The PaddlerUK magazine December 2015 issue 5 | Page 35

Erin Bastian

Scotland, United Kingdom
“Hundreds of islands to
explore. Crystal clear water,
teaming with wildlife.The
cliffs and caves add another
dimension to Scottish sea
kayaking. I’ve paddled
through subterranean
passages over 200 metres
long, tunnels which cut
through sea stacks and
rounded headlands
decorated with every
possible size of sea arch.

“You can find excitement and
relaxation, high seas and flat calm.
The wildlife never fails to take my
breath away. Colonies of sea birds
perch chaotically in cliff cities,
dolphins and basking sharks glide
past only metres away from you
kayak and on a low spring tide you
can explore shore lines riddled
with marine creatures.

“I love to travel with my kayak but I
can't say there are many places that
beat the wonders of Scotland.”

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