Guided hiking and adventure tour of the Scottish Highlands, from Edinburgh

As beautiful as Edinburgh is with its mediaeval turrets and cosy pubs, if you want to get to know Scotland, you need to visit the Highlands! Located in the rugged and remote north, the Scottish Highlands make up the largest land area in Scotland. The Highlands are known for their incredible history of clans and resistance against invaders as well as their jaw-dropping beauty, from white sand beaches to soaring mountains, shady glens, and sparkling lochs!

The jewel at the gate between the Scottish lowlands and highlands, and only a 2 hour drive from Edinburgh, the magnificent Loch Lomond in the Trossachs National Park is one of Scotland’s most beautiful lakes. During the first part of your Highlands guided tour, you will be able to kayak or paddleboard the tranquil waters of Loch Lomond for a truly immersive experience in this Scottish national treasure! Continuing the feet on the ground tour of the Trossachs National Park, you will then get to hike one of the emerald peaks surrounding the lake for a fantastic view of the park and Loch Lomond!

After an active morning of kayaking and hiking in the highlands, it will be time for a local lunch in the quaint nearby town of Callander and you might even get to see some shaggy highland cows on the way! After the much needed lunch break, you will then be taken to Doune Castle, a striking example of a mediaeval fortress with a 100 foot tall gatehouse and one of the best preserved great halls in Scotland, that has been featured in TV shows such as ‘Outlander’ and ‘Game of Thrones’! With professional tour guides leading the way through not only the castle, but also the kayaking and hiking portions of the tour, you will be transported to another time period entirely with stories of Scotland’s glorious history and culture!

The perfect tour for nature lovers and history buffs alike, this guided hiking, kayaking, and heritage tour of the Scottish Highlands is the best way to get to know Scotland outside of its cities and explore the incredible natural beauty this amazing corner of the world has to offer! The group tours are capped at 8 people for a bespoke experience, and your guides are passionate locals who are enthusiastic to share Scotland’s best kept secrets with you!

Book your full day guided hiking and sightseeing tour of the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh now and experience Scotland like never before!