Water Rescue Scotland

03/04/2026

Swift Water Rescue – Advanced Refresher Training

Great couple of days on the rivers running an Advanced Swift Water Rescue Refresher on the River Moriston and River Findhorn.

It was excellent to work alongside members of Torridon Mountain Rescue and Dundonnell Mountain Rescue, putting skills through their paces in dynamic river environments. From technical rope work and boat handling to live rescue scenarios, the level of professionalism and teamwork on display was outstanding.

A huge congratulations to everyone involved for maintaining such a high standard of competence and operational currency in demanding conditions.

Strong teams, strong skills, and a shared commitment to keeping people safe around water.

🌊 Water Rescue Scotland

29/03/2026

A great week working with the rear crew from Bristow Helicopters delivering Swift Water Rescue and Tidal Impact Zone Rescue training.

High-level crews, challenging environments, and valuable time spent developing the skills needed to operate safely and effectively around powerful water conditions.

Always a privilege to work alongside such experienced aviation rescue professionals.

Delivered by Water Rescue Scotland.

03/02/2026

Reflecting on an incredible 10 days teaching in 🇰🇪 Kenya

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17/01/2026

Quite excited to get our hands on some of these to try out. Finally a decent looking helmet that’s rated for sport’s across disciplines. I hope it performs !!

Review coming.

This is the first helmet with dual certification for white water sports and for mountaineering and climbing. It will be your ally when canyoning.

25/11/2025

🧊 Cold Water Therapy Instructor 🥶

9th - 11th February - BOOK NOW 👉 waterrescuescotland.co.uk/water-rescue-courses/cold-water-immersion-instructor

This course includes a 1 day Wild Swimming Safety course, which covers theory and practice in the river. You’ll learn to identify hazards, complete dynamic assessments, and perform low-risk rescues. The following day, you’ll attend a therapeutic Cold Water Facilitator session. This session will cover the medical benefits and complications of cold water immersion and how to manage safe cold water immersion both physically and psychologically.

These courses have been developed by us and Kevin O'Neil of - this course is certified by Rescue 3 Europe to cover all the requirements people may encounter when taking people into cold water.

14/11/2025

An important skill to learn is spotting and identifying Hazards 👀💀💦

Combat drills including a strainer swim are essential skill as part of our training courses. View our website for more info on all the courses we offer 👉 https://waterrescuescotland.co.uk/

13/11/2025

🚨 Upcoming 2026 Course Dates 🚨

Join us at our headquarters in Forres for industry-leading training. All courses are delivered by our expert instructor in a hands-on, dynamic environment.

📅 Course Schedule:

🧭 Swift Water Rescue Technician
6th–7th & 20th–21st February 2026
3rd–6th March 2026

💧 Safe Working in Water
25th–26th February 2026
8th–9th April 2026

⚡ Swift Water Rescue Technician – ADVANCED
1st–3rd April 2026

🏠 Venue: Earnhill House, Forres
🍽️ Accommodation: Fully catered on-site stay available for £115 per night

Secure your place today and enhance your skills in professional water rescue and safety.

👉 Book now or find out more: waterrescuescotland.co.uk

07/11/2025

What a fantastic couple of weeks in the Scottish rivers and seas running the Rescue 3 Europe Swiftwater and Flood Operations for Search and Rescue Helicopter Personnel course for Bristow Group. Loads of learning, laughs and beautiful scenery!

To find out more about our safety courses for Emergency Responders and Rescue Teams, please visit our website 👉 https://waterrescuescotland.co.uk/

28/08/2025

A recent Rescue 3 Europe Safe Working in Water course run for Trex Ecology - an awesome Scottish company who provide specialist services focused on the freshwater environment. 🐟 🦪 🦫

🚨 Our next course is running 25th - 26th September in Glasgow 🚨
BOOK NOW 👉👉 https://waterrescuescotland.co.uk/ 👈👈

This course is designed for people tasked with working in water who will need self and co-worker rescue capability using conditional rescue techniques e.g throwbags, wading techniques and reach poles.

26/08/2025

Last month we had the absolute pleasure of providing safety cover for this special section of the ARWS - Adventure Racing World Series ITERA Expedition Race 2025!

We utilise our team of highly trained and experienced staff to cover safety at outdoor events such as cross adventure races, triathlons, charity events, cycling events and festivals.

All of our staff team are trained and qualified in swift water safety, first aid and rope access allowing us to create and carry out safety solutions for your event. We offer event safety consultancy in order to write safety management policies to ensure your event runs as smoothly and safely as possible.

Visit our website for more info or get in touch - https://waterrescuescotland.co.uk/

05/08/2025

🚨 Our next Rescue 3 Europe Safe Working near Water course will be held at our HQ Earnhill House on 22nd October.

This is a great course designed for people tasked with working near water and who will be issued with lifejackets but will not be expected to intentionally enter the water, eg EA, SEPA, NRW personnel, construction industry workers, road and bridge maintenance workers.

For more information or to make a booking please visit our website - https://waterrescuescotland.co.uk/rescue-courses/water-flood/emergency-responder-water/safe-working-water

30/07/2025

We will be running another Safe Working in Water course on the 25th - 26th September at 🛟⛑️💦

If you have employees working in an environment near water visit our website for more info and to get booked in ➡️ https://waterrescuescotland.co.uk/