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Why Knoydart remains one of our favourite places in the Highlands

Published by Rebecca Field July 1, 2026

There are places in the Highlands that stay with you long after you’ve left. Knoydart is one of those places. Over the years we’ve guided […]

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why people return to the Highlands

Why people return to the Highlands again and again

Published by Rebecca Field June 24, 2026

Why our guests keep coming back to the Highlands They realise they’ve only scratched the surface Many first-time visitors arrive with a list of famous […]

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A day in the life of a hiking group

What to Expect on a Walking Holiday in the Scottish Highlands

Published by Rebecca Field June 17, 2026

A day in the life of a walking group at Fraoch Lodge Before booking their first walking holiday, many guests wonder what the experience will […]

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small group walking holidays

What makes a small group hiking holiday feel different

Published by Rebecca Field June 10, 2026

What makes a small group guided walking holiday in Scotland feel different? One of the questions we are often asked is what makes our holidays […]

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The Hidden side of the Cairngorms

The hidden side of the Cairngorms: why June is one of the months the Cairngorms feel most alive

Published by Rebecca Field June 3, 2026

Why June is one of our favourite months in the Cairngorms Every season has its champions in the Cairngorms. June as a bridge between spring […]

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How we choose a walk

How we choose walks

Published by Rebecca Field May 27, 2026

One of the questions we are most often asked before a holiday is: “How do you decide where we’re going to walk?” Usually, though, the […]

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What we've learnt over 25 years living in the Highlands

What 25 years living in the Highlands teaches you.

Published by Rebecca Field May 20, 2026

Discover what 25 years delivering guided walking holidays in Scotland has taught us When I moved up to the Cairngorms National Park in 1999, I […]

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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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5 reasons to hike in Scotland in Spring

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 or september

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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