Paddle Scotland

Paddle Scotland Paddle Scotland is the Governing Body for Paddlesport in Scotland. Formerly the SCA. The SCA is also a founding member of British Canoeing.
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The Scottish Canoe Association is the National Governing Body for Paddlesport in Scotland. We are a membership organisation comprising of almost 4,000 individual members including nearly 2,000 qualified coaches, and have a network of affiliated clubs and approved paddlesport providers throughout Scotland offering a range of disciplines. To find out what's going on in your area, join your Regional Facebook Group, or visit the SCA website.

19/06/2026

🌊 WWSUP Fest 2026 🌊

Last weekend we had the inaugural Scottish White Water SUP Fest at Grandtully! It was amazing to see so many paddlers from across the UK come together for a fantastic weekend of racing, learning, and celebration.

From the workshops and thrilling race action to the camping, tasty food, and an unforgettable ceilidh, it was great to see the community spirit in full swing.

A massive thank you to all the participants who made the weekend such a success. We look forward to seeing you all on the water again soon!

Tag us in your photos and videos using – we’d love to see your highlights! 💙

🔵 Weekly Staff Update 🔵Following Monday’s bank holiday, the team has enjoyed another week packed with fantastic opportun...
19/06/2026

🔵 Weekly Staff Update 🔵

Following Monday’s bank holiday, the team has enjoyed another week packed with fantastic opportunities!

1️⃣ Scottish Schools paddlers with their medals
2️⃣ WWSUP Fest - Captured by Adam
3️⃣ Mark and Maddy at Strathclyde Country Park
4️⃣ Pinkston Panthers Session - Captured by Mark

We are delighted to welcome Mike Strang to the team as our new Chief Executive Officer! Please join us in wishing Mike a very warm welcome in the comments below.

The weekend saw Adam attending WWSUP Fest, while Mabel was at the Grandtully rapids to catch the Saturday racing action. Be sure to look out for a video of the event coming soon!

Mark also spent time at the Alva Slalom and Scottish Schools event, where he enjoyed meeting the community and presenting medals to the participants.

On Wednesday, Mark and Maddy visited Strathclyde Country Park to meet with our friends at Scottish Rowing. We explored future opportunities for our sprint discipline and were given a tour of their facilities. Many thanks to Lee and the rest of the team; it is fantastic to see different watersports collaborating so closely.

Mark also stopped by a Pinkston Panthers session to meet with stalwart Jock. It was great to see a coach working with the next generation of paddlers, it is all about that vital knowledge being passed down!

Next week, Coach Maddy is heading to Krakow to coach at the J/U23’s Slalom World Championships, and we’ll be sharing her journey to our socials throughout. Keep an eye out for a taste of what to expect over the weekend!

🌟 Scottish Day of Movement 2026 🌟Today is the Scottish Day of Movement! 🚣💙Whether you are picking up a paddle for the fi...
18/06/2026

🌟 Scottish Day of Movement 2026 🌟

Today is the Scottish Day of Movement! 🚣💙

Whether you are picking up a paddle for the first time or you’re a regular on the water, every adventure begins with that first stroke. From peaceful solo sessions to group explorations, there is a place for everyone to develop their skills and grow.

Paddling is about so much more than just fitness; it is a way to boost your mental wellbeing, build lasting friendships, and find a deeper connection with the world around us.

This Scottish Day of Movement, we encourage you to get out there and discover something new. Let us know how paddling has supported your journey toward a more active and healthy lifestyle in the comments below 🌊🩵

🚨 LAST CHANCE - Join the 2027 SWPS Event Organising Committee! 🚨Time is running out to apply! We are looking for passio...
13/06/2026

🚨 LAST CHANCE - Join the 2027 SWPS Event Organising Committee! 🚨

Time is running out to apply! We are looking for passionate volunteers to help steer the Scottish Women’s Paddle Symposium into 2027.

Applications close at 9am on Tuesday, 16th June. Don’t miss your opportunity to get involved!

👉 Apply here now: https://www.paddlescotland.org.uk/join-the-organising-committee-2027-swps

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Good Luck, Team Scotland! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿We here at Paddle Scotland are rooting for the Men’s Scottish Football Team as t...
13/06/2026

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Good Luck, Team Scotland! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

We here at Paddle Scotland are rooting for the Men’s Scottish Football Team as they travel to the USA, Mexico and Canada for the World Cup. We are incredibly proud and wish every single member of the team the very best of luck.

We are cheering you on from home and some members of our staff and board are lucky enough to be following the team out to Miami and Boston! We're all pulling together behind Scotland and will be with you every step of the way 🛶 ⚽ 💙

No Scotland, no party! 🏆

🔵 Weekly Staff Update 🔵1️⃣ Fresh arrivals - Captured by Adam2️⃣ The Marketing and Communications Board - Captured by Lou...
12/06/2026

🔵 Weekly Staff Update 🔵

1️⃣ Fresh arrivals - Captured by Adam
2️⃣ The Marketing and Communications Board - Captured by Louisa
3️⃣ Action shot - Captured by Calum
4️⃣ An exciting meeting

The Marketing, Communications, and Commercial Committee met on Monday evening. The discussion focused on our draft events strategy, strategic communication pillars, upcoming launch of the new organisational strategy and our refreshed brand guidelines.

Also on Monday evening, Calum wrapped up the final week of a Modular Sea Kayak Coach Assessment for the Toward Seasports Club. We are delighted to announce that two new candidates have qualified, strengthening the club’s coaching roster. Based in a remote area, the club shared that they sometimes feel isolated and truly value the connection and support from Paddle Scotland and the wider regional club network.

The team has also made important progress behind the scenes with the organisation of the 2026 European Junior and Under 23 Wild Water Racing Championships which will take place in August at Grandtully. We need lots of volunteer support for this event, so please get in touch if you are keen to help [email protected]

We are also thrilled to welcome a new fleet of white-water kayaks to the team, made possible through our partnership with Edinburgh Watersports and Pyranha Kayaks. These boats are ready for our Summer of Sport, providing essential gear for our young ambassadors, club-focused initiatives, and upcoming skills development workshops.

Adam and Louisa were in Glasgow on Monday for an exciting meeting; we look forward to sharing further details with you soon!

We look forward to sharing more with you next week, let us know what you would like to see from our staff team below ⬇️

📣 Update - Wheels to Water 📣The Wheels to Water team has been keeping a close watch on the weather forecast for the comi...
12/06/2026

📣 Update - Wheels to Water 📣

The Wheels to Water team has been keeping a close watch on the weather forecast for the coming weekend. Regrettably, the wind levels currently predicted mean it is no longer safe to go ahead with our on-water activities.

With so many volunteers and participants planning to travel, the organisers have taken the tough decision to postpone the session.

We are working hard to secure a new date later this year and will share any updates as soon as we can. Thank you for understanding. 💙

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Grandtully Campsite, Grandtully
Pitlochry
PH90PL

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm

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+441887292040

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