Scottish kayaking can be a bit hit or miss, but when the river gods are on your side, it is world class.
The Ossian/ Abhainn Ghuilbinn trip has to be one of the coolest river trips in the UK. Inaccessible, wild and spectacular, it has excited me for years and today, I finally got a chance to quench my thirst.
After some smooth talk with the Caledonian Sleeper train guard, Amy and I arrive at Corrour station, made famous by the iconic “it’s s#!*e being Scottish” moment in Trainspotting. Amy works in the cafe there, so we sleep in the cosy cafe and use Hector the ‘landy’ to get down to Loch Ossian.
A tail wind blows us swiftly along the loch, past the grand shooting lodge and onto a well filled River Ossian. 
This amazing grade 2 river, carries us through breath-taking scenery into Loch Ghuilbinn.
The Abhainn Ghuilbinn flows out of the loch and is the highlight of this mini-exped. Raging white burns gush off the hillside, producing involved paddling with picturesque views.
As the heavy rain finishes, the sun bursts through the clouds, illuminating the winding gorges and steep drops.
The final rapid is a geological masterpiece. The jagged slide, shoots up huge rooster tails and engulfing holes, creating a complex maze to weave through. A great last hurrah for a well recommended trip.
Thank Amy for a great wee mission and lets hope that the rivers gods keep giving 🙂