Adventure Scotland - brought to you by Scotland's National Tourism Organisation

Picture the scene: great company, fantastic mountain days, panoramic views of one of the most beautiful places in the world. With Mountain Innovations, a walking holiday is this and much more.

Based in Aviemore and the Cairngorms - it's a veritable adventure playground.

Come the end of the mountain day we don't abandon you at your accommodation until the next morning. We provide for you throughout your stay. After a fantastic day you arrive back to a roaring fire, a welcoming mug of tea and a good craic. And let's not forget Rebecca's home baking and fantastic evening meals.

This, the shared camaraderie of a like-minded group, and the totally informal atmosphere make for a brilliant holiday. We're owner run - we can't be beat!

What we do best:

With nearly 300 peaks over 3000ft and a wealth of low level routes, the Scottish Highlands offer a lifetime of walking and adventure. Being one of Europe?s least populated areas, they possess the rare qualities of wilderness and solitude.

The sense of space and the soft light combined with the wild and rugged scenery make the Highlands a must visit destination.

The forever changing weather only adds to the landscape?s mystique and appeal. The beauty of the Highlands of Scotland is unique and unrivalled.

Backpacking Expeditions

This is escapism in its purest unadulterated form. Join the group and be self-reliant in some of the most beautiful mountain wilderness areas in Europe. Check out our Bothy Solitude Expedition (4 days) or the High Cairngorm Backpacking (5 days). All expedition food is home prepared.

Munro Walking Holidays

Bag the high peaks in a concentrated week of walking. If you want the full flavour of Scottish hillwalking, then this is the way to do it. Different programmes available throughout the 4 seasons.

Walking Holidays

We offer a wide variety of fully inclusive guided walking holidays (week long, year round) across the Scottish Highlands. From The Empty Quarter in Assynt and the north west, our popular Complete Cairngorms walking week in the East Highlands to mountain walking for the connoisseur on our Addictive Arran holiday.

Long Weekends & Short break getaways (3 - 4 days walking)

From our Classic Mountain Horseshoes & Cairngorm 4000ers holidays to our Bothy Solitude Expedition, there will be an itinerary to suit most keen walkers.

Mountain Walking Weekends

All are welcome but the itineraries of these weekends are linked to certain arrival and departure times at Inverness Airport giving the south-east based mountain walker a chance to take a break in stunning mountain scenery with our expert guides. And what's more it doesn't cut into your holiday leave. Including: Ben Nevis & the Lairig Ghru challenge weekends.

Available packages

Walking weekends - from £190

Walking holidays - from £481

Backpacking expeditions - from £321

Short break getaways - from £321

Navigation course - from £176

Mountain Innovations offers an exclusive 'departure guarantee' on all our trips. Once your booking is accepted by us, we will guarantee to run the trip - no matter how many people book with you.

All trips are inclusive packages including your chosen activity, your accommodation and full board along with transport and transfers from Inverness Airport or Aviemore Station.

We are firmly committed to environmental issues and offer a 'green travel discount' to all clients travelling to and from Aviemore by train.

Other activities available

   

Useful info

Equipment provided?

Specialist equipment, camping and cooking equipment is provided when required. Clients are expected to provide their own personal walking clothing and footwear. Proper walking boots are essential as is waterproof and windproof clothing.

What do I need to wear?

Walking boots, warm clothing, waterproof and windproof jacket and trousers. A full equipment list available from Mountain Innovations.

What do I need to bring?

Your personal clothing & walking poles if you have them.

When can I do it?

All year round, except for winter activities (check website for details).

Is there a pub nearby?

In the village, 5-minute stagger.