Guided by Nature unveils its Highlights of Scotland Hiking Journey

Guided by Nature unveils its Highlights of Scotland Hiking Journey
Edited by Travel Weekly


Guided by Nature lets travellers get to know place that brough whisky to the world with this 10-day Highlights of Scotland Hiking Journey.

Travellers can walk the sections of the Speyside Way, the Fife Coastal Path, and Rob Roy Way to experience that the Scots think is “pure, dead, brilliant”. Aside from 68km of curated trails covering legendary locations, the adventure includes a guided walking tour of Edinburgh’s old town, a distillery tour and tasting session with a whisky expert, and a 10-course degustation at the next-to-impossible to book restaurant inside the Monachyle Mhor Hotel where travellers also stay two nights.

Accommodation during the journey includes stays at the Rufflets Hotel, Dowan’s Hotel of Speyside, and the Kingshouse at Glencoe.

“Scotland is one of the most amazing countries in the world; in my heart, it is one of the top three places for hiking,” Guided by Nature product developer and Scotophile, Kate Croucher, said. “There is so much diversity for such a tiny landmass, and this walk packs a lot in 10 days.

“The walk follows winding country lanes through small fishing villages like Crail, and scales spectacular highland hills that open up to stunning valleys and lochs. It covers the same paths that the Royals have walked for centuries and the most iconic whisky trails in Scotland.

“Hikers will see the best, eat the best and stay at best hotels. And, because we leave the mainstream towns and go local, there’s a good chance guests will catch up with local larrikins up for some good-humoured Scottish ‘blether’.”

The 2025 Highlights of Scotland Hiking Journey offers two departures in 2025, including 18-27 July and 5-15 September with a maximum group size of 14 people.  Prices start from $10,995.

Latest News

  • Aviation

Pacific carriers set to jump at PNG opportunity as NRL announces latest expansion

Pacific carriers are tipped to jump at the opportunity to be the leading carrier for NRL fans, following the league announcing its latest expansion into Papua New Guinea. Qantas and Fiji Airways are the two carriers likely interested in enhancing their connectivity to PNG and cater to the sports fans, teams, and officials travelling across […]

  • Aviation
  • Business Travel

Etihad Airways doubles down after second Design Airline of the Year award

Etihad Airways has been crowned Design Airline of the Year 2024 and Design Airline of the Year Middle East for the second year in a row, in the annual DesignAir Awards. UAE’s national carrier is renowned for its signature design, from the aircraft’s striking tail fin featuring the ‘facets of Abu Dhabi’ to the small […]

  • Hotels

Trilogy Hotels to operate Marriott’s first Northern Territory hotel

The Smith Hotel Darwin will be transformed into the Courtyard by Marriott Darwin, marking Marriott’s first foray into Australia’s Northern Territory and use of third-party operator Trilogy Hotel. The announcement follows the establishment of a multi-property partnership with local enterprise DCOH in October 2024. DCOH, a family-run business and one of the Northern Territory’s largest […]

  • Road & Rail

Ingenia Holiday Parks powers its very own EV Superhighway throughout NSW

Ingenia Holiday Parks has started plans to make it easier for electric vehicle drivers to explore Australia’s east coast with their expanded EV charging network. By the end of 2024, Ingenia Holiday Parks will have installed 44 new EV charging ports across 11 of its parks, enabling seamless travel from Brisbane in Queensland to Eden […]

  • Destinations
  • Regional
  • Tourism

Warrawong on the Darling’s new ownership and summer savings

Outback holiday retreat, Warrawong on the Darling, has new owners marking a new era for the cabin, van and camping park near Wilcannia, and released savings for summer stays and a free roast dinner on Christmas Day. Nestled by a pristine billabong on the Darling River and surrounded by sand dunes, far horizons, rugged open […]

  • Aviation

Visit Sunshine Coast, Jetstar host Kiwi trade partners ahead of JQ Auckland-Maroochydore launch

Visit Sunshine Coast’s trade and international manager, Emily Zinowki, treated Auckland trade partners to a hosted lunch alongside Jetstar New Zealand. The lunch was in celebration of the imminent launch of the new JQ Auckland to Maroochydore direct service on 13 December. The year-round direct flights between Auckland and the Sunshine Coast are a first […]

  • Cruise

Celebrity Cruises opens new 2026/27 sailing bookings

Celebrity Cruises has opened bookings for its exciting new 2026/27 sailings, including the Grand Voyage, a 110-night journey, and the longest without repeating ports for Celebrity. Aussies will be able to book fan favourite Celebrity Solstice as she returns to Australia in the 2026/27 season as part of Celebrity Cruises’ Grand Voyage. When they aren’t taking […]

  • Cruise
  • Cruise Lines

Heritage Line launches 2025 early bird discount

Boutique river cruise operator, Heritage Line, has launched an early bird discount with up to US$200 (around AU$313) off on bookings for 2025. The offer is available until 31 December, making it ideal for those planning to gift a trip to someone for the holidays or for those ready to plan their 2025 vacations. The […]

  • News

Tragedy at Bali’s Ubud Monkey Forest as tree collapse kills two

A freak event claimed the lives of two tourists at the popular Ubud Monkey Forest in Bali on Tuesday afternoon local time when a large tree branch collapsed. A 32-year-old French woman and a 42-year-old Korean woman were fatally injured. At around 12:30 pm a sudden storm with strong winds and heavy rain arrived with […]

  • Aviation
  • Hotels
  • Travel Agents

Dorchester and Cathay Pacific advisor promotion winners enjoy luxury fam in Rome and Milan

Winners of a Dorchester Collection and Cathay Pacific travel advisor promotion enjoyed a luxury fam in Roma and Milan where they were wined and dined before enjoying a stopover in Hong Kong. The winners, Hema Desai (Spencer Travel), Ani Aladjadjian (ATPI), Mimi Romijn (Wentworth Travel), Emma Neely-Bartlett (Travel Beyond Group), Nicole Reber (Mosman Travel), Steve […]