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    Explore our exciting new trips, from walking tours through Scotland’s national parks to gravel biking across rugged Scottish landscapes, new adventures await. Our trips have been carefully crafted to create memories that will last a lifetime, so fall in love with the wildness of Scotland this year.

    Culture & Heritage – Legends of Scotland

    Stirling Castle perched on a volcanic crag above the lush tree canopy, viewed from the King’s Knot with blue skies and scattered white clouds above.

    Stirling Castle from below

    Region: Multi-Location
    Trip Type: Culture & Heritage
    Accommodation: Deluxe
    Carbon Footprint: 131kg
    From: £2,995
    Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights

    Difficulty: Gentle Discovery

    Over seven perfectly-paced days, discover the rich cultural heritage and quiet beauty of southern and central Scotland.

    Explore Scotland’s heritage by visiting castles, museums, and villages, learning about figures like Robert Burns, Rob Roy and William Wallace. Highlights include Culzean Castle, the village of Luss, and a Loch Lomond cruise to Inchcailloch Island.

    With the irreplaceable insight of a knowledgeable guide and the comfort of hand-picked accommodation, this trip offers a fascinating and relaxing way to experience Scotland.

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    Culture & Heritage – Royal & Ancient Scotland

    Panoramic view of Edinburgh skyline with historic buildings, the Scott Monument, and Castle in the distance.

    The Edinburgh Skyline from Calton Hill

    Region: Multi-Location
    Trip Type: Culture & Heritage
    Accommodation: Deluxe
    Carbon Footprint: 136kg
    From: £3,185
    Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights

    Difficulty: Gentle Discovery

    This fully guided seven day journey uncovers Scotland’s royal heritage, historic treasures and timeless landscapes. From the cobbled streets of Edinburgh to the heathery hills and regal connections of the Highlands, discover remarkable sites including Rosslyn Chapel, the V&A Dundee and Balmoral Castle. Walk the fairways of the Old Course in St Andrews on a guided tour, explore Falkland Palace and witness the Highland Games in Braemar.

    Enjoy strolls through picturesque harbours, savour a whisky tasting at Lochnagar Distillery and unwind in deluxe accommodation along the way. With the insight of a knowledgeable guide, this thoughtfully curated itinerary offers a relaxed yet enriching way to experience Scotland’s royal legacy, rich history and welcoming culture.

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    Gravel Biking – Introduction to Gravel Biking

    Two cyclists ride towards the camera along a wide gravel trail through woodland.

    Gravel Biking

    Region: Multi-location
    Trip Type: Cairngorms and Central Highlands
    Accommodation: Classic
    Carbon Footprint: 38kg
    Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
    From: £1,145

    Difficulty:

    Discover the Cairngorms National Park on a fully guided beginner-friendly gravel biking holiday, based in a welcoming guesthouse in Aviemore. Ride quiet trails and forest tracks through the Spey Valley, linking lochs, rivers and small Highland villages, with relaxed daily distances designed to build confidence.

    Along the way, visit a remote bothy, pause for coffee and cake in hidden local spots and enjoy the dramatic scenery beneath the Cairngorm mountains. With expert guidance, supportive pacing, and time to soak in the wildlife and landscapes, this is a refreshing and accessible way to experience the heart of the Scottish Highlands.

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    Gravel Biking – Loch Lomond and Galloway

    Gravel Biking, Scotland

    Region: Multi-location
    Trip Type: Gravel Biking
    Accommodation: Deluxe
    Carbon Footprint: 101kg
    Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
    From: £2,465

    Difficulty:

    Set out on a guided gravel biking adventure through southern Scotland, exploring Galloway and Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. Ride handpicked trails that wind through rolling hills, expansive forests and hidden lochs, with rewarding climbs, flowing descents and peaceful village stops along the way.

    Savour local flavours, listen for woodland birds and enjoy the easy camaraderie that comes from sharing miles well ridden at the relaxed rhythm of life on two wheels.

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    Sea Kayaking – Inner Hebrides & Argyll

    Bridge over the Atlantic

    Region: Inner Hebrides including Skye
    Trip Type: Sea Kayaking
    Accommodation: Classic
    Carbon Footprint: 96kg
    From: £1,945
    Duration:6 Days / 5 Nights

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    Discover the stunning west coast of Scotland on this 6-day sea kayaking adventure, as you paddle through the sheltered waters of Loch Fyne, explore the sandy bays and uninhabited islands of the Inner Hebrides, weave through secluded inlets and dramatic coastal scenery, uncover historic sites from castle ruins and standing stones to the area’s slate-mining heritage, spot wildlife including white-tailed eagles, seals, porpoises and otters.

    Each evening, relax in charming hotels, savour delicious local meals and share stories of the day’s adventures in the heart of Scotland’s tranquil and ever-changing coastline.

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    Wilderness Walking – High Points of the Cairngorms National Park

    Beinn Udlamain and Sgàirneach Mhòr

    Beinn Udlamain and Sgàirneach Mhòr.

    Region: Cairngorms and Central Highlands
    Trip Type: Wilderness Walking
    Accommodation: Classic
    Carbon Footprint: 122kg
    From: £2,495
    Duration:7 Days / 6 Nights

    Difficulty:

    Returning this year, this all-inclusive walking trip lets you explore the majestic, wild beauty of Scotland’s Cairngorms on foot. With summits rising to 1,220 m/4,000 ft, the range forms a vast expanse of rolling peaks and high arctic plateau, shaped by steep glens, scree-filled corries, dark lochs and open grassy fields.

    Led by an expert guide, hike up Cairngorm itself and the impressive Sgor Gaoith, where crags plunge to the inky waters of Loch Einich and traverse forests and heathery moorland while spotting wildlife such as red deer, red squirrels, ptarmigan and golden eagles.

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    Reviewed on 28/07/2019

    Rated 4.90 out of 5 based on 8,169 reviews

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