6 Water Sports in Scottish Highlands That You Shouldn't Miss

October 23, 2021 Etsuko Causey

The moody, romantic Scottish Highlands start at Loch Lomond just north of Glasgow. Comprising a slew of mountain ranges, this sparsely populated land is best seen by train on the West Highland Line. Mountains, lochs, bright heather and rhododendrons give way to white sand beaches and rugged coves as the train nears Mallaig. For a more active take on the region, hike the West Highland Way or visit the Trossachs National Park. Ben Nevis, a popular climbing spot, looms over the town of Fort William.
Restaurants in Scottish Highlands

1. Explore Highland

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Explore Highland

Here at Explore Highland, we love the great outdoors.Based centrally in the Capital of the Scottish Highlands, Inverness is surrounded by beautiful landscapes, wildlife, but best of all, a plentiful supply of water for open canoeing, river kayaking or sea kayaking.When you join us on a guided adventure or hire a boat for your own adventure, we will ensure that your time in the Highlands is truely memorable.We may be bias, but we feel that there is no better location in the world to explore.

2. Vertical Descents Scotland

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Vertical Descents Scotland

Vertical Descents Scotland is a modern Adventure Activity Centre operating from our HQ in Fort William, we also have a mobile base that covers the East of Scotland. We provide fun, adrenaline-fuelled activities to Families, Groups, and Individuals. Our exciting activities include: White Water Rafting, Canyoning, Via Ferrata, Fun-Yakking, River Tubing and many other adventures!

3. Active Highs

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Active Highs

Active Highs are an outdoor activity and adventure sports company near Fort William "The Outdoor Capital of the UK" and Fort Augustus near Loch Ness in the Highlands of Scotland. We have a great range of activities available and cater for families, groups, couples, individuals & groups. We offer some of the best activities that you will find in the U.K. including white water rafting, scenic river rafting trips, canyoning, gorge walking, canoeing, kayaking, climbing. Our centre is based near Loch Oich which is part of the Caledonian Canal and Great Glen Canoe Trail, ideally placed for taking part in water sports. Our white water rafting takes place weekly on a dam release river giving us guaranteed river levels, fantastic rapids and exhilarating white water rafting.

4. Craggan Outdoors

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Craggan Outdoors

Welcome to Craggan Outdoors, 'Best Outdoor Adventure Experience' in the Scottish Outdoor Leisure Awards 2019, ‘Best Outdoor Activity & Learning Centre’ in the Scottish Enterprise Awards 2018, & TripAdvisor 'Hall of Fame' member. Based on beautiful Speyside in the Cairngorms National Park, just 15 minutes from Aviemore, we deliver fantastic outdoor experiences across our range of 20+ activities, as well as offering groups great value places to get together & have their own fantastic times in our two bunkhouses & bothy. And not to forget our relaxed & cosy licensed Clubhouse Cafe venue. We appreciate you checking us out, & look forward to hopefully having you visit for your own experiences with us.

5. Loch Insh Outdoor Centre

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Loch Insh Outdoor Centre

Open all year offering a wide variety of watersports onsite in the summer and skiing in the winter at nearby Cairngorm Mountain. Lessons many also be taken on our dry ski slope, onsite. Other activities such as archery, mountain biking and local walks are available all year round as are the children's activity play parks. The Boathouse Restaurant onsite is the perfect base to compliment activities, whether you are looking for a warm and cosy environment to have a cup of tea and spectate or requiring a warm, hearty, home-cooked meal to warm up after an activity.

6. Norwest Sea Kayaking

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