Free Spirits Whitewater Rafting
Free Spirits is a premier outdoor adventure company specializing in whitewater rafting on some of Scotland’s most exciting rivers. Their main base for the River Tay is located in Aberfeldy, Perthshire, and uses the postcode PH15 2EB.
What to Expect and Enjoy
This is the ultimate adrenaline-filled group activity. The River Tay is Scotland’s largest river and provides a fantastic introduction to rafting, featuring a mix of calm water where you can enjoy the scenery and “white water” rapids like the famous Grandtully. You’ll be in a large inflatable raft with a professional guide who gives everyone a paddle and clear instructions. It is all about teamwork, getting splashed, and having a massive laugh with your friends or family. For those looking for even more excitement, they also offer rafting on the more challenging River Tummel during the summer months.
Best For and Time Spent
It is a huge hit for groups of friends, stag and hen parties, and families with older children (usually aged 8+ for the Tay).
- Duration: A typical rafting trip lasts about three hours, which includes getting kitted up, safety briefings, and the time on the water.
Helpful Tips for Your Visit
- What to Bring: They provide the wetsuits, helmets, and life jackets, but you’ll need to bring a swimsuit for under the wetsuit, an old pair of trainers you don’t mind getting wet, and a towel for afterwards.
- Booking: Group sessions fill up fast, especially on weekends, so booking online in advance is essential.
- Safety: You don’t need to be an expert swimmer, but you should be comfortable in the water.
Nearby and Combine-able Hits
The base is in the beautiful town of Aberfeldy, home to the Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery and the famous Birks of Aberfeldy woodland walk. You are also just a short drive from Loch Tay and the Scottish Crannog Centre.