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The big selling point of paragliding is that you simply carry your paraglider in a rucksack up a hill, unroll the material and step forward into the wind. A wing will form above your head and you will be airborne! The canopy shape is maintained solely by air pressure and you circle up in air currents centering on the strongest core of the thermal.

Where to go:

Scotland has many beautiful flying sites and several good clubs. The terrain in Scotland is ideal for learning but the weather can sometimes keep our feet on the ground - so its good to take a holiday and be prepared to enjoy doing other activities!

For further information on Paragliding in Scotland visit the Scottish Hang gliding and Paragliding Federation website.

Want to get started ?

Try the elementary pilots course which takes 4 to 5 days if you're keen to learn and starting out. Also try tandem flights or a fun day with friends. Paragliding is very easy to learn but takes time to master. It's best to do the training as close together as possible or you keep having to relearn the same thing. It's also weather dependant, it needs to be dry and with a windspeed of less than 15 miles an hour.