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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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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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Why we like Assynt in September

Why we like to visit Assynt in the Autumn

Published by Rebecca Field July 8, 2026

Some places make an immediate impression. Others reveal themselves gradually. Assynt belongs firmly in the second category. For first-time visitors, the landscape can feel almost […]

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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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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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