Scotland · WORKSHOPS
Scotland gives you fewer clear days than you planned for. These 7 workshops & classes are the ones that repay a whole one, priced and timed so the choosing takes minutes.
Learn to surf at Dunnet Beach with local instructors, warm wetsuits, quality boards, and two hours of North Sea fun in the Scottish Highlands.
“Second session with North Coast Watersports- excellent equipment, tuition and good fun- defo coming back next year for more of the same”
Review of a private two-hour surf lesson at Dunnet Beach in the Scottish Highlands, with equipment, wetsuits, coaching, and North Sea waves.
“This was one of the highlights of our trip to Scotland this year! Iona is patient, engaging, knowledgeable and really passionate about the sea, the coast and the sport of surfing and this shows in the way she delivers her sessions. She is also local and her love of this part of the coast is truly evident. We were met promptly at the meeting point, provided with all the equipment we would need and then carried the boards to the beach. We had a safety briefing with her and, considering we were both novice surfers, important ‘do’s and dont’s’ to make sure we didn’t hurt ourselves. With that, we were…”
Explore South Skye with expert guide Stewart Dawber, seeking eagles, otters, deer, and more on a private wildlife and photography tour.
“Stewart is knowledgeable, witty and fun company. We spent a few memorable hours together as he shared more about how to appreciate the animals. It was a delightful and enjoyable experience. What we manage to do: i) spotted the lone otter snacking in the waters around the island under the Skyre bridge, ii) learnt more about the lighthouse and how it used to function, iii) sighted a group of Scottish Red deer, a cuckoo, a Goldenhead Eagle (elusive but rewarding as we waited). Absolutely wonderful!”
Learn night photography in Edinburgh with a private guide, practical camera tuition, creative viewpoints, and golden-hour city scenes.
“Great way to start a stay in the city. Very knowledgeable guide. Was a very patient teacher. Listened to what I wanted to challenge in my photography knowledge”
Learn to surf at Cullen Beach with Blue Coast Surf & Paddle. This family-friendly two-hour lesson includes gear, safety guidance, and 1.5 hours in the sea.
“Amazing conditions for my daughter’s lesson. Finn was excellent explaining and supporting her through the lesson with excellent advice. Very well organised and added greatly to our holiday with a smiling but tired teenager as she had Paddle Boarded in the morning! Thoroughly recommend Blue Coast you won’t be disappointed 😊👍”
Cook Cullen skink and shortbread in Nell’s Georgian home, then enjoy haggis, whisky, and a Scottish dinner in Edinburgh.
“I paid it gor a present to a friend of mine who went to visit Edjmburg, and who likes cooking. She called me when she finished tbe experience horrified and sick. The place was very old and really dirty, it was disgusting. The woman, who pretRead more”
Photograph Glencoe, Rannoch Moor, and Castle Stalker on a private Highlands tour from Glasgow with expert guidance.
“During my one-week trip in Glasgow, I spent 3 days in the Scottish Highlands and the gorgeous Isle of Skye for a quick photography trip. If you are looking for the perfect guided tour in the Scottish highlands, I would highly recommend you reRead more”
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