Sailing, Kayaking & Canoeing

SAILING

Scotland is paradise and full of wild, watery expanses. If you ever wished to navigate yourself way around distant isles and canals, gliding across a scenic loch, a sailing holiday in Scotland is for you. Scotland has a boating holiday for everyone, from a beginners to experienced skippers. Boat hire in Scotland couldn't be easier; and with spacious harbours and anchorages set against dramatic coastlines, Scotland is an unbeatable place to charter your boat or learn to sail. Following docking points cater for all classes of boat and many are superbly equipped. They are ideal for your trips or simply enjoying some time on dry land. Here are a few places you can moor:

Argyll & The Islands

Canals

East Coast

The Firth of Clyde

Orkney & Shetland

Skye & the North West

In Scotland many yacht charter companies offer visiting sailors a wide selection of craft and cruise locations to choose from and select a wide variety of boats even you are new to sailing or an experienced sailor but new to Scottish waters.

KAYAKING & CANOEING

Scotland also has superb opportunities for kayaking & Canoeing, with many different types of kayaking and canoeing pursuits available. All you have to do is choose a Kayak or canoe, grab a paddle and decide where you would like to go.

 Loch and River Kayaking

Paddle through some of the country's most beautiful and remote wildernesses on a Scottish loch or river. Take in staggering landscapes and wildlife as you float on a tranquil loch or tackle a flowing river complete with thrilling, white-knuckled stretches of river rapids. Following are some fantastic place to explore:

• Inverness – take famous Great Glen Canoe Trail and travels from coast to coast through an ancient route of mountainous landscapes in northern Scotland! Choose kayak, canoe and guided tours for all experience levels servicing from northern locations, Aviemore, and Loch Lomond.

• River Tay Running through Perthshire, the Tay is one of Scotland's longest and most famous rivers, offering steady conditions for both beginners and advanced kayakers. Outdoors Explore offers kayak trips and courses in tandem and single crafts.

• Loch Morlich - 10 minutes away from Aviemore, Loch Morlich is a great place to try out kayaking. Loch Morlich Watersports offers equipment hire, lessons, activity days and a range of courses all on site.

•  Loch lomond – Experience the choppy water of loch Lomond and experience to paddle on the largest body of fresh water in mainland Britain with Wild By Nature.

Sea Kayaking

Sea kayaking available in Brodick Bay, Arran. Scotland is one of the best destinations in the world for sea kayaking as it owns hundreds of miles of secluded beaches, cliffs, caves, tunnels, and beautiful blue waters. You can experience sea Kayaking choose your destination from East Neuk of Fife , Orkney, Shetlands, Skye and the Outer Hebrides.

Scottish Sea Kayaking Trail - Journey through some of the most scenic parts of Scotland on the unique Scottish Sea Kayaking Trail, a challenging 500 km voyage. Eight sections of Argyll Sea Kayak Trail stretching for 150km in length,

Open Canoeing

Canoeing on Loch Tay, Perthshire

The Great Glen Canoe Trail - This 96 km stretch running from Fort William to Inverness, the Caledonian Canal offers fabulous options for paddlers of all abilities and can be enjoyed as a long-distance canoeing challenge or a relaxing day paddle.

Forth & Clyde and Union Canals - Hire a canoe and travel from Glasgow to Edinburgh with Bridge 8 Hub using only paddle power.

Scotland’s rivers and lochs - For a real adventure on moving waters, choose one of Scotland’s rivers, such as the Spey, Tweed, Dee, Etive, Orchy or Findhorn?