Scintillating Scotland May 2026

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SCINTILLATING SCOTLAND: THE WEST HIGHLANDS MAY 2026

Join us in May 2026 for an adventure through the amazing West Highlands of Scotland. Hike through some of the most picturesque and stunning mountain scenery that Scotland has to offer.

We’ll hike over several Munros, to the top of the highest point in the UK, around stunning lochs and places where films such as Braveheart, Harry Potter, Alien and The Highander were filmed. This will be an amazing week in a part of the world considered to be visually stunning

HIGHLIGHTS

• Glencoe
• Ben Nevis & Glen Nevis
• Glenfinnen Viaduct Castle Tioram Fort William Distilleries
• Creag Meagaidh Nature Reserve
• Cairngorms
• Isle of Skye
• Several film locations

SATURDAY MAY 16th FORT WILLIAM

Flight to Glasgow. Pick up at Glasgow central Station and transfer to Guest House in Fort William

SUNDAY MAY 17th GLENCOE

A very varied day with several hikes in and around Glencoe

Hike 1: The Hidden Valley (Coire Gabhail) 2.5 hours

Distance: 4.5km
Ascent: 320m
Terrain: Narrow trail along a steep-sided valley.

MONDAY MAY 18th BEN NEVIS 1345m 7-8 hours

Distance:16 km
Ascent: 1332 m
Terrain: Steep, but well made paths on lower half, upper area is rough & very stony.

TUESDAY MAY 19th

Glen Nevis - Steall Meadows, Falls & Ruins 3 hours
Distance: 5.5km
Ascent: 200m

Sightseeing / Historical / Cultural / Whiskey Tasting
Glenfinnen Viaduct, Jacobite Monument, Castle Tioram & Ben Nevis Distillery Tour

WEDNESDAY MAY 20th CREAG MEAGAIDGH 8 to 9 hours
Distance : 18 km
Ascent : 1000 m

THURSDAY MAY 21st The Cairngorms 3 to 4 hours

Distance: 7km
Ascent: 600m ascent
Terrain: Good tracks

Cultural / Historical / Sightseeing

West Highland Museum which has some unique Highland artifacts as well as some wonderful displays and information about the lives and times of people living in the area over the last 300+ years.

FRIDAY MAY 22nd ISLE OF SKYE THE QUIRAING 3 to 4 hours

Distance: 7 km
Ascent: 400 m ascent
Terrain: Good tracks initially, but rough, rocky & boggy in places.

SATURDAY MAY 23rd

DEPARTURE TO LONDON

COST:

£1195 (Early bird rate for payment before Dec 31st) Twin room.
£1295 (Payment after Dec 31st and before Jan 31st) Twin room
£1395 (Payment after Jan 31st) Twin room

INCLUDES

• 7 Nights Guest house accommodation in Fort William
• 7 Breakfasts
• 6 days of guided trips
• Trip price will include pick up from and return to Glasgow Station
• 6 days of guided trips by Scotland based qualified Mountain Leader
• Minibus travel across Scotland, minibus hire, driver, all fuel, insurance

NOT INCLUDE

• Lunch / Dinner and other items not mentioned in the above
• Entry fees for sites / museums if any. Last time around £20

Travel to Scotland not included. Please book flights to Glasgow airport or train to Glasgow Central

Single room supplement: £225

ATTENDEES

• Minimum number is 10 and the maximum is 14
• All attendees must be regular hikers with a good level of fitness and capable of doing tough hikes with a variety of ascents and descents. Quality waterproofs, hiking shoes and top and trousers are essential. A full kit list will be provided in due course.

FLEXIBILITY

The day trips will have some flexibility built into them mainly to account for the weather, i.e. we may change the hikes and or their order

OUR GUIDE

Danny is a qualified Summer and Winter Mountain Leader (based in Scotland) as well as a Rock Climbing Instructor and maintains an up-to-date Certificate in Outdoor First Aid.