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Great Outdoors

Rugged, Majestic, Romantic, Unspoiled

These are just some of the words used to describe the Great Outdoors in Scotland. Scotland's back garden is a mecca for hillwalkers, lovers of wildlife and the natural environment, adrenaline junkies and those who just love being outside. 

Famous for breathtaking scenery, whatever the season or weather - it’s no wonder that Scotland is known as a walking wonderland. From Shetland to Stranraer, enjoy a range of country strolls, beach walks, long distance treks such as The West Highland Way or a challenging climb in the mountains of Glencoe or Skye in the company of a qualified mountain guide.

Scotland is the home of golf and boasts some of the world’s best courses including Turnberry, St Andrews, Royal Troon and Gleneagles. Golfing in the Highlands is an experience not to be missed. Here you can enjoy the most secluded, scenically beautiful round of golf.

 In addition your holiday itinerary might lend itself more to exploring the outdoors in a less strenuous fashion. If that’s the case, then there are hundreds of gardens to visit, large and small, privately or publicly owned including Inverewe, Arbriachan Gardens and The Botanic Gardens in Glasgow to name a few.

With each turn of the season, there are endless new possibilities for encountering the natural splendour of birds and other wildlife wonders no matter where you are staying. For more information just ask your guide!

To help you get a sense of the vast outdoors on your trip to Scotland, here’s what can be achieved in the company of an STGA Guide. Our guides can:

  • Take you on a guided walk and/or coach tour
  • Suggest options for tours or themed tours depending on your specific interests and time available
  • Customise a tour specific to your requirements
  • Interpret the countryside during your travels
  • Use their local knowledge to make sure you visit gardens when they're at their best
  • Advise on where best to see birds, plants and wildlife - and when
  • Speak your language - our guides are fluent in 19 languages
  • Answer your questions!