Snorkelling

Snorkelling is often seen as inferior to diving but it is great way to experience the thrill of the underwater world without the cost or lengthy training involved with scuba diving. Due to the low water temperature in Scottish waters, a wetsuit or drysuit is advised-but don’t let this put you off! We have fantastic diversity in our waters that is often overlooked as people fly off to dive and snorkel in warmer waters.

Snorkelling is quite a low cost sport if you just want to go in the summer (for winter trips a thicker and more expensive suit is required), all that is needed is a wetsuit (or shorts for the hardy ones amongst you) and a mask and snorkel, which can be picked up very cheaply. Take a look at the websites for dive training as some of them offer snorkelling sessions too. Before you head into deep waters practise breathing through the snorkel underwater in shallow areas where you can touch the bottom-just dunk your head under and breathe in and out through your mouth.