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Explore these clickable galleries for a selection of some of the best pictures from each of the 10 Scottish regions to help inspire you to discover new paddling areas and trips.
South West Scotland
Scotland’s South West offers accessible paddling to many, yet delivers no compromise in quality, variety and beauty. The coastline is a mass of intricate islands, each home to their own unique character, scenery and wildlife. 10 trips heading up from the Scottish/English border into Dumfries and Galloway, the Kintyre Peninsula, Oban, Isle of Mull and on to Ardnamurchan Point.
West Coast
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The West Coast provides some great sheltered options, with sea lochs leading deep into the heart of inaccessible and remote mountains. Famous castles, white sandy beaches, skerries, fine lighthouses and big mountainous views. All to enjoy with wildlife in abundance throughout to. 16 trips from Ardnamurchan Point to Sheildaig. The coast and islands close to Skye.
Skye and Raasay
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When it comes to Scottish sea kayaking the islands of Skye and Raasay are two of the most iconic destinations, with classic journeys for all abilities. 17 trips exploring these famous and distinctive islands.
Outer Hebrides
Many would class the Outer Hebrides as the ‘jewel in the crown’ of Scotland’s western seaboard. Stretching from the remote and uninhabited islands of Berneray, Mingulay and Pabbay in the far south to the dramatic conclusion of the island chain at the Butt of Lewis in the north. These islands are home to a wealth of beauty throughout. 7 trips covering this varied string of unique islands.
North West Highlands
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The remote North West is a very special place to visit. The effort required to get there is more than paid off by its unique and rugged beauty, and once visited it will often lead to a lifelong love affair! You can find iconic headlands, renowned beaches and impressive sea stacks.
18 trips covering the North West corner of the Scottish mainland. From Gairloch, Ullapool, the Summer Isles up to Cape Wrath.
North Coast
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The north coast of Scotland is one of the most dramatic coastlines in the British Isles. With its exposure to the Atlantic Ocean and strong tidal flows it is also one of the most serious. In good conditions and with appropriate experience it offers some of the most spectacular and rewarding sea kayaking Scotland has to offer.
12 trips along Scotland’s north coast; Cape Wrath in the west to John o’ Groats on the east.
Orkney
The islands that make up Orkney are perhaps best known for their historic past and the evidence of this that can be seen today with the likes of Skarra Brae from ancient times. Alongside this sits a very visible wartime past as well with the natural defensive harbour of Scapa Flow being best known. Islands a plenty with shelter available for most weathers offering something for every kayaker.
5 trips on the Isles of Hoy, Mainland, Westray, Copinsay, and South Ronaldsay.
Shetland
Shetland is an island chain designed for sea kayak exploration, made up of an archipelago of over 100 islands, 16 inhabited all year. At 60 degrees north, where the North Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean, it really provides that ‘on the edge of the world’ feeling. Travel between the islands is relatively easy by car with roll-on, roll-off ferries or bridges connecting most of the inhabited islands.
5 trips on the Isles of Burra, Muckle Roe, Mainland, Muckle Flugga and Noss.
North East Highlands
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This often overlooked section of coast line contains some real ‘hidden gems’. In the north, the cliff scenery with arches, caves and sea stacks around every corner; and the Moray firth in the south, the ‘Riviera’ of the highlands, with multiple sheltered fishing villages and harbours to explore.
17 trips from John o’ Groats, past Inverness and along the Moray coast to Rattray Head.
South East Highlands
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From the impressive Aberdeenshire granite coast, to the historic ‘Kingdom of Fife’, into the Firth of Forth with its contrasting bird and wildlife dramatically set within the industrial landmarks, all the way to the Borders with a bit of everything encountered so far!
18 trips from Rattray Head to the Scottish/English border. Peterhead, Aberdeen, Stonehaven, Arbroath, Edinburgh, to Eyemouth.
