Small Group Walking Holidays Scotland

Our trips

Choose your Scotland

Skye and the Highlands

The Quiraing, the Cuillin, secret glens, deserted villages and the shores of Loch Ness. Scotland at its most dramatic.

Accommodation included All meals included Transport included

Small group tour

6 days · Fort William · Max 8 · Grade 3B

Loch Ness and the Great Glen

Wooded glens, dark lochs and towering hills. A journey through the ancient spine of the Highlands.

Accommodation included All meals included Transport included

Small group tour

7 days · Pitlochry · Max 8 · Grade 3B

Walking the Cairngorms

Britain's largest national park, on foot with a guide who lives and works here. Ancient Caledonian forest, high plateaux and wild glens.

Accommodation included Most meals included Transport included

We may be small. Our clients adore us.

Guides who live here

Mountain Leader certified, with decades of knowledge of Scotland's landscapes, history, wildlife and folklore. The people planning your trip are the same people who lead it.

Genuinely small groups

Maximum 8 guests, not the 16-20 that many operators call "small group". Your guide knows your name, your pace and what you want from the day.

No hidden costs

Accommodation, transport and entrance fees are all covered. Meals are included on most nights - full details on each tour page.

Scotland beyond the guidebook

Secret glens, local lore, the geology underfoot and the history of the place. We show you a Scotland that takes years to know.

What our guests say

★★★★★

Best. Guide. Ever. He chose paths that were the perfect combination of varied landscapes. Made even more enjoyable by his knowledge of the ecosystems, geography, history and literary references of the area.

Michelle R Cairngorms National Park · Google Review

★★★★★

We learned so much along the way - history, geology, nature, folk tales, local lore and much more. The only disappointing part of a Highland Guiding tour is saying goodbye at the end.

Paul C Isle of Skye · Google Review

★★★★★

Incredibly knowledgeable about the area, giving context to everything we saw. The trail chosen was a perfect match - just the right level of difficulty and stunning views throughout.

Nicholas C Glen Eanaich · Google Review

★★★★★

We feel very lucky to have found David and Highland Guiding. A warm, engaging and incredibly knowledgeable guide - Scottish history, geography, nature, terrain. His accommodation and restaurant choices were terrific. You need not look any longer for a terrific Scotland immersion.

Susan E Skye and the Highlands · Google Review

★★★★★

Our trip was outstanding. Historical context, geological knowledge and humour throughout. We felt safe and yet encouraged. His love of nature showed itself at every turn - plant, bird, weather. During car rides he introduced us to Scottish music. Cannot recommend him enough.

Amy G Skye and the Highlands · Google Review

Scotland's mountains, lochs and ancient landscapes

Choose your Scotland

Skye and the Highlands

Loch Ness and the Great Glen

Walking the Cairngorms

We may be small. Our clients adore us.

What our guests say

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