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:

Snow-Holing Expeditions! We offer a unique trip into the heart of the Cairngorms with accommodation in a self-constructed group snow-hole. This amazing experience will stay with you for many years. We also offer more conventional winter skills trips with accommodation indoors. With 3 exciting destinations to choose from (The Mountains of Kintail; The Knoydart Peninsula; and Cairngorms National Park - based at a stunning 16th century castle), we venture into Scotland's winter mountains to experience the magic of snowy mountain summits and icy clear vistas. In the company of one of Scotland's top guides, you will learn the skills necessary to travel safely in the mountains in winter, or refresh your existing knowledge, while climbing some famous peaks under snowy raiment. These long weekends are the perfect winter break for keen walkers looking to expand their mountain experience. No previous winter walking experience is necessary for these trips but you should have a good level of fitness.

Available packages

For further information on Winter Walking Breaks with Wilderness Scotland contact them directly.

Other activities available

           

Useful info

Equipment provided?

Ice axes and crampons are available for hire. All other group equipment (inc helmets for learning ice axe arrests) are provided by Wilderness Scotland.

What do I need to wear?

Clothing fit for the winter mountains. We provide 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?

January - March 2006 - see our website for dates. Further tailor-made dates for groups available on request.

Is there a pub nearby?

There is a pub a short walk away, but mostly we choose to enjoy a few drams (or whatever's your tipple) and share a few stories by the roaring open fire in the Castle's Drawing Room.