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Big Paddle Clean Up 2023
The Big Paddle Clean Up 2023 A national paddle cleanup fortnight (from 27th May to 11 June) is being scheduled for the whole paddling community to get involved, actively protecting their local...
Well-Being In Wild Places
It is a fact that our interaction with wild places has a positive impact on our mental health and wellbeing. Whether you've had a really busy week at work, or have longer term health issues,...
Nessie Hunter’s Need To Know
We're unfortunate not to have spied on Nessie ourselves but many have. With our guided Loch Ness Canoe Tours starting soon, you should really make sure you know what to look for if you're planning...
International Day of Forests
Happy International Day of Forests. As a nation, Scotland loves its forests, and we have plenty of them. We walk in them, camp in them, bike through them, forage in them, and work in them. ...
Sustainable Outdoor Equipment Brands
As outdoorsy folk, we often spend a lot of our hard-earned cash on outdoor kit. The outdoor kit industry has grown from being just for serious adventurers to a huge fashion industry as well now....
Additional Activity Instructor Jobs Available
Due to stronger than expected bookings for the season ahead, we need another 2 multi-activity instructors. One to be based at each of the following locations: Loch Tay Inverness / Loch Ness Pay...
Exploring Loch Long, Argyll
As you may already know, our canoe guides are out canoeing on Loch Long regularly from Easter to October, with visitors to the area. They love paddling on this awesome sea loch, partly because the...
Things To Do Around Inverness and Loch Ness
Have you got Inverness and Loch Ness in your sights this year? Planning a trip to find Nessie? The Inverness and Loch Ness area has so much to offer in addition to the obligatory Nessie-Spotting...
Dumb Dumpers
Litter and fly-tipping is something we are all (unfortunately) getting used to seeing in Scotland, and the situation seems to be getting worse despite efforts to prevent it from happening. It not...
Who are you calling a numpty-bawbag?
So, you've booked your holiday for 2023 and decided to visit Scotland. You've worked out where you're going and what you're going to do. You've got your midge net packed and your wellies. Only one...
River Spey Canoe Expeditions 2023
Looking for an adventure this year in the awesome Spey Valley? Join a small, guided group of adventurers on this 4-day canoe journey down the River Spey to the coast, wild-camping by the river...
Where To Camp in the Loch Lomond & Trossachs
Like many others, you may be starting to plan a visit to Scotland for a camping trip as the weather warms up (i.e. above 0 Degrees if you live in Scotland!!). There are some awesome places to camp...
How Big Is Loch Ness???
You may know this already, but there's a lot of water in Scotland. Perhaps the most iconic of all Scotland's bodies of water, Loch Ness, is the second-largest Scottish loch by surface area after...
How To Take Care When Watching Wildlife
Spring has sprung again and with it, returns lots of wild birds and animals that have been in hiding from the cold or sunning themselves in warmer climes for a few months. It's great that there is...
The World’s First UNESCO Trail – Scotland
Did you know that Scotland has the world's first UNESCO trail? The list of World Heritage sites, geoparks, cities, and biospheres illustrate the diversity and beauty of Scotland’s landscape and...
Visiting The Cairngorms With Your Dog
We all love to take our dogs with us on our adventures, but as a responsible dog-owner, you need to bear in mind the impact that your dog can have if left to its own devices. From worrying...
Cairngorms Scenic Photo Posts Campaign
For locals and visitors to the Cairngorms, who not only enjoy being out and about exploring the National Park but also the wonderful fresh air, the views, and wildlife to entice us out. What better...
Being A Good Visitor
As the tourist season approaches again we can't wait to welcome customers as our activity programme gains momentum, coming out of the winter months. With lots of people expected to visit...
Scottish Thistle Awards 2023 – Update
Scottish Thistle Awards 2023 - I'm afraid we didn't win it this year. However, congratulations must go to this year's deserved winners, Wild Discovery as 'Best Outdoor or Adventure Experience...
Nurture Your Need For Adventure
We all know that being outdoors, and enjoying yourselves responsibly is good for the soul, your health, and well-being. But don't just take our word for it. Wild Scotland can offer you some...
