Blogs - Highland Transfers

Adventure

Scottish highlights: Wild swimming in Loch Venacher, in the Trossachs

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5 min read Jan 29, 2026

Travel

Highland Transfers’ founder: Let’s give this adventure a go. ..

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3 min read Jan 29, 2026

Accommodation

What is the Great Glen Way like for walkers?

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3 min read Dec 25, 2025

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Written by People Who Know These Routes

Our guides are written by outdoor specialists, cyclists, walkers, and route planners with years of real-world
experience across Scotland’s long-distance trails.

Adventure

What’s on… along The John Muir Way in 2022

The John Muir Way is a long-distance route for walkers, runners and cyclists that crosses Scot…

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12 min read

Routes

NC500 highlight: Cycling the ‘Mad Wee Road of Sutherland’

Fiona Russell, aka Fiona Outdoors, is an outdoors and adventure journalist and blogger based i…

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10 min read

Planning

Should I be worried about Scotland’s midges?

Smidge is a leading product in midge repellency. Many people visiting Scotland will have he…

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13 min read

Planning

What to pack to cycle the North Coast 500

The North Coast 500 (NC500) is a popular long-distance route for cyclists. It’s a beautiful bu…

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15 min read

Travel

John Muir Day: 14 facts and stats about Scots-born US conservationist

It’s John Muir Day, which celebrates the legacy of Scottish-American conservation pioneer, nat…

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5 min read

Walking

John Muir Way highlights and tips by walking friends Jane and Hayley

Great experience: Walking the John Muir Way with Highland Transfers Friends Jane and Hayley…

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11 min read

Accommodation

New West Highland Way bridge in memory of popular runner

New bridge on the West Highland Way in memory of a popular runner. A new bridge has been in…

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4 min read

Scottish cyclist sets stunning new North Coast 500 record

Travel

What’s on… on the North Coast 500 in 2022

Highland Games take place on the NC500 throughout the summer. Credit: Angus Chan For most …

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11 min read

Adventure

How to run the West Highland Way

The average time to walk the 96-mile West Highland Way is seven or eight days. However, plenty…

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11 min read

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Top 3 tips for walking the WHW

The atmosphere here is unbeatable after 20 miles.

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Essential gear you can actually leave behind.

Scottish Tourism Month shout-out! With ☕

Just 5 mins off the main trail near Kinlochleven.

Highland Transfer, why use them

Just 5 mins off the main trail near Kinlochleven.

Walking & Cycling Guides for Scotland’s Long-Distance Trails

Welcome to the Highland Transfers adventure hub. We specialize in supporting self- guided walking and cycling holidays across Scotland. Our blog provides in-depth resources for the West Highland Way, Badger Divide, John Muir Way, and the North Coast 500 (NC500). From baggage transfer support to detailed route breakdowns, we are here to help you plan your perfect Highland adventure.