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THIRTY-SQUARE 10/16/22 THIRTY-SQUARE 10/16/22

The History of Surfing in Scotland and the UK

How did surfing take off in Scotland (and the rest of the UK)? What started with a simple question turned into a deep dive into the surfing past. We trawled blogs and books and surfed every surfing site on the web. The history of surfing in Scotland and the UK is a fascinating journey. While surfing might not be thought of as the quintessential British or Scottish sport, along the rugged coastlines and sandy beaches, there's long been a balmy bunch braving the waves and riding the surf. This is their story.

THIRTY-SQUARE 3/3/21 THIRTY-SQUARE 3/3/21

5 Of The Best Independent Surf Brands

Since those early days I have made an unconscious decision to live as close to the ocean as possible, with my current destination a remote island in Scotland (Isle of Tiree), well known for its awesome beaches and year round surf possibilities - and a growing surf brand – THIRTY-SQUARE. These days it’s less about wearing the big name brands and more about searching for those independent brands. The ones that began with a great story, a whole lot of passion and a desire to create something meaningful, as well as cool.