Scotland resources

Scotland has always evoked feelings of adventure and freedom. Whether you’re planning to tackle some of Scotland’s toughest winter climbs, soaring ridges or highland mountains, or merely looking forward to some low level walking along the coast, such as The Great Glen Way, Scotland is simply heaven for the outdoor enthusiast. Climbers will enjoy Scotland’s Mountain Ridges, the Winter climbing guides, and the guides to the Island of Rhum and Scrambles in Lochaber.

Walking guides are available to most areas, including the popular guides to Scotland’s Far North and West, the Cairngorms and Torridon. Don’t forget to consider the West Highland Way, easily fitted within a week-long holiday. Spectacular summits can be seen around Ben Nevis and Glen Coe, where there can be ridge walking as well as low-level walking. Just south of Edinburgh, The Pentland Hills offer easily accessible routes and a variety of landscapes.

For a much longer project, begin collecting 'Munros', the 277 Scottish mountains over 3000 feet high ranging from the Southern, Central and Western highlands to the Northern Highlands and the Cairngorms.

Useful websites:
www.scotways.com (Scottish rights of way and access society)
www.mountaineering-scotland.org.uk (Mountaineering council of Scotland)
www.ramblers.org.uk/scotland
www.greatglenway.com (Information about this long distance trail)
www.west-highland-way.co.uk (Information about this long distance trail)
www.sais.gov.uk (Scottish Avalanche Information service)
www.forestry.gov.uk/scotland (Forestry commission)
www.snh.org.uk/hillphones (Information about stag stalking activity)
www.munromagic.com (Resource for munro and corbett information)
www.glenmorelodge.org.uk (Outdoor activity centre/adventure holidays)