Useful Websites for further information.
You'll find a wide range of website links here, for various organisations that are involved in Scottish adventure sports. These will help you plan your next adventure break in Scotland. For ease of navigation we've subdivided the links into our Land, Water, Air and Snow categories.
Please note that VisitScotland is not responsible for the content of these websites and their appearance on this page is not an endorsement of them.
General Adventure Links
Adventure Activities Licensing Authority
AALA manages the Adventure Activities Licensing Scheme to ensure the safety of children partipating in adventure activities.
Outdoor Inverness
The Inverness Outdoor Network is a co-operative body of around a dozen dynamic outdoor businesses who work together to attract more visitors to the area.
VisitAviemore
If you're planning a visit to the Aviemore and The Cairngorms National Park area then this is a great site to use to help with planning your trip.
Outdoor Capital of the UK
Fort William & Lochaber is an outdoor playground like no other and there's no better place to get out and enjoy the stunning Highlands landscape at its best.
Land Links
Scottish Cycling Union
Governing body for cycling sport in Scotland.
British Caving Association
Find out about caving in the UK at this site.
The Mountaineering Council of Scotland
Representative body for climbers and hillwalkers in Scotland - linked to the British Mountaineeing Council.
The All-Terrain Boarding Association
Information about the mad sport of mountain boarding!
Glenmore Lodge
Scotland's National Outdoor Adventure Centre located in Aviemore.
Association of Mountaineering Instructors
AMI is the professional body for mountaineering instructors in the UK.
British Off Road Driving Association
Represents off-road driving operators and is a non-commercial body with its own standards for members.
Water Links
Scottish Canoe Association
The SCA is the governing body for canoeing and kayaking in Scotland.
Royal Yachting Association Scotland
The RYA in Scotland is a forum for Scottish Sailing with representation from all styles of sailing.
Scottish Rafting Association
The SRA is the body representing river and whitewater rafting companies in Scotland.
Scottish Sub Aqua Club
Find out about the diving in Scotland and the club at this website.
The British Surfing Association
Recognised as the National Governing Body for surfing and is a member of the International Surfing Association.
Air Links
The British Balloon & Airship Club
Exists to promote the safety, enjoyment and advancement of lighter-than-air flight in all its forms.
Civil Aviation Authority
The Civil Aviation Authority is the UK's specialist aviation regulator.
British Microlight Aircraft Association
The BMAA looks after the interests of microlight owners in the UK. Approved by the Civil Aviation Authority.
British Gliding Association
The BGA is the representative body for gliding in the UK.
British Hangliding and Paragliding Association
Oversees pilot and instructor training standards, provides technical support and runs coaching courses for pilots.
British Parachute Association
Organises, governs and furthers the advancement of sport parachuting within the UK.
Snow Links
Ski-Scotland
Body responsible for promoting skiing and snowboarding in Scotland.
Snowsport Scotland
The National Governing Body for all snowsports that take place on snow and artificial slopes in Scotland.
The Sled Dog Association of Scotland
Aims to help all people of all ages to learn and enjoy the sport of sled dog racing.
British Association of Ski Instructors
Association which represents the UK's skiing and snowboarding instructors.
