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7 reasons to go to The Highland Games

Published by Rebecca Field July 14, 2016

This year we’ve timed our Highland Extravaganza hiking tour to include the Abernethy Highland Games – after all what would a visit to the Highlands […]

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Outlandish Scotland: Off the beaten track

Published by Rebecca Field July 7, 2016

An adventure fit for Sassenachs Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander series is a worldwide sensation highlighting the beauty and intrigue of Scotland and her Highland culture. Scot […]

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Outlander events summer 2016

Published by Rebecca Field July 1, 2016

Exciting news for Outlander fans! The Starz drama based on the historical fiction and time travel series by Diana Gabaldon has been renewed for 2 […]

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The Cairngorms in a nutshell

Published by Rebecca Field March 29, 2016

The Cairngorms National Park is home to some of Scotland’s most prominent and famous peaks, the Cairngorms. For those visiting Scotland, the national park is […]

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Why travel?

Published by Rebecca Field February 15, 2016

Why travel? This is the question asked by far and few between, yet still questioned. For those who are more comfortable at home and don’t enjoy […]

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Scotland doesn’t have real mountains?

Published by Rebecca Field February 1, 2016

Now you may have heard or even believe the rumour floating around that Scotland’s mountains aren’t considered real mountains. Well we are here to put […]

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August 2015: Top images from the Cairngorms

Published by Andy Bateman September 9, 2015

July and August are the height of our season and this year we’ve been busier than ever, which does of course have its plus points; […]

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When to come to the Cairngorms

Published by Andy Bateman September 9, 2014

When to come to the Cairngorms? You may not have much freedom of choice when it comes to picking the dates for your holiday. However, if […]

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Urban myth: Bears in Scotland

Published by Rebecca Field June 18, 2014

Top travel stories: Myths about Scotland Are there bears in Scotland? You might be forgiven for wondering if there are bears in Scotland, if you […]

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High Mountain Wildlife (2): Wheatear

Published by Andy Bateman May 7, 2014

Birdwatching near Aviemore: High  Mountain Wildlife : The Wheatear   Photo credit: Andy Morffew   If you go birdwatching near Aviemore, you’re bound to want […]

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