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Winter walking in Scotland: would you rather go with a guide?

Published by Rebecca Field November 4, 2026

Andy loves walking in the Scottish mountains in winter. There’s something special about seeing familiar hills transformed by snow, enjoying crisp winter air and looking […]

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winter walking holiday

Why go walking in winter?

Published by Rebecca Field October 28, 2026

Winter isn’t always the easiest time of year to get out into the Scottish hills. The days are shorter, the weather can be challenging and […]

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winter in scotland - a sesaon in photographs

Winter Walking in Scotland: a season in photographs

Published by Rebecca Field October 21, 2026

There is something about the Cairngorms in winter that makes familiar hills look entirely different. Snow picks out the shape of the land, low sunlight […]

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What makes a good base for a walking holiday

What makes a good base for a walking holiday?

Published by Rebecca Field October 14, 2026

Why do we always use a single base for our trips? We’ve always liked to run our trips more like family holidays and distinctly unlike […]

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When you've walked with us before, what's next?

When you’ve walked Scotland with us before: what’s next?

Published by Rebecca Field October 8, 2026

You’ve walked with us before. What comes next? For many of our guests, choosing a walking holiday with Scot Mountain Holidays starts quite simply. They […]

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The walks we didn't do

The walks we didn’t do: why flexibility matters on a Scottish walking holiday,

Published by Rebecca Field September 30, 2026

When we put together a walking holiday, we need to set out the routes, peaks and points of interest we intend to include. After all, […]

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autumn breaks in the Cairngorms

Autumn in the Cairngorms: choose your own break

Published by Rebecca Field September 23, 2026

Autumn in the Cairngorms: choose your own Highland break By September, the Highlands begin to change. The days are getting shorter, the evenings are drawing […]

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not all about Munros

Not all hiking in Scotland is about Munros: why Assynt is perfect for Autumn

Published by Rebecca Field September 10, 2026

When people think about hiking in Scotland, Munros are often the first thing that come to mind. Scotland has 282 mountains over 3,000 feet, and […]

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Foraging in the Cairngorms

Foraging in the Cairngorms: the fungi

Published by Rebecca Field September 2, 2026

Foraging in the Cairngorms: Exploring Scotland’s Wild Larder One of the pleasures of spending so much time walking in the Scottish Highlands is discovering that […]

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Autumn options in the Cairngorms

Looking into Autumn in the Cairngorms

Published by Rebecca Field August 26, 2026

Autumn in the Cairngorms: things to do when the days are shorter Autumn is a lovely time to visit the Cairngorms. The summer crowds have […]

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