This is a collection of photographs of some of the rivers of Scotland which can be explored by canoe or kayak. Some of these rivers are well known white water kayaking venues which may only be a few hundred yards long and close to the road. There are also other rivers such as the Water of Deugh and the Carrick Lane which involve long expeditions far from habitation and transport. You are unlikely to meet other paddlers here, however many times you visit. Another advantage of the upland spate burns is that they are above habitation and the water is clean. No queuing up for a go on a smelly weir here. (For more on the SMPG staffs' views on queuing see here).
This page is also the home of Grassyards Canoe Club. The club meets for pool sessions 7-9pm on Tuesday evenings during term time at Loudon Academy, Glasgow Road, Galston, Ayrshire. NS501375. Regular weekend trips take place throughout the year.
Max Twomey's article about paddling the Etive, Scotland on Sunday 27/10/02.
Whitespout Lane and Carrick Lane
Water of Deugh.
We also do it on the
sea: Scottish Sea Kayaking Photo Gallery.
A poll by playak.com highlights sea kayaks as some of the most boring paddle craft (not far behind inflatables). Presumably many river kayakers have a similar impression of sea kayakers so let's dispel some myths: no, we do not have beards or smell like puffins, nor do we laminate our menus of dehydrated food (our only dehydrated nourishment consists of Lagavullin or Talisker), nor can we dispense with spraydecks because our bellies are so big, some of us do not even have a Y chromosome, yes we can roll and yes we can and do swim. Finally, and unbelievably, we do not have a single Pringle sweater between us.... "Hurrumph...not proper sea kayakers then."
Scottish Mountain Photo Gallery
Pesda Press: Franco Ferrero's publishing company specialising in outdoor and adventure books. I have got five (and have even contributed to one)! Look out for Scottish Whitewater 2nd edition.
Site editor: Douglas E Wilcox (D.E.Wilcox@clinmed.gla.ac.uk
)
Based on a page created 05/01/01
Page last updated: 14/06/05
River Findhorn
River
Dulnain.
River
Avon.
River
Eidart and River Feshie
Loch Insh and River Spey
River
Dee.
River Pattack
River
Roy (Lower)
River Etive
Awe.
Kinglas
River
Tummel
The
Blackwater
Lugar Water, River Ayr.
River Doon
River
Girvan
Carsphairn Lane
Water of Ken.
Water of Minnoch.
Big Water of Fleet.
Scaur Water.
Crawick
Water.
River
Nith.