Walking - Argyll & the Isles Traveller Reviews

The holiday was exactly as described in the promotional material Wilderness Scotland delivered on what they promised.

Efficient, courteous, friendly.

Four islands plus one day on mainland Argyll. Excellent guide, lovely group of people, comfortable hotels, easy but good walks every day plus visits to historic sites and attempts to view beavers, eagles, porpoises and whales (who unfortunately declined to turn up). We did see seabirds and seals, though, and had an exciting boat trip to Jura via Corrievreckan whirlpool. Despite mixed weather, it was thoroughly enjoyable

Wilderness Scotland.

Graham was wonderful. He identified all the plants, pointed out birds and other wildlife, and described the history of the ruins and places we visited.

Graham was wonderful. He identified all the plants, pointed out birds and other wildlife, and described the history of the ruins and places we visited.

Our walking tour started in Oban, Scotland and included several of the Isles off the western coast; Kerrera, Gigha, Jura, Islay. The islands we saw were remote, some rugged, and all beautiful. Our tour was a mix of walks most with historical sights; all walks replete with beautiful vistas, vast swaths of grass and moss, and flowering plants throughout from Rowan trees to wild foxgloves. Scotland's "free to roam" policy is a pleasure allowing us to walk through fields of sheep and cows, closing and opening gates, providing a feel of openness and great freedom that would otherwise be maneuvers to avoid. The hotels were excellent and the food we had was amazing.

Wilderness Scotland has many, many strengths from hiring great guides, having well planned tours, but they truly excel in communicating. From the booking process to updating us on the potential for a ferry outage, the organization was always informing, updating, and "moving" us through the process. A credit to a well-trained and knowledgeable team. Back to the guides, our guide was well matched for this trip. A resident of the area she had a depth of knowledge of history and life on the islands that she was able to impart to all guests on her tour. Well done Wilderness Scotland.