Saltire Tides

🌊 SALTIRE TIDES CHARITY AUCTION 🌊

We are delighted to announce that our Saltire Tides Charity Auction is now live, with an exciting selection of experiences and getaways available to bid on.

All proceeds will support Saltire Tides’ Atlantic Row and our fundraising efforts for The Archie Foundation, helping us make a difference to children and families across Scotland 💙 With a fantastic range of prizes on offer there is something for everyone!

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Farm to Fuel Day 🌾

What an incredible day at the MacRobert Farming & Rural Skills Centre learning all about where our energy really comes from. Families took part in guided farm tours 🐮, a delicious cook-along using seasonal Scottish produce 🍽️, and an outdoor activity that got everyone moving 🏃‍➡️🌊

It was a privilege to share our story — talking about the role nutrition plays as we prepare to row 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean 🌊

For us, it was all about helping the next generation understand where food comes from and why it matters — because whether you're rowing an ocean or running around in the garden, the right fuel makes all the difference ⚡🥬

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Farm to Fuel Day, and to Make it Scotch Education for sharing our story.

🌊🔥 SALTIRE TIDES x SOUL WATER SAUNA🔥🌊

Join us at Soul Water Sauna, Granton for a unique evening celebrating adventure, resilience, wellbeing and the power of the water.

We’ll be sharing the stories behind Saltire Tides (26/27) and Scotland the Wave (25/26) — the women behind Scotland’s only all-female Atlantic rowing teams from the past two years 🚣‍♀️

Enjoy a 1-hour sauna session then settle in for a conversation about what it takes to row 3,000 miles unsupported across the Atlantic in the World’s Toughest Row — from the highs and challenges of life on the water to what drives us to take on extraordinary adventures.

There will be plenty of time to meet the teams, get up close to our Atlantic rowing boat and ask us anything! And if all that sauna-ing and storytelling works up an appetite, The Pitt’s street food vendors have you covered 😋

Link in bio 🎫 We'd love to see you there 💙

📢 Dalgety Bay BBQ Update – 8th August 🌬️

It seems mother nature had other plans for tomorrows BBQ so we've had to make some weather adjustments.

🕑 2:00pm – Kicking off the day with a talk from the Saltire Tides crew about our upcoming Atlantic crossing and the official unveiling of our new boat wrap 🎉
🍔 4:30pm – BBQ food will be served, indoor space and bar available

We'll share details of the rescheduled boat outings as soon as they're confirmed, thank you for your understanding.

We can't wait to see you there 💗

We are so excited to be heading to Dumfries House on the 11th of August for the King's Foundation 'Farm to Fuel Day' 🚜🌾

As we prepare to row 3,000 miles across the Atlantic this December, we'll be sharing our story and diving into the vital role nutrition plays in helping us train for one of the world's toughest endurance challenges 💪🏼

Alongside a guided farm tour and a hands-on family cook-along using fresh Scottish produce, there'll be plenty of opportunities to learn how the food we eat powers our bodies for adventure, sport and everyday life. 💪🥕🌾

📅 Tuesday 11th August
🕙 10am – 2pm
📍 MacRobert Farming & Rural Skills Centre, Dumfries House

Children aged 8+ go FREE (with a paying adult – booking required)

We hope to see you there 🌊

We had an exciting day last Friday!

Dundee rowers set for 3,000 mile Atlantic crossing - with reindeer stew for Christmas dinner The trio are taking on the World's Toughest Row, battling 40-foot waves, unpredictable weather, sleep deprivation and salt sores.

🚣‍♀️ OPEN AUCTION 🚣‍♀️

We're gearing up for our Atlantic send-off event on the 21st of November and so we'ree reaching out to local businesses and supporters to help make it unforgettable 🎉

We're seeking prize donations for an open auction with final bids on the night — think:
🎁 Vouchers
🏨 Hotel stays
🍽️ Dining experiences
⛳ Activities
💆‍♀️ Wellness packages
✨ Products & services

Every donation helps power our crew across the Atlantic in support of The Archie Foundation 💗

Interested in donating or know someone who might be able to help? Drop us a message 💌

Join us on the 8th of August for our fundraising BBQ at Dalgety Bay Sailing Club 🌞🍔🌭

Come along for great food, good company.and a chance to enjoy a summer afternoon with friends, family, and neighbours. Whether you're a regular face or new to the area, everyone is welcome 💗

📅 Date: 8th August
📍 Location: Dalgety Bay Sailing Club
⏰ Time: Have a shot on our ocean rowing boat from 11am until 4pm (booking required, for a donation) then food served from 4.30pm onwards
🎫 Food is £15 from adults, 10£ u16
✨ Unveiling of our new boat wrap!

Bookings available - https://www.dalgetybaysc.org/event/saltire-tides-and-dbsc-fundraising-bbq

Bring your appetite, your friends, and your summer spirit - we can't wait to see you there 🔥

Meet the only Scottish Female Trio rowing the Atlantic Ocean in December 2026…

Hey, I’m Lauren! 👋

I’m a lifelong explorer with a passion for adventure and saying yes to challenges that push me beyond my comfort zone.

I’m currently based in Scotland, working as a freelance MSK Physiotherapist, but I’ve been incredibly lucky to live abroad, travel the world, and spend years immersed in endurance sports. Whether it’s ultra marathons, multi-pitch climbing, backcountry skiing, or hiking for weeks on end, I’m always looking for new ways to experience the world and satisfy my curiosity for adventure.

So, when the idea of rowing the Atlantic came along... it somehow felt like the next logical challenge.

For me, this isn’t just about crossing an ocean. I’m driven by a love of the outdoors and the belief that life begins where your comfort zone ends. Through this journey, I hope to inspire others to dream big, embrace the unknown, and realise you don’t have to wait for the “right time” to chase an adventure.

What am I looking forward to most? Switching off from the noise of everyday life, spending weeks completely immersed in nature, and hopefully ticking off every sighting on my Atlantic wildlife bingo card. 🐋🐬

Thank you for following along on our World’s Toughest Row journey🩵

Meet the only Scottish Female Trio rowing the Atlantic Ocean in December 2026…

Hi, I’m Ellen 👋🏻

Keen sailor turned rower, I’m looking forward to swapping my sails for oars this year and taking on a whole new kind of water-based adventure!

I grew up in East Lothian by the sea and am currently working as a physiotherapist in Dundee in the orthopaedic department and am always on the hunt for a fun new activity, although this may be challenging myself to the extreme...

I am taking on the row because I love being on the water and strongly believe that if you push yourself to try new things and have like-minded people around you, you can achieve far more than you initially think.

I want to inspire others around me to also find new skills, take on new challenges and get more active.

Most excited to row at night under the stars 🌟 (and also maybe catch a fish!) 🐠

Thank you for following along on our World’s Toughest Row journey 🩵