Things to do in Caithness and Sutherland, Scotland: The Best Boat Tours & Water Sports

Explore the stunning sea lochs of Kylesku aboard the Rachael Clare. We offer daily tours to the UK's highest waterfall, via beautiful views and a thriving seal colony.

An incredible way to see this beautiful part of Scotland. Learn to paddle your kayak on a mini expedition around a sheltered sea loch with islands, sea birds and seals. Ideal for families or adults. End the day with a hot shower and home baking at the Adventure School. Sea kayaking days are by prior arrangement/advance booking. We try to match the experience, ages and ambitions of each party joining us.

Based in Lairg in East Sutherland, in the Scottish highlands, we are a small, family business running canoe trips down the Kyle of Sutherland and in other Scottish Highland locations. We choose off the beaten track locations for our adventures. These are scenic, rarely visited and generally well suited to those without previous paddling experience and provide a real sense of adventure.The trips are ideal for the beginner or anyone looking for a slow adventure rich in wildlife, scenery and history. We operate out of Invergordon and Lairg , delivering our excursions to the cruise ships that dock here and to the many holiday makers staying in East Sutherland and Easter Ross. Food plays an important part in all our trips. For our day long trips and cruise ship trips we supply a home made picnic with home baked sour dough bread, home grown salad plus locally produced smoked fish, meats and cheeses as well as home made cakes and biscuits.

APRIL - SEPTEMBER 12pm / 3:30pm (additional sailings subject to demand) Enjoy a 2 hour coastal boat tour departing from Lochinver Marina on the 31ft "Ros Kynoch". Trips to the north to Achmelvich bay, Scott's Castle and Split Rock at Clachtoll. Trips to the south past Soyea island, Badnaban and Inverkirkaig to Inverpolly. Take in the beautiful scenery and local wildlife. Sailings are subject to weather conditions. Sea Angling and private charters available by arrangement. Visit our website for more information.

Boat tours from Kylesku North Coast 500 Including, The Old Man of Stoer, Cape Wrath, Handa Island, and remote uninhabited islands including Sula Sgeir and North Rona.

Please email/call to book :) North Coast Watersports provides unforgettable premier cold water surfing experiences amongst the best waves in the UK with Scottish surfing champion coaches. Anyone of any age can grab a board and come out and enjoy the chilly waters with us and by the end you will be warmed to the heart with stoke and a love for riding the waves- our wetsuits are also super cosy. ​

Summer passenger ferry from John O'Groats to Orkney Islands every day starting 1 May to 30 September each year. Up to 3 departures daily. Day Tours of Orkney Islands daily from John O'Groats & Inverness during summer months. Wildlife Cruises daily from John O'Groats at 2.30pm. Wildlife Cruises start 20 June until 31 Aug.