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Pinkston is excited to launch our latest addition to activities and a new way of gaining access to Scotland’s only artificial whitewater course. And even more excited to welcome comedians Gary Faulds and Gary Meikle along to find out more, they were accompanied by unsuspecting fan Darren MacLeod who had responded to a social media…

White water park and play are back! And it looks a little different.  Paddlers will now require competency sign off to participate in these sessions.  This can take the form of relevant personal performance award or by an in house sign off by a member of the Pinkston team.  Sign offs available this Sunday, future…

It’s great to see so many people interested in swimming – thank you to everyone who has come along and supported our charity! However, due to the level of interest combined with the reduced capacity we have found it difficult to keep on top of enquiries as they come in. We will do our best…

Now more than a month since we tentatively reopened for business, we have been overwhelmed with the interest in getting on and in the water.  It has been a real joy to see the happiness it has brought out in so many people to get back out doing the activities that are so important to…

As Pinkston has reopened following the Covid-19 lockdown it has become a haven for swimmers from across Glasgow.  However, for many hardened open water swimmers Pinkston is a familiar venue right through the year.  Now well into June we have seen water temperatures as high as 19 degrees as the water temperature fluctuates in such…

It was the first weekend back after lockdown with a tentative step towards getting the people of Glasgow back out on and in the water. And what a great weekend it was – the lockdown sunshine continuing has allowing many people to enjoy a little local Glasgow water based social distancing.  Over the weekend and spread…

Excited to be taking tentative steps towards reopening Limited bookings are now available for flatwater park and play for paddlers who have their own kit, and for swimmers also with their own kit. Although unfortunately no changing or toilets will be open due to Phase 1 government guidelines. We are absolutely over the moon to…

In line with the government framework and additional guidance issued by the Scottish Canoe Association, we have made the decision to reopen on a very limited basis during phase 1 following Covid-19 lockdown. The first sessions will be available on the 6th and 7th June and will consist of flat water park and play and…

Following the decision by the government on Thursday to enter Phase 1 following lockdown we have made the decision to reopen in a limited way.  The timescale for this is still to be confirmed, but further information will be made available early next week. Canoeing and swimming are now permitted activities, and while there are…

Funding Updates: We have been successful in securing funding from the Andy Jackson fund for access to support the costs associated with reopening – a big thank you to the trustees of this fund for their support and belief in Pinkston. Our Just Giving Campaign has reached a total of £3492 – thank you so…

UPDATE ON COVID-19 CLOSURE AT PINKSTON For many of our regular users, this time of lockdown will be one of the frustrations, so we are thinking of you all as you face the challenges presented during this difficult time. At Pinkston we are mindful of the increased pressure that this situation is putting on so…

As we all get used to lockdown and the changes it has brought to all of our lives many of us have been reflecting on good times and looking forward to more in the future. Familiar face at Pinkston, and member of Monklands Canoe Club, Grant Crichton, has shared what Pinkston means to him We…