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Availability on the West Highland Way and Isle of Skye for 2025 is limited! We recommend booking as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Active Tours in Scotland
- Experience the rugged magic of the Scottish Highlands on foot, bike or train
- Journey up the Royal Mile in Scotland’s capital, Edinburgh, to reach the city’s castle
- Hike the West Highland Way, Scotland's most iconic trail, from Glasgow to Fort William
- Discover the dramatic Isle of Skye or island hop by bike to sample Islay’s fine whiskies
- Delight in “ceud mìle fàilte” (a hundred thousand welcomes) from your hosts
Discover the magic of Scotland on one of our varied self-guided itineraries . From the southern Scottish Borders to the northern Highlands & islands, choose hiking , biking , rail & hike , or drive & hike for your perfect adventure!
Since 2003, Macs Adventure has been helping travelers experience the glorious landscapes of Scotland. Rest assured you'll have the freedom and confidence to adventure at your own pace, while we handle the nitty gritty. It's active travel led by you – people with a passion for the outdoors, who want to explore the world beyond the well-trodden trails and tracks.
Explore the vast Scottish landscapes, deep history and culture, and welcoming locals as you travel on your own, supported by us. Founded in Scotland, our knowledgeable team have first-hand experience of the country and are dedicated to ensuring you have an unforgettable trip.
Our Tour Types
Hiking in Scotland
Biking in Scotland
Rail & Hike in Scotland
Slower Adventures in Scotland
Scotland In Style
Hiking & biking tours in scotland.
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The seasons in Scotland vary greatly, which can be one of the many reasons to visit again and again, as they all provide their own beauty and spectacle. Although Scotland isn’t blessed with year-round sunshine its climate is (surprisingly) moderate. At Macs Adventure, we offer our self-guided hiking and cycling holidays from March through to October when the weather is most kind.
SPRING IN SCOTLAND
Known as the most predictable time weather-wise, as rainfall is generally at it's lowest. You can expect average maximum temperatures to range from approximately 45°F to 55°F during the months of March, April and May. This is our most popular period for our classic Scottish hikes such as the West Highland Way , so early booking is recommended. It is also the perfect time for visiting the Isle of Skye .
SUMMER IN SCOTLAND
June, July and August are normally the warmest months in Scotland, with average maximum temperatures ranging from approximately 15°C (59°F) to 17°C (63 °F). This time of year is great for cycling the Scottish Islands or for our Drive & Hike trips in the country's far north as you will have plenty hours of daylight.
Events: The Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August, one of the largest arts Festival in the world. Spend a night or 2 in Edinburgh before our Highlands, Isle of Skye and Edinburgh trip. Make sure to book well in advance though as the city can be very busy indeed.
AUTUMN IN SCOTLAND
September and October are up there with our favorite times to explore Scotland, the scenery is a delight with warm gold and bronze hues, as the leaves and grass change color. The autumn light is warmer, perfect for those interested in photography. Not to mention the crisp fresh air – dreamy! Our Hike & Rail trips are wonderful at this time of year.
Events: Whisky lovers will probably already have the Scotch Whisky Festival noted in your diary for mid-September. Why not tie this into our Islay & Jura Whisky Trails tour? What better way to finish the trip than with a wee (well-deserved) dram!
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Scotland Tours in 2024 & 2025
The good, the plaid, and the whisky
It's said redheads have a reputation for fiery temperaments; in Scotland the same could be said of the entire people, or even the land itself. Somehow, both the land and those who live on it manage to be simultaneously handsome and tough as nails, like a burly highlander in a fine tartan kilt. Fierce, proud, rugged, and beautiful, the land that inspired a thousand songs dips and weaves like a Celtic jig. Scotland's rugged beauty is postcard-famous: lochs, glens, rocky cliffs, and rolling hills are punctuated by medieval castles and stone churches. Nor is it all bagpipes and haggis – Scottish cities like Glasgow and Edinburgh seamlessly blend the ancient and modern, and the music and personalities are strong and distinctive as their whiskies.
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