The Team & Story Behind the Scotland Trail
The Team & Story Behind the Scotland Trail
The Team & Story Behind the Scotland Trail
At The Scotland Trail, we believe that creating an authentic journey means going off the beaten track to discover the wild heart of a country. From the very beginning of this project, we worked closely with local partners to create, together, a unique route across the Isle of Skye. During this trail, you won’t just cross wild mountains and lochs, you’ll also discover the local culture and some of the island’s most magical places, far from the crowds.
The story began in 2022, when our team travelled to Scotland in search of an adventure worthy of you. We were immediately struck by the hospitality and enthusiasm of the local people, who eagerly joined us in bringing this project to life. They were genuinely excited that, for once, a team was interested in discovering the country’s hidden gems rather than its usual tourist hotspots. To this day, they continue to welcome us, helping us offer unique camping spots and manage the logistics on the ground.
Together, we brought the Scotland Trail to life.
Together with our Scottish partners, we work on this adventure all year round with one goal in mind: to offer you the most authentic travel experience possible. A trail you won’t soon forget, and one that might even change the way you see travel.
The hiking route we’ve mapped out brings together the very best of Scotland and the Isle of Skye. We’ve handpicked the most spectacular spots to give you the true essence of this incredible trek in just one week.
Our mission is to give you as much adventure as possible at a fair price. We do this by developing the trek from A to Z and partnering with local people.
We take care of all the practical details, so you can make the most of your trip. Our travelers give us an average rating of 4.7 out of 5.
By supporting local projects and keeping the CO₂ emissions from our trips to a minimum, we aim to make a positive impact through your adventure.
The Scotland Trail is a concept by Travelbase, a travel company with over 10 years of experience in active adventures. Every year, more than 50,000 travellers explore the world with us. Thanks to our experience, you can count on smooth organisation, strong local partnerships and an authentic travel experience.
We believe in travel that has a positive impact. Through our own Butterfly Foundation, we support dozens of social and environmental projects around the world.
We work with various pioneers in nature conservation, both in Europe and beyond. These organisations are committed to protecting endangered species and vulnerable ecosystems, as well as preserving the national parks in the areas our trails pass through.
By travelling with us, you support projects that make a real difference.