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Scotland has some of the most varied and dramatic coastline in the world. This includes fast tidal streams and calm sea lochs, huge cliffs and sandy beaches, history and culture as well as an abundance of wildlife. The weather and oceans have been shaping this environment for millions of years and nowadays it offers the last true wilderness of Great Britain.

Scotland

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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.

Sea Kayak Garvellachs
(Trip – The Garvellachs)

West Coast

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 and wildlife in abundance, fine lighthouses, and big mountainous views to enjoy.

Sea Kayak Morar Arisaig
(Trip – Morar & Arisaig)

Skye & Raasay

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.

Sea Kayak Loch Scavaig Cullin Skye
(Trip – Loch Scavaig & Soay, Cullin Magic)

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.

Sea Kayak Monach Islands Lighthouse
(Trip – Monach Islands)

North West Highlands

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.

Sea Kayak Rubha Reidh
(Trip – Rubha Reidh)

North Coast

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.

Sea Kayak Clo Mor Cliffs
(Trip – Cape Wrath)

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, with the natural defensive harbour of Scapa Flow being best known. Islands a plenty with shelter available for most weathers will always offer something for every kayaker, and a never ending supply of beaches and rich coastlines to be enjoyed.

Sea Kayak Old Man of Hoy
(Trip – The Old Man of Hoy)

Shetland

There are so many wonderful places to visit in an island chain that is designed for sea kayak exploration. Shetland is 60 degrees north, at a crossroads of the North Sea and Atlantic Ocean, it really provides that ‘on the edge of the world’ feeling.  It is made up of an archipelago of over 100 islands, 16 inhabited all year round. Travel between the islands is relatively easy by car with roll-on, roll-off ferries or bridges connecting most of the inhabited islands.

Shetland Muckle Roe
(Trip – Muckle Roe)

North East Highlands

This often overlooked section of coast line contains some of Scotland’s best ‘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.

Noss Head Lighthouse & Castle Sinclair Grinigoe
(Trip – Noss Head)

South East Scotland

From the impressive Aberdeenshire granite coast, through 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!

Sea Kayak Firth of Forth Forth Rail Bridge
(Trip – Firth of Forth)

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The Outer Hebrides: the Isles and St Kilda

North & East Coasts of Scotland Sea Kayaking

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