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Inverpolly: geology and history
Without doubt, Inverpolly is one of Scotland and the UK's last true wilderness areas. It's the name given to a large area of western Sutherland in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland, north of...
Keeping in Touch Newsletter – December 2014
Our latest 'Keeping in Touch' Newsletter is now available to read online, just follow the link below: What's in it this month? - Treezone Loch Lomond - building work underway - New staff - WW...
Paddle Walking Munros
Scotland is pretty good when it comes to hills and mountains. We've got loads of them for a start, we've got easy ones, hard ones, short walks and epic adventures. We've got some of the most...
New John Muir book for schools
A graphic novel about the conservationist John Muir has been distributed to schools all over Scotland to spread the word about his legacy. The book, with illustrations by William Goldsmith, is...
The Affric Kintail Way
This looks like another great addition to the existing network of Scotland's long distance trails. The idea of developing the Affric Kintail Way is to promote an area of outstanding natural beauty...
Take on the West Highland Way & Great Glen Canoe Trail
Scotland's Great Trails If you're looking for an awesome challenge to test not only your stamina but also your mental resolve, then why not consider this 250km challenge. Raise for money for your...
Keeping in Touch Newsletter – January 2014
Our latest 'Keeping in Touch' Newsletter is now available to read online, just follow the link below: What's in it this month? - New Great Glen Canoe Trail scheduled shuttle service - A new team...
4 Essentials to Remember When Camping with Kids
Getting out into nature with the family is certainly one of the most unique bonding experiences on Earth. Not only do you get to spend a few solid days with your young ones but you’ll also teach...
Planning A Canoe Camping Expedition In Scotland
The Canadian Canoe - Your Perfect Travel Partner The open canoe is a remarkably versatile craft and it can open the door to a variety of great adventures. Load it up with the family and a picnic...
Great Glen Canoe Trail – Expedition Report
Tim Peal and Nikki Woodroffe recently undertook a charity challenge on the Great Glen Canoe Trail and this is how it went... In an effort to raise money for Cancer Research UK and The British Heart...
The River Spey
We know the River Spey pretty well give how important it is to our business, however, there's so much more to the River Spey that most people probably don't realise, and to be honest that I didn't...
Scottish Geo-parks: what are they?
Geoparks Come and explore Scotland's rocky foundations on its journey through time and around the world. See the remains of deserts, seas, volcanoes and glaciers, which have all left their mark on...
Mountain Rescue Scotland
It's February and the days are starting to stretch out again and many of us will be thinking about where we'll be going walking over the Spring and Summer months. However, although Mountain Rescue...
Glenfiddich Challenge
If you've not heard of it before, The Glenfiddich Challenge is an exciting adventure in which 6 Dutch contestants are taken to the Scottish Highlands for a multi-day outdoor challenge. The Dutch...
Keeping in Touch
Our latest newsletter is now available for all to read. With news about expansion into the Scottish Central Belt, a 5* award for TreeZone, Off-road Segways, and a canoe expedition with the...
River Spey Adventure
Boots N Paddles recently ran a 3-day expedition for the Whale & Dolphin Conservation Society as a way of raising some much needed funds for this worthy charity. One of our guides Ross Boardman...
Whitewater sledging
After waiting for what has seemed like an eternity, the latest addition to our list of exciting activities is almost ready to go. From the end of August, when water levels are most likely to be...
Canoe sailing
Canoe sailing brings a new dimension to canoeing and is FUN! Having recently tried canoe sailing for the first time in May this year, I enjoyed it so much that I've just gone out and bought one....
Find the weather
If you're into the outdoors and need to know when to avoid the wind or indeed if you're actively looking for windy conditions, then this website could be what you're looking for. XCWeather.co.uk...
24hr canoe challenge
Our very own Mike (Dunthorne) has just volunteered to step-in as a last minute replacement for a rather onerous challenge. Mike will join Chris Ostler and attempt to paddle the full 96km of the...
