The 10 Best Other Outdoor Activities in Scotland, United Kingdom

September 12, 2021 Jana Sager

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1. Blown Away Experiences

West Sands, St. Andrews KY16 9XL Scotland +44 7784 121125 [email protected] http://www.blownaway.co.uk
Excellent
93%
Good
4%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 141 reviews

Blown Away Experiences

Blown Away is a mobile outdoor experience company which specialises in beach based activities. which include Landyachting, Beach Kayaking, Stand up Paddle boarding, Surfing, Beach Olympics and many more. Action takes place on sandy beaches and shorelines around Scotland.

Reviewed By ScottishSurfer01

I took my kids (12 & 13 Boy & Girl) for a few experience days with the Blown away team, They had a couple of surf lessons and a Land Yachting session, we all thoroughly enjoyed both experiences and it was clear from the offset how good the day was going to be run given not only the professionalism of all the staff but the warm friendly welcome we received, my son really didn't want to surf but within the first 5 minutes he had changed his mind and now all I hear is "when can we go back....." Amazing experience from the guys and could thank you enough.

2. North Berwick Law

Law Road, North Berwick Scotland
Excellent
76%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 144 reviews

North Berwick Law

Reviewed By dakiro - Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Fantastic place to visit and have a walk. Managed to walk to the top in 40 minutes, really slowly. I think you would benefit from walking around it first and then walking to the top. Really nice area and you can see a lot from the very top. Very windy at the time, much more than at the bottom - maybe not so suitable for a smallish child for safety reasons - would need to be careful so the wind does not push them off.

3. MV Valkyrie

Northfield Holm, Kirkwall KW17 2RZ Scotland +44 1856 781769 [email protected] http://www.mv-valkyrie.co.uk
Excellent
95%
Good
3%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 60 reviews

MV Valkyrie

The MV Valkyrie is a 22m live aboard specialising in comfortable diving holidays in Scapa Flow, Orkney and Shetland. We offer an unparalleled level of service with three crew rather than the standard two, and the only live aboard in Scapa Flow & Shetland offering full board. We have six spacious cabins all with their own sink, hot and cold running water and plenty of cubby holes to stow your gear. There are two normal toilets (not marine heads) and two showers. We also have a full central heating system with each cabin having its own adjustable radiator. All bedding is provided, as is a hand towel.There are two social spaces aboard, the passenger lounge with comfortable seating large television, DVD player, Bose iphone dock and a large selection of DVD's, books and magazines.The galley has seating for 12 around a large table, a hot water urn for cups of tea, microwave, dishwasher, oven, fridge-freezer & produces hot and plentiful food.We have two compressors capable of pumping 36cft, a booster, a large bank of oxygen and helium and cylinders for hire. We also have a diver lift with safety mechanism.

Reviewed By AlexM3283 - Biggin Hill, United Kingdom

My buddy and I have just left the MV Valkyrie where we enjoyed a weeks diving on the wrecks of the WW1 German High Seas Fleet in Scapa Flow. What an AMAZING time we had. The wrecks were sublime, and even though we were only diving on 15L cylinders with air all week, we got an awesome perspective of the wrecks and don't feel that we missed out by not diving with nitrox or by having larger cylinders - indeed, the chaps with us diving twin 12s and on nitrox only racked up an extra hour of bottom time over the week. Our thanks go to Hazel, Helen, Nick, Vasco, Paddy & Jacob for their brilliant hospitality. The diving was well organised, well briefed, and the deck management was excellent. The boat was clean, the beds were comfy, and the food was great! They have also accommodated the additional requirements for Covid19 very well. Thank you for an AMAZING time.....we'll be back again soon hopefully!

4. A.C.E Target Sports

Struan Road, Portree IV51 9EG Scotland +44 7880 362320 [email protected] http://www.ace-skye.com
Excellent
98%
Good
2%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 247 reviews

A.C.E Target Sports

The target sports specialists on Skye. A.C.E provide a wide range of outdoor and indoor adventure activities suitable for families, stag and hen parties, corporate entertainment, Airsoft, Target Archery, Axe Throwing, Air Rifle Shooting, Clay Pigeon Shooting. rain or shine all year round.

Reviewed By jasmined518 - Ottawa, Canada

Clay pigeon shooting with Matt was absolutely fantastic! First time for both of us and we had an amazing time. Fun, safe, and competitive. Matt makes you feel relaxed and at ease immediately, fires kept us from freezing too too much, and we were both able to hit quite a few! Would recommend clay pigeon shooting for anyone visiting Skye - and you get to meet famous Blaze the dog too!

5. Arbroath Sea Safari

Arbroath Harbour, Arbroath Scotland +44 1241 439392 http://www.arbroathseasafari.co.uk
Excellent
95%
Good
2%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 43 reviews

Arbroath Sea Safari

6. Elite Falconry

Cluny Mains Farm Cluny, Kirkcaldy KY2 6QU Scotland +44 1592 722143 [email protected] http://elitefalconry.com
Excellent
89%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 36 reviews

Elite Falconry

Elite Falconry has developed its facility in Fife, to hold the most diverse and exciting flying team of birds of prey in Scotland. Housed on a 400 acre farm, the facility is NOT open to the public. This means, when you book and come for your birds of prey experience day, you will be handling, and flying these fascinating birds, in a private group, without the distractions and disturbance caused by general public entry. Further than that, the farm, which we manage as a conservation reserve, provides us with all the different habitats, that allows you to fly each species of owl, hawk, falcon, kite, caracara, vulture and even mighty eagles, in the environment that they have evolved for. You see them at their very, and most natural best. There is no sterile flying from person to person in a field! Woodland species will fly with us around the trees and hedges, open country birds will be worked on an open hill to maximise lift and visibility. This is a genuine, exciting, hands on insight into the lives and abilities of natures avian apex predators!

Reviewed By 318catt - Alloa, United Kingdom

From watching White tailed Sea Eagles soar to having a Harris Hawk land on your gloved mitt, Owls catching a giant worm and many more birds, this was a fabulous experience. Becs was informative and hilarious. Much recommended.

7. Thunder in the glens

Aviemore Scotland
Excellent
88%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 24 reviews

Thunder in the glens

Reviewed By 137laurenceg - Dunbar, United Kingdom

Always a well organised and fantastic weekend by the Dunedin chapter. Best to get in early for a booking as hotels fill fast

8. Clearwater Paddling

Dunard Castlebay,, HS9 5XD Scotland +44 1871 810443 [email protected] http://www.clearwaterpaddling.com
Excellent
95%
Good
3%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 39 reviews

Clearwater Paddling

Reviewed By 192elliek

Booked the Wild Barra kayaking trip which was a mixture of camping and lodge based accomodation. The guides were absolutely fantastic, making sure everyone was well looked after and imparting tips to help improve paddling technique. Went for the fully catered option and was impressed with the food and how well my dietary requirements were met. The hosts were really friendly, and the location itself was beautiful, within a few minutes walk of the get terminal and village shops and cafes.

9. Great Away Days

Great Away Days Hopetoun Estate, Queensferry, South Queensferry, Edinburgh EH52 6QD Scotland +44 1738 840804 [email protected] http://www.greatawaydays.co.uk/activities/activities-edinburgh/
Excellent
96%
Good
4%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 175 reviews

Great Away Days

Great Away Days is one of Scotland's largest outdoors activities providers with over 15 years experience in the field. We pride ourselves on providing the very best in outdoor adventure activities at affordable prices and our professionalism in what we do is second to none. Come and experience it for yourself!

Reviewed By Fusionsystem

Had and amazing time during the highland games and archery, the guys there are fantastic, aswell as the guys that you book it with. A worth while fun filled experience would highly recomend

10. Conic Hill

Balmaha, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Scotland http://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/lochlomond/conic-hill.shtml
Excellent
80%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 441 reviews

Conic Hill

Reviewed By andraHarthill

Conic hill described by some as Cronic Hill beinig part of The West Highland Way is little gem, Gets yoy pecking on the way up, Nice Views on the summit and a delight on the way down, All in a nice wee hill.

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