Paddling near Edinburgh, Scotland

Edinburgh sits at the heart of central Scotland, where the Firth of Forth meets a network of rivers, reservoirs, lochs, and historic canals. The city is a natural base for sea kayaking along the Forth coastline, flatwater paddling on the Union Canal, and day trips to the River Tay, River Tweed, and Loch Leven. The Glasgow to Edinburgh Canoe Trail — running roughly 54 miles along the Forth & Clyde and Union Canals — is one of Scotland's most accessible multi-day paddle routes, finishing right in the city.