As we enter the cold, damp, dark part of the year I thought I would share some colourful photos from several coracling trips in the lakes during Autumn. Hopefully these will help provide some brightness until spring arrives and more comfortable paddling can recommence.
We all thought the coracle (curach) had died out as a traditional working boat in Scotland in the 18th Century with the cessation of timber floating on the River Spey.
Anyone who has been for a paddle on many of the country’s rivers in the past few years will have noticed much litter floating around, or caught in overhanging branches.
The 33rd Scottish Annual Traditional Boat Festival is being held again this year in the historic 17th Century Harbour town of Portsoy on the Aberdeenshire coast
This event is held annually usually on the second Saturday in August on the river (12pm-3pm) besides Bures Recreation Ground. This event has a fancy name but is in fact a FREE, low-key, laid back, fun afternoon.