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Scotland Surfski

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Scotland is a country and part of the United Kingdom


Safety


Locales

(From the Southeast Counter-Clockwise Around Scotland)


Southeast

  • Pettico Wick Bay to Dunbar Harbour or Belhaven Bay (Smuggler's Run) 25 km Downwindable.com
  • ….

Edinburgh Area (Firth of Forth)

Downwinders


Lizelle Kemp on Miro Run


Paddles

Surf

Conditions

Resources


Dundee


Loch Earn

  • Lochearnhead, Public Car Park - St Fillans, South Loch Earn Road 10 km Downwindable.com

Inverness


Arisaig


Inner Hebrides

A beautiful place to visit and has an exhaustive amount of downwind routes to choose from depending on your ability, weather conditions and preferences. Paddling between the islands or between bays can be very fun but it is not for the inexperienced.


Outer Hebrides

Also not for the inexperienced. Volatile weather, often with strong winds

  • Podcast with Murdo (Murty) Campbell on kayaking and downwind runs in the Outer Hebrides
  • “The Outer Hebrides, also known as the Western Isles… is an island chain made up of 200 islands in a 130 mile archipelago off the north west coast of mainland Scotland. They form part of the Hebrides, separated from the Scottish mainland and from the Inner Hebrides by the waters of the Minch, the Little Minch and the Sea of the Hebrides. The Minch, also called North Minch. The Lower Minch, also known as the Little Minch, is the Minch's southern extension.
  • Legend also tells that the Minch is home to a clan of mythical blue men. Most of the time “The Blue Men Of Minch” swim the seas, but sometimes sleep in underwater caves. While the Blue Men slept the weather could be fine and the seas calm. However, when awake they could conjure up storms whenever they wanted. These creatures, that are the size and shape of humans, are very strong and can be seen swimming and diving with pleasure when the seas are rough. Following the boats that are navigating the waters of the area they can be friendly towards humans, but this can be dependant upon their mood and if they are treated with respect.”

Loch Fyne


Loch Lomond

  • Balloch to Luss, via Inchmurrin, Inchtavannach and Inchconnachan islands 12+ Km?? SUP video

Tidal Races

About Safety

Map: Surfski Kayak Facebook - part of Dougal Glaisher's 2023 Paddle Around British Isles

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Tidal Bores


Conditions


Video


Races


Clubs


Dealers


Resources


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Photo: Alan Hunter from Paddling in Scotland Video