White Water Rafting · Edinburgh

White Water Rafting · Edinburgh

3 offers 53.09£ – 64.84£ Verified March 2026
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How to choose

All 3 trips run on Scottish Highland rivers and are operated by Splash Rafting Limited, so the real split is terrain and format. The classic River Tay rafting session (53.09 £, 3h to 3.5h) is the entry point: "Everybody welcome" means no prior experience required, making it the safest first step. The 'Ducky' inflatable kayak excursion on the River Tay (53.80 £, 3.5h) costs nearly the same but bumps the physical level to "Occasionally sporty": you paddle solo, so you absorb every wave directly. The River Tummel option (64.84 £, 3.5h) sits 11.75 £ above the base price because it taps a more technical stretch of whitewater downstream of the Scottish & Southern Energy dam, releasing a controlled surge that amps up the intensity. Pick the Tummel if you want the strongest rapids.

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Best value White Water Rafting on the River Tay from Aberfeldy, near Edinburgh

White Water Rafting on the River Tay from Aberfeldy, near Edinburgh

53.09£ See offer
'Ducky' Raft Excursion down the River Tay, near Edinburgh

'Ducky' Raft Excursion down the River Tay, near Edinburgh

53.8£ See offer
White Water Rafting down the River Tummel, near Edinburgh

White Water Rafting down the River Tummel, near Edinburgh

64.84£ See offer

Our picks

Perfect initiation

White Water Rafting on the River Tay from Aberfeldy, near Edinburgh

At 53.09 £ for 3h to 3.5h with a 'Everybody welcome' rating, the River Tay classic is the lowest barrier to entry across all three options.

53.09 £See offer

Strongest rush

White Water Rafting down the River Tummel, near Edinburgh

The River Tummel trip at 64.84 £ runs below a dam for a controlled high-flow surge, delivering the most powerful rapids of the three sessions.

64.84 £See offer

Frequently asked questions

How intense are the rapids on the River Tay?
The River Tay is one of the fastest-flowing rivers in the UK by volume, with rapids typically graded 2 to 3. Expect powerful surges and wave trains, but the standard rafting session is rated 'Everybody welcome', so no whitewater experience is needed.
What makes the River Tummel trip more extreme than the Tay options?
The Tummel session launches below a hydroelectric dam, meaning water releases can intensify the flow on demand. That controlled surge produces more consistent and powerful rapids than a natural river level, which is why it costs more and requires an 'Occasionally sporty' physical level.
What is a 'Ducky' and is it harder than a standard raft?
A 'Ducky' is a small, single or tandem inflatable kayak. Unlike a group raft where a guide steers the boat, you control your own craft, which means every wave hits you directly and you are responsible for your own line. It demands more active paddling and physical engagement throughout the 3.5h trip.
Is the session really only on the water for the full duration listed?
The durations of 3h to 3.5h include briefing, kit-up and the river section itself. The actual time on the water is a portion of that total, but all three trips allocate 3.5h, so plan your day around that block.
Can complete beginners join the River Tummel trip?
The Tummel trip is listed as 'Occasionally sporty', which means some physical effort is expected and the conditions can be more demanding than the beginner Tay session. If it's your first time on whitewater, start with the classic Tay rafting option rated 'Everybody welcome'.

Practical info

Season

May – September

Equipment

Wetsuit, buoyancy aid and helmet are provided by Splash Rafting Limited for all sessions. Bring a swimsuit to wear underneath, secure water shoes or old trainers with ankle support, and a dry change of clothes for after: all three trips run 3.5h and the 'Occasionally sporty' sessions on the River Tay Ducky and River Tummel will leave you wet through.

Getting there

All three trips depart from Aberfeldy, around 90 minutes north of Edinburgh: the Tay sessions meet at Splash Center, Dunkeld Road, Aberfeldy, PH15 2AQ, while the Tummel trip starts outside the Scottish & Southern Energy power plant, postcode PH16 5NF, roughly 10 minutes east of Aberfeldy near Pitlochry.

See also

White Water Rafting elsewhere

Lake Serre PonçonBovecVerdon GorgeOmišLa Plagne, ParadiskiSamoëns, Le Grand MassifAroucaJasper

Other activities in Edinburgh

Canyoning

Updated on 3 March 2026