This mini heatwave has us itching to find every way possible to make the most of the Scottish sunshine.

If you’re feeling adventurous, or just growing tired of days spent melting in the park, then why not try stand up paddle boarding?

From urban watersports centres right here in the city to the stunning natural lochs worth the car journey to experience, we’ve compiled a list of the best places to go for SUP lessons in and around Glasgow:

Pinkston Watersports

Pinkston Watersports | Watersports in Glasgow, Scotland

Located just five minutes from the city centre, The Pinkston Watersport centre is home to Scotland’s only artificial white water course as well as a flat water basin with ‘bathing quality water’.

They run 90 minute paddle boarding session which ‘can be a one-off session for you to experience SUP or you can come multiple times to build your skill.

‘We work on a 1 to 8 instructor ratio for SUP, so you are guaranteed focused, quality feedback in a safe learning environment.’

West End Adventure

Stand Up Paddle Boarding Yoga in Glasgow | West End Adventure

As well as standard sup classes, West End adventure offer a one-hour long ‘Stand Up Paddle Boarding Yoga Class’

They said: ‘If you can stand on one foot, you CAN do yoga on the water.’

Sounds like a challenge to us.

Glasgow Paddleboarders Co.

Glasgow Paddleboarders Co. | Glasgow | Kirkintilloch | Aberfoyle | Stirling

Glasgow Paddleboarders Co. started out as an online Facebook community but have quickly expanded into their own business who organise trips to stunning locations not far from the city.

They said: ‘Glasgow Paddleboarders Co. has everything organised for you. We bring the equipment to where you want to go keeping you safe whilst having fun!’

Clyde Windsurfing and SUP

Homepage - Clyde Windsurf and SUP (clydewindsurfing.co.uk)

Located at the stunning Castle Semple Loch in Lochwinnoch, Clyde Windsurfing and SUP host a class specifically designed for beginners.

They said: ‘Our Loch is a gorgeous place to spend an evening.

‘If you are 18 or over, and no matter what fitness level, we can teach you to have fun and stay safe on a Stand Up Paddleboard.’ 

Loch Lomond Leisure

LOCH LOMOND LEISURE SCOTLAND - BOAT TRIPS, TOURS, ACTIVITIES (lochlomond-scotland.com)

It’s a bit of a drive from the city, but if you’re really keen to give stand up paddle boarding a go then why not choose a beautiful setting like Loch Lomond to do so?

Take a lesson with Loch Lomond Leisure who say: ‘SUP provides the opportunity to mix outdoor recreation with sightseeing and makes for a unique, fun and exciting way to explore Loch Lomond.’