Scotland Travel Insights
Hike Scotland's Highlands & Islands: Glen Coe, Ben Nevis & the Isle of Skye - 9 Days
This active 9-day hiking itinerary travels through some of Scotland’s most spectacular landscapes. Starting in the heart of the Highlands, you’ll walk along the West Highland Way, experiencing the wild beauty of Rannoch Moor and Glen Coe. The first leg of your walking journey ends at the adventure capital of Fort William, where you’ll get the chance to scale Ben Nevis, the UK’s highest peak. After a memorable ride on the historic Jacobite Express Steam Train, board a ferry for the Isle of Skye, where you’ll have three days to explore the rugged mountains, secluded coves, and idyllic villages of the Inner Hebrides.
Hike Scotland's Highlands & Islands - 14 Days
Pack a lifetime of outdoor adventure into just 14 days when you hike the highlights of Scotland. It starts with three days on the country's most scenic trekking route—the West Highland Way—which passes through gorgeous Highland scenery. That's just the beginning, as you'll then travel on a historic steam train to two of the most beautiful isles in the country: Skye and Islay. Here you'll hike around otherworldly mountains, explore rugged coasts, and reward yourself with some of the best whiskey in the world.
Active Scotland Adventure: Cairngorms, the NC500 & the Isle of Skye - 14 Days
Experience the best of Scotland's natural beauty with this two-week itinerary that includes hiking, biking, horseback riding, and wildlife cruises. Your active adventures take you on a road trip from the Scottish Highlands to the Lowlands, featuring the best of Edinburgh, the Isle of Skye, national parks, and Glasgow. Along the way, you'll have plenty of free time built in so you can relax, add extra hikes, or seek out a whisky distillery or two.
Scotland's West Highland Way & Beyond - 14 Days
Experience the best of Scotland's nature and whisky with this two-week Scotland trip. Starting from Glasgow, you'll head to the West Highland Way to hike for three days and then meet local wildlife with an off-road safari in Cairngorms National Park. Head south next to enjoy a round of golf in St Andrews and wander through Stirling Castle. You'll also explore the rich world of whisky at Speyside distilleries and visit the UK's only cooperage before finishing with two nights in Edinburgh.
Explore Scotland's West Highland Way & Beyond - 16 Days
This unique Scotland itinerary weaves whisky, wildlife, and the West Highland Way into an epic 16-day trip. Kick off with an overnight in Glasgow before spending three days on the scenic trail. After, you'll join a wildlife cruise, explore the magnificent Isle of Skye, and wander the Culloden Battlefield with a historian. If that's not enough, venture through Cairngorms National Park, cruise Loch Ness, visit a handful of famous castles, and finally explore Edinburgh's Royal Mile to complete the adventure.
Active Scotland Self-Guided Road Trip - 15 Days
Unleash your adventurous side with this whirlwind 15-day Scotland trip. After biking in Edinburgh, gear up for heart-pounding canyoning at Bruar Falls, then rip through Cairngorms National Park with an off-road wildlife safari. Next, tackle the Isle of Skye on two wheels and cruise along the west coast during a wildlife excursion. You'll also ride in a hot-air balloon above the Highlands, kayak across the Great Glen, and go wild river fishing before your two-week trip culminates with a street art tour in Glasgow.
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Liam McGirr
Born in Spain but raised between Ireland, the UK and Spain, I grew up surrounded by different cultures, landscapes and ways of life. This multicultural background naturally shaped my curiosity for...
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Kateryna Garkavenko
Travel is truly one of the most rewarding experiences we can have. It’s amazing how much we can learn and grow from every trip, and I believe that most people benefit greatly from exploring new...
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Tetiana Smal
Ever since I can remember, I've been fascinated by the idea of discovering new places, meeting people from different cultures, and immersing myself in the beauty of our world. This passion led me...
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Cathy Geoffroy
Hi! I’m Cathy, and I’m excited to help you create the perfect trip! I was born in the heart of Bourgogne, France, I’ve always had a love for adventure. During my studies, I had the chance to...
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Chris, our Edinburgh guide, walking tour was exceptional, full of knowledge, fun to spend several hours with.
Elaine, our guide in Glasgow was every nice, we were probably a little jet lagged though, Read more