Read the RNLI's guidelines on water safety when taking part in water-based activities.
RNLI safety advice for watersports
Water Safety Scotland (WSS) also provides water safety codes for various water-based activities.
WSS safety codes for water activities
A note on scuba diving in Scotland
Scuba diving in particular is great fun, but can also be dangerous if you don't know what you're doing or don't have the right equipment. Reading the RNLI's advice on this activity and booking a course of lessons is highly recommended.
Some businesses which offer diving trips and courses for both beginner and experienced divers include:
- Freedom Diving based near Stirling
- Puffin Dive Centre in Argyll
Adventurous divers can also explore the cold water reefs, wrecks and marine life with companies like:
- Basking Shark Scotland in Argyll
- Happy Diver UK in Aberdeenshire