Outdoor Activities and Sports in Scotland
Whether it’s a gentle walk, a round of golf or sea kayaking around Scotland’s islands, there’s no doubt that spending time in the great outdoors is one of the best ways to enjoy Scotland’s natural beauty. Make your vacation all the more memorable and get active in Scotland, one of Europe’s greatest adventure destinations.
With rugged uplands, rushing rivers and challenging landscapes, Scotland is made for adventure. Whether you’re an adrenaline junkie, or just looking to canoe across one of Scotland’s magnificent lochs while the sun sets, you’ve come to the right place.
On foot is the perfect way to enjoy Scotland. From an easy stroll or a long distance trek, to a hike through the wilderness, you are more than catered for here. The Cairngorms National Park offers some of the largest mountains in Britain, excellent for snow sports and a paradise for hiking. Scotland’s terrain also lends itself magnificently to cyclists who will enjoy the wide range of forest trails and quiet rural roads that are on offer. Glentress Forest in the Tweed Valley is great for mountain biking with a variety of trails for different ability levels.
If it’s fishing you are after, Scotland boasts some world-famous rivers, lochs and seas. Whether you want to catch salmon, trout, or pike, we’ve got it all. Try your hand at sailing in Scotland. The western seaboard is considered one of Europe’s great cruising waters and the breathtaking coastline around Scotland is a kayaker’s paradise.
If that wasn’t enough, Scotland is the true home of golf and has over 550 magnificent and unique courses to choose from. From island and parkland courses to links and championship golf, Scotland will allow you to create your own golfing adventure.
