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relax and enjoy your group trip

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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relax and enjoy your group trip

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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How to make the most of the weather

Planning a group hiking trip to Scotland (part 5) – adapting to the weather

Published by Rebecca Field February 25, 2026

What if the weather changes?  Making the most of the weather when planing a group hike is not always easy in Scotland. When people from […]

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Where to stay with our hiking group

Planning a group hiking trip to Scotland (part 4) – where to stay

Published by Rebecca Field February 11, 2026

“Where will we stay with our hiking group?” – Why location matters more than comfort An essential decision when your planning your hiking vacation, is […]

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managing expectations

Planning a group hiking trip to Scotland (part 3) – managing expectations

Published by Rebecca Field January 28, 2026

One group, many expectations – managing ability & pace in Scotland Organising an overseas hiking vacation that genuinely works for everyone in a group is […]

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Planning a group hiking trip to Scotland (part 2) – transport

Published by Rebecca Field January 15, 2026

“Getting There Is the Easy Part” – Transport Realities for Groups Without Cars If you’re the person everyone looks to when a group trip is […]

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scotland is not the rockies

Planning a group hiking trip to Scotland: what you need to know (part 1)

Published by Rebecca Field January 8, 2026

Preparing for a group hiking trip to Scotland: it may be more complex than it seems. “Scotland is not the Rockies” – understanding Scottish terrain […]

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sunrises and sunsets blog

Chasing the light: winter sunrises, sunsets and night skies

Published by Rebecca Field November 19, 2025

Chasing the Light: Winter Sunrises, Sunsets & Night Skies in the Cairngorms Winter in the Scottish Highlands offers some of the most extraordinary light of […]

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how the weather shapes your hike

How the weather can change your hiking experience

Published by Rebecca Field October 29, 2025

How the weather can change your experience of hiking in the Highlands One of the great truths of exploring the Scottish Highlands is that the […]

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Autumn in the Highlands

Autumn in the Highlands: wildlife, fiery colours and changing landscapes

Published by Rebecca Field October 8, 2025

Autumn in the Highlands – Wildlife, Colours & Changing Landscapes When the first chill touches the air and the light takes on a softer golden […]

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