As a Mountain Guide, I get a lot of satisfaction from leading people to a Scottish summit, sometimes for their first time. The exhilaration and sense of achievement felt is infectious, rewarding me with an experience beyond ……..
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Last year we noticed a trend among people searching to reconnect with their Celtic roots. They came on our ‘Tour & Trek’ excursions and found the vast and wild panoramas stirred something spiritual within…….
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We ran a number of bespoke island ‘Trip & Trek’ adventures in 2019 to islands we hadn’t featured previously, resulting in some excellent experiences. This has added five new Hebridean islands …..
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Circumnavigating an entire island on foot must feature high on the list for those who have that wander-lust to discover the solitude and beauty of a far-off destination. Walking the white sands of Berneray to the rhythm of ….
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Two ‘Fire in the North’ retreats to explore the Celtic expression of Christian faith are set in Argyll for
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We have added two new, multi-day tours: ‘Arran’ & ‘Glencoe & Loch Ness’ . You can read the reasons for adding such a well visited region
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This 2 day tour ensures a meaningful quality of experience of connecting with the landscapes, and not to just see Scotland through the window of a minivan and at best …………….
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Delighted to achieve this ‘Certificate of Excellence’ award in recognition of an all 5 Star rating from 35 reviews. It’s always a pleasure to ………….
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As we ascended the other two summits, we told tales of King Arthur and his knights sleeping under these hills awaiting the hour of crisis to herald their return; and of how Thomas Rhymer had been whisked away by the faeries under these same hills and returned with a gift of prophecy and poetry. It certainly felt a magical place with the blue of sky and the yellow dazzle of the gorse and fields of rapeseed.
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Scotland has a proliferation of ancient sites that inspire wonder and curiosity. Many are well documented attractions today, with information boards and entrance fees, selling their guides, souvenirs and coffee. But I’m drawn to …….
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The Scottish hills are quiet at the best of times, except for a handful of popular climbs. But winter brings its own sense of solitude and remoteness.…..
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The early Celtic Christian period was a golden age, full of adventurers who abandoned themselves wholly in pursuit of the divine, crossing seas to unknown destinations in leather hide boats known as …………
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New for the 2019 season will be small group, hiking experiences based for a week in one centre. The advantage is light day backpacks (as opposed to having to carry all your needs for a week), kitchen and drying room facilities, and low cost accommodation in a good standard bunkhouse. The minibus will collect from and return you to Edinburgh and of course drive the group out ……………….
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Fife’s quaint fishing ports of Elie, St Monan’s and Pittenweem has been the most popular single day outing over the summer. And for good reason: it makes for a very enjoyable day trip, not that far out from Edinburgh, combining ………………
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Travel days to a distant destination can be tedious, unless interspersed with lots of walks. Exploring every nook and cranny of Dunkeld charmed with its white-washed houses and cathedral ruins beside the huge larches and the tranquil flow of the broad River Tay. After lunch, we hiked some pathless terrain in ………
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Inchcolm is reputedly by far the most beautiful island in the Firth of Forth, just north of Edinburgh. It's main attraction is the very well preserved abbey dating from the 12th century. Occupation of the island goes back further with remnants of what seems to be an early Christian community and a Viking ………………
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Preston Mill (pictured above) was an unexpected find in East Lothian, the county just to the east of Edinburgh. From sandy beaches and coastal woodlands, bird reserves and some quaint small towns and villages, this is definitely an area worth ……………..
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A 3-day hill expedition, provided Pablo and Lara with their first wild camping experience in the splendour of the Scottish Highlands in the midst of a rare 6 week long heatwave. "It's so green!" was an often-repeated remark looking on the new year’s growth of bracken climbing the hillsides. Although the …………….
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Upon the hills above the River Tweed, Cuthbert had a vision of the passing of a great pioneer: the spirit of Aidan being taken as a globe of light up into the night sky. This defining moment set his own life's course on a new trajectory, taking one from humble surroundings to fashion him into ………….
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Join a 5 day Scottish excursion to the dramatic Torridon, Loch Alsh & Skye region based in a beautiful sea lochside B&B in stunning Scotland. Basing ourselves in one accommodation slows the pace and enables getting to know one region better. You will encounter …….
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