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Mountain & Kayak Guides
Things to See & Do
Campsites
Accommodation
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Scottish Reference Sites
Local Businesses

Mountain & Kayak Guides:

NTS Ranger Service - Kintail
The Kintail Ranger Service offers a number of outdoor activities. These include sea kayaking taster days, beginner and intermediate sea kayaking courses, low-level guided walks, and high-level guided walks to the Falls of Glomach and across the famous ridge of the Five Sisters of Kintail.
Skye-Hi
During our many adventures in the Cuillin we have developed our knowledge of the coires, ridges and mountains. We both pride ourselves on our professionalism and intimate knowledge of the Cuillin.
Skye Guides
We specialise in providing high quality professional mountain guiding and climbing instruction on the Isle of Skye. We operate all year round. Bookings for individual days or five-day courses are available for all levels of ability and experience.
Guiding on Skye
George Yeomans – mountain leading and bushcraft/survival instruction – is built upon over forty years of mountaineering and wildlife watching experience in the United Kingdom and abroad. Since 1995 he has concentrated on the Cuillin Mountains on the Isle of Skye which has enabled this local Cuillin Munro specialist to build up an intimate knowledge of these difficult Scottish Munros and classic scrambling routes.
Sea Kayak Plockton
Learn to sea kayak or come and improve your kayak skills from the idyllic village of Plockton in the north-west Highlands of Scotland.
Sea to Skye Xperience
Offer unique hill walking and sea kayaking experiences on the Isle of Skye and the West Coast of Scotland. With our expert local instructors you will be guided along some of Scotlands most spectacular Highland scenery.
Climb Skye
With a background in the armed forces, Tony has spent more than 20 years climbing in locations all over the world. He lives on The Isle of Skye with partner Antje, their son Aiden, and Kibby and Cuillin the collies.Tony is based at Carbost, close to the foot of the Cuillin mountain range.Tony is a member of the Skye Mountain Rescue Team and SARDA, the Search and Rescue Dog Association.
Experience Skye - Mountain Guides
Ray's love of the mountains led him to Skye where he has spent the last 10 years, walking, climbing, and exploring, the finest mountain range in the UK - The Cuillin. Ray's intimate local knowledge of these mountains, his enthusiasm, and sociable nature, have made him one of Skye's most popular guides.
Skye Mountain Guides
We offer private guiding and climbing instruction for individuals and groups throughout the year on the Isle of Skye and in Scotland.Hugh Evans is a mountaineering instructor with over 20 years guiding and instructing experience. He has climbed extensively in Britain and abroad.
Richard McGuire - Skye guiding since 1995
Paddy was brought up on Skye, began going to the hills as a schoolboy, and has walked, scrambled and climbed in the Cuillin for over 30 years. He completed his Munros in 1997 and has walked and climbed in Norway, the European Alps, Majorca and Crete. He holds Summer and Winter Mountain Leader certificates, is First Aid qualified, has been a member of the local Mountain Rescue team since 1991 and has for several years been Chairman and Equipment Officer.
Mountain & Sea Guides - Applecross
Mountain and Sea Guides is based in Applecross running all year round adventure activity. Our summer season is split between a variety of sea kayaking trips, all aimed at beginner level, and summer hill walking and mountaineering. In the winter our attention turns firmly towards winter mountaineering allowing a year of seasonally adventurous activities from half day trips to full multi day expeditions.
Moran Mountain
We are one of Britain's most experienced mountain guiding businesses, established in 1985, offering courses, holidays and expeditions in the north-west of Scotland, Norway, the Swiss Alps and the Himalayas. The company is directed by Martin Moran, a British / IFMGA Mountain Guide. Professional organisation, personal service, qualified instructional staffing and an adventurous spirit are the key ingredients of our success.
nineonesix
Our aim at nineonesix is to share this beautiful area with other people by leading them on hill walks, scrambles and climbs in these stunning mountains. Although based in the heart of the Torridon mountains nineonesix can also take you to other areas, just get in touch and we can plan something together!
Natural High Guiding
Based in Glen Affric National Nature Reserve (NNR), can take you away from the crowds to discover the hidden tracks and historical trails of the Scottish Highlands and beyond, whether walking or cycling!
The Torridon - Activities
Discover adventure and explore the wilderness at Torridon Activities - one of the best multi-activity providers in Scotland. Let the professionalism, enthusiasm and commitment of our fully qualified and professional instructors and guides lead you into some of the best that the Torridon outdoors has to offer.
West Coast Mountain Guides
Run by professional mountain guide Alan Kimber, who has forty years experience of mountain guiding and instruction in Scotland and abroad. We offer a range of courses and private guiding, covering a wide variety of activities.
Snowgoose Mountain Centre
Adventure activities, canoeing, kayaking, outdoor equipment hire, Ben Nevis mountain guides & hostel accommodation Scotland.
C-N-Do
Since 1984, thousands of walkers have experienced that special something our walking holidays achieve. You say our walking guides and back up team are the best - low key but professional, fun but informative, always helping you to achieve your ambitions and beyond.
ORCA (Open River Canoe Adventures)
ORCA runs a limited number of specialist Canadian canoeing courses in the Lake District National Park and in Scotland. Our ethos is to provide students with fundamental canoe handling and paddle skills, as well as to give an understanding of the skills necessary to use the canoe as a means of exploring and journeying through remote wilderness environments. The canoe will always be a primary vehicle of low impact travel and we are glad to offer students the chance to practice the skills of wilderness living amongst some of the most spectacular scenery in the U.K.
Outposts - Outdoor Adventure Specialists
Outposts Ltd is proud of its reputation for providing bespoke high quality outdoor activity programmes from a selection of outdoor challenges and adventure pursuits, for schools, cadets and youth groups, at carefully selected locations throughout the UK. These can be day or residential programmes.
Walk Wild
We are a Scottish walking tour company based in Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park. Established in 2003, we specialize in small group walking holidays in the most spectacular corners of the Scottish Highlands & Islands.

Things to See & Do:

Eilean Donan Castle
The world famous Eilean Donan Castle.
The Lochalsh *Dirty 30* Challenge
Fantastic new 30 mile, 24-hour walking challenge in wild & wonderful Lochalsh. See news of this year's event & pics and reviews from last year.
Highland Pony Trekking
Glenshiel Highland Pony Trekking Centre is a small family run business that offers pony trekking and trail riding in the Highlands of Scotland.
Calum's Seal Trips
Come and join us on the waters of Loch Carron and experience a wildlife cruise with a difference, with a unique guarantee - free if no seals.
Seaprobe Atlantis
Our award winning glass bottom boat trips all include a visit to the ever-present seal colony at Seal Island. Come in early summer and see the newborn pups, as well as all the young fledgeling sea-birds at the protected bird colonies we visit.
Spirit of Adventure
Join us for a Sea Angling trip from Kyle of Lochalsh and Kyleakin on the Isle of Skye.
Bella Jane & AquaXplore
Taking you to the World famous Loch Coruisk and the Seal Colony at the heart of the Cuillin.
Misty Isles
We are a family-run business running boat trips from Elgol on the Isle of Skye to the famous Loch Coruisk in the heart of the Cuillin Hills.
The Eilean Ban Trust
Check out this site for the Eilean Bàn Trust and Bright Water Visitor Centre, nature haven, past home of famous author Gavin Maxwell and even cottage rental.
Clan Donald Centre
The Estate offers some stunning walks for all levels of fitness, with views eastwards across the Sound of Sleat to Knoydart, or on the west of the peninsula across to the Cuillin mountain range. It is home to iconic wildlife species including red deer, golden eagles and sea eagles.
Aros Centre
Skye's award winning attraction! If you are interested in music, film and exhibitions or simply looking for good food and a shopping experience you will be well rewarded when you visit us! We are located on the outskirts of Portree where we provide ample parking facilities, kids entertainment and where the RSPB host their acclaimed Sea-eagle exhibition.
Piped to the Top
Unique fusion of local Torridon guide Jim Sutherland's piping & mountaineering skills. Celebrate your special occasion in style!
The Cape Wrath Trail
Details of the dramatic, near 200-mile Cape Wrath Trail, running from Fort William to the north-west tip of the Scottish mainland.

Campsites:

Ardelve Campsite
Just a 1/4 mile away from 9-1-4, this is a small but well equiped site with a stunning loch-side location. Open Easter to October.
Shiel Campsite, Shop & Fuel
A perfect base for hillwalkers seeking out Kintail, Glen Shiel and Glen Affric, this site is excellent for tents, campervans & caravans. Approx. 7 miles from 9-1-4, this site is set at the foot of the Five Sisters of Kintail.
Morvich Caravan Club Site
Approx. 6 miles from 9-1-4. this large site is breaktakingly situated at the foot of the Five Sisters of Kintail. Open early Spring 'til end of October.
Moyle Park Campsite
Intimate and beautifully located close-to-nature site - just off the route to Glenelg. Approx. 12 miles from 9-1-4 - see website for contact information and for opening times.
Reraig Caravan Site
Situated approx. mid-way between 9-1-4 and the Isle of Skye, this is more suitable for touring caravans and motorhomes, with a few spaces for tents. Amazing views over Loch Alsh to the Isle of Skye and open early May until end of September.

Accommodation:

Apartment One - Quality accommodation for 2 at 9-1-4
We are now taking bookings for our recently converted apartment, conveniently yet privately situated alongside the shop with stunning views over Loch Alsh and across to the famous Cuillin Ridge in Skye. Available from April 2011!
Red House - Dornie
The Red House in Dornie is a large lochside house, dating from the early 1800's. This newly renovated self-catering house has six bedrooms (sleeping 12) and is a mere 2 minute stroll from Eilean Donan Castle.
Falcons Cliff
Luxury self-catering accommodation with one of the most breathtaking garden views in Britain...Overlooking Eilean Donan Castle, Skye & the Cuillins!!
The Old Schoolhouse, Dornie
A new twist to accommodation - 4 well appointed en-suite rooms with quality shared self-catering facilties. Open all year.
Mullardoch Cottages
These three S.T.B. 4 star-rated single story cottages sleep 2 to 4 people and have an exceptional shoreline location with breathtaking views of the Five Sisters of Kintail and The Saddle.
Creag Dubh B&B
Located in the tiny hamlet of Erbusaig just 2 miles from the Skye Bridge, this modern & comfortable B&B offers superb hospitality and magnificent seas views.
The Tingle Creek Hotel
The Tingle Creek Hotel is situated in the small hamlet of Erbusaig between Kyle of Lochalsh and Plockton with spectacular sea views across to the Isle of Skye and Raasay.
Tigh Arran Bed & Breakfast
Modern, spacious en-suite bed & breakfast accommodation set in the picturesque crofting village of Duirnish, nr. Plockton, with stunning panoramic views across to Raasay and the Cuillin Ridge on the Isle of Skye.
The Cluanie Inn
Website of the famous Cluanie Inn. Steeped in history, it is perfectly located and ideally suited to cater for all outdoor enthusiasts.
Tigh Holm Cottages
Set 1 mile outside Broadford (Isle of Skye), these quality modern two-bedroomed self catering holiday cottages offer accommodation for couples, families or groups of 4 or 5 individuals, with moor and mountain views.
Braes Retreat
Well appointed and comfortable self-catering apartment on the beautiful Isle of Skye, set in glorious gardens & amid stunning scenery.
The Broadford Hotel
Established in 1611 and the original home of 'Drambuie', this newly refurbished luxury hotel overlooks Broadford Bay on the Isle of Skye.
Marmalade (hotel)
A beautifully refurbished small hotel set within an old Georgian building, situated in Portree on the Isle of Skye.
The Bosville Hotel
Situated in Portree on the Isle of Skye, this award-winning hotel & restaurant overlooks Portree harbour.
Aurora Bed & Breakfast
Ann & Thomas would like to welcome you to their relaxing highland home. Set in the picturesque coastal village of Shieldaig, by Torridon.
Aonach Mor - Luxury Holiday Accommodation
Relax in luxury self-catering holiday apartments and cottages set in the magnificent grounds of the historic Fort Augustus Abbey, on the shores of Loch Ness.
Cromasiag Bed & Breakfast
If you're heading north, try this warm and friendly, family orientated B&B, est. in 1993 and set in the glorious midst of Beinn Eighe & Slioch.
Caisteal Liath
Quality self-catering and luxury bed & breakfast accommodation overlooking Lochinver, in beautiful & dramatic Sutherland.

Our Suppliers:

AquaPac
Asolo
Barska
Beal
Beaton Midge Nets
Bridgedale
Buff
C.A.M.P.
Cicerone
Compeed
Deuter
Exped
Gerber
GoSystems
Grangers
GriSport
Grivel
Harveys
Highlander
Hi-Tec
Julbo
Karrimor
Keela
La Sportiva
Leki
LifeSystems
LifeVenture
Light My Fire
LittleLife
Lowe Alpine
Maglite
Marmot
Merrell
Montane
Mountain Equipment
Multimat
Ordnance Survey
Ortik
Ortlieb
O'Tom Tick Twister
Outdoor Designs
Pacific Outdoor
Petzl
Pocket Mountains
Pod Sacs
Primus
Rab
Recta
Scarpa
Scotland Outdoors
Screamer
Sea To Summit
Sealskinz
Sigg
Silva
SMC
Target Dry
Tendon
Trangia
Trezeta
Travel Lunch
Trekmates
Tundra - Warmth Unlimited
Vango
Victorinox
Wayfayrer
Zamberlan

Scottish Reference Sites:

Walkhighlands
Walking web-guide to Kintail & Lochalsh catering for all tastes from easy family rambles, through cross-country hikes to ascents of mighty Munro summits.
Undiscovered Scotland
The Ultimate Online Guide.
Welcome to Scotland
All you need to know before you visit Scotland.
The Applecross Peninsula
This web site provides comprehensive information about the beautiful and tranquil Applecross peninsula.
The Chatelaine's Scottish Castles
Useful & interesting Scottish castle reference site.
The Internet Guide to Scotland
Comprehensive & informative Scottish internet guide.
Scotland View
Internet guide packed with information on Scotland.
Islayinfo.com
All you need to know about Islay, for your trip on to the Hebrides.
Clan Macrae - The Scattered Children of Macrae
The latest news, events, activities and a wealth of history on Clan Macrae in Scotland and abroad.
Scotlinks.com
Currently holding nearly 14,000 Scottish links.
Motorhome Facts
The largest and most active Motorhome community website in the UK offering help, discussions and advice. Definitely worth a look!

Local Businesses:

Kyleprint.com
Top class design and print service supplying anything from business signs to business cards.

 

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