Our Guides

Colin McKerchar

Enthusiastic | Compassionate | Service

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Aidan Moreno

Adventurous | Easy Going | Moustache

Aidan traded South Wales for the beautiful Scottish Highlands after discovering the outdoors at a young age.

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Alan MacBeth

Gaelic | Mountain | Enthusiast

Alan knows the hills by their true names, and his Gaelic skills are delightful to have on any trip in the Highlands.

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Andy Heald

Rocksolid | Knowledgeable | Waterproof

A man of the mountains, Andy has done all the Munros twice so far and has trekked and climbed in over 30 countries and 6 continents!

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Alasdair Cain

Enthusiastic | Passionate | Inquisitive

Alasdair Cain aka Cube traded in his work suit for the mountains and never looked back.

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Alistair Jeffs

Friendly | Irn Bru | Folklore

Whisky and adventure loving Alistair has been all over the world. Be sure to ask him about his various adventures involving bears and trains to Timbuktu.

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Andy Hall

Energetic | Enthusiastic | Considerate

Alaska, Nepa and Peru. Andy has travelled around the globe. Discover why Scotland is one of his favourite places in the world.

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Ailsa Armstrong

Enthusiastic | Creative | Cheerful

Creative, adventurous and cheerful Ailsa loves going for Highland adventures. Learn more here.

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Alison Motion

Cheerful | Scottish food | Outside

From teaching to tackling corbetts and rivers, Alison has a broad wealth of experience to bring to any trip she guides.

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Andrew McMurtrie

Reliable | Interested | Calm

Andrew McMurtrie loves bikes, maps, scouts, orienteering and most importantly adventure! Find out more here.

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Andrew Reeve

Energetic | Hospitable | Steadfast

Ask Andrew about his Kate Winslet badger encounter, love for carbohydrates and crochet skills.

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Andy Stotesbury

Calm | Energetic | Rocksolid

Learn more about enthusiastic climber/ mountaineer and cyclist Andy Stotesbury. Be sure to ask him about that time he beat an Olympian!

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Alan Smith

Happy | Thoughtful | Curious

Ask adventurer Alan about his stint as a stunt co-ordinator!

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Alan Wright

Caring | Adaptable | Entertaining

Meet Alan, an avid & passionate Scottish historian and worldwide trekker.

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Astrid Callomon

Coffee | Wine | Cheese

Astrid's got a love for long distance trails and chilli jam. Find out more about your wilderness guide here.

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Beckie Davies

Freedom | Connection | Joy

Learn all about Beckie Davies and her adventures in Romania, winning wrestling competitions and guiding experience.

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Ben Anderson

Passionate | Geography | Fresh Air

Sasquatch spotting Ben Anderson loves showing off Scotland's wild places. Learn more here.

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Ben Walker

Mad | About | Mountains

Ben Walker may hail from the Lake District but he can be found all over the world leading trips!

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Ben Hester

Tea | and | Biscuits

Wilderness guide Ben might have honed his skills in the Lake District, but Scotland is his home and playground.

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Brian Ó hEadhra

Creative | Caring | Fun

Explore Scotland’s history with Brian, a guide blending music, storytelling, and local insights for unique tours.

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Caroline Hart

Sociable | Curious | Reliable

Caroline hart substituted the classroom for the mountains. Frind out more about her love for the outdoors.

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Carol Renshaw

Optimistic | Passionate | Patient

Find out how Carol turned a childhood passion for mountains into a 30-year career guiding adventures across the Himalaya, Africa and Europe.

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Colin Prior

Explore | Discover | Inspire

One of the world's leading landscape photographers and a naturalist in his own right.

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Craig Tweedie

Calm | Easy Going | Big Hair

Globe-trotting, pedal-pounding Craig knows a thing or two about whisky too. Learn more here.

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Craig McDonald

Knowledgeable | Passionate | Humorous

Craig's love of history and discovering the footsteps of his clan is what has drawn to his ancestral homelands.

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Cecilia Mariani

Curious | Enthusiastic | Simple

Find out more about Cecilia and the passion for Scottish adventure that she brings to every trip!

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Chris Knight

Hiker | Sailor | Diver

A conservation consultant, a sailor, a diver and now a Wilderness Scotland Guide! Learn more about Chris Knight.

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David Bloomfield

Dependable | Gregarious | Interested

With a meandering path from education and medicine to the outdoors, David is a well rounded guide you can rely on.

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David Russell

Long walks | Bad jokes | Eating Brownies

Photo-mad, qualified pilot David Russell leads a variety of trips. Learn more here.

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Dave Greer

Welcoming | Considered | Open-minded

Discover why Dave sports a massive mountain beard…

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David Simpson

Motivated | Calm | Considerate

Born in Edinburgh, David has travelled across the world only to realise how spectacular Scotland is.

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David Soden

Outdoors | Bikes | Fun

Bike enthusiast David started his Wilderness journey as a very happy client before joining us as a guide too.

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Dan Morgan

Handsome | Intelligent | Modest

Climber, Mountaineer, Paddler and Biker - learn more about Dan's loves for adventure in the Scottish outdoors.

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Dan Parker

Enthusiastic | Passionate | Bikeaholic

Welsh-born Dan Parker loves to explore the remote regions of Scotland

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Don Pritchard

Easy-going | Adventurous | Great sense of humour

Outlander star and munro-bagger, meet Don.

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Donald Thomson

Solid | Knowledgeable | Affable

A hugely experienced paddler, you're in safe hands with Donald!

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Douglas Gilbert

Curious | Adventurous | Sociable

Conservationist Douglas spent 35 years working and playing across the beautiful north. Now he's a guide through these incredible landscapes.

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Edd Hamilton

Adventure | Enthusiastic | Outgoing

Meet Edd of all trades! Hillwaker, climber and geographer - Edd knows a thing or two about outdoor adventures.

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Emy McLeod

Adventurous | Passionate | Inspiring

Mountains, Rivers, Crags, and Trails! Find out what else Emy McLeod loves about in Scotland.

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Finlay Sutherland

I | Love | Bikes

Mountain bike lover Finlay can be found either shredding the local trails or practicing his circus skills.

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Fiona Newcombe

Enthusiastic | Curious | Friendly

Fiona is an expert in ecology, chocolate (like for real an expert) and adventure! Find out more here.

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Gordon Anderson

Active | Mind | & Body

Hailing from Skye and growing up in Inverness, Gordon has a rich Scottish heritage.

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Graham Beckett

Traveller | Hill-walker | Adventurer

Meet Wilderness guide Graham Beckett - An enthusiastic hillwalking musician!

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Heather Morning

Fun | Friendly | Curious

Meet Heather, an outdoor expert with experience from Scotland’s mountains to Antarctica. She’s spent her career exploring wild places.

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Graham Moss

Relaxed | Relaxed | Relaxed (sorry couldn’t think of 3 words)

Graham shares his film star past and love of sailing in a very relaxed way...

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Heather Ohly

Independent | Open-Minded | Adventurous

Experienced guide Heather loves helping others discover the national parks of the UK. Find out more about this adventuring foodie.

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Helen Ord

Inquisitive | Smiley | Professional-Scone-Taster

Helen Ord has lived and worked in many countries around the globe - find out about her love for Scotland!

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Hayley Webb

Fun | Energetic | Bonkers

From a qualified Chef to a Wilderness Guide - Learn more about Haley Webb's story.

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Ian Johnston

Commmitted | Passionate | Positive

With road trips past, climbing very much his present and a host of trips in his future; Ian Johnston is a great addition to the guiding team.

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Ian Jones

Caring | Knowledgeable | Fun

Mixing his passion for the outdoors with his skills from the classroom, Ian is a wonderful guide to lead you through Scotland.

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Jack Ward

Enthusiastic | Chatty | Wildlife

Meet Jack, our resident wildlife specialist, who loves sharing his knowledge. Find out more about his favourite animals here.

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James Prowse

Awesome | Adventures | Abound

With adventures on Arran and beyond, you'll find that James is an expert guide with lots to offer clients and friends.

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James Orpwood

Enthusiastic | Personable | Encouraging

From a background in fisheries science, James bring a wealth of outdoor knowledge to every trip he leads.

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James Woodhouse

Kind | Diligent | Reliable

Soldier, mountaineer and explorer, James has lived a life of adventure. Now, he calls the Cairngorms home, where the mountains echo the shape of his soul.

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Jamie Pimblett

Enthusiastic | Calm | Positive

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Janek Mamino

Happy | Irish | Guy

Meet happy Irish guy - Janek Mamino, you'll find him sea kayaking, hiking or biking in the Scottish countryside.

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Jerry Craig

Adventurous | Patient | Personable

A sailing and canoeing expert, learn more about Jerry Craig and his international adventures here.

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Jeremy Martin

Rather | Be | Outside

Splitting his time between Scotland and New Zealand, kiwi Jeremy brings boundless enthusiasm.

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Jessie Leong

Creative | Engaging | Empathetic

Jessie isn't just an experienced guide - she's also a photographer, gardener, and award-winning filmmaker. Meet this creative guide.

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Jo Roberts

Cheerful | Creative | Thoughtful

Travelling in places such as Nepal, Peru, Norway, Poland and now Scotland - learn more about Wilderness Scotland guide Joanna Roberts.

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Jen Towill

Friendly | Energetic | Passionate

Jen has been climbing, walking and biking in many different countries. Find out why Scotland is one of her favourite places for adventure!

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Jim Sutherland

Inquisitive | Patient | Imaginative

Inquisitive Jim is a Cairngorm local with extensive experience guiding across the globe. Find out more here.

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Joe Mann

Passionate | Fun | Adventurous

Joe Mann has hiked all 282 Munro's in 62 days - discover why he loves the Scottish Hills.

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John Hamilton

Enthusiastic | Passionate | Outdoors

Meet Wilderness Guide John Hamilton - a Paddling, skiing, walking and Biking enthusiast!

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John Walker

Passionate | Safe | Talkative

John can be found in the hills at all times whether it be on foot, climbing, cycling, or motoring. Amongst other things, he was the 4429th person to complete all the Munros!

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Judith Lawson

Caring | Enthusiastic | Cheerful

Meet Judith, a passionate cyclist, walker, and runner who now shares Scotland’s beauty through unforgettable outdoor adventures.

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Julie Buckley

Cheery | Committed | Reliable

Get to know more about Julie Buckley and how she got out of the office environment and into the outdoors.

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Kate Wilson

Enthusiastic | Encouraging | Passionate

Meet Wilderness guide Kate Wilson and find out how many times she has climbed Ben Nevis.

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Kathryn Bennett

Hungry | For | Hills

Passionate about the outdoors, adventures, Scotland, the hills and climbing, learn more about Kathryn Bennett here.

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Kathryn Grindrod

Little | Miss | Sunshine

Wilderness Guide Kathryn's love of the outdoors started in the lake district - learn more about her globe trotting adventures.

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Kirsty Duncan

Cheery | Optimistic | Daft

Kirsty hails from Glenshee so has the highlands in her blood!

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Keith McGregor

A | Climbing | Lifer

Climbing lifer Keith McGregor loves taking people round the mountains and doing extreme triathlons. Find out more here.

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Keith Miller

Committed | Enthusiastic | Friendly

Hugely experienced and passionate naturalist. Keith has been guiding for many years.

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Kirsty Chuchla

Cheerful | Adventurous | Enthusiastic

Join the effervescent Kirsty as she leads groups to Scotland's beautiful wild places.

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Kristina Wetter

Supportive | Friendly | Patient

From her time around Europe and beyond, Kristina has been leading expeditions for decades - so long as it's in the mountains she's happy!

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Lara Davies

Considerate | Attentive | Reliable

Lara's first language might be Welsh, but that doesn't stop her from feeling just as at home exploring the beauty of Scotland.

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Laurence Archer

Fun | Adventurer | Enthusiast

With a past career in the construction industry Laurence felt that his true calling was in the wilderness of the outdoors. Find out more.

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Liam Allan

Relaxed | Curious | Adventurous

Find out about mountain baby Liam's ambitions to join the circus!

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Louise Hemingway

Resilient | Considerate | Fun loving

As a natural soprano, Louise is singing strong as she takes her groups to the hills across the UK, she just loves being outside.

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Lucy Noble

Caring | Friendly | Energetic

Shark-loving Lucy loves nothing more than getting a group bonded. Oh, and woolly hats.

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Mark Joyce

Prepared | Persistent | Patient

Many activities and adventures make Mark into a well rounded guide for your next adventure, find out more about his escapades!

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Martin Tull

Enthusiastic | Adventurous | Considerate

As passionate about cake as he is about the skies and the hills - Martin Tull loves showing people around the Scottish Highlands.

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Mark Cox

Fun | Focused | Practical

Mark really likes nature on his doorstep, with 5000 rockhopper penguins he's cracked it...

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Malcolm Wade

Gregarious | Humorous | Extrovert Accountant

Join Malcolm as he shares his passion for adventure, from Scotland’s wild islands to the high fells of the Lake District.

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Mike Brian

Thoughtful | Thorough | Committed

A former School teacher. Learn more about Mike's thrill for the outdoors and read an interesting story about the Firth of Forth!

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Mike Devlin

Ski | Climb | Paddle

Mike Devlin draws experience on journeys across North America from the Himalayas to add valuable insight to your trip.

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Mungo Ross

Kind | Cheeky | Adventurous

Snow, ice, mountain, river or surf, Mungo is used to travelling in difficult terrain under his own steam so he's your perfect guide.

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Myles Farnbank

Wild | Deep | Salty

Myles Farnbank is an experienced adventurer with many years of sea kayaking, canoeing, sailing and mountaineering in many of the world’s wildest places

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Neil Wilson

Adventurous | Fun | Passionate

Neil hails from the central belt of Scotland and loves the Scottish Highlands. Find out more.

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Owen Connolly

Curious | Climb | Coffee

Find out how Owen turned a childhood love of the wild into a career of adventure, leading others through canyons, rapids, and mountains.

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Nicola Byrne

Chatterbox | Excitable | Caring

From the high flights of the corporate world to the peaks of Scottish mountains, Nicola has seen it all. Learn more about your guide here.

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Paul McCaffrey

Paddling | Pedalling | Perambulating

Paul has been flying high for as long as he can remember!

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Peter Lawson

Lucky | Enthusiastic | Traveller

Peter is lucky to show Edinburgh and Scotland off to guests from all around the world, find out more about this passionate guide

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Pete McNeil

Enthusiastic | Pragmatic | Inspirational

Experienced guide Pete loves to explore wild places, and has competed in some of the world’s toughest self-supported bikepacking races.

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Ray Allwood

Calm | Adventurous | Dependable

With a love for all things Nordic, meet Ray on our guiding team!

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Rebecca Noble

Positive | Playful | Passionate

A former primary school turned Wilderness Guide - find out why Rebecca Noble decided to swap the classroom for the beautiful Scottish outdoors

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Rhona Steel

Caring | Quirky | Calm

Learn all about Highlander Rhona Steel and her experiences guiding to date.

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Rhys Howell-Walmsley

Inquisitive | Enthusiastic | Passionate

Yorkshireman Rhys has always loved spending time exploring outside, ideally up a hill or on a Scottish island. Meet this inquisitive guide.

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Rob Bushby

Dedicated | Culture-vulture | Northern

Wilderness Guide Rob has travelled wild places all over the planet. We’re lucky to have him now sharing his passion with our guests.

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Rory Dracup

Calm | Hardworking | Positive

Rory might be English, but there's no dampening his love of Scotland and passion for sharing the great outdoors with others.

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Rob Gale

Curious | Dependable | Tenacious

Meet experienced guide, Rob, an outdoor educator with a lifelong love for Scotland’s wild places and the stories they hold.

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Sam Thompson

Knowledgeable | Passionate | Nomadic

Sam is a mechanical wizard while walking, cycling or on the waves! Find out more about this modern nomad here.

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Scott McCabe

Eat | Ride | Climb

Wilderness Scotland Guide Scott McCabe is a huge biking enthusiast. Find out more about his love for cycling in Scotland.

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Stef Lauer

Passionate | Curious | Nature-Lover

Find out more about Stef and her love of the Scottish landscape - from Orkney to the Cairngorms and everywhere in between.

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Stuart Wallace

Cycling | Mountaineering | Kayaking

Meet our wilderness guide Stuart Wallace. Learn more about his passion for cycling and find out some interesting information about meat carving forks!

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Skye McDonald

Nomadic | Inquisitive | Playful

Skye has worked from here to Timbuktu! But Scotland holds her heart. Read more here.

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Simon Harry

Enthusiastic | Spirited | Engaging

Cycle enthusiast and Whovian, Simon needed to live in a place that had mountains, open roads and a slower pace of life. Thus! The Highlands.

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Steve Gray

Up | For | It!

Secretive Steve makes no secret about his love for the British Isles! Find out more here.

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Susie Hill

Makes | Good | Tea

A former Nurse turned Wilderness Adventurer - discover more about our Edinburgh born Wilderness Scotland guide Susie Hill.

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Tania Deacon

Caring | Enthusiastic | Inquisitive

Tania's passion for the outdoors has carried her through an adventurous life and now into a third eventful career as one of our guides!

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Tim Willis

Fun | Enthusiastic | Chocoholic

Chocolate-mad Tim is also a risk around Weetabix. Read his guide bio here.

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Tony Muldoon

Patient | Humorous | Positive

Born and bred Glaswegian Tony Muldoon has travelled across the world, cultivated olives and tried ranching, and has now settled back in Scotland.

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Tom Hutton

Energetic | Curious | Explorer

English-born Tom swapped his suit and tie for adventures as a photographer, writer, and, now, guide. Meet this curious explorer.

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Tom Mutton

Passionate | Thoughtful | Patient

The 2012 Olympic games, a Russian flag and a paper cut - find out more about here!

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Tristan Southall

Out | Of | Office

Discover more about our hill-loving Wilderness Scotland guide Tristan Southall, who’s interests range from marine science to wild camping.

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Will Snow

Happy | Helpful | Highlander

Will has biked further than you can imagine! He's not saddle-sore yet. Read more here.

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Will Hall

Confident | Entertaining | Knowledgable

Meet Will, a wildlife guide, photographer, and outdoor instructor passionate about connecting people with nature.

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