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
Providers we list in Scotland
Activity Scotland
Bungee jumping at Killiecrankie near Pitlochry, with a crane jump over the River Clyde at Clydebank listed as coming back soon.
- Bungee jumping
- Price
- £94 per jump at Killiecrankie, second jump the same day £47 (their website)
- Suitable for
- Individuals, Groups, Corporate
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
Fyne Diving
Dive boat charters and PADI courses from Rhu Marina on the Clyde, with guided Discover Scuba sessions.
- Scuba diving
- Price
- Check with the provider
- Suitable for
- Individuals, Groups
Glenmore Lodge
Scotland's National Outdoor Training Centre in the Cairngorms, with courses in mountain skills, climbing, kayaking and more.
- Climbing
- Kayaking
- Price
- From £180 for a 2 day course
- Suitable for
- Individuals, Groups
Highland Fling Bungee
Bridge bungee jumps, night jumps and swings from the Garry Bridge at Killiecrankie in Perthshire.
- Bungee jumping
- Zip lines
- Price
- Bungee jump from £99.64, tandem from £221.54 (their website)
- Suitable for
- Individuals, Groups
Huskyan Dive Charters
Scapa Flow dive charters and expeditions on the boat MV Huskyan in Orkney.
- Scuba diving
- Price
- Check with the provider
- 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
Puffin Dive Centre
A dive centre near Oban with PADI courses, taster dives, boat diving in the Sound of Mull and sea view lodges.
- Scuba diving
- Price
- Prices are on their website
- Suitable for
- Individuals, Groups
Ridelines
Mountain bike guiding, skills courses and tuition in the Tweed Valley and around Glentress in the Scottish Borders.
- Mountain biking
- Price
- [Not stated on their website]
- Suitable for
- Individuals, Groups, Corporate
Scuba Diving Scotland
A PADI training centre and dive shop in Glasgow with courses from Discover Scuba to instructor level.
- Scuba diving
- Price
- Discover Scuba £50, Open Water from £595
- Suitable for
- Individuals, Groups
Skydive Strathallan
Tandem skydives and beginner courses at Strathallan Airfield near Auchterarder in Perthshire.
- Skydiving
- Price
- [Price not stated on their home page]
- Suitable for
- Individuals
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