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Wigtown Book Festival: Mollie Hughes (Blue Scotland)

Mollie Hughes, Blue Scotland: The Ultimate Guide to Exploring Scotland’s Wild Waters

 

Scotland is famed for its rugged coastlines, pristine beaches, endless rivers and deep lochs – all of which make it a magnet for outdoor enthusiasts from around the world. But if you want to know the best spots to paddleboard, kayak, swim and surf, you shouldn’t miss this conversation with world-record-breaking sports adventurer Mollie Hughes.

She’ll tell us about west coast kayaking adventures and urban paddleboarding along the Clyde. She’ll reveal her favourite lochs for taking a dip. She’ll also explain how to access and enjoy Scotland’s many blue spaces, with top tips to help water sports fans of all levels make the most of the amazing opportunities the country has to offer.

About the author

Mollie Hughes is a mountaineer, adventurer and motivational speaker based in Edinburgh. She has set several world records, becoming the youngest woman to summit Mount Everest from its north and south sides, and the youngest woman to ski solo from Antarctica to the Geographic South Pole.

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Friday 03 Oct 2025
12:00
McNeillie Tent, Wigtown. United Kingdom