Wilderness Scotland Reviews 848

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the meticulous planning and seamless execution of their trips. The staff is frequently mentioned for their friendliness, helpfulness during the booking process, and clear communication throughout the entire experience. People appreciate the detailed information provided beforehand, including clothing suggestions and insights into the destinations. Consumers highlight the guides' extensive knowledge, professionalism, and ability to create a fun and engaging atmosphere. The accommodations and food are consistently rated as excellent, contributing to a comfortable and enjoyable journey. The location is also a strong point, with reviewers appreciating the beautiful settings and well-organized itineraries that allow them to fully experience the beauty of Scotland.

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I enjoyed my trip immensely. The guide Martin was very helpful and made our experience pleasurable,. The accommodation was beautiful at Cullin House however the food didn’t have much variety. The l... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Very well organized. Guide was very knowledgeable of the hiking trails, plus local history and geology. A storm required trip plan changes, which the guide and office staff handled very well, resultin... See more

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Had a five-star experience during my week hiking on Isle of Skye with Martin (guide). My experience was seamless...every detail taken care of. The hikes, accommodations, meals, transportation, were... See more

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I had a fantastic time on the Wilderness Scotland HIghlights of Shetland and Orkney hiking trip. Our guide, Rhona, was very personable and led us on one fantastic hike after another. She deftly pivote... See more

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Our deluxe walking trip around the Shetland and Orkney Islands far exceeded our expectations! The stunning cliffs, breathtaking views of the ocean swells breaking on the rocks below, rocks sculptured... See more

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The people. Mungo and Stella, masters of the Eda Frandsen, were not just exceptionally skilled in all aspects of chartering their beautiful boat, even more, they were simply delightful people to sp... See more

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The 3 things that stood out most about the Cairngorms National Park & Royal Deeside Hike and why it justifies a 5 star rating are: The excellent guide The beautiful, varied and well thought out hi... See more

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Our Shetland and Orkney Islands hiking trip was fantastic. The views from the cliffs were spectacular and the hikes were fun. Our guide, Martin, was outstanding. He had lots of knowledge of the area a... See more

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I recently was on a photo tour through Wilderness Scotland in and around The Isle of Muck. It was a first class tour all the way, from start to finish! Working with the company before the trip was ea... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Every bit of the trip was five stars. Our guide was knowledgable about every bit of history, the country, hiking, etc., but was extremely professional and accommodating, all while keeping us coordina... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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The daily travel distances were appropriate. Most hotel choices were very good. The staff of Wilderness Scotland were very responsive to my queries. Two small points to consider; a bit more flexibilit... See more

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Bridgett was extremely helpful in answering our questions and taking care of a switch in our plans. We really looked forward to receiving emails from Wilderness Scotland that gave on clothing suggest... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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A wonderful experience Accommodation on the Way is limited by the distance travelled during the day. so it’s sometimes interesting. But the views and the guide more than made up for that.

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I decided on the walk in Scotland for the walking experience in a beautiful setting with a friend that now lives in Texas. Forty years ago she and I had hiked the Inca Trail together and wanted anothe... See more

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Fabulous guide who took us off the beaten track on some great walks, enriched with history and nature chats. Accommodation and food of a high standard at all times. This is our second holiday with WS,... See more

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Traveling with "Wilderness Scotland" was a wonderful experience. All trip details were cared for. Everything was well organized yet there was still flexibility built into the adventure for folks to h... See more

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Excellent trip with 2 very knowledgeable and fun guides, Scot and Craig whose passion for Scotland was palpable. Walking (sometimes hard terrain) through beautiful scenery for up to seven hours a da... See more

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Wilderness Scotland is all about the people: those who help you make your booking, the guide(s) of your trip and their magical way of bringing the small group together. I often travel on my own and fi... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
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The guides were great, and worked hard to make our holiday fun ,challenging and safe. Some of the routes on busy roads were a challenge, in particular South Deeside road in Aberdeen which the local... See more

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There were several things that made my hike a great experience. First, our guide Martin Tull was fantastic. He was very organized and kept the hike on schedule. He was also very knowledgeable... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Great guides Simon and James, they really looked after us and nothing was too much trouble, fantastic food, great picnics and e-bike tour in the Outer Hebrides. Well worth the experience!

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Bikes were as expected. The guides were great and able to reroute us when we were unable to get on the ferry due to ferry not running to get to Islay. The hotels were all quaint & we had delicious me... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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We loved every minute of our trip. Wilderness was so easy to work with both in advance and on spot. Our accommodations were excellent and our guide even better. She was knowledgeable, very helpful, an... See more

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Scotland is gorgeous but what really made our vacation incredible was Wilderness Scotland. From the smooth and detailed planning executed by the office to the amazing experience planned by the guides,... See more

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I was very satisfied with my hiking trip on the Isle of Skye with Wilderness Scotland. The guide was knowledgeable and did a great job adjusting the trip to trail conditions and the abilities of the g... See more

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I have been on several Wilderness Scotland guided cycling trips all of which have been exceptionally well organised with excellent equipment, terrific guides and wonderful routes. Our trip this year w... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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I booked the trip to the Outer Hebrides and Skye, and it was the best travel decision I've ever made! Our guide, Martin, was absolutely incredible and kind, and went above and beyond for all of us to... See more

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Kayaking in the Outer Hebrides with Wilderness Scotland - what a treat! Amazing landscapes and seascapes. Carefully planned paddles led by highly skilled guides. I had a great time

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The whole process of researching the different tour offers and choosing my preference was easy, as was making the booking. Our guide, Liam, managed our group of seven people of different abilities ve... See more

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Wilderness Scotland pay attention to the detail and make sure that all the arrangements work smoothly. With an outdoor activity like kayaking safety is paramount and I always felt the guide understood... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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The tailored activities to our interests and having a competent entertaining guide to drive us 1000miles around the country was fabulous, relaxing, and stimulating all at once. A very good detailed i... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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Would have been 5 stars if a clearly physically challenged trip participant had been properly screened out and thus not impaired the experience of others doing the trip

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I recently participated in a 1-week photography workshop based on Muck Island off the coast of Scotland. It was my first time to Scotland, and it was fantastic! The teacher was Colin prior, who is ver... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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My experience with Wilderness Scotland was seamless from booking, to arrival, to exploration. Everyone I interacted with was friendly and professional. The guide, Aidan, was particularly so, and read... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Fantastic holiday, a really special way to experince the beauty of Scotland. Staff were helpful and friendly when I was choosing and booking the trip and the guide was excellent, really knowledgeable.... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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On our trip to the Northern Isles, we were blessed with an absolutely outstanding guide, Martin, and he made sure that we were able to optimally use our time. We took 10 magnificent hikes in 9 days, a... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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We had a terrific time with Will and Paul, our guides, who made sure we were supported and entertained. The cycling was harder for us largely do to the wind. We climb hills a lot but rarely battle str... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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As usual, great guides and a real pleasure to ride this challenging terrain with such a good group. Scenery would have been spectacular if only we could see it in the low cloud and rain but that’s Sc... See more

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My wife and I have taken two trips with Wilderness Scotland, first the Scottish Sea Kayaking Trail along the Jacobite Coast in 2016 and second the Wilderness Walking - Argyll & the Isles in 2018. Bot... See more

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Our private group trip hiking in the highlands was well planned and ran very smoothly. Our guide Rob was among the best we have ever had for support, information and pleasant company. He anticipated... See more

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I could not say enough good things about the guides on this bicycling trip. Despite having a large group with a huge range of bicycling skills and fitness levels and personalities, they somehow manag... See more

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Wilderness Scotland did a fine job coordinating our West Highlands Way Walk ... We were a group of six senior men and we thoroughly appreciated the timeliness of the luggage transfers, the clean and c... See more

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Wilderness Scotland did a great job with all aspects of the trip. Friendly staff were super communicative and everything went according to plan. Accommodations were lovely, meals were excellent, and t... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Our walking and wildlife trip to the Shetland Islands was exceptional. Our days were full, with spectacular walks along cliffs, a rich array of bird life, an engaging and highly knowledgeable guide,... See more

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I asked for the trip of a lifetime and Wilderness Scotland delivered - above and beyond. I will never forget our Scottish adventure. Our Wilderness Scotland trip planner listened to my desires... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Great experience, all accommodations, written guides were excellent. They even reached out to help if needed when a large storm was entering the area.

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Never thought we'd get to see Scotland from bike paths, trails, and single-lane roads with little traffic, but Wilderness Scotland obviously have a special knowledge of the country and created a fabul... See more

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Widerness Scotland is a wonderful tour arranging oranization. They took care of everything - hiking tours, hotels, packing lists, and most of the meals. Our guide Petra was amazing. She was knowleg... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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This was a great adventure! There was variety and challenging hikes as well as casual hikes, but all included the best scenery. The day on the boat was the best weather day, thankfully, and the whole... See more

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My Wilderness Scotland trip to the Highlands around Ullapool was wonderful. Our guide Pete was knowledgeable and personable. Some of the hikes were definitely challenging but we felt great accomplishm... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Well organized while also flexible

Very well organized. Guide was very knowledgeable of the hiking trails, plus local history and geology. A storm required trip plan changes, which the guide and office staff handled very well, resulting in minimal changes to our trip.

October 1, 2025
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Our deluxe walking trip around the Shetland and Orkney Islands far exceeded our expectations!

Our deluxe walking trip around the Shetland and Orkney Islands far exceeded our expectations! The stunning cliffs, breathtaking views of the ocean swells breaking on the rocks below, rocks sculptured by centuries of wave actions were majestic. With each hike to a broch, a standing stone, or pre-historic settlement was a fascinating connection to the past. Most importantly our guide, Anita took excellent care of us! Not only is she extremely knowledgeable on the nature and wildlife as well as the history of the ruins she was patient, friendly and so pleasant throughout the trip. As a ten day hiking tour with comfortable transportation, charming historic hotels, and delicious authentic Scottish meals included we found the cost very reasonable and do highly recommend this Wilderness Scotland excursion.

September 15, 2025
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Self Guided West Highlands Way Adventure

Wilderness Scotland did a fine job coordinating our West Highlands Way Walk ... We were a group of six senior men and we thoroughly appreciated the timeliness of the luggage transfers, the clean and comfortable accommodations and especially the friendliness of the accommodations owners and staff. The trip went off without a hitch and we very much enjoyed ourselves.

October 8, 2025
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I enjoyed my trip immensely

I enjoyed my trip immensely. The guide Martin was very helpful and made our experience pleasurable,.
The accommodation was beautiful at Cullin House however the food didn’t have much variety. The lunches were made daily with our choice however we never got our brown bread which was disappointing. The walking was amazing and the history also. Thank you Wilderness Scotland. PS our group very friendly and the coach bus only had 5 people which was fantastic. Would recommend this holiday

October 6, 2025
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A 5-star experience

Had a five-star experience during my week hiking on Isle of Skye with Martin (guide). My experience was seamless...every detail taken care of. The hikes, accommodations, meals, transportation, were outstanding and I made some great new friends along the way. Hope to come back next year!

October 1, 2025
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Wilderness Scotland Highlights of Shetland and Orkney

I had a fantastic time on the Wilderness Scotland HIghlights of Shetland and Orkney hiking trip. Our guide, Rhona, was very personable and led us on one fantastic hike after another. She deftly pivoted when weather or ferry schedules required rearrangement of the itinerary. These islands are beautiful, remote and have remarkable histories. The seabirds, cliffs and wind were breathtaking. Sign up for this trip!

September 7, 2025
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tailored activities for our interests

The tailored activities to our interests and having a competent entertaining guide to drive us 1000miles around the country was fabulous, relaxing, and stimulating all at once. A very good detailed itinerary was put together for us.

September 24, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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This was a great adventure

This was a great adventure! There was variety and challenging hikes as well as casual hikes, but all included the best scenery. The day on the boat was the best weather day, thankfully, and the whole experience was just so enjoyable. I didn’t know what to expect with a guided hiking trip and was a little nervous about being able to keep up with the group. There were moments where it was so challenging that I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to finish, but I did and it was exhilarating. The views were incredible and the stories and history along the way added to this great experience. I would 100% do this again, especially if able to have the same guide, Aidan.

September 22, 2025
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Lovely Experience with Passionate, Professional Team

My experience with Wilderness Scotland was seamless from booking, to arrival, to exploration. Everyone I interacted with was friendly and professional. The guide, Aidan, was particularly so, and read our group well, adjusting and communicating plans to address particularities or our group and the weather. The accommodations were lovely and food plentiful and delicious. The scenery was, as they say, priceless.

September 22, 2025
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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A wonderful experience

A wonderful experience

Accommodation on the Way is limited by the distance travelled during the day. so it’s sometimes interesting. But the views and the guide more than made up for that.

September 20, 2025
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Orkney Adventure

Traveling with "Wilderness Scotland" was a wonderful experience. All trip details were cared for. Everything was well organized yet there was still flexibility built into the adventure for folks to have free time to explore on their own.

September 8, 2025
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Wilderness Scotland - As Advertised!

Bikes were as expected. The guides were great and able to reroute us when we were unable to get on the ferry due to ferry not running to get to Islay. The hotels were all quaint & we had delicious meals there as well. The views are spectacular of course!

September 8, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Our Shetland and Orkney Islands hiking…

Our Shetland and Orkney Islands hiking trip was fantastic. The views from the cliffs were spectacular and the hikes were fun. Our guide, Martin, was outstanding. He had lots of knowledge of the area and loved sharing the information with us. He always showed us a map and traced out our hikes.

September 5, 2025
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Scottish Adventure of a Lifetime.

I asked for the trip of a lifetime and Wilderness Scotland delivered - above and beyond. I will never forget our Scottish adventure.

Our Wilderness Scotland trip planner listened to my desires for this trip and delivered everything I asked for and more. She planned a trip where we learned the history of Scotland, complete with battlefields and castles; we experienced the beauty of the Scottish seas & highlands complete with hikes and bike rides. We saw Harry Potter & Outlander filming sites. We ate delicious Scottish fare at historic locations, and we learned about the Scottish whisky and sheep industries. The most memorable part of this trip came on the last day with our guide. Our planner went above and beyond by locating two of my ancestors' burial plots and even had her parents confirm these locations. Our guide drove miles in the Scottish countryside to surprise us with stops at not one, but two cemeteries. He came prepared with flowers, a beautiful quaich and whiskey to toast our family heritage at each stop. On our last day in Edinburgh, our planner even arranged for us to meet with a genealogist.

Our tour guide for the week was perfect for us. He met us in Inverness then for the next week he drove us through Isle of Skye, on to Glencoe and the Highlands, then ending our journey in Edinburgh. He was extremely knowledgeable, patient, and kind. He explained everything about Scottish culture and history. He was patient with me as I took hundreds of pictures, and he presented great challenges for our 29-year-old son. He was a good conversationalist and made our 1-week journey with him quite enjoyable.

June 25, 2025

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