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Kayaking in Scotland
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Incredible paddle adventures for 2023 in Scotland
Incredible paddle adventures for 2023 in Scotland. Look up some inspirational places to kayak, canoe, stand-up paddle board, and coracle with Outdoor Explore
Paddle safer award, what’s next?
A little advice for new paddlers, after completing, or considering attending the Paddle Safer Award.
Upgrade your kayaking trip to an unforgettable experience
Upgrade your kayaking experience in Scotland to something truly unforgettable. Check what Outdoor Explore has to offer.
Kayaking, Where do I Start?
You've seen the pictures, people paddling off into the sunset on beautiful, ripping it up in the...
Paddle for FREE across Tay Country in 2023!
Paddling opportunities for FREE in Scotland in 2023 with Outdoor Explore.
Fantastic Autumn and Winter Kayaking with Outdoor Explore
Autumn and winter kayaking in Scotland with Outdoor Explore
Complete Tay 100, Loch and River Tay Descent
Tay 100, Loch and River Tay Descent.
Paddle the longest river, and one of the largest lochs, in Scotland. Do it as one big adventure, or tick the shorter sections.
Best 5 Sea Kayaking trips in Fife, the north coastline.
Top five sea kayaking places in Fife, Scotland with Outdoor Explore.
Family paddling adventures
Bespoke guided tour in Pitlochry, Loch Faskally There are so many amazing family friendly places...
Join Tayside Paddle School by Outdoor Explore!
Tayside Paddle School by Outdoor Explore
Green Charter
Feeling privileged exploring the countryside, respecting nature by Outdoor Explore.
Welcome to Outdoor Explore Wales!
Outdoor Explore Wales launched on April 1st, 2021. Based on superb experiences provided to our...
Get ready for summer kayaking in Scotland!
Only one month to go if everything goes fine and we can open all our services again. From the 26th...
We need to take a break already…
The New Year started with such a beautiful weather in Scotland. Unfortunately Outdoor Explore...
The best kayaking moments of 2020
This was a troubled year but we really had a few grand days out. Thank you for joining us at...
Gift Vouchers for kayaking in Scotland!
The Great Outdoors is one of the best ways to recharge, reflect, relax. This year more than ever...
Protection levels in Scotland and paddling
By Piotr, Outdoor Explore founder As of 2nd November 2020, we have 5 levels of protection...
Sunset-time exploring
At last, it's here, my favourite time of the year to go out kayaking in Scotland! Sunset kayaking...
Another amazing year, let’s celebrate!
Outdoor Explore was launched on the 7th of August 2014. This means it's our 6th birthday today!...
Inspiring people to visit the Tay Country
That's what we do best at Outdoor Explore; showing you the most amazing places to go kayaking in...
Kayaking in Dundee is back
We are back to truly sunny Dundee again and it feels amazing... Getting ready for launch, Broughty...
The Green Kayak Challenge
Picture this, an over 50-year-old kayak, handcrafted, made of wood and canvas, taking on the...
Sea and Touring Kayaks for Rent
Planning an adventure in Scotland? Let Outdoor Explore help you with the logistics. We have...
Expeditions – Where to Go?
The River Tay, the longest river in Scotland provides the best setting for an adventure. Our...
Land and Water Expeditions
Scotland is the best place for land and water expeditions and Outdoor Explore we make sure you see...
Night Kayaking in Scotland
Night kayaking is a truly magical way to explore Scotland with Outdoor Explore. Our guided...
What to pack for a kayaking day trip?
What to pack for a kayaking day trip?
Kayak coaching available.
It's nearly 20 years since starting my journey as a paddle sports coach. Kayak Clinic by Outdoor...
Support your local businesses
Outdoor Explore is closed, temporarily but...On the back of the Governments most recent...
Coronavirus (COVID-19) update
Here are some details on how Outdoor Explore is currently operating.Over the last few days, we are...
Kayak Picnic
How about an amazing, relaxed kayaking trip and a locally-sourced snack along the way? Let me tell...
Top must-see kayak destinations in Scotland
Your guide for your next unforgettable journey! #ScotlandIsNow #OnlyInScotland #MustSeeKayaking...
Lat minute offers
As of this week we will try to share with you our really last minute kayaking ideas. As you know...
Kayak Clinic sessions this autumn
In the next few weeks you have a chance to join one of our kayak classes. Yes, it's autumn but...
We are moving!!!
Wow, we are moving our operations centre to Blairgowrie at the end of this month! After three...
Clunie Loch is clean again!
We did it again. Our first Litter Free Paddle in 2019 is completed. The idea is simple really;...
Sunset chasers…
The season for some fantastic sunset, at a reasonable time, has started! Have a look at our...
Welcome to Perth City Tours
Did you hear, from the 1st of May you will be able to take a guided history walk in Perth!Our...
Cheese, wine & friends
At last, they are here. We have launched our cheese & wine boards for kayaks! This means you can...
Kayaking locations across the Scotland’s Tay Country
The Scotland's Tay Country is a fabulous region covering Perthshire, Dundee City, Angus and Fife...
Night kayaking in Scotland
Short days but often clear skies, enjoy the most out of the nights, go kayaking in Scotland!...
Magical days out this autumn so far…
It's such a stunning time of the year. Trees, crops, wildlife and even weather is slowly getting...
Outdoor Explore is turning four!
In August 2014 my years of kayaking experience, coaching, guiding meeting amazing people, being...
Summer in Scotland is great so far…
Take a look at some of our pictures from the recent trips. The heatwave in Scotland continues,...
Tay River Trips
Outdoor Explore and its bespoke 5* tours are back to Perth for another season! This means you can...
Why should you go kayaking to see wildlife in Scotland?
We tailor our guided tours, at Outdoor Explore, so any age or experience explorer can try...