Where to practice an individual sport Scotland

Whithorn Priory is the end point of this thousand year old pilgrimage route, which has recently been revived with the creation of a guidebook (available for £12). It is divided into 13 segments, which will be as many ideas for a walk if you are in the area. Each one is marked by remarkable buildings, both architecturally and historically. The itinerary follows existing walking and cycling paths, coastal trails or passes through little-used secondary roads.

Founded in 1761, Bruntsfield Links Golf Club is the fourth oldest golf club in the world. It enjoys an enviable location in a park of over 150 hectares. Bruntsfield has been the scene of many competitions, both national and international. Although the Society is a club, visitors are welcome. The clubhouse has undergone many renovations that make it a historic yet modern venue. A place you should visit at least once!

This golf course takes shape in a spectacular setting, at the mercy of the sea winds and in a nature that is not there to make your task easier, but on the contrary, to push you to surpass yourself. Its 18-hole course is laid out with respect for the curves of the terrain, but also for the rare flora that grows there. This is what its architect, David McLay Kidd, says: "We followed the terrain and unlike most courses in the world, we didn't design the course and make the terrain evolve with it, we designed each hole around the natural terrain."

Haggs Castle Golf Club offers a warm welcome to all golf enthusiasts. You will still have to book your session and formula in advance, but you will be able to take advantage of the various facilities (driving range, clubhouse, changing rooms, showers, professional shop) and a magnificent green (18 holes). Indeed, Haggs Castle has an excellent reputation as one of the finest developments in the West of Scotland. The calm here is in stark contrast to the bustle of the neighbouring town.

The Whitewave centre organises a variety of activities in the north of the island. For half a day, you can choose from kayaking, rock climbing, abseiling and hiking, or archery. You can even try your hand at passing obstacles on an all-terrain skateboard with larger wheels, designed to be used on the grass and to pass obstacles. All ages and levels are accepted.

The Go Ape Adventure Centre in Aberfoyle offers a range of activities suitable for both children and adults. Several courses in the trees are set up, to adapt to the level of children (or great beginners) as well as sportsmen and daredevils. The centre also has Segways and electric scooters for outings in the forest, "adventure trekking" sessions with zip lines and axe throwing. Fancy an extra dose of adrenaline? Try these activities at sunset!

The golf of Grencruitten is a green jewel hidden in the immediate periphery of Oban, going inland. Beautifully hilly, it draws a landscape of curves and softness. It boasts to be one of the most beautiful in Scotland and there is no doubt some truth in this statement, as it is magnificent, especially in spring. Open to visitors, it offers daily or weekly access to the driving range and the 18-hole course, with club and trolley hire. Visitors have access to the club house, the lounge bar and restaurant and the shop.

Skye Guides programs climbing or hiking trips of all levels with professional guides to survey the island safely. This is the ideal solution for all those who do not wish to venture alone on the summits. With them, you will be able to survey the Black Cuillin range in complete safety. Created in 1995, the company knows the island's trails and cliffs by heart. It favours personalized, attentive and small group guides, to respect the level and desires of each person. To each his own excursion!

The rather flat island lends itself very well to discovery on a two-wheeler. You can rent mountain bikes, road bikes or electrically assisted bikes, as well as luggage trailers or children's trailers. There is a wide choice of bike sizes, as well as helmets. Saddlebags can be booked if necessary, as well as extra lighting. We will advise you on the bike that suits you, but also on the routes to follow by bike, the rides to do (coastal roads, the trail of the three distilleries...), the places to visit.

Safari means observation, not slaughter of magnificent wild animals, of course! Loch Coruisk, the Cuillin, Trotternish and the Quiraing: all of them are to be discovered during guided hiking days, to discover the most beautiful landscapes of the island. Departures are from Portree and the small size of the groups (4-6) is a plus. The objective of your guides is simple: to take you off the beaten track and make you discover a secret and confidential Island of Skye. It is possible to make photo excursions with specialized photographers.

Whatever your age, your level or your desire for activities, Skye Adventure offers a wide range of possibilities: treks on the coast, in the gorges, in the mountains, on the Cuillin, climbing, canyoning, coastering, skills and orientation courses, as well as sessions adapted to families. Visit their website to choose and book. The activities are obviously done in complete safety and according to the level of the group, with qualified instructors and equipment (helmets, combishort, life jackets, etc.) provided to the participants.

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.

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.

The Galloway Forest Park can be discovered very well by bike, especially as it is a mountain bike spot: tracks, descents, special bike routes... There are many hiking routes and ideas in the region! Thus Kirroughtree and Glentrool, two sites of Newton Stewart, are among the famous 7stanes, known to mountain bike enthusiasts. There are trails for all levels, marked like ski slopes, from green to black. With the family, a departure from Glentrool, which offers an accessible walk on a forest road, is preferable.

Wide open to outside visitors, this golf course has the advantage of offering very affordable prices for those who want to treat themselves to a game during their holidays. Superb 18-hole course, with breathtaking views at every stage, it is known for its superb natural setting. You can even spot deer on the course. The clubhouse is also open to visitors and no formal attire is required.

Good to know: The golf course benefits from partnerships with local hotels. If you come to the area to play, this could be a good plan!

Here, it is the miniature golf course that is reviewed and corrected, with a whimsical sauce, with humor and a difference. This unusual miniature golf course offers zany themed courses to have fun without taking yourself seriously with family or friends. The Scraphead golf parodies the construction site theme with all the dangers, toxic materials and heavy machinery, while the Wizard golf uses wizards and witches to plunge players into a world as magical as it is strange. An on-site café provides a snack (fairground hot dogs and nachos) at the end of the course.

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".