Water sports and leisure activities Scotland

Paul, your skipper; takes you on a cruise or a dive to discover the treasures of St Abbs. Several excursions are available, depending on whether you are crazy about nature or wrecks, or both! Discover splendid underwater landscapes of corals, anemones... Go meet the conventioneers, starfish. Search for Spanish treasure never found in Fast Castle or try your hand at the Ty Tunnel. And if you don't want to get wet, think about the panoramic cruises: 2 hours to discover the waves, caves and cliffs.

Summer Isles Sea Kayaking, formerly Northwest Sea Kayaking, offers half-day to multi-day kayaking trips. You will be able to take pre-organized excursions or create your own personalized trip, tailor-made, with family or friends, with a guide or self-guided. Stages can be in luxurious lodges or camping according to your desires and budget. Kayak, canoe and other equipment rental is also available for experienced people.

Its reception is located on the pier, you can take advantage of a shuttle to the nearby island of Inchcailleach. The advantage? No need to rely on a schedule... It's on demand! Take the opportunity to go to the island. There, count at least one hour to visit the place, but you can also spend the day there. Indeed, it is one of the loch's largest (52 hectares) and highest islands. Very quickly, you will have the impression to have approached another world, far from everything. There are several trails, for walks of 30 to 45 minutes.

Experienced kayakers can rent single or tandem sea kayaks (including paddles) and venture out to conquer the islands or the famous Lora Falls. Sea Kayak Oban offers day trips (from £105/adult) or half day trips (from £65/adult) to see the full splendor of the bay from the water. It is also possible to take part in multi-day expeditions, adapted to different levels, provided you are physically fit. Mull, Iona, Colonsay, Lismore are available!

The family of Paul, the founder of Dive St Abbs, has been in the fishing business for many generations. Paul was a fisherman for 10 years. He gained experience of the sea and developed a passion for diving, to the point of embarking on another profession: that of introducing divers and tourists to the beauties of St Abbs and Eyemouth. His excellent knowledge of the natural environment and the history of the place make him a very good guide. It offers several diving excursions and sea fishing trips.

This centre offers many outdoor activities, on the loch or in the forest. On the programme: exploration of the loch Ard by sail and motor boat, canoe or windsurfing, afternoon fishing, canyoning, paddle, mountain bike descent, climbing, archery... Sportsmen and thrill-seekers can go quad biking, 4x4 in the forest or take on waterfalls and rivers in a kayak. The centre also has a water park and "hamster balls" to move in a bubble and walk on the water. You can also rent your equipment: Mountain bike, kayak...

Fowlake is an amusement park on the water... literally! Inflatable structures, in the manner of a fighter's course, are as many obstacles to overcome, all separated by water. The courses and various activities are open to all, provided that you can swim and are comfortable in the water. A wetsuit and helmet are provided. It is also possible to do towed buoy, paddle (and even paddle yoga) and wakeboard pulled by a cable. Package deals are available and you can book for a session with friends.

Kayak Majik invites you to discover Tarbert and Loch Fyne from the water. Even if you've never touched a paddle in your life, you'll find accessible exits in this centre. In family, between beginners or between regular or confirmed friends, different excursions are possible. You can spend half a day or a day at sea, with a guide, admiring the landscape and observing its rich wildlife: seals, otters, birds of prey? You can also rent by the hour canoe (one or three places) or paddle.

Vertical Descents is the expert for your refreshing outdoor activities. Indeed, with this pole of activities, you can try canyoning in the gorges of the Scottish countryside, or gorge walking - a more accessible version - in the superb landscapes of Lochaber. Those who like extreme activities can go for coasteering : jumping from cliffs, wild swimming, climbing, exploring caves... Also on the program, surfing, stand-up paddle, kayaking, as well as white water rafting on the rivers around Fort William.

In a peaceful environment, this nautical centre offers many sporting activities. Between May and September, it is open to all visitors, for stand-up paddle or kayak rides for one or two hours, or sailing trips on the loch. You will be able to go shopping on the closed cycle track provided for this purpose. In the summer, the café is open and offers delicious hot drinks, accompanied by homemade pastries, all in a beautiful setting.

The list of activities you can do here is long: canyoning, rafting, kayaking or canoeing down the river, gorge walking, stand-up paddle, river tubing. There is something for every taste and every desire for adventure. All these activities can be booked with your group of friends, family, or as part of a group. The outings are supervised by professionals who leave nothing to chance. If the water temperature does not inspire you, you can try mountainbiking.

This activity centre is for you if you're not afraid to get wet (and if you like it), if you're looking for a sporting holiday and if you're an adrenaline junkie. If these conditions are met, you will have a wide range of activities to choose from: canyoning trips between long waterfalls and natural pools, rafting trips in the bubbling of a mountain stream, river descent activities and natural slides, canoeing and kayaking. Also on the programme: disc golf and paintball.

Splash rafting is one of the oldest rafting experts in the country. He offers white water rafting and canyoning, as well as other more or less sporty experiences: river descent on inflatable canoes (duckies), stand-up paddle, abseiling or paintball. All safety equipment is provided and the excursions are supervised by qualified instructors, for safe outings. It is possible to organize group sessions.

FreeSpirits offers a very wide range of activities to choose from on its website. Its base in Pitlochry allows you to explore the thrills in various aspects: rafting in tumultuous waters, bungee jumping, canyoning, abseiling, kayaking, cliff jumping? It is possible to buy vouchers for group activities. All activities are supervised by certified instructors, for adrenaline rushes and escapades in complete safety.