The 4 Best White Water Rafting Trips in Scotland

1.White Water Rafting on the River Tay from Aberfeldy

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 268 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $83Our pick

Join Splash Whitewater Rafting in Aberfeldy for a three-hour, six-mile trip on the River Tay. After a safety briefing, you’ll learn to paddle, practice on calm water, then tackle Zoom Flume, Washing Machine, and Grandtully Rapid. Guides such as Lou, Milo, Jack, Bonnie, and others keep groups involved. Wetsuits, safety gear, and photos are included.

“We all had a great time yesterday on the river Tay. All 4 kids loved it. Big thank you to Bonnie our guide.”

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2.River Tubing in Perthshire

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $80Best value

Nae Limits takes you by minibus from Ballinluig into Perthshire’s rivers for a three-hour tubing session. Choose a family-friendly float on the River Garry, or white-water tubing on the Tummel for rapids, drops, and waterfalls. Wetsuits, safety gear, transport, and hands-on instruction are included.

“We signed up to do White water tubing which was advertised as one of the more extreme trips and not for the faint hearted. We didn't find it particularly extreme, however it was still really enjoyable and we ended up having such a laugh with the group. The instructor Jack was lovely; he explained clearly what to do on each rapid and was really supportive towards those that were a little less confident.”

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3.River Tay White Water Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $80

Paddle six miles down Scotland’s River Tay with Nae Limits Adventure. Your guide, often a team member such as Cam, Jack, Charles, or Cameron, teaches the basics before the rapids build. You get a wetsuit, protective gear, and transport, but bring swimwear, a towel, and trainers you do not mind soaking.

“Great experience. A bit apprehensive during safety briefing but gradual flow in difficulty leading to full on rapid. Our instructor-Charles- was really good and steered to a great day out.”

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4.White Water Rafting Half-Day Trip on the River Tummel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $82

Meet at Clunie Power Station near Pitlochry for a guided run through grade 3 and 4 rapids on the River Tummel. Splash Whitewater Rafting supplies the wetsuit, safety gear, and a photographer guide who takes free photos. You need swimwear, a towel, and training shoes that can get wet.

“We LOVED our rafting experience on the Tummel!! Two hours was the perfect duration! Great guides! Exciting rapids! We highly recommend this Scotland adventure!!”

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