Hey there,

There are a few options for rafting in Scotland and a number of activity companies who provide trips.  In terms of the 'best' rafting it's a bit subjective.  Most rafting companies work on fairly friendly rivers i.e. not much over Grade 3/3+ - this is safer for them and the customer but is also generally exciting enough for the majority of people as usually their experience of whitewater is pretty limited. 

Rafting is also largely restricted to dam release rivers in the summer i.e. rivers with guaranteed flow on set days.

Possibly the 'best' raft trips in Scotland regularly offered by a number of companies would be the river Garry north of Fort William or the river Tummel near Dunkeld.  I think the Moriston and Orchy have also been occasionally rafted and these are definitely harder/more exciting rivers.

Compared to what they raft in Africa, NZ and even the continent, rafting in Scotland is gentler but consequently the risks are generally lower. 

From a paddler's perspective, (and not recommended commercially :o),  I reckon my top two rivers for rafting would be:

• Upper Spean on 6 pipes+
• Orchy 5 and above on the guage

What do others reckon?........

For sure the Garry is def worth the drive, Monster Activities based in The Great Glen Water Park are the closest to that section.

The Orchy on a good flow is an awesome 3/4 hr wilderness trip with amazing views and rapids.

The Bran from Amulree down to Trochry is also an amazing trip when its high !

Of course most ofthe rafting goes on at the mighty Tay as it always has water in it, thats of course if the Tummel is not releasing.

For some option on Scottish Rafting check thse out.

http://www.scottish-rafting-association.org.uk/

http://scottishrafter.blogspot.com/

cheers

Cam