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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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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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how we plan our walking routes in Scotland

How we plan our walking routes in Scotland (and what you should know)

Published by Rebecca Field April 22, 2026

Choosing where and when to go hiking in Scotland can feel surprisingly complicated. We’re incredibly lucky here — the range of landscapes and walking opportunities […]

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5 things first-time walkers are surprised by in Scotland

Published by Rebecca Field April 15, 2026

What is walking in Scotland really like? If you’ve never been walking in Scotland before, it’s hard to know what to expect. You might picture […]

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what to expect on a guided walking holiday in Scotland

What to expect on a guided walking holiday in Scotland (A typical day in the Highlands)

Published by Rebecca Field April 1, 2026

If you’re thinking about a walking holiday in Scotland, one of the biggest unknowns is often the simplest: What does a typical day actually look […]

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