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Wonderful West Highland Way Walk
96mile walk with amazing scenery from Milngarvie to Fort William. Staying in fabulous accommodation which was so lovely after a long hike in all weather.
96mile walk with amazing scenery from Milngarvie to Fort William. Staying in fabulous accommodation which was so lovely after a long hike in all weather.
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Absolute Escapes were marvellous. Very well organised, keeping us well informed at all times. From the moment I contacted them they arranged everything to exactly what I wanted, even better. The whole trip ran like clockwork. The accommodation they had arranged were all perfect. We would recommend and us them again on our next walking holiday.
Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time on the West Highland Way and found the accommodations to be fabulous. We look forward to welcoming you back for another holiday. Best wishes, Fern Urquhart





Great Glen Way Walk
Taylor and I had a great time on the walk! We had some rainy weather in the beginning and then luckily once we got to Fort Augustus the rain cleared up and we had fantastic luck with the weather going to Inverness. The High Route has the most fantastic views of Loch Ness and and beyond. We loved all the B&B hosts we stayed with. They were so wonderful and accommodating. Laura and Lorraine literally cheered us on as we walked up to their house ...
Taylor and I had a great time on the walk! We had some rainy weather in the beginning and then luckily once we got to Fort Augustus the rain cleared up and we had fantastic luck with the weather going to Inverness. The High Route has the most fantastic views of Loch Ness and and beyond. We loved all the B&B hosts we stayed with. They were so wonderful and accommodating. Laura and Lorraine literally cheered us on as we walked up to their house in South Laggan. The eco cafe was a highlight for us on the last day as well it gave us a chance to catch up with all the other walkers and eat some Lemon Cake.
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We booked through Absolute Escapes and it so was so easy. We told Pippa Robinson where we wanted to go and she booked our B&Bs and mailed us a map and detailed itinerary ahead of time. The best part was knowing places to eat from her recommendations in the area ahead of time so we didn't have to do that research. We just showed up for the trip and everything fell into place! Very stress free!
Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback Sally. I was so delighted that you and Taylor enjoyed the Great Glen Way and got to sample the fantastic lemon cake at the Eco Cafe! Hopefully we can welcome you back to Scotland for another walking adventure soon. Best wishes, Pippa Robson





Highland Bliss
From the initial outreach to Absolute Escapes, through the entire planning process (which involved a lot of changes and what ifs on my end), through a fender bender after a bus hit my rental car while I was parked waiting to drive onto the ferry at Mallaig, the entire Absolute Escapes team was stellar in their communications and planning. Having never been to Scotland before, they were able to set me and my 83-year-old mother up with an itinerary ...
From the initial outreach to Absolute Escapes, through the entire planning process (which involved a lot of changes and what ifs on my end), through a fender bender after a bus hit my rental car while I was parked waiting to drive onto the ferry at Mallaig, the entire Absolute Escapes team was stellar in their communications and planning. Having never been to Scotland before, they were able to set me and my 83-year-old mother up with an itinerary where we could both enjoy the majesty of the Scottish Highlands. The accommodations were top notch, and well tailored to what we wanted (Inverlochy Castle is a must!). I will definitely be recommending others who are traveling to Scotland to reach out to Absolute Escapes, and I am a definite future customer for any upcoming travels to Scotland. My only wish was that we could have spent more time in the Highlands, particularly on the Isle of Skye, which was so stunning that I found myself saying "Wow" at almost every twist and turn in the road.
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Absolute Escapes, especially Andy Gabe and Fern Urquhart, were stellar. Great communications. Great planning. Great assistance when I got into a minor traffic accident. Their trip planner itinerary document was amazing and really helped my mom envision the trip as we were going. This was a 5* experience, and Absolute Escapes provides 5* service.
Thank you for your wonderful review, Michael. I'm so pleased to hear that both yourself and your mother enjoyed your time in Scotland! It was a pleasure working with you to plan your holiday and we look forward to welcoming you back to Scotland in the not too distant future. Best wishes, Fern Urquhart





Amazing walking holiday along the Great Glen Way
This was our first long walk and working with Absolute Escapes meant that we could concentrate on the views because everything else was taken care of. Our lodgings were perfect. It was so nice to arrive each day and have our baggage waiting so we could shower and change and then head to one of the recommended evening options. The map and the flip book they provided were invaluable as was their detailed itinerary.
This was our first long walk and working with Absolute Escapes meant that we could concentrate on the views because everything else was taken care of. Our lodgings were perfect. It was so nice to arrive each day and have our baggage waiting so we could shower and change and then head to one of the recommended evening options. The map and the flip book they provided were invaluable as was their detailed itinerary.
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Our tour operator was friendly and answered all of our questions promptly. We compared notes about other tour operators with fellow walkers on the trail and found that the information provided by Absolute Escapes was extraordinarily complete.
Thank you for your wonderful review, Pamela. We are so pleased to hear that you had such a great time on your holiday and a huge congratulations on completing your first long-distance walk! We hope that this has inspired you to continue exploring the incredible trails the UK and Ireland have to offer and we hope that we can assist you with your next adventure soon. Best wishes, Fern Urquhart





Lovely holiday
We did a circle driving tour of Scotland and the Lake District of England beginning and ending in Edinburgh. We enjoyed being in Edinburgh but it was hectic due to the Fringe festival. Loved seeing Loch Lomond, The Nevis Range, especially loved Glen Coe, the Rannish mood and the Isle of Skye. We saw fabulous castles and other historic sites. The inns chosen had wonderful innkeepers who were both friendly and helpful. They were conveniently ...
We did a circle driving tour of Scotland and the Lake District of England beginning and ending in Edinburgh. We enjoyed being in Edinburgh but it was hectic due to the Fringe festival. Loved seeing Loch Lomond, The Nevis Range, especially loved Glen Coe, the Rannish mood and the Isle of Skye. We saw fabulous castles and other historic sites. The inns chosen had wonderful innkeepers who were both friendly and helpful. They were conveniently located. Wished we had more time there.
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Absolute Escapes staff listened to our wishes and created the trip of our dreams. Very responsive and efficient.
Thank you for your wonderful review, Maureen. We are so pleased to hear that you had such a great time in Scotland and managed to see so much! It was a pleasure planning your holiday with you, and hopefully, one day we can welcome you back to Scotland. Best wishes, Fern Urquhart





A walking holiday around the isle of Arran
We had a wonderful time. We are used to quite long walks and the possibility of hiking without heavy luggage has been an asset. The Arran Coastal Way is a very nice route and the landscape impressive. All the sections of the route are enjoyable and the island offers lot of things to see (both natural and cultural – please note that we have been travelling to Scotland several times). The information pack and guide books delivered to us are ...
We had a wonderful time. We are used to quite long walks and the possibility of hiking without heavy luggage has been an asset. The Arran Coastal Way is a very nice route and the landscape impressive. All the sections of the route are enjoyable and the island offers lot of things to see (both natural and cultural – please note that we have been travelling to Scotland several times). The information pack and guide books delivered to us are good-quality and describe in detail the way and its characteristics. We also enjoyed the friendly people and excellent food. In a nutshell: top!
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It is the first time we have been using a company for organising our travel. We booked with Absolute Escapes and everything was perfect. All the places where we lodged during our stay are very good, well-managed, run by friendly and helpful people; all of them are exactly the kind of places we like and we couldn't haven chosen better ourselves. Luggage was always on time - despite the flooding of part of Arran during our stay! Transport by Arran motor taxis was very efficient and we enjoyed the conversation with our driver. Communications with the tour operator staff has been fast and clear. It was worth the money indeed.
Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback Diego. The Isle of Arran is indeed a wonderful holiday destination with many sightseeing opportunities, and we were so delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time on the Arran Coastal Way even despite the weather! We hope to be able to welcome you back to Scotland in future. Best wishes, Pippa Robson





Well-planned hike on the Great Glen Way
We spent six days hiking the Great Glen Way in Scotland with some sightseeing mixed in. It was a beautiful trip, a quiet trail, and included diverse but equally beautiful landscapes!
We spent six days hiking the Great Glen Way in Scotland with some sightseeing mixed in. It was a beautiful trip, a quiet trail, and included diverse but equally beautiful landscapes!
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Absolute Escapes provided exceptional service from planning through implementation. The reasonable deposit amount allowed us to confirm our plans early, accommodations and luggage transfer were terrific, and the information about each town and eating options were invaluable. We would travel with them again in a heartbeat!
Thank you so much for your lovely review, Sarah. We are so pleased to hear that you had such a wonderful time on the Great Glen Way. We hope to welcome you back to Scotland someday soon, please do not hesitate to contact us. Best wishes, Fern Urquhart





Friendly Excellent Service
Tailor made trip around Scotland including Isle of Skye utilising rail, ferry and bus services with B&B accommodation arranged by Absolute Escapes
Tailor made trip around Scotland including Isle of Skye utilising rail, ferry and bus services with B&B accommodation arranged by Absolute Escapes
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Pippa and the team were excellent, very friendly with prompt responses and follow up. Everything went plan as arranged.
Thank you for your lovely feedback Stephen. We are all delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time in Scotland & the arrangements that we made for you. If we can be of any assistance in future please don't hesitate to get in touch. Best wishes, Pippa Robson





Walking the Cateran Trail
I really enjoyed the Cateran Trail. The landscape is wonderful. It offers a bit of everything, fields, forests, hills, lochs, heather, sheep, lovely villages and small towns and great hospitality. As I hoped it was a very quiet walk. Which is escpecially nice in August since the sights are very busy in Scotland.
I really enjoyed the Cateran Trail. The landscape is wonderful. It offers a bit of everything, fields, forests, hills, lochs, heather, sheep, lovely villages and small towns and great hospitality. As I hoped it was a very quiet walk. Which is escpecially nice in August since the sights are very busy in Scotland.
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Everything went perfectly. The accomodations were excellent. I usually organise everything by myself but now I can see the many advantages of choosing a tour operator.
Thank you for your review Jenny, we're delighted to hear you enjoyed your time on the Cateran Trail. It is such a varied walk that gives you a great taste of walking in Scotland. I'm glad you were pleased with our arrangements, if we can be of assistance in the future please don't hesitate to contact us. Best wishes, Jason Martin





West Highland Way Walking Holiday
We walked the West Highland Way from Milngavie to Fort William in 5 days as suggested on their website by Absolute Escapes and added an extra day at the end to climb Ben Nevis. It was a challenging but doable walk. We enjoyed the scenery of the Highlands and every evening we arrived at our destination a bit exhausted but happy and enjoyed the excellent food and friendly pub atmosphere along the way.
We walked the West Highland Way from Milngavie to Fort William in 5 days as suggested on their website by Absolute Escapes and added an extra day at the end to climb Ben Nevis. It was a challenging but doable walk. We enjoyed the scenery of the Highlands and every evening we arrived at our destination a bit exhausted but happy and enjoyed the excellent food and friendly pub atmosphere along the way.
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We booked the tour through Absolute Escapes. They organized luggage transport and accommodations for us and we received a detailed description about daily distances, lunch and dinner options and special sights on the way. Everything was organized perfectly, the luggage transport went smoothly and with only one exception (The Drovers Inn), accommodation was very clean, comfortable, usually in a scenic location and some we would even rate as exceptional.
Thanks for your wonderful review, Birgit. We are so pleased to hear you had such a great time on the West Highland Way. If we can be of any assistance in the future, please do not hesitate to contact us. Best wishes, Fern Urquhart