Scottish Walking Holidays & Mountain Courses in Scotland

On a Mountain Innovations walking holiday or mountain course you get a distinctive brand of hiking adventure. You join the guide and his family in their home. Not only do you get fantastic mountain days and panoramic views of one of the world’s most beautiful places, with Mountain Innovations you get a whole lot more.
We firmly believe ‘the day’ doesn’t finish with the walk or coaching. It's also about us returning after a brilliant day out to “Cake-O’Clock” - a welcoming mug of tea, freshly baked cakes and a roaring fire. Andy (your guide) and Rebecca provide throughout your trip and are always on hand to share in their enthusiasm and passion for the outdoors. With so much contact you quickly get to know us, feel at home, and relax into your holiday.

Walking & Mountaineering Courses in the Highlands of Scotland

Having a background in Geology and a life long interest in natural history Andrew’s breadth of knowledge of the mountain environment is unrivalled. He is a full qualified mountain walking guide with over 14 years guiding experience, 12 of these year round guiding for Mountain Innovations. Read more ...

 

Mountain Courses and Walking Holidays Scotland

Rebecca’s other passions are her delicious home cooking and kitchen garden. Whether we’re staying in a quaint cottage or grand highland lodge on the Isle of Skye, in Knoydart, Kintail, Assynt, Arran, Torridon or at their own lodge in the Cairngorm National Park the formula is the same. Fresh bread is baked daily, she makes her own chutneys and preserves and we grow as much organic home produce as possible. Should you pick wild berries or mushrooms under Andy’s guidance, they, along with influences both local and abroad are incorporated into Rebecca’s imaginative dishes. She’s always being asked for the recipes and many guests leave vowing to maintain their elevated standard of living! Read more ...
So come and enjoy a complete adventure with Mountain Innovations!
We look forward to meeting you.
Andy, Rebecca & wee Gregor.

 

"Thank you very much for another splendid Mountain Innovations Holiday. There were excellent excursions, and we very much appreciated all the trouble you took over Matthew's diet. On the train home, I sat wondering why your holidays are so good. A main factor, of course, is that you offer a complete package - transport to and from airport or railway station, transport on the walking days, accommodation, all meals and packed lunches (with the ability to provide very creatively for special diets), interesting walks showing the best features of the country (and not just guided walks, but lots of information on the geology, landscape, weather, flora and fauna etc). This is very commendable but not sufficient to explain everything. I think that the key factors are that you both work very hard and you are both very good at what you do!" Mick Wansborough

"Why do I keep coming back? Great walking of course in some of the best mountain scenery in the world. But it’s the whole package; Rebecca’s cooking – the best food I get on holiday,  Andy’s expert guiding – your knowledge of wildlife and flora and geology adds an extra dimension to the walking and the friendly relaxed atmosphere – it feels like your are walking with a group of friends rather than an organised holiday." Peter Clark

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"thanks for opening your home to us and giving us a window into your world. hope to see you in chiapas in 2011." Andrew Matranga, Map Editor (Backpacker Magazine) after a Pre Summit Adventure (The Spirit of Cairngorms) with Mountain Innovations

 

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