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    Fiona Newcombe

    Fiona Newcombe

    Enthusiastic | Curious | Friendly

    Mini Bio

    My 1 year in Scotland studying for my Masters’s degree has turned into a 27-year love affair full of adventure and fun. I was lucky to work for 15 years full-time in nature conservation and land management across Scotland. More recently I have combined ecology fieldwork with being a mountain leader and tour guide across the Highlands and Islands. I’m also an Overseas Expedition Leader and I particularly enjoy introducing young people to outdoor adventure.

    I get great pleasure from the variety of landscapes and wildlife we enjoy in Scotland, whether it’s awesome and challenging mountain adventures or a quiet interaction with nature. I qualified as an STGA Green Badge Tour Guide in 2016 and have become beguiled by the history and culture of this amazing place.

    Favourite Place to Play

    Despite the amazing variety in Scotland, the Cairngorms remain my special place especially when they have their coat of snow and ice.

    Not a lot of People Know This

    I was a professional chocolate research scientist, working in the Cadbury-Schweppes labs for 6 months. I retain a strong interest in Chocolate as a key adventure fuel!

    Qualifications Read More
    • Mountain Leader
    • International Mountain Leader
    • Climbing Wall Instructor
    • Outdoor and Remote First Aid
    • STGA Green Badge (Highlands and Islands)
    Experience Read More

    I started exploring mountains aged 17 on my Gold D of E Expedition to the Jotenheim National Park in Norway. I’ve been on adventures to the Arctic, North America, the Alps, the Pyrenees, the Himalayas, Africa, the Andes, southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand. I’ve been leading mountain walks for 30 years.

    Biggest Adventure Read More

    The summit of Kilimanjaro at sunrise was a very very special place, and I’ll never forget a village ceremony in remote rural Ghana as a cultural experience.

    Specialist Subject Read More
    I’d have to say Scottish wildlife as I’ve researched and surveyed it for so many years. However, I’m increasingly interested in the history and culture of the Highlands and its connections across the world.

    What Fellow Travellers Say About Fiona

    Fiona and Kristina were both so knowledgeable about the flora and fauna and made sure the hikes were suitable for all members of the group.

    Shirley Ng
    Wilderness Walking - Cairngorms National Park & Royal Deeside
    Reviewed on 31/10/2024

    Loved the stories from Scottish history and their knowledge of the vegetation. Each guide made an effort to engage with each hiker.

    Cindy Dunlop
    Wilderness Walking - Cairngorms National Park & Royal Deeside
    Reviewed on 23/10/2024

    We got a special 'bonus' of getting two guides! Both Fiona and Kristina were excellent -- confident, knowledgeable, friendly and safety-oriented. Both helped us learn about the local flora and fauna as well as the fascinating history of the Scottish Highlands

    John Mesberg
    Wilderness Walking - Cairngorms National Park & Royal Deeside
    Reviewed on 16/10/2024

    Exceptional guide. Best I've ever experienced. Very knowledgeable about the walks plus the history & general flora & fauna & geology. Really added to the trip enjoyment. Very flexible management taking account of weather. Great ideas for the small "spare time'" - swimming/paddling etc.

    Elizabeth Brennan
    Wilderness Walking - Wilds of Assynt
    Reviewed on 09/09/2024

    Fiona was very well organised and made sure that we got the most out of our trip. Her love of wildlife, the natural world and the Highlands and Islands was more than evident.

    Laura Milburn
    Wildlife Adventures - Outer Hebrides & St Kilda
    Reviewed on 18/06/2024

    Fiona was an excellent guide…good instincts and training for dealing with people. Wish there might have been more time for her stories and history of places and events. She is articulate, knowledgeable, well-spoken. I had confidence in her judgment and leadership. Thank You, Fiona. Great job keeping it together. Joan

    Joan Hosking
    Wilderness Walking - The Orkney Islands
    Reviewed on 19/10/2023

    Did a great job in shuffling the tour given high winds and rain. Gut us back to the mainland before the ferries shut down due to high winds.

    Ralph Schoolcraft
    Wilderness Walking - The Orkney Islands
    Reviewed on 17/10/2023

    Bravo Fiona, she can herd cats !
    and tailored to our interests from war history to botany and a plethora of local historical information, well done.

    Tara Troutner
    Wilderness Walking - The Orkney Islands
    Reviewed on 16/10/2023

    Fiona was an excellent guide-knowledgeable about the history , geography and wildlife. She was always well organised and planned according to conditions on the day.

    Maggie Spenceley
    Wildlife Adventures - Mull, Staffa & Iona
    Reviewed on 03/05/2023

    Guided: Fiona was awesome as I mentioned before. She really made the trip excellent!

    Emma Daleske
    Wilderness Walking - Autumn Highlands
    Reviewed on 08/11/2022

    Fiona was great! Poor woman must have thought she was under interrogation from all of our questions, but handled us well

    Samir Hammam
    Wilderness Walking - Autumn Highlands
    Reviewed on 06/11/2022

    Fiona was amazing! She is cool, knowledgeable, fun to talk too. She was helpful whenever needed.the hikes with her were beautiful.

    Einat Blumfield
    Wilderness Walking - Autumn Highlands
    Reviewed on 05/11/2022

    Fiona is knowledgable, organized, and good natured.

    Anthony Blumfield
    Wilderness Walking - Autumn Highlands
    Reviewed on 30/10/2022

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