Covid19: We are now taking rental bookings, with cleaning protocols and protective measures in place. Rental customers will be expected to follow the relevant Scottish Canoe Association guidance while paddling. We guarantee that if your booking is affected by coronavirus you can postpone with no charge or receive a full refund. This includes last-minute or multiple changes.





We are the only place in Scotland to offer rental of high quality expedition sea kayaks. The waters around our part of the west coast can be highly challenging, with strong tides and changeable weather conditions. In order to let you hire a kayak, we will need to be satisfied that you, or a member of your group, is experienced and competent enough to plan and manage your trip. We don't ask for formal qualifications (though they certainly help), but we will need to discuss your abilities and intentions with you. We generally do not hire to people intending to paddle solo.







Hire and transport of kayaks

We have single and tandem kayaks available for hire, in plastic and composite materials. Our hire fleet is also our demo fleet, so a look at our online shop will give you an idea of what options we have available (we mostly only have one of each model for hire). Hire prices include a buoyancy aid, paddle and spraydeck for each paddler.





Transport of kayaks is generally the responsibility of the hirer. We don't sell roof bars, but we do sell cradles, padding and upright bars - contact us in advance of your arrival if you need to buy. For longer hires, we may be able to offer transport of hired kayaks, subject to staff and vehicle availability. Charges will reflect the distance and travel time. We reserve the right to refuse a hire if you intend to transport our kayaks using unsuitable means.





Caledonian MacBrayne, generally referred to as Calmac. Thanks to an arrangement made by the Scottish Canoe Association, kayaks are free to transport on Calmac ferries. This means that, just by wheeling your hired kayak a few hundred meters to the ferry terminal, you can easily reach Mull, Barra, South Uist, Coll, Tiree, Colonsay and Islay. Although you do not need to book your kayak onto the ferry, in summer we advise you contact Calmac prior to travelling, as kayaks share space with cyclists and large parties of cycle tourers, or cycling events, may mean there is no space on your first choice ferry.

Oban is a hub for ferries to the Inner and Outer Hebridean islands, which are operated by, generally referred to as Calmac. Thanks to an arrangement made by the, kayaks are free to transport on Calmac ferries. This means that, just by wheeling your hired kayak a few hundred meters to the ferry terminal, you can easily reach Mull, Barra, South Uist, Coll, Tiree, Colonsay and Islay. Although you do not need to book your kayak onto the ferry, in summer we advise you contact Calmac prior to travelling, as kayaks share space with cyclists and large parties of cycle tourers, or cycling events, may mean there is no space on your first choice ferry.





Planning a kayak trip in Scotland

Scottish Outdoor Access Code, you can paddle, land, walk and camp wherever you like. But many stretches of this coast are exposed to the full force of the Atlantic Ocean and its weather systems. Narrow gaps between islands create powerful tidal streams, which can be great fun for those with the skills and knowledge, but lethal for the unprepared or inexperienced. The west coast of Scotland is one of the world's top sea kayaking destinations. The coastline is intricate, wild, varied and superbly beautiful. Liberal access laws mean that, as long as you act responsibly and follow the, you can paddle, land, walk and camp wherever you like. But many stretches of this coast are exposed to the full force of the Atlantic Ocean and its weather systems. Narrow gaps between islands create powerful tidal streams, which can be great fun for those with the skills and knowledge, but lethal for the unprepared or inexperienced.



