Kayaking, Canoeing & SUP

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Scotland offers all sorts of canoeing, kayaking and SUP possibilities, from tranquil paddling across calm lochs to challenging white water conditions.

The companies listed below can help you make the most of your paddling, whether it’s kayak instruction, taking SUPs out on a loch or a multi-day canoe trip across Scotland.

All Wild Scotland members operate in line with our Best Practice Guidelines in regards to sustainability, accessibility, community and safety.

There can be few better adventures than kayaking across the open sea, and with its myriad of small islands, Scotland makes a wonderful place to explore by sea kayak. If you’re lucky you might see whales, dolphins and other wildlife as you paddle through the remote and breathtaking coastal scenery.

River kayaking in a white water boat is equally memorable and gives you a unique vantage point for admiring the riverside. Book a lesson to learn how to navigate white water safely and hone your skills.

Paddling in an open canoe will take you back to a time before roads when the best way to get around Scotland was by water. Of course, we’ve got roads now – lots of them – but all the more reason to get away from them with a canoeing trip through some of Scotland’s wildest and most beautiful landscapes.

Want to try something new, how about Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP)? Quite simply, it involves standing on a board (called a SUP-board) and using a paddle to propel yourself along.

Pinkston Watersports

Just 5 minutes from Glasgow City Centres as a visitor to Pinkston, you can book onto one of our own activities – which include everything from cold...
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Mara Adventures

Join Mara Adventures this summer and explore the majesty of the Atlantic Ocean. Freediving is one of the most ancient practices in the world, the a...
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Wee Adventures

Get outside and unplug from the daily routine. Explore, refresh, challenge, smile and breathe. Enjoy the buzz of adventure sports or replenish your...
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Action Glen

Activities include EZ Raiders, Alpaca Trekking, Archery, Axe Throwing, Air Rifles, Aloft Treetop Adventure, Escape Room and Glen’s Park, to name ju...
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Ocean Vertical

https://vimeo.com/452217642?ref=em-share Ocean Vertical is an ethical adventure company based in Scotland on the rugged coastline of East Lothian,...
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Stravaigin Sailing

We are a small family-run business located on Scotland’s west coast in the heart of the best cruising and adventure arena our country has to offer....
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Beyond Adventure

Established in 1998, Beyond Adventure has been a leader in paddlesports instruction, expeditions and guiding.  We are passionate and professional a...
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Basking Shark Scotland

For 10 years Basking Shark Scotland has been leading the way offering eco-conscious wildlife adventure tours in the Hebrides and beyond. Our passio...
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Wilderness Scotland

Wilderness Scotland is an award-winning adventure travel and ecotourism company. We specialise in offering an inspiring range of guided, self-guide...
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Otter Adventures

Otter Adventures is a small, friendly business offering bespoke adventures in a stunning part of the West Coast of Scotland off the main tourist tr...
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Wildwood Bushcraft

Wildwood Bushcraft is an ecologist-led wilderness survival school, established in 2005. Based in Moidart, 35 miles west of Fort William, we offer c...
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Caledonian Discovery

Caledonian Discovery offers cruising holidays with activities on the Caledonian Canal based on our barges Fingal or Ros Crana. These two large, ful...
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Torridon Outdoors

Our friendly, welcoming Torridon Outdoors team are dedicated to making our surroundings accessible to everyone and helping you get the most from yo...
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