Private Canyoning Adventure in Dollar Glen: Exclusive Guided Tour through Ancient Volcanic Terrains

Embark on an exclusive canyoning adventure in Dollar Glen, exploring ancient volcanic terrains. Abseil down waterfalls, jump into deep pools, and slide over smooth rocks in a natural playground.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 20 Castle Rd - The trip starts will a welcome from the guide followed by a short introduction and fitting of the equipment. Next a practice of some basic canyoning skills is an ideal preparation for an exhilarating journey through Dollar Glen. The decent itself involves jumping and sliding over smooth rocks, abseiling down hidden waterfalls and swimming through deeps pools that all follow the course of the Dollar Burn in an ancient and enchanting Scottish Glen. The location has something for everyone with great access and even viewing for spectators. Private experiences are exclusive, personal and focused on delivering an adventure that is right for you. The experience culminates with a few drinks and home baking from the Scotland’s Canyons team, a chance to exchange photos and reflect on a magical adventure.
What's Included
  • Premium quality wet suit
  • Premium quality canyoning shoes
  • Premium quality canyoning equipment
  • Snacks
  • Tea and coffee
  • Alcoholic Beverages
Additional Information

A private canyoning tour grants you the undivided attention of a proficient guide.

Dollar Glen, a geological marvel from 400 million years ago, is a gorge crafted from volcanic rock. It is home to concealed waterfalls and natural swimming pools. The descent offers breath-taking vistas of the glen and comprises rappelling down waterfalls, leaping into deep pools, and gliding over polished rocks in a natural playground.

Reserving a private guide ensures the adventure is tailored to your pace and preference. We exclusively use top-grade equipment which is scrupulously cleaned and maintained to ensure everyone’s warmth and safety.

Location
1 Castle Rd
Castle Road
Follow signs for Castle Campbell. Park in the small carpark at the very top of castle road and look for your guide. Your wetsuits, shoes, harnesses and helmets will be set up and ready near to our vehicle. We'll be in touch before hand and we'll be there to welcome you with a smile.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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N6276zzalanw
Aug 25, 2023
Awesome outdoor family activity - A family of 4 adults and 4 kids (aged 13-15) for an afternoon canyoning in Dollar Glen. All different levels of confidence and previous experience. We all had a great experience and felt safe with the leaders, who were encouraging and fun. They took super footage which was shared at the end, along with some scrumptious cookies and hot tea. This is fantastic way to spend some hours doing something completely out of the ordinary, building confidence and having a laugh at the same time. We would very highly recommend!
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Ben_connolly94
Aug 21, 2023
Incredible adventure - We had the time of our lives and are planning our return! We felt safe at all times. Very professional and friendly.
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I4144gztonym
Aug 19, 2023
Best dad and kids adventure ever!!!!! - We have done a fair few dad and kids adventures (51/17/15/12 year olds) but this one beats the lot!!!! Ru was an amazing guide and teacher - we spent over 2 hours abseiling, jumping and sliding down the Dollar canyon. He also took loads of great pictures through the trip and airdropped them to me as we drank warm coffee, juice and ate their homemade cookies at the end of the trip. My kids have not stopped talking about the whole experience! The standard of kit provided by Scotlands Canyons - wetsuit, wetsuit socks, specialist boots, harness - was very impressive and for me made a big difference to our experience. We will be back next time in Scotland.
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Mariekeo_13
Aug 4, 2023
Extremely enchanting adventure - This was a magical adventure!! The guide was super pro! Loved it all the way and kids too!! We’ve jumped, made slides, climbed and all in between! It was challenging fun!!
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Kennynik2
Jul 30, 2023
Great company who gave us an epic day out - Awesome day out. Diane was brilliant, leading us through the canyon, making sure we were all safe and having loads of fun. Great jumps, slides and an epic beautiful 15ft abseil.
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Julielw9718fm
Apr 5, 2023
One-of-a-kind Adventure and Memories!! - We had the most amazing and memorable adventure today in Scotland with Scotlands Canyons!!! We came for vacation with our two sons, ages 11 and 14, and wanted to start off our trip with something that would be fun and memorable for them, as their first introduction to Scotland- and I have to say, this surpassed our expectations and was beyond amazing!! Our guide, Ruaridh, was incredible in every way- he guided us safely and confidently through the glen, up and down waterfalls and truly made us feel like a living, breathing part of this beautiful Scottish landscape! He is a true professional, so patient and yet willing to give you that little encouragement you need! Also, he took photos and videos of the entire experience for us (there is no way you can carry your phone on you, as you are in a wetsuit), but no worries because he captured everything! My boys were loving every minute of this, and jumped into waterfalls behind Ruaridh’s lead like they do this every day! The service with Ruaridh and Diana’s company, Scotland’s Canyons, is that kind of personalized, finest details touch that only comes from small-owned business and personal connections with those who run it. Ruaridh was great with email communication, and told us exactly where to meet up with him at the Stirling train station. From there, he picked us up and took us to Dollar Glen where we had our canonying adventure, and he took care of every detail, from tea and chocolate treats to revive us mid-way, to sandwiches and the most delicious homemade “Canyon Cookies” (their secret recipe) waiting for us at the car after we changed into dry clothes at the end. Highly, highly recommend, 1000% for a truly unforgettable experience in Scotland!!! We loved this day, loved memory that we will now cherish forever, and thanks to Ruaridh, have fallen in love with Scotland’s majestic beauty from our first day here!
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Ultraboyruns
Sep 28, 2022
Best thing I have done in my entire life… - My 8 year old daughter summed up the day with Scotland’s Canyons in one sentence, ‘this is the best thing I have done in my entire life’. Truly brilliant. Highly recommended.
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995divs
Aug 10, 2022
Don't hesitate - jump right in! - What a fantastic day out! Not only was there perfect weather, but also a perfect instructor in Ruaridh. It would be truly impossible to say a bad word about Ruaridh, as he was exactly the sort of guide you would hope for when tackling canyoning; from his enthusiasm, to his knowledge and instructions, at no point did I feel unsafe or ill-advised. All equipment was provided in tip-top condition, there was no pressure to do anything you didn't feel comfortable with, and the watermelon and cookies (home-made!) at the end were a treat!! If you're on the fence about it at all, don't think about it - give it a go!
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Compass704668
Aug 8, 2022
Fantastic - Great experience, Ru was a fantastic and patient instructor. We had a great laugh with him and he was brilliant with the kids. Would definitely do it again. Fantastic morning!
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Ailies2022
Jun 3, 2022
Great, must try adventure - Amazing day out in the Ochils. Ruaridh was so welcoming and really took time to make sure we felt safe. Some practices early on in the trip before really testing our new skills later in the day. Absolutely brilliant fun. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to do something a bit more adventurous close to home.
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