Scotland

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On a guided walking holiday, explore the spectacular beauty of the Isle of Skye.

With your knowledgeable Wilderness guide, walk across salt-stung bluffs, along swathes of golden sand and among the stark, dark spires of the Quiraing. As you hike, learn about the island’s fascinating history. Explore the ruins of abandoned villages, visit ancient Iron Age brochs and hike out to lonely lighthouses. Where ethereal mists cloak the peaks of mountains, and red deer pick their way across the heathery hills, discover the enchanting beauty of a place where folklore runs deep and Scottish culture is distilled to its most vivid.

As the night sky grows heavy with stars, relax in excellent accommodation, enjoying delicious food and wonderful company. On a trip where every detail has been taken care of, join us on an adventure that showcases Skye’s unique and irresistible magic.

Un voyage intime au cœur de l’Écosse. Nous irons à la découverte des villes historiques d’Édimbourg, Stirling et de leurs châteaux légendaires. De passage dans le parc national de Loch Lomond & Trossachs, nous arpenterons le West Highland Way et naviguerons sur le Loch Katrine avant l’ascension du Ben Venue. Nous ferons une randonnée matinale vers le sommet du Ben Vrackie, puis nous explorerons Pitlochry et la distillerie de Blair Athol. Après une étape au Scone Palace près de Perth, nous poursuivrons notre périple vers le site de la bataille de Bannockburn

The Orkneys, off the northern tip of Scotland, are well and truly alive with histories and mysteries to discover by land and sea. Spend five days experiencing the best of the Orkney Islands, departing from the highland hub of Inverness, and using Kirkwall as your base. Admire the Neolithic town of Skara Brae that predates Stonehenge, get well off the tourist trail on a leisurely coastal walk on Shapinsay Island, and bookend your days with plenty of local history and perhaps some whisky tastings at local pubs along the way. With a local leader full of knowledge and a group as eager to learn as you, this slice of European history has never been so enticing.

Discover the Isle of Skye’s most famous walks and some that we’ve crafted especially for you. And when you’re not busy exploring this scenery-packed Scottish island, cosy up in the home-from-home comfort of our carefully selected partner hotel, ready to round off your adventures with a wee dram or two.

You only have to look around to see why Scotland is praised for its natural landscapes and historic buildings. Rolling hills, rocky cliffs and undulating valleys speckled in myriad colours, pristine lochs shimmering even on the coldest of days, and castles dotted throughout the countryside as if you’ve been transported back in time. With an eight-day exploration of Scotland’s Highlands, lochs and villages, you’ll experience the finest nature with the warmest hospitality. Discover the untouched Isle of Skye and expansive landscapes of Cairngorms National Park and hit both Scottish hubs – Glasgow and Edinburgh to start and end your trip. With the right balance of small-group adventure, local knowledge and stunning natural scenery, this Scottish Highlands trip will enchant you.

• Discover wild walks, ancient landscapes and spectacularly weathered sea cliffs on the walking holiday of a lifetime.
• Experience the rich natural and cultural heritage of the Orkneys in the company of our knowledgeable guides.
• Enjoy Orcadian hospitality and fresh local produce at our stylish accommodation in a historic guest house.

Join a ranger from the John Muir Trust for a hike in the valley beneath the hulking peak of Ben Nevis.

Explore the secluded lochs and heather-draped hillsides of the Scottish Highlands on a variety of hikes and walks.

Discover Highland culture in remote villages, and tour a local whisky distillery in Perthshire.

Stroll through the winding wynds and clandestine closes of Edinburgh’s medieval old town, a UNESCO World Heritage site.