9 Hiking Days in Scotland to Get Right

1.Hill & Nature Hike – Discover Real Edinburgh With a Local Expert

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 158 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $116Our pick

Escape Edinburgh’s crowds on a guided Pentland Hills hike with views, Highland cows, local stories, snacks, water, and a bus pass.

“Our hike with Rishi the highlight of our time in Edinburgh. It started with a short bus ride to the outskirts of Edinburgh. After leaving the bus, we had a short walk to the start of our hike (with a pit stop at a bathroom). Almost immediately we got a close up photo op with hairy coos/highland cows. We began our hike from there and the first hour was decently challenging. My husband and I (both 36 and in decent shape, but from relatively flat Texas) were both breathing pretty heavily, but Rishi was patient and always happy to make small stops to discuss the local geography/history/ecology of the area.…”

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2.Skye Explorer Hiking Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $179

Hike Skye’s Old Man of Storr, Quiraing, Fairy Glen, and Sligachan with a guide from Inverness on this full-day adventure.

“We were wowed at every turn (sometimes literally) by Murdoch's storytelling, knowledge of history and attention to detail. My husband and I were truly impressed by how seamlessly each stop along the way flowed, and skill with which Murdoch navigated the group dynamics while effortlessly telling tales from history that matched up with areas we were passing through or locations where we were about to stop. The hikes were well managed and described with enough detail that each person could decide what were appropriate paths that matches their level of ability and interest. I'm often anxious about a tour not having enough bathroom breaks, but this one had plenty of…”

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3.Arthur’s Seat Hike with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $33Best value

Review of Edinburgh’s Arthur’s Seat hike with a local guide, including views, fitness level, route tips, price, meeting point, and practical advice.

“We were really, really lucky with the weather. The ground was a wee bit frozen, but David led us through an easier and less busy trail. For some people, it will be an easy hike, for others a medium-level hillwalking. It gets windy & chilly at the top. I think we all enjoyed the stories and the anecdotes. Leaving with more knowledge about the Park and the Hills, and a plan of what to explore next time. The views were stunning!”

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4.Arthur’s Seat Sunset Hike with Mountain Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $61

Review of Edinburgh’s Arthur’s Seat sunset hike, with a mountain guide, head torch, Scottish snack, city views, and practical tips.

“Marcus was an excellent guide. He was very knowledgeable about the area and ensured that the hike moved at a pace everyone was comfortable with. We saw a lot of wildlife including pheasants, rabbits, and an owl on the way up Arthur's Seat. While the weather we had for the hike was the only cloudy day of our entire trip, the hike was a great way to end our vacation. I'd highly recommend the hike even without the full sunset!”

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5.Guided Hebridean Farm Hike near Tobermory, Isle of Mull, Scotland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $47

Review of a private Hebridean farm hike near Tobermory, with wildflowers, ponies, sheep, sea views, local history, and practical tips.

“Karen is lovely! My tour exposed me to beautiful views of surrounding isles and and waterways plus she is well educated in local Hortaculture and history i would gladly take this tour mutiple times my words cant express what my heart and mind experienced Also her husband teaches natural stone wall Construction. It is truely a MUST on your travel list plan to return asap mark hankins”

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6.Full-Day Walking and Hiking Adventure in Quinag Mountain Range

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $151

Hike two Quinag peaks with a mountain guide, Loch Assynt views, Highland scenery, and a small group capped at seven people.

“This was honestly the best walking vacation that we could have wished for in Gran Canaria.”

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7.Ben Nevis Hiking Day Trip from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $582

Review of the Ben Nevis hiking day trip from Edinburgh, with guide support, Highland views, transport details, fitness advice, price, and booking tips.

“Ross and Mikey from Intrepidus took a group of eight from a hostel in Edinburgh to the Summit of Ben Nevis and back again within a day in what was an unforgettable, stress-free, start to a stag-do weekend. We had incredible luck with the Read more”

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8.‘Luke Skye-Walkers’ 1 Day Isle of Skye Adventure + Hike Options

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $681

Review of Luke Skye-Walkers’ 12-hour Isle of Skye tour from Inverness, with Highland cows, Eilean Donan, drone photos and a scenic hike.

“We did the one day isle of skye tour with Luke Tours. Incredibly amazing experience touring through Scotland and into the Isle of Skye with Luke. We booked in January and had all the attractions mostly to ourselves and were blessed with a sunny day for our scenic hike to Storr. Luke was very knowledgeable and provided us with detailed information into the history and background of the sites and attractions. We found him very fun to socialise with and shared many laughs. I loved the competitive trivia questions he provided and the music selection proved for a most epic experience. Luke also provided amazing and unique drone photos and…”

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9.Hiking Adventure to Ben Macdui Scotland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $150

Review of the Ben Macdui hike from Aviemore, with route details, guide insight, costs, weather advice, and practical booking tips.

“I cannot recommend Matt highly enough. It was an outstanding experience. I learned a great deal from him the land, history rewinding. He made the experience very special. We had a difficult experience a few days earlier due to weather. Matt worked with us , planning another route, which turned into a challenging but amazing day. I would do it again tomorrow. Perhaps next year”

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