Highland Guides
Highland Guides Ltd is an independent provider of mountain instruction and guiding based in the heart of the Scottish Highlands. We aim to combine our 25 years of experience along with current, qualified and dedicated instruction to deliver high-quality courses and experiences.
Winter Guiding
Experience the snow and ice with guided journeys throughout the Highlands in winter.
Winter Instruction
We have a range of courses to deliver you the essentials skills to operate independently in the winter mountains.
Ben Nevis
The UK's highest summit, Guided journeys on the Mountain Track. Climbs and scrambles on the North Face.
Cuillin Guiding
We offer a full range of Skye guiding with Cuillin Traverse's, guided Munros, The Inaccessible Pinnacle and many other climbs, walks & scrambles.
Rock Climbing
A full range of climbing courses from introductory tasters through to lead coaching. Guided climbing on sea stacks and mountain cliffs and more.
Summer Mountaineering
Scotland boasts some of the finest scrambling and mountaineering journeys in the UK. We offer guided journeys and mountaineering courses.
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“As a complete novice, I was initially apprehensive, but Jo's patient instruction and unwavering encouragement fostered a sense of confidence and accomplishment. I pushed my boundaries, tackling challenges I never thought possible. Jo consistently ensured our comfort and enjoyment, adapting the plan to our abilities and preferences. This course exceeded expectations and has ignited a newfound passion for climbing. I wholeheartedly recommend Highland Guides to anyone seeking a challenging and rewarding mountain adventure'
David, Glencoe Mountaineering
'Me and my friend did an introductory trad climbing course with Dan and Jo in September 2024 and both had an excellent time and learned loads. Dan and Jo were both really patient and helpful and tailored the course well to our experience and what we wanted to get from it.
I now feel like I can comfortably go out and second trad routes with my friends and start working towards leading trad climbs'
Brodie, Intro Rock
'My brother and I had a great day out on Liathach via the south ridge of Mullach an Rathain. Our guide Jo was fantastic and made the day so enjoyable! She showed us techniques for building anchors and moving as a team whilst on ropes; as well as being a fun and chatty person to be on the mountain with. Despite experiencing all four seasons of weather in a day (even snow!!) we didn’t stop smiling. Will definitely join them again'
Louis, Liathach