Experience More
What's for you,
wont go by you.
Imagine yourself cantering along on your pony across a far flung beach on the beautiful Isle of Mull,
or learning the old Highland ways of foraging for medicinal plants in Lochaber.
If you have a yearning for a fuller experience of Scotland,
then read on.
Sprinkle a touch more magic over your Scotland vacation.
The gentle art of ring making.
Nestled down a beautiful glen in the Perthshire Highlands you'll find Darren Rice making exquisite jewellery.
Join him for a few hours in his workshop where he will teach you enough skills to create your own unique ring to take home with you.
A souvenir like no other.
https://www.darrenrice.co.uk/
Connect with nature through foraging.
Near the picturesque little West Coast town of Oban is where the very talented Lucy Cooke is mastering the old Highland ways of foraging for dinner.
Join her for a few hours where you can explore the possibilities of utilising nature's ingredients in your meals.
https://www.thewildcooke.com/
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The bewildering talents of Border Collies.
Not too far from Inverness in the North of Scotland you will find Leanach Farm where Iain, a keen sheepdog trialist will train and put these super intelligent sheepdogs to work.
An impressive show of skill and instincts from both the shepherd and the sheepdog and has to be seen to be believed.
https://leanachfarm.co.uk/working-dogs
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A Bird in the Hand . . . . .
Argyll’s only collection of Scottish native Birds of Prey, set in private grounds over looking Loch Awe, situated down a picturesque single track road with stunning scenery all around. Joanne has over 25 birds of prey on display from the tiny Little Owl to the magnificent Golden Eagle, your camera is a must to make this a truly unique memorable experience. https://kintailbirdsofprey.co.uk/
Argyll’s only collection of Scottish native Birds of Prey, set in private grounds over looking Loch Awe, situated down a picturesque single track road with stunning scenery all around. Joanne has over 25 birds of prey on display from the tiny Little Owl to the magnificent Golden Eagle, your camera is a must to make this a truly unique memorable experience. https://kintailbirdsofprey.co.uk/
The awe inspiring Fingal's Cave.
The Puffins arrive at the tiny island of Staffa in late April and leave in early August, but Staffa is also home to the cave of the giant folklore warrior Fingal.
It was this spot, with the waves crashing through the cave's entrance that inspired Mendelssohn to compose his Hebridean Overture.
https://www.staffatours.com/
Santa has to keep them somewhere.
The Cairngorm Reindeer Herd is Britain’s only free-ranging herd of reindeer found in the Cairngorm mountains in Scotland. These tame and friendly animals are a joy to all who come and see them. Reindeer are not just for Christmas!
https://www.cairngormreindeer.co.uk/
The Famous Highland Cattle
Our Hairy Coos are adorable.
Up in Duirinish, not far from the Skye Bridge you'll find the Croft Cafe and the Highland Cow walk through tours.
You know you want to.
Pony Trekking on the Isle of Mull.
Pony trekking on highland ponies is about taking in the experience, riding on mull is like nowhere else on earth. The ponies are bred to be sure footed and reliable, they aren't built for speed however experienced riders will get a good canter along the sand on the beach.
https://mullponytrekking.com/
Scotland's Wild Medicine Retreat in remote Lochaline.
Clare Holohan is highly qualified and experienced in Herbal Medicine, Holistic Massage and Clinical Aromatherapy.
West Highland Herbal workshops offer a variety of fun, informal yet informative days where people of all ages and backgrounds can learn more about herbal medicine, foraging and holistic therapies in practice.
https://www.westhighlandherbal.co.uk/
Scotland from the air.
You will fly over the beautiful West Coast and over a few remote little islands.
See Scotland in a way that so few do.
Simply breathtaking!
https://www.hebrideanair.co.uk/