Watersports centres in Scotland
Full range of outdoor education and activity pursuits. Including: skiing, snowboarding, climbing, sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, kayaking, mountain biking, environmental studies, orienteering, hill-walking, abseiling, telemarking, cross-country skiing and gorge-walking. More Information
This Scottish company provides quality outdoor activities to suit groups of varying levels of ability and aspiration. Day trips, weekends or longer holidays. Skills courses. For team building, family holidays, special occasions, corporate events, school groups, etc.
We offer an extensive range of outdoor activities from guided journeys to exhilarating adrenaline sports:
Hillwalking
Rock climbing mountaineering
Rope courses & abseiling
Mountain biking
Skiing & snowboarding
Ski mountaineering
White water rafting
Canoeing
Canyoning and gorge walking
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We offer an extensive range of outdoor activities from guided journeys to exhilarating adrenaline sports:
Hillwalking
Rock climbing mountaineering
Rope courses & abseiling
Mountain biking
Skiing & snowboarding
Ski mountaineering
White water rafting
Canoeing
Canyoning and gorge walking
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Actual Reality Scotland is one of Europe's largest outdoor education providers offering year-round adventures and expeditions for groups of all abilities. Our centres at Ardentinny and Castle Toward offer action-packed multi-activity residential breaks and expeditions in spectacular highland settings. Activities include sailing, sea-kayaking, canoeing, mountain-biking, gorge walking, rock-climbing, hill walking. More Information
We are an AALA licensed activity operator offering tailor-made days to expeditions.
Activities include:
Skiing - alpine / telemark / Nordic
Mountain sports - climbing / mountaineering / walking
Paddle sports - canoeing / kayaking / white water rafting
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Skiing - alpine / telemark / Nordic
Mountain sports - climbing / mountaineering / walking
Paddle sports - canoeing / kayaking / white water rafting
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Throughout the year Ardmay offers a wide range of activities on weekend courses and guided trips. Activities include sea kayaking, open canoeing, hillwalking, rock climbing. Abseiling, orienteering, gorge walking, weaseling, camping. We provide our guests with the finest equipment, supported by a friendly professional staff to give you a most memorable experience. We also operate a school holidays programme of multi-activity holidays 'Adventure at Ardmay - Just for Kids'. More Information
We have a 38' Aquastar - "Laurenca II" for all sorts of trips.
Fishing (we carry a large range of top quality rods and reels from 12lb to 80lb class).
Diving (provision is made for air with a portable compressor and a small support dive RIB).
Wildlife Trips include trips to the Islands of Staffa, Mull, Rum, Eigg, Muck, Coll and St Kilda.
2-hour trips to visit seals, otters etc. 4-hour whale watching trips.
Full Day Trips and longer excursions (eg St Kilda).
We have 2 Orkney Longliners (taking up to 6 adults) for self drive boat hire.
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Fishing (we carry a large range of top quality rods and reels from 12lb to 80lb class).
Diving (provision is made for air with a portable compressor and a small support dive RIB).
Wildlife Trips include trips to the Islands of Staffa, Mull, Rum, Eigg, Muck, Coll and St Kilda.
2-hour trips to visit seals, otters etc. 4-hour whale watching trips.
Full Day Trips and longer excursions (eg St Kilda).
We have 2 Orkney Longliners (taking up to 6 adults) for self drive boat hire.
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Ardroy Outdoor Education Centre is one of the longest established outdoor education centres in the country, operating for over 30 years. The Centre has highly qualified, professional staff and is able to offer first class, action-packed multi-activity residential breaks for individuals and groups. Activities include canoeing, rock climbing and abseiling, archery, hill walking, kayaking, orienteering. Expeditions by sea kayak or on foot through spectacular highland scenery are also on offer. Some of our outdoor skills weekends are approved Individual Learning Account courses, including the Summer Mountain Leader award and kayak instructor training and assessments. More Information
Development Training - Outdoor Pursuits - Challenge Events - Corporate Entertainment.
Bigfoot Adventures offers groups a wide variety of outdoor activity packages designed specifically to your requirements. For groups staying in the area, we can offer an activity package from your accommodation. All our instructors are experienced and qualified, and equipment is of the highest standard.
Activities include:
Canoeing
Canyoning
Archery
Themed events
Football pitch Abseiling
Orienteering
Ropes course
Team building
Kite flying Rock climbing
Mountain biking
Hill walking
Company challenges
Initiative exercises
Bigfoot Adventures are an Investor In People recognised company. More Information
Bigfoot Adventures offers groups a wide variety of outdoor activity packages designed specifically to your requirements. For groups staying in the area, we can offer an activity package from your accommodation. All our instructors are experienced and qualified, and equipment is of the highest standard.
Activities include:
Canoeing
Canyoning
Archery
Themed events
Football pitch Abseiling
Orienteering
Ropes course
Team building
Kite flying Rock climbing
Mountain biking
Hill walking
Company challenges
Initiative exercises
Bigfoot Adventures are an Investor In People recognised company. More Information
Do you want to challenge your team? Or do you just want them to have a good time? Whichever it is – whether you want to motivate people, or just say “thanks” for all your hard work” – BlueSky Experiences is the place to do it. The adventure challenge venue for serious fun.
From adventurous challenges like ‘low ropes’ to problem-solving conundrums; from the sheer adrenalin of quad-biking and off-roading, to the traditional pursuit of country sports – BlueSky Experiences combines great team activities/challenges with a great setting.
Specialists in team challenge activities: Ultimate Adventure Zone, Ultimate Puzzle Zone, Ultimate Learning Zone, Ultimate Mobile Zone, Team Training, Ultimate Treasure Hunt, 4x4s, Honda Pilots, Quad Bikes, Hovercrafts, Blindfold Driving, White Water Rafting, Open Boating, Abseiling, Gorge Scrambling, Mountain Biking, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Archery, Laser Shooting, Crossbows, Falconry, Highland Games. More Information
From adventurous challenges like ‘low ropes’ to problem-solving conundrums; from the sheer adrenalin of quad-biking and off-roading, to the traditional pursuit of country sports – BlueSky Experiences combines great team activities/challenges with a great setting.
Specialists in team challenge activities: Ultimate Adventure Zone, Ultimate Puzzle Zone, Ultimate Learning Zone, Ultimate Mobile Zone, Team Training, Ultimate Treasure Hunt, 4x4s, Honda Pilots, Quad Bikes, Hovercrafts, Blindfold Driving, White Water Rafting, Open Boating, Abseiling, Gorge Scrambling, Mountain Biking, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Archery, Laser Shooting, Crossbows, Falconry, Highland Games. More Information
Quality Mountain Bike and Canadian Canoe hire. Pick-up and recovery service for those walkers, cyclists and canoeists wishing to walk the Great Glen Way, ride the Great Glen Cycleway or paddle the Caledonian Canal between Fort Wiliam and Inverness. Guided bike rides for small groups (maximum 16) by prior arrangement. More Information
Caledonian Discovery offers a unique activity holiday on a large and very comfortable barge cruising Scottish Highland waterways. The barge, 'Fingal of Caledonia' moves each day to a new location and guests can just relax aboard and enjoy the spectacular scenery or take part in a wide variety of activities. Our own activities, which are included in the price, include walking, sailing, canoeing, windsurfing, mountain biking and orienteering. Also available are golf, pony trekking, white water rafting and water ski-ing. We also run special interest weeks on photography, music, painting and wildlife. More Information
Self-charter boating holidays on Loch Ness and the Caledonian Canal. Weekly and short-break cruises available from March to October. More Information
Wilderness adventures, mountain expeditions, sea kayaking, landyachting (sand sailing), surfing, climbing, abseiling, orienteering, survival, hill walking, nature watching, team building. For weekends or weeks. More Information
Craigower Lodge offers a wide range of activities, from half-day tasters to full day activities and overnight camps. Flexible courses and activities, tailored to suit each individual group's requirements. Activities include:
Mountaineering, Hillwalking, Rock Climbing, Abseiling
Mountain Biking
White Water Rafting, Gorge Walking, Kayaking, Canoeing
Orienteering, Team Building, Wayfaring
Environmental Education, Camping & Bothy Trips
Downhill Skiing & Telemark Skiing, Ski Mountaineering & Touring
Winter Mountaineering, Mountain Guiding, Avalanche Courses, Expeditions & Alpine Courses
All inclusive multi-activity weeks & weekends, suitable for school, youth and adult groups, include all instruction, equipment, transport and accommodation More Information
Mountaineering, Hillwalking, Rock Climbing, Abseiling
Mountain Biking
White Water Rafting, Gorge Walking, Kayaking, Canoeing
Orienteering, Team Building, Wayfaring
Environmental Education, Camping & Bothy Trips
Downhill Skiing & Telemark Skiing, Ski Mountaineering & Touring
Winter Mountaineering, Mountain Guiding, Avalanche Courses, Expeditions & Alpine Courses
All inclusive multi-activity weeks & weekends, suitable for school, youth and adult groups, include all instruction, equipment, transport and accommodation More Information
Whitewater rafting, duckying, gorge walking, archery, mountain biking, climbing wall and rope courses.
We can offer packages of multi-activities or single activities to suit your group.
Residential multi-activity weeks are offered to primary and secondary schools. Non residential day or half day sessions are also offered. A great mixture of educationally-based activity including rafting, archery, gorge walking, environmental, local historical and social education, hillwalking, orienteering and minibeast hunting.
Children's Summer Camp also available. More Information
We can offer packages of multi-activities or single activities to suit your group.
Residential multi-activity weeks are offered to primary and secondary schools. Non residential day or half day sessions are also offered. A great mixture of educationally-based activity including rafting, archery, gorge walking, environmental, local historical and social education, hillwalking, orienteering and minibeast hunting.
Children's Summer Camp also available. More Information
The Fairburn Centre offers a wide range of exciting and exhilarating activities to suit all ages. Activities on offer include:
archery - target, pop in jay and clout
canoeing - in double Canadian canoes
mountain biking - on forest tracks or up into the surrounding hills
climbing up and abseiling off a huge Noble Fir tree
a challenging ropes course
aerial runway over the Fairburn Pond
orienteering and treasure hunts
hillwalking
raft building and racing
team challenges.
All activities are led by qualified and experienced instructors. Bookings are taken for full weeks, weekends, days or half days. More Information
archery - target, pop in jay and clout
canoeing - in double Canadian canoes
mountain biking - on forest tracks or up into the surrounding hills
climbing up and abseiling off a huge Noble Fir tree
a challenging ropes course
aerial runway over the Fairburn Pond
orienteering and treasure hunts
hillwalking
raft building and racing
team challenges.
All activities are led by qualified and experienced instructors. Bookings are taken for full weeks, weekends, days or half days. More Information
White water rafting, canyoning, canoeing, abseiling, climbing, walking, mountain bikes, horse trekking, water skiing, wakeboarding, archery, clay pigeon shooting, laser clays, mountaineering, golf, boating, fishing. More Information
White water rafting in a range of locations throughout Scotland.
Abseiling / canyoning / cliff jumping in Perthshire / Inverness-shire.
Mountain biking.
All activities are covered by qualified instructors. More Information
All activities are covered by qualified instructors. More Information
The Galloway Sailing Centre offers courses in sailing, windsurfing, flat and white water kayaking and powerboating from beginner to advanced or instructor levels. Also available: quad bikes, mountain bikes, climbing and abseiling, gorge walking and team building. Equipment is available for hire for the more experienced. More Information
Training Organisation formed in 1989 providing land and sea based personal and social development courses mainly for young people. We can provide some of the most experienced coaches, instructors and skippers in the UK.
Walking holidays in the Highlands & the Hebrides.
Summer and winter mountaineering activities & skills courses.
Climbing: rock, snow and ice.
Sailing: 39s Moody yacht. We are based at the Dunstaffnage marina near Oban.
Ideal for visiting many islands off the west coast.
Sea kayaking: introductory courses or BCU coaching courses.
Surf kayaking: on the isles of Lewis or Tiree.
Coasteering on the isles of Mull and Tiree.
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Walking holidays in the Highlands & the Hebrides.
Summer and winter mountaineering activities & skills courses.
Climbing: rock, snow and ice.
Sailing: 39s Moody yacht. We are based at the Dunstaffnage marina near Oban.
Ideal for visiting many islands off the west coast.
Sea kayaking: introductory courses or BCU coaching courses.
Surf kayaking: on the isles of Lewis or Tiree.
Coasteering on the isles of Mull and Tiree.
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Activity Days - up to 4 activities, or single activities (groups of 8+)
Residential Multi-Activity packages (groups of 8+)
Corporate Days & Packages - bespoke packages by arrangement
Self Administered Team Programmes using our residential base
Stag & Hen Groups
X Country Ski Hire & Mountain Bike Hire (groups of 8+)
Activities to suit all ages and abilities, led by well qualified and experienced instructors. All necessary quality equipment supplied.
Multi-Activities
Hillwalking
Mountain Biking
Wall Climbing
Kayaking
Team Building
Team Challenges
Archery
Abseiling
X Country and Telemark Skiing
Assault Course
Survival
Multi-Sports e.g. FIFA 5-aside, Handball, etc.
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Residential Multi-Activity packages (groups of 8+)
Corporate Days & Packages - bespoke packages by arrangement
Self Administered Team Programmes using our residential base
Stag & Hen Groups
X Country Ski Hire & Mountain Bike Hire (groups of 8+)
Activities to suit all ages and abilities, led by well qualified and experienced instructors. All necessary quality equipment supplied.
Multi-Activities
Hillwalking
Mountain Biking
Wall Climbing
Kayaking
Team Building
Team Challenges
Archery
Abseiling
X Country and Telemark Skiing
Assault Course
Survival
Multi-Sports e.g. FIFA 5-aside, Handball, etc.
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Sail on a traditional converted Scottish herring drifter in spectacular scenery on the Caledonian Canal and the west coast of Scotland.
Experience tall ship sailing, help the crew with the sails, or just relax and watch the crew take the strain.
Combine your sailing with a variety of activities to suit your taste - cycling, walking, fishing, with gentler pursuits like reading, photography, music and games.
Explore the Highlands and marvel at the wildlife, visit some of the 781 islands and 68 castles. You will find the mountains, glens and coastline rich in culture, music and natural heritage. More Information
Experience tall ship sailing, help the crew with the sails, or just relax and watch the crew take the strain.
Combine your sailing with a variety of activities to suit your taste - cycling, walking, fishing, with gentler pursuits like reading, photography, music and games.
Explore the Highlands and marvel at the wildlife, visit some of the 781 islands and 68 castles. You will find the mountains, glens and coastline rich in culture, music and natural heritage. More Information
The famous outdoor centre owned by adventurer Tom McLean is a self-catering, wilderness outdoor centre for groups of 12-30 people. Have a "fun week" at low cost, exclusive to your group. The area is ideal for hill-walking, orienteering, canoeing, watersports, climbing, abseiling, snorkelling, diving, fishing on Loch Nevis, beach barbecues or simply to get away from it all.
We also offer our unique, all-inclusive Castaway experience, 6 days of fun and adventure in the wilderness under the guidance of survival expert Tom McLean, famous for being the first person ever to row across the Atlantic single-handed. More Information
We also offer our unique, all-inclusive Castaway experience, 6 days of fun and adventure in the wilderness under the guidance of survival expert Tom McLean, famous for being the first person ever to row across the Atlantic single-handed. More Information
Lagganlia offers activities to suit the special needs of each individual group. Activities on offer include snow-boarding, abseiling, rock-climbing, sailing, mountain-biking, rafting, kayaking, problem solving, skiing and much, much more.
Our all-inclusive courses are designed to provide a range of organised activities for groups of 10 or more, from small social or office outings to training courses for larger groups and school parties. They include all equipment and instruction, ski passes (where applicable), in-course transport, full board and accommodation. More Information
Our all-inclusive courses are designed to provide a range of organised activities for groups of 10 or more, from small social or office outings to training courses for larger groups and school parties. They include all equipment and instruction, ski passes (where applicable), in-course transport, full board and accommodation. More Information
Established in 1969 and specialising in children's and family activity holidays.
April - mid-October: multi-activities on scenic Loch Insh of sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, river trips, rowing, salmon & trout fishing, dry ski slope skiing, archery, mountain biking and hill walking. Hire and/or instruction by the hour, day or week.
December - April: downhill skiing hire and/or instruction. Just 16 miles from Cairngorm slopes. 60m artificial ski slope and rope tows on site.
Interpretation / fun trail and children's adventure area open all year. Experienced, qualified instructors and recognised by appropriate governing bodies. En-suite B&B and self-catering log chalets on site. Licensed loch-side restaurant, gift shop and bar. More Information
April - mid-October: multi-activities on scenic Loch Insh of sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, river trips, rowing, salmon & trout fishing, dry ski slope skiing, archery, mountain biking and hill walking. Hire and/or instruction by the hour, day or week.
December - April: downhill skiing hire and/or instruction. Just 16 miles from Cairngorm slopes. 60m artificial ski slope and rope tows on site.
Interpretation / fun trail and children's adventure area open all year. Experienced, qualified instructors and recognised by appropriate governing bodies. En-suite B&B and self-catering log chalets on site. Licensed loch-side restaurant, gift shop and bar. More Information
Loch Park Adventure Centre specialises in water-based activity programmes all on one site. We offer opportunities for people of all abilities to enjoy adventure safely. Our wet and wild activities include canoeing, kayaking and gorge-walking. Our dry but daring activities include archery, ropes and projects.
Our staff, who hold national governing body certificates, are experienced in working with people with a disability, and have been commended by national organisations on their ability to give people an introduction to adventure.
Our courses are fully inclusive - including instruction, equipment and insurance.
A specialist care package for the independent person with a disability can be arranged. More Information
Our staff, who hold national governing body certificates, are experienced in working with people with a disability, and have been commended by national organisations on their ability to give people an introduction to adventure.
Our courses are fully inclusive - including instruction, equipment and insurance.
A specialist care package for the independent person with a disability can be arranged. More Information
Monster Activities offer a great variety of activities from white water rafting on a dam-released river to navigation courses. We run several target sports and all the traditional watersports, along with some very new and exciting ones like jet-biking or wake-boarding. Give us a phone to find out more! More Information
Specialists in white water rafting, canyonning, cliff jumping, gorge crossing, freefall abseil, skiing, snowboarding, corporate team building and other adrenalin sports.
Canoeing, kayaking, orienteering, off road driving & quad biking also available.
Ideal for singles, couples and groups. We tailor the day / weekend to suit you. More Information
Canoeing, kayaking, orienteering, off road driving & quad biking also available.
Ideal for singles, couples and groups. We tailor the day / weekend to suit you. More Information
Outward Bound Loch Eil runs centre-based courses all year round and expedition courses during the summer months. Courses focus on personal development using the full range of outdoor activities and group problem-solving tasks, as well as a full winter skills programme. There are extensive facilities on site for challenge activities with transport and equipment to meet the needs of all courses. Outward Bound Loch Eil is AALA licensed. More Information
Sailing, kayaking, windsurfing, climbing, abseiling, archery, mountain bike hire. Multi-activity programmes or specialist courses for families, adults, unaccompanied children, schools, youth groups. Teambuilding, competitions and corporate events.
A few minutes' walk from Raasay House is the Home Loch, where kayaking skills can be learned and practised, later to be put to use on the sea, while Churchton Bay is the perfect place for novice or expert in windsurfing, sailing and kayaking. Various dinghies are used to teach sailing skills or to refine existing ability.
Raasay has numerous sea cliffs, crags and boulders to climb single-pitch and multi-pitch routes. More Information
A few minutes' walk from Raasay House is the Home Loch, where kayaking skills can be learned and practised, later to be put to use on the sea, while Churchton Bay is the perfect place for novice or expert in windsurfing, sailing and kayaking. Various dinghies are used to teach sailing skills or to refine existing ability.
Raasay has numerous sea cliffs, crags and boulders to climb single-pitch and multi-pitch routes. More Information
Scotland's first and longest Canyoning descent at nearby Inchree Waterfalls. Canyoning involves a combination of abseiling, swimming and sliding through giant water flumes, and jumping into giant rock pools, as you make your way downstream.
Funyaks are a cross between a raft and a kayak. Terrific outdoor action is guaranteed as you ride the rapids of a local white-water river within them. For both activities, no previous experience is necessary, as it is under the supervision of professional instructors. All specialist equipment and clothing is provided. Canyoning and Funyaking are available late April to mid October. Mountain bike hire and guided off-road cycle tours also available. Pick-up / drop-off service. More Information
Funyaks are a cross between a raft and a kayak. Terrific outdoor action is guaranteed as you ride the rapids of a local white-water river within them. For both activities, no previous experience is necessary, as it is under the supervision of professional instructors. All specialist equipment and clothing is provided. Canyoning and Funyaking are available late April to mid October. Mountain bike hire and guided off-road cycle tours also available. Pick-up / drop-off service. More Information
We offer sailing instruction from basic to advanced level, including instructor training. Windsurfing instruction up to intermediate standard also available. All instructors are RYA qualified and very enthusiastic. We aim to provide a high standard of instruction for all ages and to accommodate individual requirements on request. Member of all appropriate governing bodies. More Information
Uist Outdoor Centre offers kayaking, rock-climbing, abseiling, orienteering, coasteering, pier jumping, wildlife watching, offshore island survival and sea kayak expeditions in one of the most amazing locations in the world! More Information
Wilderness Adventure is a Scottish based company which caters for individuals as well as large groups. All our courses are designed to suit your specific needs. All our staff are fully qualified, experienced and hold current first aid certificates.
Team Building
Multi-Activity Courses
Team Challenges
Rock Climbing
Mountain Biking
Paintball
Low Rope Courses
Canadian Canoeing (1 - 5 day trips)
White Water Rafting
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Team Building
Multi-Activity Courses
Team Challenges
Rock Climbing
Mountain Biking
Paintball
Low Rope Courses
Canadian Canoeing (1 - 5 day trips)
White Water Rafting
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Unique walking holidays in the most remote and beautiful areas of Scotland. Lodge-based holidays featuring daily guided hill-walks and accommodation in a traditional Highland lodge with fine meals prepared by our resident cook.
Sailing and walking holidays using a charming 60 year-old converted gaff cutter to explore remote corners of Skye and the surrounding islands.
Historical journeys include retracing the steps of Bonnie Prince Charlie, and an Ancient Whisky Trail.
For a real adventure - Wilderness Expeditions - where we journey into the wilderness for several days using a combination of spectacular wild camps and mountain bothies. More Information
Sailing and walking holidays using a charming 60 year-old converted gaff cutter to explore remote corners of Skye and the surrounding islands.
Historical journeys include retracing the steps of Bonnie Prince Charlie, and an Ancient Whisky Trail.
For a real adventure - Wilderness Expeditions - where we journey into the wilderness for several days using a combination of spectacular wild camps and mountain bothies. More Information
Come sailing with Douglas and Mary Lindsay on their famous yacht CORRYVRECKAN while enjoying Taste of Scotland food and hospitality. Get away from it all on a yacht purpose-built for chartering in the Hebrides and experience the thrill of big boat sailing as you help to handle the sails and steer from island to island.
Puffins and porpoises, deer and dolphins, seabirds and seals, wildflowers and waterfalls, all combine with exciting sailing, good company, wonderful food and spectacular island scenery to make a very special holiday. Beginners or experts, individuals or family party are all welcome. More Information
Puffins and porpoises, deer and dolphins, seabirds and seals, wildflowers and waterfalls, all combine with exciting sailing, good company, wonderful food and spectacular island scenery to make a very special holiday. Beginners or experts, individuals or family party are all welcome. More Information




