Scotland to me means all things big; big mountains, big lochs, big wild spaces. I LOVE it. I’ve also quite a soft spot for Scotland’s cities. Some of my absolute favourite outdoors times have been in Scotland and I try and visit as often as time, monies and logistics allow.
Here are a collection of resources that you can use to help inspire and plan your trip.
Blog Posts
Arts, crafts and beers in Edinburgh
I love to Climb – a post inspired by my first time trad climbing in Scotland
To Munro or not to Munro – walks around Ben Nevis that don’t involve going up it!
Dreaming of a Scottish winter – my first ever winter mountain and first ever Munro – Schiehallion
Pie in the Skye – despite the silly title this contains more useful Skye based information than pastry related facts
Adders, ale and airy scrambles on Arran
The first two mountains in my mountains of the month series have been in Scotland – check out Ben Ledi in the Trossachs and Beinn Fhionnliadh in the Highlands
Useful links
Glenmore Lodge – run by sportscotland this amazing centre runs courses on just about every outdoor discipline you can imagine. The accommodation is great – don’t be put off by the idea of sharing a room after a full day out on the hills you will at worst crash out and be oblivious of your roommate, at best you’ll have made a new outdoorsy friend for life. The food is fantastic and the instructors second to none.
Walk Highlands – one of the best walking websites featuring all sorts of walks, hikes and scrambles all over Scotland
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