If there is one country in the world best seen from the water, it is Scotland. There 27,000 lochs, 125,000 km of rivers and 800 islands - not to mention spectacular scenery - making it ideal for kayakers, canoeists and paddleboarders. From short paddles to day trips into the stunning wilderness,

This book covers excursions for all occasions and all levels of ability, and explains where to begin and what to look out for. Ally Findlay is a paddleboard instructor and tour guide based in Glasgow.