Why Choose Us
Dan and Jo established Highland Guides to deliver high-quality summer mountaineering and climbing courses along with winter skills and guiding in the Scottish Highlands. Combining both a wealth of personal experiences in mountain ranges worldwide with formal training and qualification processes in the UK we can assure a high standard of both guided and instructional experiences. Find out a little more about Highland Guides below. To find out a bit more about Dan and Jo who run Highland Guides click here.
Qualified, Experienced, Insured
All guides and instructors that we use are qualified members of either the Association of Mountaineering Instructors, Mountain Training Association or the British Mountain Guides Association. This ensures a high standard of training and instruction. All courses and experiences will have an approriatley qualified leader, instructor or guide on the course.
Our team is also highly experienced all continue to walk climb and scramble actively on a personal basis. We belive that just being qualified is not enough. All our guides, instructors and leaders are passionate climbers and mountaineers and do so in their own time and this experience shines through in the courses and experiences we deliver.
Our guides, instructors and leaders are all fully insured for the activities, courses and expereinces they are delivering.
Proud of our Feedback
All guides and instructors that we use are qualified members of either the Association of Mountaineering Instructors, Mountain Training Association or the British Mountain Guides Association. This ensures a high standard of training and instruction. All courses and experiences will have an approriatley qualified leader, instructor or guide on the course.
Our team is also highly experienced all continue to walk climb and scramble actively on a personal basis. We belive that just being qualified is not enough. All our guides, instructors and leaders are passionate climbers and mountaineers and do so in their own time and this experience shines through in the courses and experiences we deliver.
Our guides, instructors and leaders are all fully insured for the activities, courses and expereinces they are delivering.
Proud of our Feedback
What our guests say should speak for itslef. Its hugely important to Highland Guides that we both deliver and meet the expectations that guests come with and we also try to go the extra mile in delivering a great mountain experience.
Customer Review
'Expert guiding in the Cuillins in challenging conditons Dan took me and my son on He was very flexible and worked out routes we could do suitable to ability and mindful of severe weather. Result was we achieved our ambition, saw amazing scenery and almost made it to the top on two routes great routes'
Ted, Skye Scrambles
'Fantastic day of rock climbing at Reiff with Dan & Jo! I gained a lot of confidence and learnt new skills including gear placement and anchor building. A fun and relaxed day – can’t wait for next time!'
Kai, Intro Rock
'Great experience with a great guide Jo". I completed one day intro to winter climbing course. I learnt a lot in the day. I appreciated her skills, knowledge and passion for the hills. Jo is also, a fantastic companion'
Pelka, Ben Nevis
