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.
North East Highlands Trips
North East Highlands
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North East Highlands
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Duncansby Head
Keiss Castle
Noss Head
Whaligoe
Dunbeath to Lybster
Helmsdale to Dunbeath
Tarbat Ness
North Sutor
Sutors Stacks
Chanonry Point
Burghead to Lossiemouth
Bow Fiddle Rock
Redhythe Point
Banff to Gardenstown
Troup Head
Kinnaird Head
Rattray Head
Grade A
Relatively easy landings with escape routes easily available. Offering relative shelter from extreme conditions and ocean swell. Some tidal movement may be found, but easy to predict with no major tidal races or overfalls.
Grade B
Some awkward landings, and sections of coastline with no escape routes should be expected. Tidal movement, tidal races, overfalls, crossings, ocean swell and surf may be found on these trips. They will also be exposed to the weather and associated conditions.
Grade c
Difficult landings with no escape routes for long sections of the trip. Fast tidal movement, tidal races, overfalls, extended crossing, ocean swell and surf may be found on all of these trips. Exposed to the weather and sea state, therefore require detailed planning and paddlers competent in rough water conditions. The journey may require good conditions for the trip to be viable.
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Scottish Sea Kayaking, Sixty-Two Great Sea Kayak Voyages
This guidebook features 7 trips in the North East Highlands. As the book name suggests, you will also find details of more of the classics from around Scotland.
