Absolute Escapes Ltd., 27/10 Maxwell Street, Edinburgh, EH10
5HT. Based in Edinburgh, Escape 2 Scotland is a specialist Destination
Management Company providing tailor-made travel packages for individuals,
groups and corporate clients. We offer self-guided walking packages on the West
Highland Way, Great Glen Way, Rob Roy Way and Speyside Way as well as
self-drive holidays, personal guided tours and group trips to Scotland,
including corporate events. We specialise in the Scottish travel market and all
of our holidays are tailor-made to your personal requirements based on our
experience and knowledge of Scotland. Our aim is to ensure that you have a
wonderful travel experience whilst visiting our country – please visit our
website to discover more about the holidays that we offer. Tel: + 44 (0)131 447
2570.
E-mail:
info@escape2scotland.co.uk
WWW:
www.escape2scotland.co.uk
CNDo Scotland Walking and Hiking Tours, 33 Stirling Enterprise
Park, Stirling, FK7 7RP. Relax, de-stress and discover the diversity of
Scotland's natural heritage and landscape with a CNDo Scotland walking tour or
course. Enjoy excellent food and accommodation, the camaraderie of a small
group of like minded travellers and the support of one of our qualified walking
leaders on one of our range of classic tours. From the challenges of Scotland's
long distance trails or classic mountain routes to one of our Highlands and
Islands discovery tours you'll find something to suit all tastes and abilities.
Join one of our series of scheduled holidays or ask us to put together a
package just for you. For groups of 6 or more we can deliver one of our trails
at a time to suit you or provide a bespoke team-building or charity fundraising
challenge. And if you'd like to guide yourself, we can even arrange that too,
by giving you a choice of walking, other activities and accommodation, all
pre-booked for you to arrive and enjoy. For further details see our website or
Tel/Fax: +44 (0) 1786 445703.
E-mail:
info@cndoscotland.com
WWW:
www.cndoscotland.com
Gartmore House, Stirling, FK8 3RS. Located within an hour
of both Edinburgh and Glasgow, Gartmore House is a magnificent 18th century
country mansion set in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. The house
has 75 acres of private land with views that stretch 25 miles to Stirling
Castle and the Wallace Monument. Single, double, twin and family en-suite rooms
are available for guests wishing to join us for Bed and Breakfast, conference
accommodation or for one of the year round activity holidays we offer in
walking, watercolour painting, patchwork and quilting. Gartmore is an inspired
setting for conferences and our activity breaks are hugely popular with the
over 50s. We also have a newly refurbished Activity Centre with ensuite
dormitory accommodation sleeping 120 guests and with full disabled access,
which is ideal for youth camps, summer camps, music camps or larger groups on a
budget. Contact Elsie Bouffler. Tel: + 44 (0)131 447 2570.
E-mail:
mail@gartmorehouse.com
WWW:
www.gartmorehouse.com
Glenlivet and the Cairngorms, Glenlivet Estate Office, Main
Street, Tomintoul, AB37 9ET. Escape to Glenlivet and enjoy a sense of
open space, peace and freedom that is hard to find elsewhere. A wide range of
quality accommodation is available to suit all budgets and tastes. Whether you
choose a luxury hotel, farmhouse bed and breakfast, a self-catering holiday
cottage, or a hostel, you are sure to find a warm Scottish welcome in Glenlivet
and Tomintoul. A hundred miles of waymarked trails offer superb walking
opportunities for all abilities. Wildlife is abundant. Over one hundred species
of bird can be seen here and almost all species of Scottish mammal are
resident. The wide open spaces of Glenlivet also provide an ideal opportunity
to get active. Horse riding, fishing, clay pigeon shooting and skiing are just
a few of the pastimes that can be enjoyed on the Estate. Glenlivet is situated
in the very heart of Spey side's Malt Whisky country, where visitors can
discover the fascinating history and production methods of Scotland's most
famous export. Tel: 01479 870070.
WWW:
www.highland-holidays-scotland.co.uk
Wilderness Scotland Ltd., 3A St Vincent Street, Edinburgh, EH3
6SW. Offering a wide range of inspirational walking holidays, adventure
tours and wilderness experiences throughout the Highlands, Wilderness Scotland
is the leading adventure tour operator in Scotland. Providing challenges to
suit all ages and abilities, whether travelling alone, as part of a group or
with family. Tours can be guided or self-guided. Learn about the wildlife,
culture and history of the Scottish Highlands on one of our walking or hiking
holidays or experience our big mountain passes and ancient forest tracks on one
of our guided mountain bike tours. We also offer sea kayaking holidays and
courses, and open canoe holidays. We'll introduce you to Scotland's fascinating
coastal scenery and wildlife on our sailing and walking holidays, and our
wildlife holidays: and provide some great photographic opportunities in some of
Scotland's most remote and beautiful areas. What are you waiting for? Tel: +44
(0)131 625 6635. Fax: +44 (0)131 625 6636.
E-mail:
info@wildernessscotland.com
WWW:
www.wildernessscotland.com
Scotland-Wide:
- Bedlam Paintball The
ultimate adrenaline rush is available in Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh and
Glasgow.
- John Muir Trust
Activities and Conservation Programme Activity trips in Scotland run by the
John Muir Trust. Adventurous trips for adults and families, courses for adults
to develop specific interests, outdoor experiences for young people and
conservation work parties.
- Highland
Adventure Safaris From 2.5 hour safaris, to off road 4x4 trailing days, to
2 day wildlife viewing, painting and sketching breaks. Drumdewan, Aberfeldy,
PH15 2JQ.
The Northern Isles:
Shetland &
Orkney
- Creative Writing Holidays
on Hoy Experienced tutors will lead workshops on 2 different courses: 1.
Scottish writing and Writers and 2. George MacKay Brown and other Orcadian
writers. There will also be readings from visiting authors.
Northern Highlands:
Caithness,
Sutherland, Ross & Cromarty
- Mountain
& Sea Guides Based in Applecross we operate all year round. Bayside,
Shore Street Applecross, IV54 8LR.
Western Isles:
Lewis, Harris, The
Uists & Barra
- Adventure
Hebrides A guide to adventure in the Outer Hebrides. 20a Coll, Isle of
Lewis, HS2 0JR.
- Mike Briggs
Sports Hillwalking, tennis and yoga...etc. Bun-na-Gille, Bunabhainneadar,
Isle of Harris, HS3 3AL.
- Bill Lawson Enterprises
Genealogy and History books. Walks leaflets. Guided Walks in South Harris.
Slide shows with songs. Lectures on Genealogy and History. The Old Schoolhouse,
Northton, Isle of Harris, HS3 3JA.
Southern Highlands:
Skye,
Lochalsh, Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch & Strathspey, Lochaber
- Active Spirit
Outdoor Activities for all abilities, especially those wishing to try something
new. Vecta, St Columba Road, Newtonmore, PH20 1EF.
- Ardeonaig Outdoor
Acitivity Centre Offering a superb range of seasonal and year-round
activities at all levels of competence from beginner to advanced. Part of the
Abernethy Trust.
- Backpackertours
Budget adventure/skiing tours throughout Scotland for the 18 to 30 age group.
- Boots n Paddles
Specialists in open canoe hire and guided trips. Also gorge walking, sea
kayaking, mountain biking, climbing and archery. 14 Cabrich, Kirkhill,
Inverness, IV5 7PH.
- G2 Outdoor Ltd. Based
in the centre of the Cairngorm National Park, G2 can access a wide range of
outdoor activities for the whole family. 3 Burnside Road, Aviemore, PH22
1SQ.
- Glencoe
Outdoor Centre Outdoor Adventure courses for young people with school,
youth and church groups, plus families and individuals. Carnoch House, Glencoe,
Ballachulish, PH49 4HS.
- Highland
Activities Offering outdoor activities in Scotland including quad biking,
white water rafting, canyoning, gorge walking, clay pigeon shooting, mountain
biking, archery and paintball. We cater for corporate events, groups and
individuals. Keepers Cottage, Inverlair, Roy Bridge.
- Mike Lates Skye Highs
Guiding in the Cuillin and instruction for all mountaineering pursuits. 3 Luib,
Broadford, Isle of Skye, IV49 9AN.
- Monster Activities
Ltd. Offering a huge range of outdoor activities, equipment hire and
courses. Great Glen Water Park, South Laggan, By Spean Bridge, PH34 4EA.
- Outdoor
Inverness Outdoor activity community co-operative. Members offer paintball,
horse riding, watersports, mountain biking, quad biking, shooting, fishing,
rock climbing, archery etc.
- Quad Bike Tours
Quad biking trips and off road driving experiences in the Highlands. Also
providing other outdoor activities on request. Keepers Cottage, Inverlair,
Tulloch, Roy Bridge, PH31 4AR.
- Rothiemurchus Highland
Estate Guided walks and tours, clay pigeon shooting, 4x4 driving, fishing,
shopping and much more. By Aviemore, PH22 1QH. STB 4 Star Visitor
Attraction.
- Snowgoose
Mountain Centre Active, safe fun courses and guiding with friendly, local
professionals. The Old Smiddy, Corpach, Fort William, PH33 7JH.
- Tomdoun Sporting Lodge A
Highland getaway offering fishing, excellent deer stalking and shooting plus
access to an unrivalled choice of Munros and Corbetts. Invergarry, PH35 4HS.
- Venture
Scotland Programmes with an emphasis on personal and social development,
shared experiences, and enjoyment in an outdoor setting.
Grampian:
Moray, Aberdeen,
Aberdeenshire
- Bedlam Paintball The
ultimate adrenaline rush is available in Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh and
Glasgow.
- Caledonia
Hilltreks Offering personal attention in the fields of hillwalking,
backpacking, long distance walks, camping, wilderness walks, Munro bagging. 61
Macaulay Drive, Craigiebuckler, Aberdeen, AB15 8FL.
- The Creative
Retreat Comfortable self catering accommodation with integral studio space
suitable for any number of activities. 5 St Anns Terrace, Banff, AB45 1AW.
- The Glenlivet
Estate Enjoy excellent walking, cycling, horse riding and skiing on an
extensive network of waymarked trails, or find solitude and a wonderful sense
of peace, quiet and open space here.
- The Loft at East
Grange Quad bike hire, 4x4 off road driving and fly fishing for rainbow
trout. All offered at East Grange Farm, Kinloss, Forres, IV36 2UD.
Argyll:
Argyll & Bute,
Arran
-
Achacone
Farm Border collie training holidays in the Highlands on a 2000 acre
working sheep and cattle farm. Appin, By Oban.
- Arran Adventure Co.
Located in the grounds of the Auchrannie Spa Resort and offering a range of
adventure activities, including sea kayaking, gorge walking, archery, mountain
biking, climbing and abseiling.
- Cowal Fiddle
Workshop Set up to promote the playing of traditional Scottish music.
Holding annual concerts and entertaining the Cowal population all year round.
77 Alexander Parade, Dunoon, Argyll, PA23 8AQ.
- Quadmania The
ultimate quadbike experience. Offering organised activity days for individuals
and groups. Ardentinny, By Dunoon, PA23 8TP.
Tayside:
Perth & Kinross,
Dundee, Angus
- Highland Offroad
Offering all sorts of quad biking, off road driving and wildlife tours. The
Steading, Dunkeld House Hotel, Dunkeld, PH8 0HX.
- Pegasus Flight Training
Scotland Offering microlight training, flight experiences, gift vouchers
and group flying lessons. Operating year round out of Perth Airport.
- Serenity
Scotland An ecotourist holiday that is slightly different but not too
challenging. Wester Caputh Independent Hostel, Manse Road, Caputh, By Dunkeld,
PH1 4JH.
Fife
- Knockhill Racing
Circuit Scotland's National Motorsport Centre with a wide range of driving
activities. By Dunfermline, KY12 9TF. STB 3 Star Activity Centre.
Central:
Stirling,
Clackmannanshire, Falkirk
- Terra Nova
Leadership & Team Development Programmes onsite and at various venues
across Scotland, including under sail. Ancaster Business Centre, Cross Street,
Callander, FK17 8AS.
- Wildcat
Adventures Providing Guided & Self Guided Walking, Cycling, and
Motorbiking holidays throughout Scotland. . 4 Marschal Court, Wallace Park,
Stirling, FK7 7UY. STB 4 Star Leisure Centre.
- Xtreme Karting
Indoor Karting centre for adults and children aged 10-15 years old. Unit J,
Lochlands Business Park, Larbert, Falkirk, FK5 3NS.
Clyde:
Glasgow, Lanarkshire,
Clydeside, Dunbartonshire
- Can You
Experience Outdoor activities for all. Canoe, bike and pedalo hire at Loch
Lomond Shores.
- Macs Adventure
Offers guided and self guided walking holidays to the Scottish Highlands and
adventure tours from Glasgow. 1/02, 1435 Dumbarton Road, Glasgow, G14 9XR.
Lothian:
Edinburgh, The
Lothians
- Experience-Ecosse.com We offer
Scottish experience days and gifts. Browse and buy driving, boating, flying and
other experiences. 1F3, 34 Broughton Road, Edinburgh, EH7 4ED.
Borders
South West:
Ayrshire, Dumfries
& Galloway
- Firepower
Scotland Outdoor Laser Tag Arena. Think paintball without pain! Suitable
from age 8 upwards. Caprington Golf Course, Kilmarnock.
- Scott Country Outdoor
Pursuits Suppliers of a wide range of sporting goods and shooting
accessories including air rifles and pistols, clay pigeon traps, gun cabinets.
Castle Douglas, DG7 1DT.
- Survival
Outdoors Have fun whilst you learn on one of our survival courses. Hillend
House, Dunaskin, Waterside by Patna, Ayr, KA6 7JH.
