Welcome to Explore Highland
Explore Highland offer’s bespoke canoeing, kayaking and stand up paddle boarding experiences in the Scottish Highlands.
Based on the Caledonian Canal in Inverness, Explore Highland run by Donald Macpherson offers a wide range of paddle sport activities for all ages, fitness levels and abilities. Paddling throughout the year Explore Highland services include boat & equipment hire, guided half, day and multi-day trips, plus able to deliver national governing body qualifications and skills courses.
Always aiming to offer a personal paddling experience, Donald is known as the local paddling expert and ambassador of the sport. Offering his professional services, ensuring you get the most out of your paddling adventure. The Highlands are renowned for its stunning landscape, scenery & wildlife which is just waiting for you to explore with our great kit.
Come paddle with Explore Highland and see how beautiful the Scottish Highlands are first hand!
PLEASE NOTE: All hire, shuttle & guided services require advanced booking!
Explore Highland Services:
Donald can offer a wide range of paddlesport services within the Scottish Highlands, and regularly venture further afield;
- Open Canoe, touring kayak, sea kayak, sit on kayak and stand up paddle board hire
- Equipment shuttle services for the Great Glen Canoe Trail, River Spey, Glen Affric and other adventures
- Paddle Loch Ness half day guided trips include early morning, afternoon and evening options
- Full day & multi day guided paddling trips with a choice of craft depending on location
- Bespoke family and group trips available throughout the year
New for 2017
- Explore the Outer Hebrides now includes a Uist sea kayaking adventure holiday
- Canoeing mini adventures with one night wild camping by the River Beauly, Loch Ness, Loch Maree and Glen Affric
Specialist Open Canoe & Sea Kayak Trip & Expedition Provider:
Explore Highland offers various adventure holidays throughout Summer across the Highlands & Islands.
Scottish Canoe Trips & Expeditions 2017
- Great Glen Canoe Trail
- River Spey
- River Tay
- River Beauly
- Glen Affric
- Loch Ness
- Loch Maree
- Loch Shiel
Scottish Sea Kayak Trips & Expeditions 2017
- Summer Isles
- Small Isles
- Knoydart
- Isle of Skye
- Outer Hebrides (Uist, Harris & Lewis)
- East Coast Scotland
- West Coast Scotland
These adventures are lead by Donald Macpherson who is a full time multi-discipline paddlesports coach, guide and author. Bespoke holiday dates also available for group bookings. As a local ambassador for the sport, his knowledge is invaluable in making your Scottish paddling adventure safe, fun and very memorable.
Email Donald today to find out how he can help you explore the Highlands!
