Sea kayaking on the Isle of Barra, Outer Hebrides
Year of Coasts & Waters 2020
Where will your journey take you?
Lochan Urr, Glen Etive
Glen Etive is one of Scotland's most striking glens. Take the single-track road off the A82 in Glen Coe, which follows the River Etive, a popular waterway with paddlers. You'll find lovely Lochan Urr about halfway down the glen and the views of Glen Coe's mountains from here are stunning. You might also recognise Loch Etive from the movie Skyfall.
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Dunnottar Castle, Aberdeenshire
Just a stone's throw from pretty Stonehaven harbour, Dunnottar Castle perched impressively above the North Sea is one of Scotland's most distinctive castles. This coastal fortress holds many historic secrets, has welcomed royalty and nobles and once withstood a Cromwellian seige for eight months.
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Stunning Scottish Seafood
Did you know that over two-thirds of the world's langoustines are landed here in Scotland? The clear, clean seas, lochs and rivers around and across Scotland are brimming with delicous fish and seafood and there are lots of tempting traditional and contemporary fish dishes to tantalise those tastebuds.
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Ben A'an, The Trossachs
Standing just 454 metres tall, Ben A'an is not a high mountain, which makes it all the more accessible, but what it might lack in stature, it more than makes up for in views! It's a great first hillwalk for younger legs and the views over Loch Katrine and Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park are spectacular.
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Sailing in Scotland
See Scotland from a different perspective - from the deck of a yacht. Exploring some of our vast coastline and myriad islands by boat is an incredible experience that will stay with you for years, whether you charter a skippered vessel or captain your own. Discover Dunstaffnage Castle with a stop off at Dunstaffnage Marina, near Oban for instance.
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The Kelpies, Falkirk
A trip to Scotland during our Year of Coasts and Waters 2020 would not be complete without spending some time around our fabulous canals. Journey from the west coast to the east coast along the mighty Caledonian Canal, or head for Falkirk and admire the impressive Kelpies at The Helix or the remarkable Falkirk Wheel.
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Our Inspiring Coasts & Waters
Kayaking in Scotland – Ewan and Megan’s Story1:31
Exploring Scotland is an experience best shared. Both Euan and Megan think there’s no better way to spend quality time together than atop a kayak, paddle in hand. Be it summer or winter, the shoreline of Arisaig in the west Highlands draws the pair back time and time again – it’s a place Megan has been coming to since she was a child. Watch and discover why kayaking in Scotland is an activity this couple have an enduring zeal for.
Scotland. A spirit of its own.
Discover it for yourself at https://www.visitscotland.com/about/uniquely-scottish/scotspirit
Isle of Skye Scallop Diver – Ben’s Story1:31
Watch as Ben dives beneath the crystal-clear waters of Skye to catch shellfish by hand, an environmentally sustainable form of fishing that yields only the most succulent scallops. Scotland. A spirit of its own: https://goo.gl/0IYStn
Ben grew up watching his dad going diving and has always been fascinated by the sea and the vast expanse of life hidden beneath the water’s surface. However, when he left Skye at 18 to go to university, he had no intentions of returning home. It wasn’t until one day when he was driving home with his dad, over the hills and past stunning lochs, that Ben realised there was no place he would rather be.
Hear from Ben why nothing compares to going out into the wild to dive, fish and explore in Scotland. He works alongside his dad to place small scallops in the shallows, which are harvested by hand once fully grown. As far as he’s aware, they are the only people in the world who use this method of fishing. For Ben, this is home and he can’t imagine doing anything else.
Find out more about the Isle of Skye here: https://goo.gl/62Uq07
Music composed by Giles Lamb and performed by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra.
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Experience Sailing in Scotland1:46
When it comes to sailing holidays, Scotland has an unforgettable voyage for every sailor. Cast your mind to swirling blue seas, far-flung islands and nautical adventures aplenty.
From the rugged shores of Skye and the untamed charms of Jura on the west coast to the glorious wildlife of the Moray Firth on the east coast, sailing in Scotland is one of the best ways to discover our varied coastline and islands.
You may find yourself relaxing on a scenic cruise along the Crinan Canal, passing an iconic modern marvel at the Falkirk Wheel, or relishing the tranquil beauty of Loch Lomond.
And, there are some wonderful places to drop anchor. Oban is a gateway to several island adventures and it offers some delicious dining options, or stop off at Tarbert whilst sailing through Loch Fyne and enjoy this picturesque harbour town.
Several pristine beaches await too, including the seafaring haven of North Berwick and the blissfully chilled out coastal retreat of Crail in Fife.
With all these choices, a Scottish sailing trip should be next on your list!
Find out more:
Skye: https://www.visitscotland.com/destinations-maps/isle-skye/
Crinan Canal: https://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/crinan-p235241
Falkirk Wheel: https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/the-falkirk-wheel-p248061
Tarbert: https://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/tarbert-p235341
Loch Lomond: https://www.visitscotland.com/destinations-maps/loch-lomond/
Oban: https://www.visitscotland.com/destinations-maps/oban/
North Berwick: https://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/north-berwick-p240511
Crail: https://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/crail-p239091
Sailing in Scotland: https://www.visitscotland.com/see-do/active/sailing/
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