Scotland Bay is located on the North Western peninsula of Trinidad and it is sometimes referred to as "Down D Islands" because getting there is only accessible by boat.The bay is a popular destination for a beach lime because of its soothing calm waters and it is a favorite anchor spot for yacht's .Up until 1941 this area was once inhabited by villagers but because of it's strategical location the British Government leased Scotland Bay to the US Goverment for 99 years. The Bay was used as a recreational center for the Americans during their World War 11occupation from 1941-1972 and consisted of a hall, tennis and basketball court ,a football field and a zoo.There were 30,000 troops at the Naval Base and If you listen to the lyrics of the song Rum and Coca Cola originally sung by Lord Invader and remade by Andrew Sisters you will understand the type of activities that took place at the bay." both mother and daughter working for yankee dollar.
The area is currently maintained by the Chagaramas Development Authority who together with small groups conduct regular cleanups but the beauty
of the bay is threatened by reckless sea bathers who continue to leave garbage at the surroundings. Descendants
of the original inhabitants is currently in a land-dispute with government to have their property given back.
To the west of Scotland Bay there is a small sheltered cove called Anse Paoua .The hike begins at Scotland Bay and the one-way coastal walk to Anse Paoua will take under 40 minutes. For more information contact Mario 749-2956 or
islandhikers.com
Sunday25th...........Scotland Bay to Anse Paoua
Assembly :7.00am KFC Carpark
Parking and boat trip :Island Home Property Owners
Rating :2 easy
Hiking time 30-40 mins (one-way only)
Registration on morning of the hike : $80.00 ,kids $50.00 ,parking $20.00 additional per vehicle
cost includes hike fee ,boat fee,gate entrance fee at island home
For details call Mario 749-2956
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