Stonehaven Paddleboarding

Based at Stonehaven Harbour, offers a range of tours to allow clients to experience the stunning coastline and wildlife of North-east Scotland and the majesty of Royal Deeside from the River Dee.

Tours are suitable for competent paddlers, and beginner lessons are available in Stonehaven Harbour, a safe space to learn the basics. Tours can also be combined with beginner lessons. All tours and lessons include top-of-the-range equipment: boards, paddles, wetsuits, boots, and buoyancy aids.

Mobile wood fired sauna

• Available to hire for a 45-minute session for 1–6 pax
• Changing facilities, cold freshwater shower, and public toilets available nearby
• Suitable for age 12+ only
• Can be combined with any lessons or tours

Equipment rental

• Wetsuits available for children from age 9+. From £20
• Sit-on-top kayaks (single/double), paddle, wetsuit & personal flotation device. From £30

Dunnottar Castle, Caves & Cove

• Travel Trade Exclusive: N
• Duration: 3 hours
• Availability: Available year-round, subject to weather
• Group Size: 4–6 min/max
• Pricing:

Includes:

• Guided stand-up paddleboard tour of the coastline between Stonehaven and Dunnottar Castle
• Tour includes cliffs, caves, coves, waterfalls, and paddling below Dunnottar Castle
• Coaching on technique throughout

River Dee Tour

• Travel Trade Exclusive: N
• Duration: 3 hours
• Availability: Available year-round, subject to weather
• Group Size: 4–6 min/max
• Pricing:

Includes:

• Guided stand-up paddleboard tour of the River Dee
• Tours tailored to river conditions and participant ability (gentle paddles to fast-flowing rapids)
• Coaching on technique throughout

Beginner lessons:

• 2 hr duration // 2–8 participants

Family friendly sessions:

• 1 hr duration // 4–8 participants // children unable to paddle their own board FOC

The Big Yin

• Travel Trade Exclusive: N
• Duration: 4 hours
• Availability: Available Apr–Oct, subject to weather
• Group Size: 4–6 min/max
• Pricing:

Includes:

• Guided stand-up paddleboard safari from Stonehaven to Fowlsheugh Nature Reserve, home to over 130,000 seabirds
• Wildlife spotting includes puffins, guillemots, razorbills, seals, and dolphins
• Coaching on technique throughout
• Transport back to Stonehaven Harbour from Fowlsheugh Nature Reserve via high-speed boat

All tours and experiences can optionally include the mobile wood-fired sauna and equipment rentals as listed above.