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
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Wilderness Scotland is a tour operator specialising in active and nature based travel throughout Scotland, Ireland and North of England.
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Dalfaber Drive, PH22 1ST, Aviemore, United Kingdom
- 01479420020
- info@wildernessscotland.com
- wildernessscotland.com
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.
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.
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.
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
Excellent - just excellent
Excellent - just excellent! Planning, communication, bookings, info.
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!
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!
Would have been 5 stars if a clearly…
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Great customer service prior to the…
Great customer service prior to the tour and our guides were excellent during the tour.
Widerness Scotland is a wonderful tour…
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 knowlegeable and we always felt safe in her hands.
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!
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.
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.
Great guide
Great knowledgeable, experienced guide very good organisation and effective administration.
Tour guides are outstanding!
Outstanding tour guides!
Accommodations superb!
Scenic rides all the way!
Great value!
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