Getting Started - Active Scotland

Get started and get active with some of the most thrilling adventure sports Scotland has to offer. 

We've put together a comprehensive Scottish active adventure guide for you to discover an unrivalled range of exciting adventure activities set against a backdrop of spectacular Scottish scenery.

Scotland has an enviable safety record for adventure sports participation and you can be assured that Scotland's reputable outdoor adventure and activity operators aim to make your experience the very safest adventure possible. The Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (AALA) is an independent watchdog which oversees the safe delivery of outdoor adventure activities for young people. Adventure guides and adventure instructors are highly trained and experienced in all aspects of their adventure sport and will provide the highest quality adventure equipment which will be inspected and tested regularly. Reputable adventure and activity operators will also be able to assess your suitability for a chosen adventure activity, will ask you to sign a disclaimer for the adventure sport or activity of your choice and will provide full information and a full safety briefing prior to the start of your adventure or activity.

What's more with Scotland's wide range of unique adventure and active offers available across the length and breadth of Scotland you can trial as many of Scotland's adventure sports and activities as you like. The type of Scottish adventure or activity you choose depends on how daring or bold you feel but whether you're feeling wild or mild, there's something for everyone.   From white water rafting down the River Tay in Perthshire to cycling through forests in the Scottish Borders, from climbing in the comfort and safety of an indoor climbing arena to whizzing down the slopes on hired skis in one of Scotland's top ski resorts, the choice is yours.   

The links below contain a wealth of Scottish adventure information, adventure facts, adventure provider information and adventure offers on the different adventure activities available across Scotland. Click here to find out what adventure and active offers are available in Scotland.

If you require any further information or have any questions about being active or adventure sports in Scotland please email active@visitscotland.com

Activities By Region

• The Outer Islands
• The Highlands of Scotland
• Aberdeen and Grampian Highlands
• Perthshire, Angus and Dundee and the Kingdom of Fife
• West Highlands and Islands, Loch Lomond, Stirling and Trossachs
• Edinburgh and the Lothians
• Greater Glasgow and Clyde Valley
• South of Scotland