The ultimate natural playground

Experience the great outdoors in Scotland

Scotland is the ultimate natural playground with a diverse landscape offering the perfect backdrop for a huge range of activities. Take part in your favourite outdoor hobbies or try your hand at something new.  Whether you’re a thrill seeker or after a slower paced adventure, Scotland’s got you covered.

We’re continuing to celebrate Scotland’s Year of Coasts and Waters in 2021. Scotland’s serene lochs and rippling rivers were made for watersports and there’s activity providers across the country offering lessons and hire facilities. Our incredible coastlines boast spectacular views to enjoy along our many walking routes, like the Fife or Berwickshire Coastal Paths. Experience the great outdoors in Scotland, you won’t forget it!

Get your heart racing on an outdoor adventure in Scotland

Feel the thrill of creating memories that will last a lifetime in Scotland’s great outdoors. From an adrenaline-fueled ride down one of the famous 7stanes mountain bike trails in the South of Scotland, to canyoning and mountaineering in Lochaber, the Outdoor Capital of the UK!

For those brave enough, the Highland Fling Bungee offers an exhilirating jump experience from two spectacular locations, Killiecrankie in Perthshire and the iconic Titan Crane in Glasgow. Or feel the excitement of white water rafting with Ace adventures in Moray Speyside. From kayaking to paddle boarding, there are many watersports offerings across the country, like East Neuk Outdoors, Ocean Vertical, Adventure Carrick and Pinkston Watersports.

Experience Scotland’s Spectacular Landscapes

From pristine beaches and rugged mountains, to rolling hills and stunning coastlines, Scotland’s incredible landscapes are there to be enjoyed. Follow the Aberdeenshire coastal trail for 165 miles of paradise beaches and charming towns. Or walk the atmospheric Angus Glens to take in the unspoilt natural beauty of the moorland colours and wildlife.

The Hermaness National Nature Reserve in Shetland is another spectacular landscape, overlooking Muckle Flugga – Britain’s most northerly point, it is a dramatic cliff-top haven for thousands of seabirds, seals and orcas. While you are out and about, please follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.

Discover the pleasure of slow travel in Scotland

Whether you choose an island adventure, countryside retreat or coastal escape, take the time to experience Scotland at a relaxed pace and fully connect with the area you visit.

Experience slow adventures like open water kayaking, sailing and golf, engaging with the natural landscapes. Or take on a long-distance trail, like the Affric Kintail Way from Loch Ness to Loch Duich or the Southern Upland Way across the South of Scotland. For something a bit different why not embrace the rural life on a Scottish working farm holiday?