Trekking and walking in the West Highlands of Scotland

trekHighlands walking holidays is situated amongst some of Scotland’s most spectacular scenery. Located at the Kintail Lodge Hotel, Glenshiel we are perfectly placed for comfortably visiting the stunning Scottish Highlands and Islands. We specialise in small professionally led group tours allowing us to offer a more personal service. Whether you would like a tailor-made, multi-day tour or a single day walk we can take the strain out of holiday planning.

For even greater ease on your holiday take advantage of cheap flights to Inverness and leave your car at home. We can organise all accommodation, travel and meals to allow you true stress-free travelling.

trekHighlands Professional Guide - Ian Philp

trekHighlands' Ian Philp is a former British Army officer and a qualified Mountain Leader. Registered with Mountain Leader Training Scotland and the British Mountaineering Council he has wide experience of leading groups outdoors. After leaving the Army Ian worked in Belize and Borneo as a jungle expedition leader. He now runs trekHighlands from the Kintail Lodge Hotel at Glenshiel.

“I love being able to share my enjoyment of the Highland wilderness and to show people parts of the Scottish Highlands and Islands they wouldn’t otherwise see. We are fortunate in Skye and Lochalsh that we live in one of the most beautiful parts of the world. It is an area that contains genuine wilderness, with air and water free from pollution, wildlife in abundance and spectacular mountain scenery that is some of the best in the world. Life here is unhurried, with silence and space where you can truly escape from the crowds.

With trekHighlands you can learn about the land, its wildlife and history, as well as techniques such as navigation and wilderness campcraft to ensure your continued safe enjoyment of the Highlands of Scotland.