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Intrepidus Outdoors
211 reviews
#1 of 29 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Edinburgh
"Ross and the team are loads of
fun
, the jumps are way more extreme than I expected and the rugged coastline of the Forth of Firth is the perfect backdrop for a great day out if you’re ever visiting Edinburgh or th..."
"Our
instructor
was Ross, and he was so patient with the three of us! (We are a bit over the top and dramatic at times!) this is a must in Scotland, you don’t want to miss out on the time of your life!"
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Scotia Fishing
185 reviews
#2 of 29 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Edinburgh
"The experience itself was excellent including the top professional
gear
, instructions, friendly atmosphere, delicious food prepared by Callum and the breathtaking views."
"I spent the day with Scotia on the River Tay and was rewarded with great
spey
instruction, good company, delicious venison burgers and a dram, and a 15 pound Atlantic salmon."
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Maid of the Forth
865 reviews
#3 of 29 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Edinburgh
"The
boat trip
itself is so interesting with great vistas of the bridges, the river and the Edinburgh skyline but the star of the show is the delightful island with it`s fascinating abbey and abundant birdlife."
"Wonderful views back to Edinburgh and across to
Fife
, three small sandy beaches, manicured lawns, old abbey to explore, wartime fortifications to wander around, great picnic place and lots of birds."
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My Adventure
136 reviews
#4 of 29 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Edinburgh
"We went canyoning full day adventure, highly recommended..The guys Eloy and Peter offered a great experience to the group and
safety
throughout the day."
"The staff were
great fun
and encouraging and the whole process from booking to pick up/drop offs was easy and efficient with the staff always willing to accommodate different family situations."
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Forth Boat Tours
810 reviews
#5 of 29 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Edinburgh
"The
boat tour
itself was brilliant fun with some excellent photo opportunities of the bridges and abundance of nature (we were very fortunate to see seals and there was a brief sighting of Puffins, too)."
"We really enjoyed our cruise on the Belle, the boat is spotless ,the
crew
are really friendly and the audio commentary is very informative.A great way to spend time in this beautiful part of Scotland."
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Edinburgh Falconry & Fishing
77 reviews
#6 of 29 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Edinburgh
"The weather was rather unpredictable- from thunderclouds to sunny skies to hail and back to clear weather- but with protective
gear
and warm clothing provided by Michael, I remained warm and unfazed by the weather."
"We had such a fun time with Michael on our
day-trip
from Edinburgh and had an fantastic experience flying Kass the falcon and fishing!"
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Edinburgh Boat Charters
79 reviews
#7 of 29 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Edinburgh
"Had an absolutely brilliant afternoon on the catamaran sailed up the forth and then down under the bridges lots of opportunities to
sail
the boat if you wanted to, Very informative and loads to see, seals, landmar..."
"This was our second trip with Colin this season, and we are so impressed with the friendliness, professionalism, and above all the first class attitude towards
safety
."
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Alba Game Fishing
55 reviews
#8 of 29 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Edinburgh
"We were met at the fishing hut by another guide, who the two Stewarts called Captain Kirk, all 3 were a joy to be with and we got such great service and
tuition
, laced with a lot of Scots humour and anecdotes."
"I’ve
fished
with guides throughout the United States, the Bahamas, the West Indies, Canada, Ireland, and Scotland—but I can’t think of one I’ve enjoyed fishing with more than I enjoyed fishing with Stewart."
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Re-Union Canal Boats
56 reviews
#9 of 29 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Edinburgh
"Held an 18th party on the lochrin bell boat , wonderful scenic
cruise
along the canal, boat was first class, and facilities were spot on, crew were very helpful and did everything they could to help, would highly..."
"Held my daughters 18th Birthday Party on board with family and friends attending, had a brilliant evening celebrating, everything was perfect including the friendly
crew
."
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Dun Eideann Sea Kayaking
26 reviews
#10 of 29 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Edinburgh
"Amazing afternoon paddling out from North Berwick, beautiful weather did help but George’s relaxed approach while managing to abide by all the current covid guidance made it a
lovely trip
."
"Although it was too
windy
to sea kayak, George was able to adapt and offered us a "Swallows and Amazons" island hopping adventure in Gladhouse reservoir, which went down a treat with my 6yo."
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Ocean Vertical
22 reviews
#11 of 29 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Edinburgh
"From the calmness of a few hours Stand-up Paddle-boarding in a remote loch in East Lothian to jumping off cliffs into the sea while
Coasteering
in Dunbar, Ocean Verticals' Stevie and Adrian made it safe, challengi..."
"It was too windy to go out on the sea so we headed to the most magical still lake in Pressmennan Woods in
East Lothian
- and after expert instruction we all managed to stand up quickly and glided along the lake -..."
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Epic Ventures
16 reviews
#12 of 29 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Edinburgh
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Port Edgar Watersports
7 reviews
#13 of 29 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Edinburgh
"Chris the
instructor
was really good, professional and knowledgeable, was also able to cater for different levels in the group."
"Just finished the RYA two day
Dingy Sailing
level 1."
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Canal Boat
9 reviews
#14 of 29 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Edinburgh
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ScotlandTrips International
3 reviews
#15 of 29 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Edinburgh
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Fish Edinburgh
2 reviews
#16 of 29 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Edinburgh
"Fab
fishing
, fantastic guide, movie style scenery, stunning sunset, crazy fish and tremendous value!"
"Had a great day of
fishing
with Dode."
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GM Diving
4 reviews
#17 of 29 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Edinburgh
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Port Edgar Marina
22 reviews
#18 of 29 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Edinburgh
"Tremendous amount going on with
boats
in the water and a lot of training going on with the marvellous background of the bridges ,well worth a look if you are in the area"
"Good food good service and topped with an amazing view of all
three bridges
."
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Kingfisher Guides
1 review
#19 of 29 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Edinburgh
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Lang Atholl Experience
1 review
#20 of 29 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Edinburgh
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Cubbiedean Fishery
1 review
#21 of 29 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Edinburgh
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Silverknowes Beach
#22 of 29 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Edinburgh
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Driftwood Adventure
#23 of 29 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Edinburgh
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Private Concierge Scotland
#24 of 29 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Edinburgh
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Nicolas CAISSO
#25 of 29 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Edinburgh
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Edinburgh Marine Academy
#26 of 29 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Edinburgh
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Unique Adventure Tours Scotland
#27 of 29 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Edinburgh
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Fjord Adventures
#28 of 29 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Edinburgh
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Clubbiedean Trout Fishery
#29 of 29 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Edinburgh
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What are the best places for boat tours & water sports in Edinburgh?
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Which places provide the best boat tours & water sports in Edinburgh for couples?
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Maid of the Forth
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Ocean Vertical
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Forth Boat Tours
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Which places provide the best boat tours & water sports in Edinburgh for travellers on a budget?
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Alba Game Fishing
Edinburgh Falconry & Fishing
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Forth Boat Tours
Edinburgh Boat Charters
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Which places provide the best hidden gems for boat tours & water sports in Edinburgh?
These are the best hidden gems for boat tours & water sports in Edinburgh:
Maid of the Forth
Re-Union Canal Boats
Scotia Fishing
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