Guides and Outdoor Activities in the Cairngorms

Scot Mountain Holidays Boat of Garten

Scot Mountain Holidays are unique in Scotland. Whether you're on a course, guided or self guided trip you join Andy, Rebecca and wee Gregor in their family home. Whatever your chosen pursuit, whether it's walking, mountaineering, mountain biking or just all round adventure, there is no other company that provides quite the same all round immersive and affordable experience amongst beautiful scenery, rich culture and abundant wildlife in Scotland. Our home-stay style adventure holidays come with a uniquely warm and welcoming hospitality that ensures guests become a part of our 'extended family'.

Alternative Adventure & Outdoor Activities

Alternative Adventure & Outdoor Activities Service Scotland - We provide guided Hill & Munro walks summer and winter, NNAS navigation courses, Mountain Training Hill Skills, Snowshoeing, Rock Climbing and canoeing and D of E expeditions. We offer year round scheduled dates, available for you as an individual to book as part of an open group. We can provide any course privately on dates to suit you, mainly Cairngorms area.

James Orpwood Mountaineering

We provide guided summer and winter hill walking, and courses covering navigation, hill & mountain skills, and winter skills. We offer scheduled courses, available for individuals to book as part of an open group, and can run any course privately on dates to suit you. Private guided hill walking can be accommodated throughout the year. From the Cairngorms and the Eastern Highlands to the West Coast, Ben Nevis and beyond, we will plan a fantastic day for you and your group in the spectacular scenery of Scotland’s mountains.

Highland Yaks

Welcome to Highland Yaks! Providing your Adventure Transport and logistic needs, whatever they may be. We are based in Aviemore, the adventure heart of the Cairngorms National Park and aim to make all your transport logistics as easy as possible. With a well equipped van and appropriate trailer (if needed), along with professional, friendly and courteous drivers, your Highland Yaks adventure is waiting for you.

Richard Kermode Guided Walking

I'm a professional hillwalking guide based in Newtonmore in the Cairngorms National Park with over 20 years experience leading groups in the Scottish mountains. My friendly and supportive approach will help you make the most of your time in the hills whatever your experience or ability. I specialise in guiding individuals or small groups all over Scotland including the Cairngorms and the Cape Wrath Trail. Offering guided Munro walks, winter skills courses, private guiding, wild camping and backpacking trips.

Alex Moran Mountaineering

Are you looking for an amazing adventure in the mountains of Scotland? We are an expert mountaineering and climbing company based in the Cairngorms National Park. I offer courses and private guiding for all ability levels both winter and Summer. Rock climbing, scrambling and hiking courses and mountain. experience personalised for you and your needs. Please get in touch and head to the website to start your next adventure!

AFS Mountaineering

AFS Mountaineering specialise on guiding the 282 Munros in Scotland. We also offer bespoke private hiking trips elsewhere including the Lakes, Yorkshire Dales and Snowdonia. We run accredited National Navigation Award Scheme courses to enable you to confidently plan and follow your own routes in the countryside, hills, moors and mountains. In winter, we offer introduction to winter courses for summer walkers wanting to expand their skills and knowledge. Our events and courses are relaxed, friendly and welcoming so you can return with some amazing memories, experiences and new skills!

Walk North

Would you love to walk among some of the amazing hills in the Highlands but don't feel that you have the confidence or expertise? Then why not come on a mountain adventure with Walk North. We specialise in giving a true taste of mountain wilderness to anyone, whatever their experience. Contact us and we will create your unique mountain adventure - an incredible hill day, or backpacking and camping on a remote summit or even hammock camping. We cover a wide area including the Cairngorms, Torridon and Ullapool.

Glenmore Lodge

Glenmore Lodge is sportscotland's National Outdoor Training Centre. We provide high quality instruction and skills training to enable you to adventure independently and responsibly in the outdoors. Our wide variety of courses and guided trips are delivered by highly trained and knowledgeable instructors who tailor the experience to your personal goals. Whether you’re looking to discover a new way to enjoy the outdoors, build your confidence, achieve a qualification, learn how to take on a new challenge, or be inspired for your next adventure, join us for a course at Glenmore Lodge.

Trek Scotland

Bespoke and organised mountain guiding for Lightweight Multi-Day Trekking experiences, including wild-camping with all high-quality gear and food provided. We are a family run business based in the Cairngorms, offering highly experienced guiding across Scotland’s wilderness areas. Join a group Trek or design your own bespoke option for those big Munro rounds, or to simply spend time in remote and stunning areas, with the opportunity to learn mountain skills, navigation and camp craft.