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Canyoning Scotland

Advanced and Extreme trips 2023

ADVANCED TRIP DATESPLAN YOUR 2023 ADVENTURES We have Canyon locations throughout the whole of Scotland. If you have been canyoning before or even better you’ve been out with us….there’s a trip here for you!! DATES Canyon Location Date Book Alva Clackmannanshire 11 June 2023 BOOK NOW Dundonnell Garve 25th June 2023 BOOK NOW Alva Clackmannanshire 16th…

Canyoning Ability Level

CANYONING ABILITY LEVEL Your canyoning ability level will depend on your experience canyoning, your level of physical fitness, how comfortable you are around moving water and your swimming ability.Beginner (Discover)You don’t need to have any experience canyoning. You should have a basic level of fitness.You should be comfortable around water.You should have basic swimming ability.AdvancedYou should…

Bruar Canyon

BRUAR CANYON SCOTLAND’S #1 CANYON Bruar canyon is located at the Falls of Bruar in the Atholl estate, Perthshire. It has exquisite waterfalls, rock features and surrounded by beautiful pine forest. The falls have carved they’re way though the sandstone (psammite) landscape creating beautiful rock sculptures. Bruar is a very special place for canyoning in Scotland. It’s…

Covid19 reopening

We are super excited to announce we will be open for canyoning trips from 1st August, subject to government guidelines. Our online booking calendar is now open. We’ll be offering a RELAXED BOOKING POLICY for the duration of 2020. You can make your booking with just a 20% deposit. The final balance will be due…

Gorge Walking

WHAT IS CANYONING CANYONING INTRODUCTION If you would like to experience the most fun and adventurous gorge walking that Scotland has to offer you may find the thrill you are searching for on one of our gorge walking trips. We have gorges that suit all ages and abilities. Whether you want a fun filled exciting…

Gorge Walking vs Canyoning

What is Canyoning?

Canyoning is a perfect mix of different outdoor activities. But although canyoning uses a mixture of skills it has its own specific way to do things. It involves rock climbing skills, as there is often abseiling and rappelling. Swimming is an important part as most canyons have water in them.   Canyoneering is an adventure…

Canyoning Perthshire

Pro cannoneer or trying canyoning for the first time? Perthshire gives up the goods for all abilities. Just a short drive from the popular villages of Dunkeld, Aberfeldy and Pitlochry we have three fun filled canyons to offer. If ropes are your thing we got that covered with our wee hidden gem, Tummel Canyon. The…

The Adventure Photographers

THE ADVENTURE PHOTOGRAPHERS UPGRADE YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHYWho are The Adventure Photographers?The Adventure Photographers [TAP] are a uniquely skilled team of outdoor photographers who specialise in canyoning. They work with us, The Canyoning Company [TCC], to offer a professional photography service on our trips. Why upgrade to professional photography?The canyons we visit are beautiful places.…

Is canyoning dangerous?

  It can be, if you don’t have the skills! Canyoning, like any adventure sport it has it’s risk and is a moderate risk adventure sport practiced in a dynamic mountainous environment. So, without having the right knowledge, understanding, experience training it can be dangerous. Our expert training allows us to safely assess the risks…

Best Perthshire Adventures

Top 5 Adventures in Perthshire Canyoning Mountain Biking Canoeing Gorge Walking Stand Up Paddle boarding Perthshire’s stunning hills and rivers lend themselves perfectly to the great outdoors. There are a whole range of different outdoor activities to suit all needs and abilities. Here are our top five best outdoor activities. CANYONING ADVENTURE EXPERIENCES Canyoning In…

Tay Bunkhouse

 TAY BUNKHOUSEGROUP ACCOMMODATIONWelcome to the Tay Bunkhouse…located on the banks of the river Tay in Highland Perthshire. Surrounded by rivers, lochs, forests, and mountains it’s the perfect place to relax and unwind or take part in the many activities, to see and do in the area. We are only 4 miles from Pitlochry the ‘Gateway…

Family Adventures

Family Adventures Treat the family to the an adventure of a life time.  We specialise in adventure experiences designed for families. If your family loves to explore new places, likes to get active, discover things you thought you could never do, we have an experience for you. With years of experience, our range of experiences…

Environmental Policy

EVIRONMENTAL POLICYWe love the canyons we work and play in, that’s why we want to protect them. We are committed to minimising any negative impacts of outdoor activities and promote sustainable activity tourism. Ensuring that future generations can experience the same adventures we can today requires careful planning. During everyday operations, it can be easy to…

Canyoning Training

Introduction to Canyoning - FEMALE ONLY

Introduction to Canyoning – Female only courseBREAK OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONES Women only!Dates: 15-16 July 2023 – Price: £220Like so many outdoor sports, canyoning now has a great presence of women in its worldwide  community. In the UK there could be some improvement, we think that this needs to be developed even more! The…

2023 Course Dates

2023 COURSE DATESJoin us for a course in 2023! Our training courses are all standardised following training standards set out by professional experts. We’re responsible for promoting the highest standards of canyoning instruction and guiding, striving to ensure that canyoneers and participants enjoy quality, safe and fun experiences. Browse through our courses for recreational and…

CPD Ropes Workshop

CPD Ropes WorkshopRefresh your canyoning skills before the season starts! This weekend workshop will be facilitated by Ben and George and will cover movement on ropes, rigging and basic rope rescue. We will also cover any topics that are requested from the UKCA Canyon Leader or ICOpro CA 123 courses or equlivent. This workshop is…

UK Canyoning Association

UK Canyoning Association Standards, Development, Certification Over the last year we have been working closely with industry leaders to create a new canyoning organisation for the UK. The UKCA is a non-profit organisation recognised as the National Awarding and Training Body for canyoning and gorge walking activities throughout the UK. We aim to deliver high quality, standardised,…

Technical Canyoning Course

TECHNICAL CANYONING COURSECANYON LEADERThis workshop is designed to give you the skills to go canyoning independently. Learn how to create safe rope rigging solutions. Plan and prepare for your own trip, make safe and informed decisions, learn how to make jumps and slides safe, and manage a team through these features. Become proficient on ropes,…

Beginner Canyoning Course

INTRODUCTION TO CANYONING LEARN THE ROPES… BEGINNER CANYONING COURSES Have you been canyoning before? Maybe you have been out on a guided trip or been out with friends and want to up skill or gain more confidence. Our Introduction to canyoning course is designed for you. Over two days of canyoning you will learn lots…

Tours

International Tours 2023

INTERNATIONAL TOURS 2023ADVENTURE HOLIDAYSWe have spent years canyoning both recreationally and professionally all over the world. Our experience and knowledge of international canyons is vast and we want to share our passion and these next level experiences with you. Our international tours are designed to be hassle free so you can relax, have a fun…

Things To Do In Scotland

Best 5 Adventure Days Out From Edinburgh

BEST 5 ADVENTURE DAYS OUT FROM EDINBURGHBEST 5 ADVENTURE DAYS OUT FROM EDINBURGHScotland is the land of adventure, from just over an hour drive from Edinburgh you can immerse yourself in some of the best outdoor experiences Scotland has to offer. MOUNTAIN BIKING IN DUNKELDHead to the picturesque village of Dunkeld just over an hour drive…

Best Outdoor Experiences In and around Edinburgh

THE BEST OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES IN AND AROUND EDINBURGHTHE BEST OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES IN AND AROUND EDINBURGHEdinburgh may be the capital city, but the wilderness and ruggedness of the Scottish landscape is literally on the doorstep. Even in the most urban areas of Edinburgh city, you are only a short walk from beautiful hills, sea cliffs, beaches…

Family Adventures

Family Adventures Treat the family to the an adventure of a life time.  We specialise in adventure experiences designed for families. If your family loves to explore new places, likes to get active, discover things you thought you could never do, we have an experience for you. With years of experience, our range of experiences…

Stag and Hen

Stag Weekends in Scotland

Stag Weekends in Scotland Thinking about organising a Scottish stag weekend with all the extras? At The Canyoning Company, we’ve got you covered. We have years of experience arranging bespoke and packaged stag events, partying and having adventures, which means we are pretty good at organising an epic stag weekend. If it’s a full on…

Plan the best stag do

Plan the best stag do A quick guide… Stag Do planning 1. Choose a guest list Being the Best Man is a fantastic privilege. It’s very easy to think about all the people you could invite. But have some restraint. First off ask the STAG who he wants, does he want to spend a weekend…

Gorge Walking vs Canyoning

Canyoning Perthshire

Pro cannoneer or trying canyoning for the first time? Perthshire gives up the goods for all abilities. Just a short drive from the popular villages of Dunkeld, Aberfeldy and Pitlochry we have three fun filled canyons to offer. If ropes are your thing we got that covered with our wee hidden gem, Tummel Canyon. The…

The Adventure Photographers

THE ADVENTURE PHOTOGRAPHERS UPGRADE YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHYWho are The Adventure Photographers?The Adventure Photographers [TAP] are a uniquely skilled team of outdoor photographers who specialise in canyoning. They work with us, The Canyoning Company [TCC], to offer a professional photography service on our trips. Why upgrade to professional photography?The canyons we visit are beautiful places.…

Best Perthshire Adventures

Top 5 Adventures in Perthshire Canyoning Mountain Biking Canoeing Gorge Walking Stand Up Paddle boarding Perthshire’s stunning hills and rivers lend themselves perfectly to the great outdoors. There are a whole range of different outdoor activities to suit all needs and abilities. Here are our top five best outdoor activities. CANYONING ADVENTURE EXPERIENCES Canyoning In…

Tay Bunkhouse

 TAY BUNKHOUSEGROUP ACCOMMODATIONWelcome to the Tay Bunkhouse…located on the banks of the river Tay in Highland Perthshire. Surrounded by rivers, lochs, forests, and mountains it’s the perfect place to relax and unwind or take part in the many activities, to see and do in the area. We are only 4 miles from Pitlochry the ‘Gateway…

Canyoning Promotions

Early Bird

EARLY BIRD PROMOTIONThe canyoning season is not far away and this year we are offering an Early Bird promotion with a huge 20% OFF your bookings. Use code: EARLY20 *terms apply.Terms: Limited time – 15/01/2023 – 28/02/2023only 50 codes availableThis offer cannot be used in conjunction with any package or other offer.  BRUAR CANYON Rated 4.8/5 ★★★★★…

Black Friday Discounts

BLACK FRIDAY DISCOUNTS 27-28NOV BUY VOUCHER 🎄Need help with your Christmas shopping 🛒 ⏱️LIMITED TIME ONLY⏱️ Black Friday is just days away!! This year we will be offering a massive 30% off our canyoning experience vouchers. We have canyoning experience vouchers redeemable for our most wanted trips at Bruar and Dollar. This promotion is running…

Gift voucher experiences

Gift Voucher Experiences CANYONING GIFT VOUCHERS With Christmas on its way many of us are thinking about gift ideas for loved ones. 2020 has been a rollercoaster of a year. Along with all the current restrictions around the UK, everyone is looking forward to getting out and spending time with friends and family. Experiences are…

Christmas Voucher ideas

  Christmas Voucher Ideas Are you bored of buying the same old vouchers for family and loved ones? Do you want to give them the best experience of their life? Why not give them the gift of adventure this Christmas. Treat your friends and loved ones to the most unique and thrilling canyoning experience in…

Early Bird Discount

EARLY BIRD PROMOTION For many of us, the gradual easing of lockdown brings longed-for opportunities (even if at a social distance) – to get out and adventure, see friends and family, and try to feel some normality.  The canyoning season is not far away and this year we are offering an Early Bird promotion with…