Wilderness Scotland

22/01/2025

How do we grade our trips?

We use a simple, colour-and-number grading system to help you choose the perfect Wilderness adventure. Similar to grading methods you might see when skiing or mountain biking, our system blends industry standards with our in-depth research.

Each trip’s grade gives you a clear understanding of its level, so you know exactly what to expect—whether you’re looking for a leisurely tour or an unforgettable challenge.

Ready to find your match?
https://www.wildernessscotland.com/faq/trip-grading-explained/

21/01/2025

Scotland’s hidden gems are waiting to be explored.

Whether you’re cruising along quiet roads, tackling gravel trails or embracing the freedom of an E-bike, every ride uncovers something new. 🚴‍♂️🌿

From cascading waterfalls to mystical forests and ancient castles, there’s always a new adventure around the corner.

Where will your wheels take you? 🌍

18/01/2025

Our Wilderness Conservation and Community Fund is one way we give back to the communities and landscapes that help make our trips extraordinary.

Thanks to your small, optional contributions with every Wilderness Scotland, Wilderness England and Wilderness Ireland trip booking, we raised £24,958 last year.

From restoring wild places to supporting local initiatives, your contributions allow us to continue ensuring travel is a force for good.

Thank you.

https://www.wildernessscotland.com/sustainability/wilderness-conservation-community-fund/

17/01/2025

We’re Hiring: https://hr.breathehr.com/recruitment/vacancies/38277

Are you a hands-on learner passionate about the outdoors? Join our team in England as our Equipment & Logistics Coordinator.

In this exciting new role, you’ll:
⛰️ Oversee and maintain our adventure equipment
⛰️ Manage digital inventory systems
⛰️ Work with our Operations, Sales and Guide teams to ensure we continue to deliver 5 star trip experiences

Based in our England office, this role is all about ensuring every Wilderness England adventure continues to be perfectly prepared and equipped.

Does this sound right for you or someone you know? Visit our website to learn more about the role.

11/01/2025

Torridon.

Stretching out from the northwest stretch of the Scottish coast, this region is remote and wild, filled with towering mountains and sparkling lochs. This is the domain of eagles, an ancient pocket where time feels endless.

Hiking here is undeniably challenging, but the views, community and wilderness provide ample rewards for the prepared.

https://www.wildernessscotland.com/adventure-holidays/wilderness-walking/high-points-torridon-wester-ross/

08/01/2025

When you think of iconic cycling destinations, Scotland might not be the first to come to mind. Rich in heritage and promising a warm welcome, Scotland offers an exhilarating location for your next adventure.

And we’re not alone in thinking so. In 2023, Glasgow hosted the UCI Cycling World Championships, turning the area into a haven for those on two wheels. There are also major British events annually, such as Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men and Etape Loch Ness. Here’s a peek at these events from our team members who were in the heart of the action.

So what are you waiting for? See you in the saddle!

Read more about the UCI in Scotland: https://www.wildernessscotland.com/blog/uci-cycling-world-championships-scotland/

04/01/2025

Whether you’re gliding through gin-clear turquoise waters around the Outer Hebrides or navigating hidden coves nestled on the shores of the Highlands, sea kayaking in Scotland offers the chance to see the country from a new perspective.

Where would you love to visit by kayak?

Read our blog on what to expect from our Sea Kayaking: Introduction Course here: https://www.wildernessscotland.com/blog/what-to-expect-sea-kayaking-intro-course/

01/01/2025

Hogmanay in Scotland is more than just a big party. It is a heartfelt goodbye to the old year and a warm welcome to the new.

First footers arrive on the doorsteps of friends and neighbours shortly after midnight to share gifts and bring luck for the year ahead, and the smell of juniper hangs in the air. As the final notes of Auld Lang Syne fade on the breeze and the year’s first sunrise breaks over the horizon, hundreds of braze residents and visitors head into the sea of a refreshing dip, or ‘loony dook’.

Ok, it’s also a big party.

Slàinte Mhath!

Discover more about Scottish culture: https://www.wildernessscotland.com/scottish-culture/

30/12/2024

As the year draws to a close, we can’t help but look back on the year of adventure gone by.

What better way to wrap up the year than to reflect on the best guide photos taken in 2024, as voted for by our office team?

Which is your favourite?

28/12/2024

Are you dreaming of a cycling holiday in a new destination in 2025? Wondering when the best time to explore Scotland is?

With spring just around the corner, there is no better time to explore Scotland in full bloom. As the countryside awakens after the chill of winter, early spring beckons with quiet roads, breathtaking views and the joy of new life.

Have you ridden the hills and glens of Scotland yet?

Read our beginner's guide to gravel biking in Scotland: https://www.wildernessscotland.com/blog/gravel-biking-for-beginners/

25/12/2024

Happy Holidays from Wilderness Scotland.

Wishing you a day filled with warmth, joy and laughter from everyone here, however you are celebrating today.

This festive scene was captured by our Partner Account Manager, Van, in the woods near her home in the Cairngorms National Park.

23/12/2024

We are proud of the Wilderness Conservation and Community Fund (WCCF) and the work we have supported through the scheme since it began in 2010.

But how can you contribute to the WCCF?

Every trip booked with Wilderness Scotland, Wilderness Ireland, and Wilderness England includes a small contribution. 100% of these funds support an exciting range of projects in the destinations and communities we visit.

https://www.wildernessscotland.com/sustainability/wilderness-conservation-community-fund/

21/12/2024

Imagine paddling through hidden coves and along Scotland’s rugged coastlines.

Sea kayaking offers you a front-row seat to Scotland’s untouched beauty. Whether you’re looking to take your first dip or are an experienced paddler, Scotland is an ideal sea kayaking destination for those seeking tranquillity and a new perspective.

Have you paddled these aquamarine waters yet?

https://www.wildernessscotland.com/adventure-holidays/sea-kayaking/

20/12/2024

Have you been inspired to visit Orkney by Colin Prior’s recent photography series?

In our latest blog, experienced Wilderness guide Emy takes you on a journey through the best walking routes on the Orkney Isles. From the warm culture of Kirkwall to the ancient ruins of Skara Brae, grab your walking shoes and step into a dramatic landscape rich in unique wildlife and stories as old as time itself.

Head to our website to read the blog today: https://www.wildernessscotland.com/blog/best-walks-orkney/

19/12/2024

Did you know that Christmas was banned in Scotland for almost 400 years?

In 1640, ‘Yule vacations’ were banned across Scotland as part of the Reformation. It wasn’t until 1958 that Christmas was again celebrated as a public holiday in the country!

Although Christmas is a big national holiday today, this historic ban helped Hogmanay become the major celebration that we know and love.

With a week to go until Christmas, how are you bringing a touch of Scotland to your festive celebrations?

These photos are from a recent festive walk through the Cairngorms National Park as an office team.

18/12/2024

Does anything say ‘winter in Scotland’ quite like highland cows playing in a field sparkling with thick frost?

We can’t think of a better seasonal sight!

Some of our team enjoyed a visit to a nearby farm last week where they met these friendly locals.

17/12/2024

Are you looking for inspiration for your next holiday?

Let our Photography guide and best-selling landscape photographer Colin Prior, with his unmatched eye for detail, guide you through Orkney’s beauty.

Watch the final episode on YouTube now.

Colin Prior and Joe Cornish are two of Britain's best known and widely published landscape photographers. In episode three of this three-part series they vis...

15/12/2024

In 2024, we have run 54 cycling trips across Scotland.
That’s more than one a week!

From the ancient islands of Orkney to the northeast to the quiet beauty of Galloway in the southwest, we’ve been lucky enough to see the country from E-bikes, road bikes, and gravel bikes.

Did you manage to get out on an epic adventure this year? Tell us where you went in the comments.

https://www.wildernessscotland.com/adventure-holidays/road-cycling/