Kayak Arran

29/02/2024

First tour of 2024 with sunshine, seals and smiles. Blackwaterfoot to Drumadoon Point with views of Kings Caves. Also, the first outing of the Epic Kayaks UK Active Touring paddle from Sea Kayak Oban which felt great!

18/01/2024

Thinking of buying some kit? Please consider using Sea Kayak Oban. They could do with our support as they've just been burgled.
Mark and Laura have been a great help to Kayak Arran since before we started business.

26/12/2023

Season's greetings from Kayak Arran. Booking now available for 2024, prices held until 31 December. Santa joined us on the water Blackwaterfoot to Preacher's/Queen's cave.

11/10/2023

Tranquil Glen Rosa and Glen Cloy followed by three otters and a pod of dolphins at Corriegills. A great autumn paddle.

04/08/2023

Strong NW winds were forecast but, fortunately, launching from Cladach, north Brodick Bay, gives good shelter for a relaxing paddle. Given a seal of approval too! VisitArran, Arran Botanical Drinks, Brodick Castle, Garden & Country Park NTS

29/07/2023

Summer fun from Whiting Bay. Thanks to Blackwaterfoot Garage for keeping the show on the water, fixing our van at short notice. VisitArran Whiting Bay & Districts Improvements Shiskine Valley Community Forum - Isle of Arran

21/07/2023

Blackwaterfoot to Kings Caves taking in Blackwater Bakehouse's Grayhound supplies ship, barrel jellyfish, blackwaterfoot's harbour, Arran Geopark's fossilised chirotherium footprint and the beautiful Machrie Water, only accessible by sea at high water. A varied, relaxed full day paddle.

https://www.nationalhistoricships.org.uk/register/2597/grayhound VisitArran

15/07/2023

Corrie to Lochranza, wind assisted 95% of the way. A damp but delightful tour of Arran Geopark's northern attractions: Fallen Rocks, Millstone Point, Laggan Cottage, St. Ossian's cave, fossilized giant millipede tracks, Fairy Dell cottage and Hutton's Unconformity. Finally, Lochranza Castle as viewed from the head of the loch.
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07/07/2023

Exploring Brodick bay's attractions. Using lighweight paddles for youngsters, teenagers & adults by Epic Kayaks & Paddles and Werner Paddles.

30/06/2023

Sunshine, showers, seals and sandwiches. Changeable weather returns. Featuring our Tiderace Sea Kayaks Xtra composite kayak.

27/06/2023

Our Tiderace Pace 17 Tour joins our Whiting Bay to Holy Isle lighthouses trip. One of several composite boats we have available.

23/06/2023

Lochranza in the sunshine. A great day visiting Fairy Dell cottage, Huttons Unconformity and a fish filled sea feasted on by gulls. A village buzzing thanks to the Arran Whisky festival and newly reopened Lochranza Country Inn Ltd.

22/06/2023

Arran's Kingscross point Viking fort and Holy Isle. The stable Venture Canoes & Kayaks Isla LV and Easky 13 boats offered stability and confidence to inexperienced paddlers. And there was still time to visit St. Molaise's cave, Judgement Rock and Healing Spring.

20/06/2023

A tour of the Rosa Burn, and Brodick Bay with views of Goat Fell, Arran Botanical Drinks and, close to Brodick Castle, Garden & Country Park NTS, the Wine Port. All on our new Venture Canoes & Kayaks Islay Sit-on-top kayak, ideal for the mobility impared. Thanks to Sea Kayak Oban for supplying the kit.

26/03/2023

Drumadoon in warming sunshine, a gentle paddle from Blackwaterfoot.

24/03/2023

Rosa Burn, Brodick. Spring paddle with friends, a grey heron, swans, ducks and sunshine.

10/11/2022

Stag (without antlers) on Brodick Bay. Thanks to for supplying our new Horizon tandem kayak.
Paddling at this time of year? Staying warm with socks and booties.

14/10/2022

Blustery in Lamlash Bay. A pair of dolphins were spotted as well as a friendly boat nuzzling seal. Finally, a rare trip to the Benlister Burn weir, made possible by an unusually high spring tide.

23/08/2022

Fun in the sun! Rosa burn and Brodick beach.

22/08/2022

A challenging launch from Shiskine Golf Club but all made it, with a smile.

07/08/2022

Kayak Arran on the water with

07/08/2022

Kingscross Point. Balance practice.

18/04/2022

Dolphins in Lamlash Bay.

18/04/2022

A leisurely exploration of Rosa burn and its tributaries, Brodick.

18/04/2022

23/03/2022

Machrie Bay paddle, 21 March. Great weather and a good start to 2022!

08/08/2021

Due to unforeseen circumstances, tours are currently suspended.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused and we will resume kayaking
as soon as possible.

26/03/2021

Fantastic result!

We and so do the members of the North Ayrshire Planning Committee who just 𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐥𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 the open-cage salmon farm application for North Arran!

This wild, tranquil, beautiful piece of coastline gets to remain untouched and unspoiled by industrial infrastructure.

Tonight we raise a glass to each and every one of you who have supported this campaign on its long journey - THANK YOU!

We are celebrating [covid-safe, of course] this momentous decision which rightly acknowledges the special qualities of this area and the vital importance of Arran's natural environment and our economy and wellbeing.

🥳🦞🌊🤿🚣‍♀️