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The largest national park in the UK, Cairngorms promises dramatic mountains, rugged Highlands scenery, and a wealth of wildlife—and this private day trip provides a perfect introduction to the region. Depart in the morning from your area accommodation, and get ready to see the Highland Folk Museum, visit “Outlander” filming locations, admire Loch an Eilein—and even enjoy a whisky tasting and sheepdog demonstration.

The Cairngorm National Park is a little piece of Arctic plateau and contains many of the highest mountains in the Highlands. The area is full of fascinating geology and history and is home to many rare plant and animal species. Explore the Cairngorms with us and we'll safely guide you to its highest summits and secret corners. We'll select a route that will be challenging but achievable and is big on scenery and satisfaction! This experience is suitable for novices, travellers or anyone looking for a special experience in the local area. No prior experience of mountain walking or hiking is necessary and you'll be kept safe and encouraged every step of the way. Our guides hold the highest attainable qualifications in mountain leadership and are passionate about giving you the best possible experience. We are as excited guided complete beginners as we are guiding experienced hikers and we enjoy working with both the young and the young at heart. We look forward to exploring with you!

Discover the Cairngorms National Park in the best possible way; walking and talking. Suitable for families, our range of guided walks take you to some of the most beautiful parts of the Scottish Highlands. Matt will share stories and his knowledge to add value and fun to your experience. We can meet in a range of locations and tailor our walks to the aspirations of your group. If you would love to see ancient caledonian forests, the ruins of an old island castle or breathtaking lakes (lochs), whilst walking at a relaxed pace and learning more about the local area, this is a perfect activity for you.

Experience the magical Cairngorms in winter! With this fully bespoke experience you can choose what type of walk or skills course your group would like to do. Book with confidence that you will be hiring a local, 5 star rated, guiding company! We provide all of the technical equipment required for your trip, along with pre event tips too. If you are an adventure seeker who would like to have some fun in the snow this is the ideal trip for you!

Rather than following someone else's trail, choose your own adventure on this private whisky tour of the Highlands. A must for any whisky fan, work with your tour guide to create your ideal tour, taking in some of your favorite distilleries, or discover something new. Talk with distillers and your guide about the history of Scotland’s most famous export, and learn all there is to know about the history of whisky making.

You know that warm feeling you get in your chest when something makes you happy? That’s what we call whisky here in Scotland. It’s our uisge beatha – our ‘water of life’. And we welcome you to experience every bit of it. The fruity, the floral, the honeyed. Complex and striking and moreish... we can’t get enough of Scottish whisky. Which is why we’re passionate about showing it off. It’s more than a drink, it’s a passion project. It’s a culture-defining experience and no true Scottish visit is complete without stepping inside the world of Scotch Whisky.

The Speyside region of northeast Scotland is renowned for its single malt whiskies, but enjoying them typically requires designating a driver. Skip the hassle on a private tour that allows you to fully immerse yourself in Scotland’s whisky-making history and heritage as you visit three Speyside distilleries in one day. Visit distilleries such as Macallan, Glenfarclas, Glenfiddich, or Aberlour; learn about the whisky-making process; and sample a selection of different whiskies.

Visit three whisky distilleries in one day without the hassle of designating a driver or navigating public transport. This private tour is exclusively for your party so you'll enjoy a personalized experience as your guide drives you to award-winning distilleries—Strathisla, GlenAllachie, and Glenlivet—where you will enjoy tastings and insights into the world of Scotch.

Beyond its incredible scenery, the Scottish Highlands produce one of the world's most widely-loved spirits: Scotch whisky. Join your kilted guide for an adventure to taste some of the best whisky around, with hassle-free transportation between your tastings. Stop at Dornoch Castle Hotel and select distilleries—with tasting fees at your expense—and even sip a few drams of single malt from your host's collection.

Exploring the Cairngorms in winter is really special. White snow crowns the hills, clear air makes for extra special views and fewer visitors give a sense of solitude. On this immersive experience you'll get to explore away from the crowds, learning how to safely travel over snow and ice and enjoying the Cairngorms at their most beautiful. This experience is suitable for novices, beginners and travellers looking for a special experience in the local area. No prior experience of winter mountain walking is necessary and you'll be kept safe and encouraged every step of the way. We'll select a route that will be challenging but achievable and is big on scenery and satisfaction! Our guides hold the highest attainable qualifications in mountaineering and climbing and are passionate about giving you the best possible experience. We are used to working with complete beginners to highly experienced climbers and from the young, to the young at heart. We look forward to exploring with you!

Ridge scrambling is an exhilarating and hands-on way to experience the Cairngorm mountains. Unlike rock climbing, scrambling is about the journey. We'll select a route that will be challenging but achievable and is big on scenery and satisfaction! On this immersive experience you'll get to climb one or more historic mountaineering routes; in a remote corrie, along an airy ridge or up sheer cliff face! This experience is suitable for novices, beginners and travellers looking for a special experience in the local area. No prior experience of climbing or mountaineering is necessary and you'll be kept safe and encouraged every step of the way. Our guides hold the highest attainable qualifications in mountaineering and climbing and are passionate about giving you the best possible experience. We are as excited guided complete beginners as we are guiding experienced climbers and we enjoy working with both the young and the young at heart... We look forward to exploring with you!

Journey around the Scottish Highlands in style. This private tour from the Inverness area takes you exploring in one of the most advanced and luxurious tour vehicles in Scotland, a BMW X5 M50d 4x4 SUV, which can reach places others cannot. Visit Culloden Battlefield, Cawdor Castle, and the Clava Cairns, and enjoy a cruise on the infamous Loch Ness. Along the way, enjoy chocolate-paired whisky tastings from your guide's extensive private collection.