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Begin and end your journey in Edinburgh, then set off on a grand circuit through the legendary Scottish Highlands and the Isle of Skye, where rugged peaks, storied lochs, and timeless charm await around every bend.
We’ll hike through a stunning variety of iconic Scottish landscapes, from the dramatic Mountains of Torridon and the wild beauty of Loch Lomond National Park, to the mystical trails of the Isle of Skye. Along the way, we’ll pause at the edge of the fabled Loch Ness—you might even catch a glimpse of something mysterious beneath its surface.
Our days are filled with scenic hikes, castle tours, and village rambles, while evenings bring cultural immersion through meals made with local ingredients, visits with artisans and musicians, and maybe a pint in a cozy Highland pub. You’ll step into Scotland’s living history as you walk trails shaped by both nature and legend. Come experience the magic of the Highlands—where natural beauty, rich history, and warm hospitality come together in one unforgettable adventure.
Maximum group size: 14
Not included: transportation to/from Edinburgh, beverages at dinner, meals excluded above, local guide gratuities, activities and entrance fees not mentioned on the itinerary, items of a personal nature
Trip Info
This trip has lots of activity, interspersed with time for sightseeing, and our days can be enjoyed by any active and fit woman in good health who has a good level of physical conditioning, loves being outdoors, and wants to see Scotland. This trip is rated 3, which requires aerobic conditioning such as walking vigorously up hills, jogging, cross country skiing or stair stepping for 30 - 45 minutes 3 - 4 days a week.
Rating: 1 2 [3]4 5.
This is primarily a hiking trip, designed to introduce you to the varied Scottish landscape. We have chosen moderate hikes on established paths. We will also be learning about Scottish history and culture.
We spend our nights in non-chain locally owned hotels, inns, and B&Bs with en suite bathrooms. We'll spend the first two nights at Buchanan Arms Hotel, two nights at Clachaig Inn, two nights at The Plockton Hotel or similar and two nights at the Glen Mhor Hotel in Inverness. We will spend the last night in Edinburgh at the Bruntsfield
Trip Resources
Below is the proposed itinerary for the trip. As is true on any adventure travel trip, plans for any specific day may be modified due to weather considerations, unforeseen circumstances, new opportunities, and group interests.
Fellow travelers great, food great, accomindations great. The best thing was Heather and Kristy Heather knew all about the mountains, tundra and foliage, etc. Kristy was deep into Scotish history, how the Scotland became, what happened with the Brits and currently what the struggles are
The location, and the guides!
Our guides were fabulous, scenery beautiful, Scottish people are extremely friendly, always a wonder walking around such old building and two particularly great hikes
The trip was special due to the two leaders Astrid and Kirsty. They were knowledgeable, and so willing to help. The other part of this trip that made it so special was the group of wonderful women on this trip. We got along so well!
The group was very easy going and the guides were excellent.
Traveling with my daughter.
Meeting amazing women, from the guides to the participants, who were all interested in having experiences in Scotland - including hiking, exploring castles, eating regional food and enjoying each others company.
Went to a part of Scotland I had never been and loved the hiking.
This was an exceptional group of women who were on time, flexible, and delightful. Astrid and Kirsty kept us informed about any changes in our days. They had lots of information that they were happy to share with us.
Being able to do some challenging hikes for me while still getting to see some cultural sites in Scotland.
I really enjoyed the different types of hikes and varied scenery. We were able to experience hiking in the mountains, valleys, lakes and seashores. Kirsty was very informative about the historical highlights of Scotland, and Astrid's humor and energy kept our spirits high while Lindsay kept track of us all. The group dynamic was fun, easy going and amenable. The weather cooperated. We had a little time to walk the cities and experience a lot of the local delicious foods. A lot of activity was packed into the trip. It left me wanting to visit more of Scotland.
This AGC trip to Scotland was the absolute best way to see several areas of the country, while appreciating the stunning scenery and learning all about the history.
The other ladies and the beautiful scenery.
I loved all the views of Scotland that we saw on our hikes. I have seen the beauty of Scotland in a that few visitors have been able to do.
Meeting new friends was definitely great, and experiencing hiking to beautiful places was absolutely an awesome privilege.
We had 1 AGC guide and 2 local guides so we had some flexibility in our itinerary that made the trip more special.
Meeting people, old friends and making new friends.
I’ve been wanting to visit Scotland and have been following ACG for years. When I saw the 2023 list of trips ,I signed up to celebrate some personal milestones this year . I wasn’t disappointed ! It was a trip of a lifetime for me.
great guides and hikes, haunting landscapes, good food and lodging
Departure Date | Availability | Price | |
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July 07 to July 16, 2026 |
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$7295.00 |
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September 01 to September 10, 2026 |
Available |
$7295.00 |
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