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Alternative Adventure & Outdoor Activities ServicesAlternative Adventure & Outdoor Activities Services. Alternative Adventure offer a range of quality outdoor courses and activities in the Cairngorms National Park. We offer summer and winter hillwalking including Cairn Gorm and Ben Macdui, the Creag Meagaidh range, the Drumochter Munros, Ben Alder Range, Glen Feshie Hill and the West of Loch Laggan Munros. Practical navigation courses can be arranged, with the option to participate in the National Navigation Award Scheme. Rock climbing and abseiling days provide a challenge for all age groups and snowshoeing days are a magical way to explore snowy forest tracks, glens and hillsides. Alternative Adventure & Outdoor Activities Services also provide a range of teambuilding and outdoor adventurous activities, canoeing, earth ball, mountain biking, raft building, orienteering and mountain rescue for groups from 5-85+. For further information, visit our website or Tel: Stuart Igoe on 01254 704898.
E-mail: [email protected]
WWW: www.altadv.co.uk

CNDo Scotland Walking and Hiking ToursCNDo 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: +44 (0) 1786 445703.
E-mail: [email protected]
WWW: www.cndoscotland.com

Etive Boat Trips Etive Boat Trips, Dunstaffnage Marina, Dunbeg, Oban, PA37 1PX. Etive Explorer is a 10m Blyth Catamaran, licenced to carry 12 passengers, skippered by Chris Jackson and Relief Skipper Gary MacCuish, both seasoned professionals with long careers at sea and a love of the West Coast. They offer daily trips up Loch Etive and around the Firth of Lorn. Departing from Dunstaffnage Marina, just 2 miles north of Oban on the A85, from April to October with private charters available by arrangement throughout the year. Enjoy the stunning scenery on a cruise up Loch Etive, through the Falls of Lora, Europe’s only saltwater waterfall, and under the iconic Connel Bridge, half day or full day options available. In addition, Etive Boat Trips also offer their very popular Island Trips, circumnavigating Kerrera (the island opposite Oban), Lismore or out to the seal colony at the Creag Islands. For a shorter maritime adventure why not join them for the trip from the marina up to Oban Harbour to enjoy the sights of Oban from the sea. Visit Etive Boat Trips website for up to date information on daily sailings and to book. Tel: Office on 01631 565633. Tel: Skipper's mobile on 07900 253585.
E-mail: [email protected]
WWW: etiveboattrips.co.uk

Ocean Vertical, coasteeringOcean Vertical: Ethical Adventures in the Wilds of Scotland. Based on the rugged coastline of East Lothian, 25 miles east of Edinburgh, we are a passionate team of adventurers specialising in paddle boarding, coasteering, surfing, climbing and mountaineering locally and across Scotland throughout the year. As an ethical adventure company we place the wild and natural environment of Scotland at our core. In all the activities and experiences we offer in the mountains and ocean our goal is to minimise the environmental impact and leave no trace through our journeys. We are a diverse, experienced and highly qualified team bound together by a love for adventure and experiences in the natural world. For further information on our range of activities and adventures, visit our website or Tel: +44 (0) 1786 445703.
E-mail: [email protected]
WWW: www.oceanvertical.com

Tasting Scotland logoTasting Scotland. Owned and operated by Brenda Anderson, Scotland's Ambassador for the World Food Travel Association, Tasting Scotland is the country's leading, award-winning luxury food and drink tour specialists. Day Tours, Short Breaks or Vacations, perfect for both locals and visitors are all customisable to suit your taste. Behind-the-scenes insights from Scotland’s world-class food and drink artisans, a chance to blend your own whisky to take home, take a Scottish cooking masterclass, lift langoustine and crab creels off a remote Scottish island with a lifelong fisherman, forage for nature's bounty. Expert-guided or Self-Drive. Combines cultural must visit attractions and locations. Michelin star dining and more. Whatever your taste your wish is our command! Customised Tasting Tours or Events for businesses can also be arranged. Tasting Scotland……creating memories for those with discerning taste. Tel: +44 (0)141 239 4907. Mobile: +44 (0)7974 212 529.
E-mail: [email protected]
WWW: www.tastingscotland.com

Wild at Art LogoWild at Art: Small group art holidays, short breaks and tailor made art experiences in Scotland. There couldn't be a better way to experience Scotland with its incredible natural beauty and rich heritage. Wild at Art group Book your place on one of our small group art tours or retreats, or let us design an exclusive art workshop experience for you and your companions. Check out our 2020 programme which includes an Artist-led Outlander Art Experience, a Painting holiday in the Outer Hebrides, an Art retreat in Angus, an Orkney creative retreat, a Canal-based painting holiday, a Photography retreat in the Scottish Highlands and much more… We offer painting, drawing, weaving, pottery, ceramics, creative writing, photography, jewellery, silversmithing, stone carving, printmaking and, new this year, singing holidays in traditional Scottish song. Find out more on our website or Tel: +44 (0) 7884 966165.
E-mail: [email protected]
WWW: wildatartscotland.com

 
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Scotland-Wide

  • Bedlam Paintball The ultimate adrenaline rush is available in Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
  • In Your Element Specialists in open canoe hire and guided trips. Also gorge walking, sea kayaking, mountain biking, climbing and archery. 14 Cabrich, Kirkhill, Inverness, IV5 7PH.
  • 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.
  • Ocean Vertical An ethical adventure company specialising in paddle boarding, coasteering, surfing, climbing and mountaineering across the wilds of Scotland.
  • Scottish Country Sports Tourism Group A site covering all country sports in Scotland including angling, shooting and stalking.
  • S D Adventures Offering outdoor activities across the central belt and the Highlands of Scotland. From Canoeing to Climbing and Archery to Zorbing.
  • Serenity Scotland Offering high quality experiences of Scottish culture, history and folklore, individually designed, cultural walking tours, plus accommodation booking.
  • Wild at Art Providing inspiring, creative experiences for visitors to Scotland, Wild at Art offers a wide range of activities and locations to take part in residential art and craft workshops.

Northern Isles:
Shetland & Orkney

  • Creative Escapes Offering drawing, painting and drama tuition with specialist facilities. From a rainy day activity to longer residential courses. Highland Park House, St Ola, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1SU.

Northern Highlands:
Caithness, Sutherland, Ross & Cromarty

  • Gairloch Canoe and Kayak Centre offer sea kayaking day or half day trips around Gairloch, Loch Ewe and Loch Maree.
  • The Torridon Activities Multi activity provider offering leisure activities, guiding, instruction and courses. Torridon, IV22 2EY.

Western Isles:
Lewis, Harris, The Uists & Barra

  • Adventure Hebrides A guide to adventure in the Outer Hebrides. 20a Coll, Isle of Lewis, HS2 0JR.
  • 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

  • 3 Wise Monkeys Climbing An indoor climbing centre in Fort William. Fassifern Road, Fort William, PH33 6QX,
  • Active Highs offer a great range of outdoor activities and adventure sports including white water rafting, scenic river rafting trips, canyoning, gorge walking, canoeing, kayaking, mountain biking, rock climbing and abseiling. The Activity Centre, The Great Glen Water Park, South Laggan, By Spean Bridge, Fort William, PH344EA.
  • Active Spirit Outdoor Activities for all abilities, especially those wishing to try something new. Vecta, St Columba Road, Newtonmore, PH20 1EF.
  • Ardintigh Highland Outdoor Centre Ideal base for an activity holiday, Summer camp, walking holiday or getaway break. Invermorar House, Morar, PH40 4PA.
  • 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.
  • Badaguish Cairngorm Outdoor Centre Explore and develop new and exciting skills in the Cairngorms National Park. Badaguish Centre, Aviemore, PH22 1QU.
  • Backpackertours Budget adventure/skiing tours throughout Scotland for the 18 to 30 age group.
  • Cairnwell Mountain Sports Multi Activity Centre Gulabin Lodge, Spittal of Glenshee, PH10 7QE.
  • Caledonian Discovery Cruising and Activity Holidays. The Slipway, Corpach, Fort William, PH33 7NB.
  • Craggan Outdoors Offering a range of outdoor activities for individuals and groups in the heart of The Cairngorms.
  • Explore Highland We hire canoes and sea kayaks for self guided paddling adventures plus arrange guided paddling holidays. 18 Mackenzie Park Gardens, Inverness, IV2 3SU.
  • 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.
  • In Your Element Specialists in open canoe hire and guided trips. Also gorge walking, sea kayaking, mountain biking, climbing and archery. 14 Cabrich, Kirkhill, Inverness, IV5 7PH.
  • Kushi Adventures Offering guided mountain and trail walks, multi-activity adventure holidays, kayak and canoe trips. Also adventure training, rock climbing and abseiling. 20 Union Road, Inverness, IV2 3JY.
  • Mike Lates Skye Highs Guiding in the Cuillin and instruction for all mountaineering pursuits. 3 Luib, Broadford, Isle of Skye, IV49 9AN.
  • Otter Adventures Outdoor Activity Provider. Otterburn, Monument Park, Strontian, PH36 4HZ
  • Portraits of a Land Photographic holidays and workshops on the Isle of Skye. Photograph coastal seascapes, rugged landscapes, bird life, marine life with expert tuition from professional award winning photographer Marcus McAdam.
  • 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.
  • SkyeFlight Visiting Skye? The very best way to see the whole of the island is from the air. Book your own SkyeFlight in advance of your holiday. Broadford Airfield, Ashaig, Breakish, Isle of Skye, IV42 8PZ.
  • Snowgoose Mountain Centre Active, safe fun courses and guiding with friendly, local professionals. The Old Smiddy, Corpach, Fort William, PH33 7JH.
  • Venture Scotland Programmes with an emphasis on personal and social development, shared experiences, and enjoyment in an outdoor setting.
  • Vertical Descents Offering a choice of adventure activities for individuals and groups.
  • White Wave - Skye's Outdoor Centre 'a cross between an activity centre, an inn, a ceilidh place and a family home...' No. 19 Lincro, Kilmuir, Isle of Skye.

Grampian:
Moray, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire

  • Braemar Highland Experience provides unique road and off-road tours in the Cairngorms National Park.
  • 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.
  • Craggan Outdoors Grant Road, Grantown-on-Spey, Morayshire, PH26 3LD.
  • 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.
  • House of Mulben A large estate set in the heart of Speyside, we specialise in tailor made outdoor packages and adventure breaks.

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.
  • Ardroy Outdoor Education Centre On the shores of Loch Goil within the Loch Lomond National Park. Providing courses for schools and colleges.
  • 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.
  • In Your Element Specialists in open canoe hire and guided trips. Also gorge walking, sea kayaking, mountain biking, climbing and archery. 14 Cabrich, Kirkhill, Inverness, IV5 7PH.
  • Quadmania The ultimate quadbike experience. Offering organised activity days for individuals and groups. Ardentinny, By Dunoon, PA23 8TP.
  • Re-Create Craft and pottery workshops with B&B and Self Catering accommodation available on site. Sgath an Tighe, 179 Marine Parade, Hunters Quay, Dunoon, PA23 8HJ.
  • Sea Kayak Mull Sea kayak trips for half a day, full day or evening in and around Tobermory. A range of longer adventures, from camping trips, week long tours and weekends with Nick Ray.

Tayside:
Perth & Kinross, Dundee, Angus

  • None currently listed.

Fife

  • Fordell Firs National Activity Centre An outdoor activity centre for organised and educational groups. Hillend, By Dunfermline, KY11 7HQ.
  • Knockhill Racing Circuit Scotland's National Motorsport Centre with a wide range of driving activities. By Dunfermline, KY12 9TF. STB 3 Star Activity Centre.
  • Quad Bike Trail, Hovercraft Circuit & Clay Pigeon Shooting Craigluscar Farm, By Dunfermline, KY12 9HT.

Central:
Stirling, Clackmannanshire, Falkirk

  • Gartmore House Create and explore with our activity craft breaks. Gartmore, FK8 3RS.
  • 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

  • In Your Element Specialists in open canoe hire and guided trips. Also gorge walking, sea kayaking, mountain biking, climbing and archery. 14 Cabrich, Kirkhill, Inverness, IV5 7PH.

Lothian:
Edinburgh, The Lothians

  • Ocean Vertical An ethical adventure company specialising in paddle boarding, coasteering, surfing, climbing and mountaineering across the wilds of Scotland.
  • Wild at Art Providing inspiring, creative experiences for visitors to Scotland, Wild at Art offers a wide range of activities and locations to take part in residential art and craft workshops. 2B Lion Well Wynd, Linlithgow, EH49 7EL.

Borders:
Scottish Borders, English Borders

  • Art Amatoria Residential paintings weekends at Duns Castle in the Scottish Borders.

South West:
Ayrshire, Dumfries & Galloway

  • Lockerbie Manor Activity Holidays Offering outdoor activity holidays for families in Lockerbie, Dumfriesshire. Also school adventure courses provided by Manor Adventure.

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