Aspire Swims
We are a small family business that gives great swim adventure breaks for all abilities across Scotland.
All about Aspire Swims
Meet our team
Jenni Riach - Qualified Open Water Swimming Coach
Eddie Riach - Qualified Swimming Coach and Master Swimmer
Fraser Riach - Chef at The Mood Food Kitchen and Personal Chef for Aspire Swims
In 2020 we decided to get a group together for Open Water Swim adventures that offers great swim experiences along with delicious catering.
Our Day Experiences
Loch Ard Series - Down The Narrows
Explore the narrows of Loch Ard followed by a forrest picnic.
Loch Lomond Series - Island Hops
Guided swim through some of Loch Lomond's many islands followed by a beach BBQ.
Loch Lomond - Full Length
Split the Loch into 3 sections for our staged length training sessions (12km) or swim the full length in a relay or solo.
Stretch and Swim
Swim specific stretch session by our expert 'Posture Hub by Chirene' followed by a guided swim in a secluded part of Loch Lomond. Includes hot food and drink after swim.
Introduction to Open Water
Perfect for anyone starting out. We teach valuable saftey skills to be able to continue confidently in open water swimming. Saftey brief followed by a guided dip.Includes hot food and drink after swim.
Weekend Adventures
Great Glen Series
A full weekend of swimming the beautiful location of the Caledonian Canal. Swims include;
Loch Ness, Loch Lochy and Loch Oich.
Stay in a luxury cottage with a hot tub and delicious food from our Chef.
Cairngorm's Series
A spectacular weekend swimming in the picturesque location of the Cairngroms. Swims include;
Loch Morlich, Lochindorb, Loch An Eilein, Loch Garten and Green Loch.
Stay in luxury accomodation featuring a hot tub and your own private chef for the full weekend.
Fancy something different for your team?
We can offer excellent activity days for your team. Catering to small or large teams. This can include;
Wetsuit Hire
Catering
Stretch sessions
Drone footage and team photos
Wild swimming for all levels
Swim Experiences for a private group
We can offer adventures for you own personal groups in the following areas;
Loch Ard and surrounding areas
Loch Lomond and surrounding areas
Loch Morlich and surrounding areas
Groups numbers 6-15
We can provide;
Swim experiences
Catering
Drone Footage/Photography
We can assist with;
Kit hire/advice
Accomodation
Grantown on Spey
The Cottage is the accomodation for our 3 day trips and also available for private hire.
Located in the Cairngorms National Park minutes away from Grantown's historic high street. Beautifully surrounded by the natural beauty of the Scottish Highlands.
Ground Floor
2 xDouble rooms that can also be twin rooms on request
Family shower room/wc
Upper Floor
Double room (plus single bed)
En suite shower/wc.
Additionally a fully enclosed back garden creates a perfect oasis with a decking area , BBQ, hot tub and private driveway.
*3 day swimming trips come fully catered with your own private chef.
More infomation in the link below.
**10% off when booking directly through our website.
Testimonials
Jules and I had a fantastic time at our Aspire swim weekend. Grantown-on-Spey was a great home base.
The organisation and support was excellent. Everything was done for us. All we had to do was swim, eat, relax and sleep. Perfect!
The swim locations were super special, especially the early morning swim round the castle in Loch an Eilein. The post-swim sauna was a treat as was the coffee and cake.
As someone who loves their food, the home cooking (and the huge portions) throughout the weekend was a highlight and greatly appreciated when recovering between swims. Hats off to the Chef.
Chirene delivered a lovely stretch class which set us up for the day ahead on Saturday.
It was a lovely chilled weekend and one we would definitely do again.
I began outdoor swimming during lockdown. Swimming had always been a passion of mine—I even swam with a club when I was younger. But with indoor pools closed, I found it hard to keep up with the sport I loved. That’s when my outdoor swimming journey truly began, thanks to Aspire and one of Jenni’s bespoke weekends. From that first experience, I’ve never looked back.
The Aspire team gave me the confidence and support to take my swimming to the next level. Over the three weekend events I’ve attended, they’ve taken me to some of the most breathtaking locations. They’ve pushed me beyond my comfort zone—transforming me from someone who could swim 300–400 meters to completing an incredible 11-mile event!
And it’s not just about the swimming. Aspire delivers the full experience: stunning venues, fantastic accommodation, and freshly prepared food that’s simply outstanding. I’ve also enjoyed several of their other events, including day trips, island hopping at Loch Lomond, and a bespoke relay challenge swimming the length of the loch.
Every time, Aspire exceeds expectations with their professionalism, expertise, enthusiasm, and encouragement. If you’re looking for a bespoke swimming adventure, I can’t recommend them highly enough!
I had an amazing open water swim weekend in the Cairngorms with Aspire Swims. The setting was stunning, the organisation was spot on, and the catering was genuinely top class - exactly what you need after time in the water. Thanks to the supportive, expert coaching from the team, my swimming has hugely improved, taking me from a complete beginner to a confident intermediate. I couldn't recommend Aspire Swims highly enough for anyone looking to develop their open water skills in an inspiring environment.
Aspire Swims Open Water weekend was an outstanding experience. The team had thought of everything to ensure we had a relaxing break whilst pushing us to improve in the water with one to one coaching and technique analysis.
Add to that the beautiful swim locations and the top-class catering it made for a well brilliant weekend. I'd happily recommend Aspire Swims to anyone wanting to improve their swimming while being thoroughly looked after
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