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

Wilderness Scotland offers walking, sailing, sea-kayaking, canoeing, mountain-biking and ski-mountaineering adventure holidays in the wild places of Scotland. From hotel-based walking holidays to multi-day sea kayaking expeditions around the islands, our trips venture into Scotland's most pristine and beautiful wilderness areas, providing our clients with an unforgettable experience.

You will experience oustanding scenery, stay in some wonderful places (be it small hotels or wild camps), enjoy sumptuous local produce and learn about the Highlands through stories shared by our knowledge guides. You can also be assured that your holiday has been designed in an environmentally sensitive manner - we hold the Gold Award in the Green Tourism Business Scheme.

What we do best:

Our lodge, guesthouse and small hotel based trips explore some of the most remote and beautiful areas of Scotland. Enjoy superb guided walks in small groups (max size 10) while staying in comfortable and charming accommodation. Our wide range of trips cover many parts of Scotland and are set at different grades of difficulty, ensuring that there is something for everyone. No previous walking experience is needed for these trips but on some trips you will need a good level of fitness as long mountain days can be expected. See the itineraries on our website for the grading of each trip. Walking Expeditions: Join us on a journey through the wildest corners of Scotland. Venture with us to the glens and mountains of Knoydart in the West Highlands, often known as the 'last true wilderness' in Britain, as it is only accessible by boat despite being part of the mainland. Alternatively, strike out onto the high tops on our Cairngorms expedition, with a possible moonlight ascent of Ben Macdui, the second highest mountain in Scotland. No previous camping experience is needed for these trips but you will need a good level of fitness as you will be carrying a full backpack (weighing approx 10-12kg, including your share of a tent) across rough and wild country.

Available packages

Guided Walking: Based in small hotels, these trips last 6-8days and explore Scotland's Highlands and Islands.

Guided Winter Walking: Aimed at summer walkers who want to learn the skills required to hike in Scotland in winter.

Self-guided Walking Holidays: Choose your own pace on the West Highland way or Great Glen Way.

Walking and Wildlife Holidays: Discover Scotland's wildlife on an easy walking holiday designed to find and learn about Scotland's birds and mammals.

Guided Sailing: Based on our traditional yacht, we combine sailing with hiking on Scotland's islands.

Guided trips from £399 Self-guided trips from £199

Other activities available

           

Useful info

Equipment provided?

Tents, stoves, eating utensils - everything! Sleeping bags, mats and rucksacks are available to hire.

What do I need to wear?

Regular outdoor gear. We provide full details on our website.

What do I need to bring?

Personal equipment only. Everything else is supplied by Wilderness Scotland.

When can I do it?

Our scheduled trips run between May and September - see our website for dates. Further tailor-made dates for groups available on request at any time of year.

Is there a pub nearby?

Depending on which trip you choose, there will either be a pub nearby or you will be able to enjoy a drink in the small hotel or Guest House where we are based for the trip.