FRIENDS, SOCIETY AND CLUB TRIPS
DESTINATIONS
We run holidays all across the Highlands and Islands, so can design a trip for you wherever you want to explore. If you contact our office to discuss your ideas, our friendly office team will be able to recommend areas which will appeal to your interests – which areas are best for birdlife, for wilderness, for mountain ridge walks, for coastal walks, etc.
If you would like to visit more than one area of Scotland during your trip, we are happy to arrange this. We do caution against trying to visit everywhere – it’s impossible! So take your time to enjoy Scotland’s mountains and wild places at their own pace – you’ll have a much better trip, and will be able to visit the other places next time round. On this page, however, you will find a summary of some areas you may wish to consider including on your trip.
Cairngorms National Park and Speyside
From the sub-arctic alpine of the Cairngom plateau with its lofty peaks to the ancient Caledonian pine forests that flank the River Spey, the Cairngorms National Park and Speyside are easy to access but offer wonderful walking, canoeing, mountain biking and wildlife. And, of course, this is Scotland’s most famous whisky distilling region.
Perthshire and the Southern Highlands
The heather-clad hills, mixed woodland, deep lochs and famous salmon rivers of Perthshire are easier to reach from the south so are perfect for those of you short on time. This beautiful region is also perfect for many adventure activities such as walking, canoeing and mountain biking.
Assynt, Coigach and Inverpolly
The mountain and loch country of Assynt, Coigach and Inverpolly forms one of the most breathtaking wilderness areas of the Highlands, and provides a phenomenal setting for hiking and canoeing holidays. Its coastline includes the Summer Isles, which are magical for sea-kayaking.
The Knoydart Peninsula
Described as the last wilderness in Scotland, the Knoydart Peninsula is accessible only by boat or by a long mountain track. Knoydart offers phenomenal coastal walking along Loch Nevis and Loch Hourn, and its mountain peaks reveal breathtaking views. This is a superb choice for walkers with a love of genuinely wild places.
Kintail and Torridon
The mountains of Kintail and Torridon are spectacular and offer a huge variety of walks for every level of ability and experience. For fit groups, there are some wonderful mountain traverses to enjoy such as the Five Sisters of Kintail. This area is also located close to the Isle of Skye, which can easily be visited for the day.
The Orkney Isles and Shetland Isles
Both of these groups are located north of the Scottish mainland and are heavily influenced by Norse culture, which makes them distinctively different from other Scottish islands. They are also very different from each other! While they both offer intriguing historical sites and excellent coastal walking, only those who visit both island groups can truly appreciate how contrasting they really are.
The Outer Hebrides
This is Scotland’s most pristine island group, with expansive white-sand beaches of Harris, wild and lonely glens and superb wildlife viewing. For outdoors enthusiasts, it offers sublime sea-kayaking, adventurous mountain biking and sublime walking, aided by the fact that the islands are ignored by those walkers who focus on the Munros. a magical and timeless experience for walking, sailing and sea kayaking.
Skye, the Inner Hebrides and the Small Isles
These fascinating islands, which include Eigg, Rum, Mull, Iona and many others are wonderful to explore. Each has its own character and charm and they are lovely places to visit, especially for walking groups and wildlife groups.
SMALL GROUP ADVENTURES
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