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Paddle Scotland

Arran Yacht Club – Lamlash, Isle of Arran

Arran Coastal Rowing Club – Have fun, make friends, get fit and ride the waves!


Weather and tide:

Inshore waters and strong winds - Met Office

Surface Pressure Charts - Met Office

Wind, waves & weather forecast Lamlash - Windfinder

Lamlash Bay, Sco wind map and weather forecast — Windy.app

Tide Times Lamlash | ADMIRALTY EasyTide

Hourly tidal streams around the Firth of Clyde : by VisitMyHarbour

Sunrise and sunset times in Prestwick


Local outdoor shops:

Arran Active   -   Outdoor clothing, camping gear, SUP hire, wetsuits and lots more.


Kayak shops near Arran:

Shop online at Argyll Kayaks

Products – Sea Kayak Oban


Other links:

Home - COAST    -   The Community of Arran Seabed Trust.

TAP - Arran   -   Think About Plastic, aims to reduce plastic waste on the Arran coast.


Local adventure providers:

Otter's Tail Adventures   -   Sea kayak trips, hill walking, gorge walking. "highly recommended."

Lochranza Outdoor Education & Activity Centre | Activities   -   lots of activities and holidays!

Kayak arran   -   Sea kayak day trips around the coast of Arran.

SUP Arran Paddleboarding – Instructor led mini tours & sup board hire   -   Everything SUP.



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