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Accommodation
Ashwood House, Callander
Custom built luxury self-catering holiday accommodation in the Trossachs,
suitable for outdoor activities including hill walking - highly
recommended.
Barn Cottage, Portsoy
Self-catering accommodation in Portsoy, on the Banffshire Coast.
Caisteal
Liath, Lochinver
Quality self-catering and luxury bed
& breakfast accommodation located close to Lochinver,
Sutherland, in the beautiful North West Highlands of Scotland.
Cromasaig,
Torridon
Small family run bed and breakfast run by keen climbers and hill
walkers in the North West Highlands of Scotland - recommended.
Glen Albyn Lodge
Accommodation in Invergarry, Inverness-shire, near lochs,
mountains, forest walks, waterfalls and a castle.
Hillview Cottage, Drumnadrochit, Inverness-shire
Self-catering holiday home near Loch Ness.
Scottish
Independent Hostels
An
association of over 120 independent hostels in Scotland
providing a good standard of accommodation at a fair price in a
relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Scottish Youth Hostels
Great value, comfortable accommodation at more than 60 locations
around Scotland.
Station Lodge, Tulloch
Provides bunkhouse accommodation and value for money lodging
in a converted railway
station
on the west highland line, in the Scottish Highlands -
recommended. Strathlachlan Caravan Park
Situated on the east shore of Loch Fyne, Strachur, Argyll.
The Steading, Kilmelford
Situated on a quiet, single track road close to the
head of Kilmelford Loch in the West Highlands of Scotland, and
surrounded by beautiful countryside in an ideal
location for hill walking, fishing and water sports.
Tomich Hotel
Situated on the edge of the beautiful Glen Affric Forest
Reserve. A short drive from the mountains of Glens Affric,
Cannich and Strathfarrar.
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Activities
Activity Point
Activities, attractions and places to visit in Scotland.
Bernese Oberland
Walks in the Bernese Oberland area of Switzerland
in September/October 2006.
Creag Ard Charters
Scuba diving and sea fishing trips in the Scottish Highlands
around the Summer Isles, Gruinard and Ullapool.
Cycle Highlands
Specialises in bike hire, guiding and corporate
events for all abilities.
Glenmore Lodge
In
the Cairngorms, Scotland is the Scottish National Outdoor Training
Centre for outdoor activity courses in rock climbing, hillwalking,
mountaineering, ski-touring, kayaking, canoeing, sea kayaking, first
aid, orienteering and teambuilding, all year round.
Hiking in Europe
Hiking and holidays in Europe by Ton de Maagt.
Himalayan Trek
Trip report to the foothills of Kangchenjunga, in the Indian
territory of Sikkim in November 2001.
Mountaineering & Rock
Climbing in UK
Dedicated to mountaineering, hill walking
& rock climbing in UK - contains route data
base with details of mountains in UK plus weather and comprehensive
links directory.
Mount Blanc
A personal account of an ascent of Mount Blanc in
August 2005.
Portable Rock Climbing Tower
Altitude’s eye catching portable rock climbing wall is the premier
mobile climbing tower in the SE of England for all ages and
abilities. Operating out of Sussex , Altitude Events also offer a
full Team Building and Event Management service. Running the Highlands
Based in the beautiful North East of Scotland organising running
holidays in the Eastern Cairngorms and Royal Deeside for runners of
all abilities.
Spirit of Adventure
The South West provider for UK and Worldwide Adventure
Activities.
Walking Holidays Scotland
Trigony Country House Hotel is an ideal
base for walking holidays in Scotland, in the centre of the ever
varied countryside of Dumfries and Galloway, uniquely placed
to offer the walker and cyclist a choice of memorable routes,
whether it be a part of the Southern Upland Way or a gentle route
commencing from the Hotel grounds.
Walking in the UK
Share the Fell Walking Experience.
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Books and Magazines
The Angry Corrie
Scotland's
first and finest hill walking fanzine.
Pinnacle Books
Specialist antiquarian bookshop with a large selection of rare and interesting second hand books in the following areas - Mountaineering, Climbing Guides / Journals, Central Asia, Polar Exploration, Skiing, Scottish Topography and travel.
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Equipment Supplies
Aktive 8 Outdoor Gear and
Cycle Store
UK on line retailer of specialist outdoor and
bike gear.
Cioch
Designing
and manufacturing outdoor clothing for the individual customers.
Based on the Island of Skye - highly recommended.
Outdoor
Scotland
UK outdoors and camping gear store
Paramo
Outdoor clothing
with a difference. Unique directional fabrics combined with
intelligent functional designs born in the mountains to keep you
drier and more comfortable than ever before.
Peter Hutchinson Designs
One of the world’s premier designers and manufacturers of
down clothing and sleeping bags with over 40 years designing for extreme
high altitude and polar
ventures.
Simply Hike
Camping
equipment, hiking and outdoor online discount store tents,
sleeping bags, walking boots and backpacks.
Tiso
The Outdoor Specialist
established in 1962 with 15 stores throughout the United
Kingdom.
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Landownership
and Heritage
John Muir Trust
The Trust was formed in 1983 to protect and conserve wild places
and to increase awareness and understanding of the value of such
places.
Knoydart
Foundation
A partnership of local residents, the Highland
Council, Chris Brasher Trust, Kilchoan estate and the John Muir
Trust, to preserve, enhance & develop Knoydart for the well
being of the environment and the people.
Scottish National Heritage
Working with Scotland's people to care for our Natural
heritage.
Who Owns Scotland
Provides information on all matters concerning landownership in Scotland.
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Tours and Guides
Buitensport
Dutch website about the outdoors in Scotland. (In Dutch)
Highland Ascent
Focusing on fun in outdoor activities like hill walking, rock
climbing, mountain biking and sea kayaking in the Highlands of
Scotland
Rampant
Scotland
Directory of tours and guides
Travel in a Dream
Italian web site (also in English) dedicated to Scotland with
tour itineraries, history, sport, links, information and
pictures.
Undiscovered Scotland
The ultimate online guide to the Highlands and Islands
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Travel and Tourism
Aberfoyle Coaches
Provide mini-bus and coach hire throughout Scotland at
competitive rates.
Camping Scotland
An extensive list of campsites in Scotland where you can book
direct online.
Camping Wales
An extensive list of campsites in Wales where you can book
direct online.
Croft Coach Hire
Provide coach hire with drivers in Glasgow, Scotland. Coaches
are 12 seat, 16 seat, 32 seat and 40 seater all at affordable
prices. 'Higher Service - Hire Croft' - whatever the occasion we
can provide the ideal coach.
Holidays in Gairloch and Wester Ross
Gairloch is a perfect Scottish holiday destination for
everyone wanting to experience a holiday in the Highlands of
Scotland.
Holidays, Travel and Tourism in Scotland
Visit Scotland and discover exciting cities, beautiful
scenery and many places where you can experience a holiday or
short break of a lifetime in locations throughout Scotland.
KE Adventure Travel
Established in 1984, KE Adventure Travel Ltd is the UK's leading
independent operator of trekking, climbing, mountain biking and
adventure travel holidays worldwide - recommended.
Rail
travel
First ScotRail operate most passenger rail services within
Scotland, as well as overnight services between Scotland and
London.
Scotland Holidays
Scotland Travel allows you to build a wonderful Scottish
holiday. Book accommodation online, day trips and tours around
Scotland.
Scottish Highland Travel
Guide
Visit Scotland and explore the Scottish Highlands
around Camusnagaul,
Dundonnell, Wester Ross.
The Essential Guide
to the British Isles
Will help
you make the most of your holiday, visit or weekend break within
the UK.
Visit Scotland and
discover Gairloch
Gairloch, Wester Ross is a beautiful location and is close to
Loch Maree and Torridon. The area has lovely sandy beaches,
mountains and many areas for hill walking and climbing. The
visit Gairloch site has self catering holiday cottages available
all year round as well a pictures of the area.
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Walking and Climbing Guides
Guiding on Skye
George Yeomans, specialist in Cuillin Mountain Munros - General Mountain Leading - Bushcraft &
Survival Instruction - Navigation Instruction - highly
recommended.
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