Royal Palaces at Scone and Falkland. If this is the case then it would have been in use quite a bit later as Falkland was not a particularly favoured Royal residence until James III in the 15th century. The travellers may have stayed at Elcho Castle during their trip. Parts of the road are still walkable and you can find more information on the routes here: www.heritagepaths.co.uk
Pack a picnic, bring a bottle and sit back and enjoy the comfort of the Badger. This trip lasts approximately 50 minutes and will return to the Willowgate Activity Centre where you will disembark. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your trip. Parking is available at Willowgate CafĂŠ and Fisheries. On your return, head into the city centre for dinner, a drink or a show to finish off your experience. You could also visit the Willowgate CafĂŠ or take part in an activity at the Willowgate Activity Centre (pre-booking highly recommended). Or you can just relax, watch the wildlife and have a walk along the river.
Dates and Departure Times Date
Departure Times
Thursday 16 May
1.15 pm
2.15 pm
3.15 pm
Friday 17 May
2.00 pm
3.00 pm
4.00 pm
Saturday 18 May
2.50 pm
3.50 pm
4.50 pm
Sunday 19 May
3.30 pm
4.30 pm
5.30 pm
Thursday 30 May
12.30 pm
1.30 pm
2.30 pm
Friday 31 May
1.15 pm
2.15 pm
3.15 pm
Saturday 1 June
2.00 pm
3.00 pm
4.00 pm
Sunday 2 June
2.40 pm
3.40 pm
4.40 pm
Thursday 13 June
11.50 am
12.50 pm
1.50 pm
Friday 14 June
1.00 pm
2.00 pm
3.00 pm
Saturday 15 June
1.50 pm
2.50 pm
3.50 pm
Sunday 16 June
2.35 pm
3.35 pm
4.35 pm
Thursday 27 June
10.20 am
11.20 am
12.20 pm
Friday 28 June
11.30 am
12.30 pm
1.30 pm
Saturday 29 June
12.30 pm
1.30 pm
2.30 pm
Sunday 30 June
1.25 pm
2.25 pm
3.25 pm
(continued overleaf)
Date
Departure Times
Thursday 4 July
4.20 pm
5.20 pm
6.20 pm
Friday 5 July
5.05 pm
6.05 pm
7.05 pm
Saturday 6 July
5.50 pm
6.50 pm
7.50 pm
Sunday 7 July
6.45 pm
7.45 pm
8.45 pm
Thursday 11 July
10.15 am
11.15 am
12.15 am
Friday 12 July
11.30 am
12.30 pm
1.30 pm
Saturday 13 July
12.40 pm
1.40 pm
2.40 pm
Sunday 14 July
1.40 pm
2.40 pm
3.40 pm
Thursday 18 July
4.25 pm
5.25 pm
6.25 pm
Friday 19 July
5.00 pm
6.00 pm
7.00 pm
Saturday 20 July
5.30 pm
6.30 pm
7.30 pm
Sunday 21 July
6.00 pm
7.00 pm
8.00 pm
Thursday 25 July
8.15 am
9.15 am
10.15 am
Friday 26 July
9.20 am
10.20 am
11.20 am
Saturday 27 July
10.35 am
11.35 am
12.35 pm
Sunday 28 July
11.50 am
12.50 pm
1.50 pm
Thursday 1 August
3.30 pm
4.30 pm
5.30 pm
Friday 2 August
4.10 pm
5.10 pm
6.10 pm
Saturday 3 August
4.55 pm
5.55 pm
6.55 pm
Sunday 4 August
5.35 pm
6.35 pm
7.35 pm
Thursday 8 August
8.30 am
9.30 am
10.30 am
Friday 9 August
9.45 am
10.45 am
11.45 am
Saturday 10 August
11.10 am
12.10 pm
1.10 pm
Sunday 11 August
12.30 pm
1.30 pm
2.30 pm
Date
Departure Times
Thursday 15 August
3.35 pm
4.35 pm
5.35 pm
Friday 16 August
4.05 pm
5.05 pm
6.05 pm
Saturday 17 August
4.30 pm
5.30 pm
6.30 pm
Sunday 18 August
5.00 pm
6.00 pm
7.00 pm
Thursday 29 August
2.30 pm
3.30 pm
4.30 pm
Friday 30 August
3.10 pm
4.10 pm
5.10 pm
Saturday 31 August
3.50 pm
4.50 pm
5.50 pm
Sunday 1 September
4.35 pm
5.35 pm
6.35 pm
Thursday 12 September
2.45 pm
3.45 pm
4.45 pm
Friday 13 September
3.15 pm
4.15 pm
5.15 pm
Saturday 14 September
3.40 pm
4.40 pm
5.40 pm
Sunday 15 September
4.10 pm
5.10 pm
6.10 pm
Alternative Travel Options Bus Stagecoach operates the 16 Route that stops at the road entrance to Willowgate Activity Centre, operating a fairly regular service from Willowgate to Perth city centre. Timetable information available at: Perthcity.co.uk
Taxis The following taxi companies offer a fixed fare to and from Willowgate/Perth city centre: • Perth Radio Taxis
01738 580058
• Ace Taxis
01738 444000
Walk There is a walkable route from Willowgate to the city centre along the Riverside Walk. Please note this walk is not suitable for wheelchair users and is rough under foot. The walk is a distance of approx 1km from the city centre.
Partners In partnership with Perth & Kinross Council and the Tay and Earn Trust, these boating trips are provided by Taymara and David Anderson Marine. Taymara (Tay Maritime Action) is a voluntary sector organisation which exists to serve the local communities of Tayside (ie the geographic areas of Fife, Dundee, Angus and Perth and Kinross) with their vessels and qualified crews providing safe access to the exciting River Tay marine environment to provide knowledge, qualifications, skills and memorable maritime experiences for all, but especially for those who are disadvantaged or vulnerable.
Booking Terms and Conditions For full terms and conditions, please visit: Perthcity.co.uk
If you or someone you know would like a copy of this document in another language or format, (on occasion, only a summary of the document will be provided in translation), this can be arranged by contacting the Customer Service Centre on 01738 475000. You can also send us a text message on 07824 498145. All Council Services can offer a telephone translation facility.
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