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09/09/2026

Ever wondered what our adventures are really like? 🌊 Here’s Karen’s take on one of our South Queensferry trips 🐬

We were delighted to welcome back over 60 young adventurers for their annual splash’tastic evening with us! 🏄‍♀️It’s bee...
06/09/2026

We were delighted to welcome back over 60 young adventurers for their annual splash’tastic evening with us! 🏄‍♀️

It’s been an absolute pleasure to host them for the 6th year running, and fantastic to see so many new skills being learned, confidence growing, and plenty of smiles throughout both evenings.

We can’t wait to do it all over again next year!

Happy Adventuring!

A quack’tacular few days away! 🦆We’ve had the absolute best time joining Main Character Club for their annual summer cam...
28/08/2026

A quack’tacular few days away! 🦆

We’ve had the absolute best time joining Main Character Club for their annual summer camp, hosted by Gabby and her fantastic team.

Across three days, we packed in plenty of outdoor adventure - from firelighting and marshmallow toasting 🔥 to getting out on the water canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding and wild swimming 🌊 before finishing with the MCC x Driftwood team games and archery 🏹.

Three days of getting stuck in, trying new things, working together, plenty of laughs and a whole lot of adventure!

It was an absolute pleasure to be back for the third year running, and we’re so proud to be involved. A huge thank you to Gabby and the whole MCC Summer Camp team for having us along and for creating such a brilliant camp. There’s something really special about being part of this adventure year after year, and we’re already looking forward to what comes next.

We’re delighted to be back for the 3rd year running, providing safety cover and canoe hire at the Edinburgh Canal Festiv...
21/08/2026

We’re delighted to be back for the 3rd year running, providing safety cover and canoe hire at the Edinburgh Canal Festival Raft Race, in partnership with ! 🛶🌊

Take a look back at the fun we had at last year’s Raft Race - we can’t wait to do it all again this Saturday as the Raft Race brings our Edinburgh Canal Festival summer event series to a close! 🎉

Join us tomorrow, from 11am-2pm for canoe hires, followed by the Raft Race from 2pm-4pm, with the grand final at 3:45pm! 🏆

Please note: Times may change slightly on the day.

Come along, get involved and help us finish the summer with a splash!

Happy Adventuring

We had a fantastic Sunday out on the water, exploring the Firth of Forth and stopping off at Inchcolm Island for a well-...
17/08/2026

We had a fantastic Sunday out on the water, exploring the Firth of Forth and stopping off at Inchcolm Island for a well-deserved break.

We even got to explore the famous “gnome island”, affectionately nicknamed Inchgnome, and were joined along the way by some very curious seals! 🦭

A brilliant day, made even better by great people and great company. We’re already looking forward to the next adventure!

Fancy joining us on a journey to Inchcolm Island? Head over to our website to find out more and book your next adventure 🌊

Who would you bring on your next adventure? 🌊This weekend we’re getting out on the water at the following locations: 📍Gl...
06/08/2026

Who would you bring on your next adventure? 🌊

This weekend we’re getting out on the water at the following locations:

📍Gladhouse Reservoir
📍Musselburgh Lagoons
📍Union Canal (Winchburgh)

Perfect for:
�✅ Friends�✅ Families�✅ First-timers�✅ Anyone looking for something different

Swap the usual weekend routine for fresh air, fun and adventure.

Who’s joining you?

We do our best to reply to every email as quickly as possible.Unfortunately for Niall, the rest of the team had other pl...
02/08/2026

We do our best to reply to every email as quickly as possible.

Unfortunately for Niall, the rest of the team had other plans… and they turned his admin session upside down 🛶💻🙃

19/07/2026

Some moments on the water are simply unforgettable… and today we were lucky enough to experience one all over again.

Last October, we had an incredible encounter with a curious dolphin here at South Queensferry. It was one of those magical moments that stayed with us, and today, we couldn’t believe our luck when we met it again.

This time, the encounter felt even more special. For around 20 minutes, the dolphin swam alongside the group, weaving effortlessly between the kayaks, racing alongside us as we paddled, and playfully chasing us through the water. It was incredibly inquisitive, seemingly just as fascinated by us as we were by it.

Encounters like this are incredibly rare, and we never take them for granted. Watching such an intelligent wild dolphin choose to spend time around us is a privilege and a powerful reminder of how special these waters really are.

As always, we gave the dolphin plenty of space and allowed it to approach us on its own terms, ensuring the encounter remained respectful and entirely led by the dolphin.

Days like this remind us just how lucky we are to share these waters with such incredible wildlife.

Happy Adventuring!

The weekend forecast is looking glorious, so why not swap the crowds for the water? ☀️ Spend your weekend paddling, expl...
17/07/2026

The weekend forecast is looking glorious, so why not swap the crowds for the water? ☀️

Spend your weekend paddling, exploring and soaking up the sunshine with us.

📍 Saturday - Gladhouse Reservoir
📍 Sunday - South Queensferry

We currently have availability at 11:00 and 14:00 on both days.

For more information or to book, check out our website: www.driftwoodadventure.org

Happy Adventuring

Still looking for something to do this Sunday? We’ve got just the thing! 🛶☀️Get out on the water and explore the beautif...
11/07/2026

Still looking for something to do this Sunday? We’ve got just the thing! 🛶☀️

Get out on the water and explore the beautiful Union Canal with us. We have canoeing, kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding available, with spaces remaining on our 11:00am and 2:00pm sessions.

Whether you’re looking to try something new, enjoy a relaxed paddle with friends or family, or simply make the most of the weekend, we’d love to welcome you on the water.

Book your adventure and find out more at www.driftwoodadventure.org

Happy Adventuring

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217 Colinton Mains Drive
Edinburgh
EH139AN

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Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

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