Adventures in Scotland - Scot Mountain Holidays

The quiet skill behind a good week hiking in the Highlands

Published by Rebecca Field May 13, 2026

Why local knowledge changes everything (on a guided hiking holiday) There is a moment on many guided hiking holidays in Scotland when guests realise that […]

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Spring hiking in the Cairngorms: 5 Reasons to visit Scotland’s Highlands

Published by Rebecca Field May 6, 2026

5 reasons to come hiking in the Cairngorms in Spring Spring in the Cairngorms feels like a quiet awakening. By late March, the Highlands begin […]

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Why May and September are the best times to visit Scotland’s west coast

Published by Rebecca Field April 29, 2026

Longer days, quieter trails, spring flowers or autumn colour—and a much better chance of enjoying the Highlands without the midges. If you’ve ever dreamed of […]

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How we plan our walking routes in Scotland (and what you should know)

Published by Rebecca Field April 22, 2026

Choosing where and when to go hiking in Scotland can feel surprisingly complicated. We’re incredibly lucky here — the range of landscapes and walking opportunities […]

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5 things first-time walkers are surprised by in Scotland

Published by Rebecca Field April 15, 2026

What is walking in Scotland really like? If you’ve never been walking in Scotland before, it’s hard to know what to expect. You might picture […]

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What to expect on a guided walking holiday in Scotland (A typical day in the Highlands)

Published by Rebecca Field April 1, 2026

If you’re thinking about a walking holiday in Scotland, one of the biggest unknowns is often the simplest: What does a typical day actually look […]

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Planning a group hiking trip to Scotland (part 7) – is it too difficult?

Published by Rebecca Field March 25, 2026

Is hiking in Scotland right for us? Is Scotland too challenging for our group? Setting realistic expectations for walking holidays If you’re organising a group […]

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Scotland doesn’t have real mountains?

Published by Rebecca Field March 18, 2026

Scotland Doesn’t Have “Real” Mountains? If you’re dreaming about a family trip to Scotland, you may have come across this curious claim: “Scotland doesn’t have […]

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Planning a group hiking trip to Scotland (part 6) – relax and enjoy

Published by Rebecca Field March 11, 2026

You shouldn’t have to lead the whole time If you’re the one reading this, you’re probably the one who always does it. You find the […]

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Hiking: how not to get lost

Published by Rebecca Field March 4, 2026

Managing mountain navigation in the Scottish Highlands As we move into late autumn and early winter, the mountains change character. The contrast between relatively warm […]

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