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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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Local suppliers and crafters in the Cairngorms

A piece of our story: our local suppliers and crafters

Published by Rebecca Field August 27, 2025

A Piece of Our Story – Our Local Suppliers and Crafters When guests sit down to dinner at Fraoch Lodge, or look around the walls […]

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Scottish weather words explained

Published by Rebecca Field August 13, 2025

A Wee Blether About the Weather They say talking about the weather is a national pastime in Britain, but here in Scotland? It’s practically a […]

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what's so great about the scottish highlands

What’s so great about the Scottish Highlands?

Published by Tammy Reynolds August 6, 2025

Why I Call the Scottish Highlands Home—and Why You Should Visit Some of you may never have heard much about Scotland. Some of you might […]

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wild camping

Wild Camping in Scotland

Published by Rebecca Field July 16, 2025

Wild Camping in Scotland: Freedom, Responsibility, and the Roadside Problem Scotland is often hailed as a camper’s paradise—home to some of the last truly wild […]

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