Venue Description

Based on the North East coast of Scotland, we are proudly Scotland's first adaptive and fully inclusive surf school, offering the world’s most northerly surf therapy programme. SurfAble Scotland is a project provided by Friendly Access SC045029 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗳𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 took to the waves for the first time in 2017, with a mission to provide full access to surf therapy for everyone (aged 5 up), regardless of disability and condition. Our sessions consist of 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽𝘀 (𝗔𝗦𝗡), 𝟭 𝘁𝗼 𝟭, and 𝗻𝗼𝗻-𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽𝘀, so whatever your requirements, we have a session tailored to meet all your expectations and needs, including friends and family tickets for you all to share the experience. Surfing is all about having fun and adventure. Our team of instructors, coaches and volunteers are there to create the best experience for you to help achieve your surfing goals. Based in the Moray Firth, we mainly run sessions along our stunning coastline at Lossiemouth, Hopeman, Cullen and Sandend. 𝗔𝗦𝗡 group sessions, for new, beginner or improving surfers. Support is available from our instructors, coaches and volunteers when required. Parents and carers are also welcome to accompany in the water to provide support. 𝟭 𝘁𝗼 𝟭 sessions, for new, beginner or improving surfers who would prefer individual tuition, with support if required. Parents and carers are also welcome to accompany in the water to provide support. 𝗡𝗼𝗻-𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 group lessons (NEW for 2021), available for new, beginner or improving surfers who do not require additional support. Find out more, pricing and how to book through our website, or give us a call. We have everything you need in getting you into the water, from wetsuit kits, boards, and support.

Accessibility

We are accessibility driven and provide full access to surf adventure within our stunning coastline. We are equipped with beach wheelchairs, adaptive surfboards (including a tandem seated board), manual handling slings, etc. We currently operate as a mobile outfit and have use a of sports pavilion with disabled access/toilets/changing area at our Hopeman location if required. Please note this building does not a hoist installed. We are currently working towards providing a dedicated facility with full access changing place (including hoist) of our own.

Toilets

We have selected 'Not Sure', however, some of our locations DO have an accessible toilet within a short distance. Please email us to check and we will be happy answer your queries.

Staff

We piloted an autistic surf school in 2015. In 2017, we proudly became fully adaptive. Our holistic approach in delivering our sessions means we are truly person-centred. We believe everyone is individual, which means we tailor every session to suit the requirements of our athletes. We refer to anyone who share their surf adventure with us as athletes, because no matter what their ability is, in our eyes we think that's pretty athletic. Quite simply, our athletes are the driving force behind what we do