Take to the Water

19/06/2026

I am certain that there are people quietly sitting on this page.
Watching. Wondering.

“Could I actually do that?”
“Would it help me?”
“Where would I even start?”
That little voice you’ve got? That curiosity?
That’s your signal. Not your doubt.
So here goes...

If something about cold water is pulling you in, whether it’s for your mental wellbeing, easing aches, a need to reset or just curiosity, you’re exactly where you need to be.

This space is for the “I’m not sure… but I want to try” people.
And I see it all the time…
Not overnight miracles but real, grounded change:
Clearer heads. Calmer bodies.
And that quiet confidence that says, “I did that.”

I’m Lynda.
Usually by the water, in it, or wrapped up after, helping people take that first step safely.
I didn’t start as “a cold water person.”
I started exactly where you are, looking for a bit of space… and found something way bigger.
Now I help others do the same, safely, confidently, and with support every step of the way.

Booking info is below 🌸

📆 Monday 22nd June
⏳4.30pm
📍Scottish Borders
Link is below
https://taketothewater.co.uk/.../introduction-to-cold.../

or
📆 Saturday 18th July 2026
⏳4.00pm
📍Scottish Borders
https://taketothewater.co.uk/.../introduction-to-cold.../
Link is below
https://taketothewater.co.uk/.../introduction-to-cold.../

You’re very welcome to join us.

We strongly advise that if you are keen to get started you do so with a qualified guide who can pass on all the key advice and guidance to get you started safely.
Water safety reminder:

If you’re new to cold water, start slowly, go with experienced people , and build up gradually. Safety is the foundation of every positive experience.

We aim, in line with our values, for our adventures to be as inclusive as possible. If you have any queries please contact us so we can chat it through with you.

19/06/2026

Our last day on Shetland is bitter sweet..
The boat home is calling..
But before we board..
We swam off a beautiful red sandy beach with a seal for company which was also our most northerly swim, we were a bit like Mary Poppins blowing in the wind at Esha Ness, watched Orcas in a picturesque bay before our last swan song of a dip.

Oh and the next episode of Shetland was being filmed so some got to watch a bit of that too.

And that closes the chapter of what has been a jam packed fabulous Adventure..

The end….

19/06/2026

What a braw day - we got to swim off Bains Beach around a viking boat 🙂
Followed by a wonder through the streets of Lerwick, explored the fabulous museum, off for another braw sauna overlooking the sea and finishing off the adventure with a Sandy beach dook before returning to HQ and devouring our tea.
Oh and my gosh the laughter around the table was infectious..

Quote of the day:

“I have no words - For the first time i cannot describe the joy i feel’.

18/06/2026

Toot toot do you fancy bagging the LAST 2 tickets and hop on our mini bus for a fun day out heading for Arbroath.

We’ll do 3 fabulous and different swims across the day and icing on the cake will be joining up with Cameron of to go swimming into the Mermaid Sea Tunnel. ( go look at their page, you will love what you see)
📆 12th August 2026

Link is here:
https://taketothewater.co.uk/.../wild-swim-adventure-day.../
Mini bus will leave from Galashiels with a pick up option on Edinburgh By Pass.

📸. Arbroath Cliff Tours

18/06/2026

We've got another date to add to our sold out wild swim off Farne Islands..
Were you looking to come and join us but missed out on the tickets?

Here's where you can find out more 🌸

You snooze you loose - don't miss out again 😆

📆 30th August 2026
⌛️3.00pm
📍Seahouses

More info can be found here

https://taketothewater.co.uk/.../swim-under-the-iconic.../

17/06/2026

Dreich is a great word to describe how the morning started on day 3 of our Shetland wild swim adventure but it set the scene for a very atmospheric swim.

And in true form the day brightened as it was supposed to allowing for a cracking swim at our lunch stop followed by an incredible swim at St Ninians which just had to be accompanied by a shot in the fabulous Haar Sauna.

Today’s quote from our adventurer was ‘If this isn’t heaven, I don’t know what is’.

17/06/2026

We've only gone and done it!!

Summer is super busy for Basking Shark Scotland but as our current wild swim weekends have all sold out and I have a number of wild swimmers champing to come and explore the inner Hebrides and not wanting to wait to book on next years adventures..

We have managed to sneak in a weekend in September..

So if you can't wait and the water around the inner Hebrides is calling.. get yourself booked up..

😃Friday afternoon will be the swim option in the quarries on Easdale and Seil
😃Saturday and Sunday we will be whisked away on the RIB exploring the coastline of Mull and surrounding Islands
😃Monday will be a morning swim near Oban before we say our good byes

Fri - Sunday we will have 2 swim options in different and exciting locations

📆 11th -14th September 2026
📍Oban

You can book and find further info here 🌸

https://taketothewater.co.uk/events/weekend-on-the-water-around-oban-and-mull-139-852-387-778-253-845-983/

Or if you’re keen on 2027 we have more dates available - hop on over to our website www.taketothewater.co.uk

17/06/2026

Our June's Water & the Wild is going to be megga

We will be double dipping in the stream and beautiful reservoir with a breakfast cooked over the fire as a chaser and to cap it all we'll be playing with our shadows to create light art..

It really is going to be a cracker..

📆Sunday 21st June 2026
⏳9.30am -12.30pm
📍Greenlaw

To find out more or to book you'll find the link below
https://taketothewater.co.uk/events/water-the-wild-june-light-wild-swimming-scotland-394-131-674/

16/06/2026

My gosh but today’s Shetland adventure has been ‘beyond words’ type of fabulous!

To quote one of our wild swim adventurers

‘ If we do no more swims on this trip, I don’t care! Today has been everything i dreamt of and more!’

3 ideallic dips, walks, blue skies, puffins & culture.

16/06/2026