Sports and leisure activities Highlands

Here you will be able to create your own gin. After a complete explanation of how gin is made, your guide will show you the laboratory where you will concoct your own exclusive beverage. It is up to you to mix and match the ingredients of your spirit, to distill it, to bottle it, to seal it and also to baptize it. Your recipe will remain your well-kept secret, since it will be kept by you alone. A good souvenir to take home with you!

This riding school offers horse treks of several durations and levels, to discover the coast and the surrounding nature in an original way. You will be able to ride a pony or a horse on the fabulous Red Point beach (one of the most beautiful in the country). It is possible for children to spend half a day at the riding school to learn how to look after a pony, spend time with him, discover the stables, go for a walk on the beach with him. Outings are regularly proposed on the establishment's website.

Summer Isles Sea Kayaking, formerly Northwest Sea Kayaking, offers half-day to multi-day kayaking trips. You will be able to take pre-organized excursions or create your own personalized trip, tailor-made, with family or friends, with a guide or self-guided. Stages can be in luxurious lodges or camping according to your desires and budget. Kayak, canoe and other equipment rental is also available for experienced people.

Glencoe Activities brings together several activity centres and organizations around Glencoe for varied adventures all year round. Climbing, hiking, boating, canyoning, rafting, archery, axe throwing - there is no shortage of ideas and they are categorized by adrenaline level. Golf enthusiasts will be able to play golf in this 9-hole course, one of the best in Scotland. It is also possible to hire electric bikes and Segways. You can also stay on site in pods or lodges, equipped with every comfort.

It is one of the only ski resorts in the country. Although winter sports are logically the main attraction, activities are possible all year round. You can take the cable car to gain altitude, mountain biking, climbing, paragliding, adventure courses in the trees ...

Good idea: A gondola lift takes you up to 650 m altitude, which can be a good alternative if you can't (or don't want to) hike.

Nevis Cycles offers you several types of bikes, to meet the expectations of the most sporty as well as the occasional cyclist: standard mountain bikes, mountain bikes, electric bikes and mountain bikes... Experts in two-wheelers, they will be able to advise you on the one you need, depending on the excursions planned, your desire for thrills, your sporting habits and your profile. They also offer children's bikes and various accessories for families, saddlebags and long-distance hiking equipment. You can even benefit from coaching and guidance.

If you would like to discover all the facets of the region with an expert, you will no doubt find what you are looking for here. Ben Nevis, Glencoe, Lochaber, Isle of Skye: guided hikes are accessible to all. Rates are per day and excursions can be extended over 3 days. Outings can range from individual accompaniment to small groups. Hiking with a guide remains the best way for amateurs to discover the breathtaking landscapes.

Abacus Mountain Guides organize guided hikes in the area all year round. Ben Nevis is a great classic, in summer as well as in winter, but there are also other possibilities for all levels: hikes in Glen Coe, ascent of Buachaille Etive Mor, crossing of Aonach Eagach ... In winter, in addition to cross-country skiing, you can also go ice climbing. Whatever your desires and your level, the guides will concoct a tailor-made excursion, in complete safety, for extraordinary memories.

Lochaber Guides offer their services, mainly around Glencoe and Ben Nevis, on the Pony Track and the North Face, for walks with a guide whatever the season. They will guide you for hikes to the munros (including the highest, the Ben Nevis) in complete safety, with a wide variety of itineraries (around Lochaber, Glencoe...), to get off the beaten track. Winter is also a good time for walking, but you can also try your hand at mountaineering and climbing in the snow and on ice.

Royal Dornoch Golf Club is a Scottish club considered among the most beautiful golf courses in existence. The club has two 18-hole courses: the championship course and the Struie. Due to its location on the northeast coast of Scotland, Royal Dornoch has unfortunately never hosted one of the modern tournaments. The championship course is the more renowned of the two courses. In 2016, it was ranked #5 in the World's Top 100 by Golf Digest International (outside the United States), the gold standard for golf magazines. It is notably nicknamed the "King of Scottish Links".

At the gateway to the beautiful valley, Glencoe ski resort is the oldest in the country, opened in 1956. In summer and winter alike, the chairlifts offer a breathtaking view. There are 19 trails for winter sports enthusiasts, but there are activities available all year round, with opportunities for walking, mountain biking, climbing and more. Of course, equipment can be rented to better enjoy all the activities. Go to their website to see all the opportunities according to the seasons.

Tain Golf Course is a golf club located in Tain, Scotland. Visitors can book a time slot online from 7.30am on weekdays and from 10am at weekends, subject to competition. The club has hosted several championships and is known for its connection with the famous golfer Old Tom Morris. In addition to the golf course, the club also offers a bar and lounge, as well as social events.

Ice Factor is the place to excel. If you like climbing, a stop here is a must. It has indoor walls - including an ice wall - and offers outdoor excursions for all levels, with all the necessary equipment. You will be able to go for a full day, climbing impressive walls in breathtaking scenery, in complete safety. An aerial course is also in place and everything is done to make you feel like flying. The café offers everything you need to recover from your emotions.

Vertical Descents is the expert for your refreshing outdoor activities. Indeed, with this pole of activities, you can try canyoning in the gorges of the Scottish countryside, or gorge walking - a more accessible version - in the superb landscapes of Lochaber. Those who like extreme activities can go for coasteering : jumping from cliffs, wild swimming, climbing, exploring caves... Also on the program, surfing, stand-up paddle, kayaking, as well as white water rafting on the rivers around Fort William.