The Scottish Paddlecast

People of Paddlesport Ep20: Neurodiversity in Paddlesport

In this episode of the Scottish Paddlecast, hosts Lara Cooper and Roger Holmes speak to Eilidh Wood and Beth Wallis about their neurodiversity and the challenges and opportunities it offers. Beth is a multi-discipline coach who describes herself as "hilariously dyslexic" and also has ADHD, while 16-year old Eilidh was recently diagnosed as autistic.  This episode is published in support of Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025.

People of Paddlesport Ep19: Malcolm Briggs

In this episode of the Scottish Paddlecast, we speak to Malcolm, who started paddling later in life following a serious health scare. In Malcolm's words "there's no age limit to these things. Paddle boarding is for everybody.. As long as you've got the basic skills and you know you can be safe.. then anybody can go do it."

People of Paddlesport Ep18: North East Sea Kayakers (NESKy) - Club Cultures

In this episode of the Scottish Paddlecast we delve into the vibrant world of paddlesport, exploring club cultures and the inspiring individuals behind North East Sea Kayakers (NESKy).

People of Paddlesport Ep 17: Julie & Nicky - Cairngorms Pride Paddlers

On this episode of the Scottish Paddlecast we speak to Julie & Nicky, paddlers active in the LGBTQ+ community and founders of Cairngorms Pride Paddlers. After being inspired by the SCA's annual Paddling with Pride event, they started the monthly Cairngorms Pride Paddlers group, giving opportunities to members of the LGBTQ+ community to try out paddling and socialise with other LGBTQ+ paddlers.

People of Paddlesport Ep 16: Young Paddlers Ava & Kamron

In this episode, we meet young paddlers Ava and Kamron who talk about starting their journeys into paddling and being young people in the sport.