Otter's Tail Arran

Otter's Tail Arran We offer sea kayaking, gorge and hill walking on Arran, with an emphasis on journeying and wildlife.

06/09/2026

Kayak Sailing today👍
Mark and Phil and I had fun downwind sailing today in Lamlash Bay. With wind force four and gusting up to force seven it was too wild to do the planned full day journey from Pirnmill to Lochranza so we changed plans to have a half day in the lee of the shore from Kings Cross to Cordon. Finished of with an excellent lunch at the pier Cafe.
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Paddled the full 90km of the Great Glen from Fort William to Inverness last week as part of Daisy May’s epic 21-day jour...
01/09/2026

Paddled the full 90km of the Great Glen from Fort William to Inverness last week as part of Daisy May’s epic 21-day journey from the south of Scotland to the north, travelling entirely without motorised transport. (Pippin came too!)

A beautiful late summer evening paddle tonight in Lamlash Bay!
24/08/2026

A beautiful late summer evening paddle tonight in Lamlash Bay!

With the forecast looking amazing for tomorrow evening ☀☀ ( Monday) we are putting an extra evening session from 6.00 -...
23/08/2026

With the forecast looking amazing for tomorrow evening ☀☀ ( Monday) we are putting an extra evening session from 6.00 - 9.00 pm in Lamlash Bay.
Contact us to book your space for more info. Or come along at 6pm to Lamlash Pier see if any spaces are left

On Sunday 23rd August, we’ll be paddling from Lochranza Castle to Skipness Castle on the mainland, with a total return j...
20/08/2026

On Sunday 23rd August, we’ll be paddling from Lochranza Castle to Skipness Castle on the mainland, with a total return journey of approximately 18km.

We’ll first head across to Claonaig, around 8km open crossing, where there will be an option to take the ferry back after walking down to visit the castle.

The rest of the group will continue along the coast to Skipness Castle before paddling back to Lochranza.

We have six spaces available for intermediate kayakers who are comfortable paddling in winds up to Force 4 and undertaking journeys of more than two hours at a time.

Cost is £125 per person

Contact us for more information or to book your place.

13/08/2026

Best night paddle ever last night with Gail and Jodie. We set out over very calm waters with a wonderful display of bioluminescence on each paddle stroke. It was made even more amazing when the clouds drifted away letting us see the full night sky and the Perseid Meteor shower. VisitArran

Watch the Perseid meteor shower from a kayak in the middle of Lamlash Bay on Wednesday night.With very calm winds foreca...
11/08/2026

Watch the Perseid meteor shower from a kayak in the middle of Lamlash Bay on Wednesday night.

With very calm winds forecast, we’ll meet at 10pm and paddle out into the darkness to the centre of Lamlash Bay. Once there, we’ll raft the boats together, lie back, sip coffee and watch the meteor shower across the night sky.

No kayaking experience is necessary and the trip is suitable for ages 12 and over.

We plan to finish around 12:30am.

A peaceful night on the water, under the stars, with a chance to see one of the best meteor showers of the year.

Spaces are limited, so get in touch to book your place.

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We have added an extra Gorge walk this week, Monday afternoon, meeting in Lamlash at 1.30pm, good water levels and suns...
09/08/2026

We have added an extra Gorge walk this week, Monday afternoon, meeting in Lamlash at 1.30pm, good water levels and sunshine☀. Contact us for more info

ONLY 4 SPACES LEFT – SEA KAYAK SAFETY SKILLSSunday 16th August | Lamlash, Arran9:30am–4:30pm | £150 per personMaximum 6 ...
08/08/2026

ONLY 4 SPACES LEFT – SEA KAYAK SAFETY SKILLS

Sunday 16th August | Lamlash, Arran
9:30am–4:30pm | £150 per person
Maximum 6 participants

Already been out sea kayaking with guides or more experienced friends and ready to start planning your own trips?

This course is aimed at beginner to intermediate paddlers looking to build the skills and confidence to become the more experienced member of their own group.

We’ll cover:

• Safety, weather, tides & navigation
• Self and assisted rescues
• Towing techniques
• Group management
• Emergency scenarios
• Trip planning & risk assessment
• Essential sea kayaking skills

No need to be able to roll. You should be comfortable paddling in conditions up to Beaufort Force 3.

All kayaking equipment and wetsuit provided.

Delivered with 29 years of kayaking coaching experience.

Only 4 places remaining – £150 per person.

Message us to book or for more information.

Build your skills. Build your confidence. Paddle your own trips.

How is this for an adventure?7 of us met at 3:00am and launched our kayaks into the darkness, paddling 2.2 km across Lam...
07/08/2026

How is this for an adventure?

7 of us met at 3:00am and launched our kayaks into the darkness, paddling 2.2 km across Lamlash Bay to Holy Isle. From there, we made our way towards Mullach Mòr, in the breaking dawn .

At the top, we enjoyed our first breakfast of the day, complete with homemade baking, whilst taking in the spectacular views across Arran and the Firth of Clyde.

Afterwards, we continued across the rest of Holy Isle before returning to our kayaks for the crossing back. The final challenge was paddling 2.2 km into a Force 4 headwind across Lamlash Bay, whilst discussing the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 fun.

And then... second breakfast.

We're always keen to create bespoke trips, so if you've got an adventure in mind, get in touch and let's make it happen.

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