What to do and see in Edinburgh, Scotland: The Best Boat Tours & Water Sports

Beautifully decorated barges take kids and their families on "Fairytale cruises."

Forth Bridges and Inchcolm Island Sightseeing Boat trips. Departs from Hawes Pier, South Queensferry, Edinburgh daily Easter to October

We offer skippered yacht charter on the river Forth in Edinburgh to both corporate teams and private groups or individuals. If you cannot find suitable availability for our scheduled trips, please contact us directly to discuss a private charter. Choose Edinburgh Boat Charters for your business team outing or to commemorate a special occasion, as a well earned treat for yourself, friends or family or simply to gain practical experience on a large sailing yacht or luxury catamaran. Now with a 5 Star rating from Visit Scotland and the Scottish Tourist Board.

Falconry, Fishing, Hunting, Experience days near Edinburgh. Falconry available October-March, Fishing all year. Pick up service, no experience needed. All welcome. We have hills, valleys, woods, moorland and rivers all around us. Excellent ground for our hawks and also some great fishing spots. Join our experts on a falconry or fishing trip and bring a camera to catch all the action. Both our activities can be tailored to suit your needs. We can go hiking up the hills or a gentle woodland walk. For an excellent Christmas/birthday present we have gift vouchers and dvds available.

We deliver a range of outdoor and adventure activities including: climbing, abseiling, canyoning, gorge walking, coasteering, canoeing, kayaking, mountain biking and cycling. We also hire equipment and run camping and mountain bothy trips. We have our own climbing wall for hire (perfect for parties) as well as a portable bike assault course for public or private events.

Dive trips and training in Iceland, Scotland. North Sea wrecks, Scapa Flow, Clyde, Sound of Mull, Shetland and beyond. For all your diving needs in Scotland, contact us. We also specialise in Icelandic Horse riding holidays.

Epic Ventures is an Edinburgh based outdoor activities company providing guidance, tuition and equipment hire for a wide variety of adventure activities including canoeing, kayaking, rock climbing and mountain biking. These can be carried out, either in the Edinburgh area or in an area requested by the client, depending on the activity required.

Port Edgar Watersports is right on the doorsteps of both Edinburgh and Fife, giving you the chance to learn sailing, sea kayaking, powerboating and canoeing. There are fun activities and courses for both children and adults, and we have some great ideas for birthday parties, stag & hen days, and corporate activities.

Dun Eideann Sea Kayaking offers guided trips, sea kayak instruction and coaching all within a stones throw of Scotland’s beautiful capital city. Easily accessible by all modes of transport, Dun Eideann allows you the freedom and exhilaration of sea kayaking without the extra travelling hours to the West coast of Scotland. Sea Kayaking is a safe and fun activity enabling you to journey through new areas and explore coastlines and habitats. The Forth estuary is rich in wildlife and you may be lucky enough to encounter seals, dolphins, porpoise, a huge variety of coastal birds or perhaps even a whale. Whatever your ability, be it first timer or an experienced sea kayaker, Dun Eideann Sea Kayaking will provide an unforgettable experience to suit your needs and requirements. We offer half, full day or evening sessions. All kayaking equipment can be provided by us. You just need to bring warm clothes, plus a spare set, footwear that you do not mind getting wet and plenty of enthusiasm.

Re-Union Canal Boats is a social enterprise operating in Edinburgh and Falkirk. We offer RYA accredited training in Helmsman, Crew and First Aid, educational trips, floating youth clubs and the canal college. We also have available for hire: The Lochrin Belle - A 60 ft wide-beam boat which is a beautiful and versatile venue space perfect for parties, groups, outings, meetings, training days and private functions. The boat is wheelchair accessible, has a fully fitted kitchen and can accommodate up to 35 people. The boat can remain static or be crewed for a journey along the canal. The Millennium Link - a 60 ft wide-beam boat ideal for parties, meetings, workshops and outings with a fully fitted kitchen and based at The Kelpies in Falkirk. The boat can accommodate 28 people and can remain static or be crewed for a trip along the canal. The Jaggy Thistle - A cute and cosy 32ft narrow boat which is perfect for a fun day out. Based at the Falkirk Wheel the boat is self drive and available for day hire. Maximum capacity is 8 and the boat is easy to manage, comes equipped with a fully fitted kitchen and all the equipment required for a relaxing cruise.