On the Water
White water rafting
Paddle an inflatable raft down fast, rocky rapids with a guide.
£40 to £90 per person
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Adventures in Scotland
Highlands, lochs and islands, with big scenery and a growing adventure scene. See which activities and providers work well here, then visit their websites to check dates and prices.
Recommended for
Groups making a trip of it, and Scottish teams who want a day or weekend away from the city.
Travel and timing
Distances are long, so most visitors plan a weekend or longer.
What suits Scotland
Activities that work well here
In the Air
Zip lines
Fly across a valley or treetops on a cable, held in a harness.
£20 to £50 per person
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On the Water
Sailing
Take a taster session or a longer trip on a sailing boat.
£50 to £120 for a taster session
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On Land
Climbing
Climb indoor walls or real rock, with kit and instruction included.
£10 to £25 for an indoor session, £50 to £100 for a guided day on rock
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On the Water
Kayaking
Paddle a kayak on a river, lake or the sea, alone or on a guided trip.
£25 to £60 per person
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Providers we list in Scotland
Backcountry Survival
Bushcraft and survival courses in the Scottish Highlands, from a three day bushcraft course to winter and advanced survival.
- Bushcraft and survival
- Price
- Check with the provider
- Suitable for
- Individuals, Groups
Cairngorm Adventure Guides
Mountain training courses and guided climbing and hill days in the Scottish Cairngorms.
- Climbing
- Price
- Winter courses from £230 for two days
- Suitable for
- Individuals, Groups
Pinkston Watersports
A charity run paddlesport centre in Glasgow with an artificial white water course, courses and group sessions.
- Kayaking
- Paddleboarding
- Outdoor team days
- Price
- Courses from £98.60 for three weeks
- Suitable for
- Individuals, Groups, Corporate
Other locations: South West, South East, London & Home Counties, East of England, Wales, Midlands, Northern England, Northern Ireland, UK-wide.
Planning a day in Scotland
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