Walking Festivals in Scotland

Crieff & Strathearn Drovers Tryst annually celebrates the life, work and play of the people who made Crieff the cattle-droving crossroads of Scotland in the 1700s. Guided walks are the core of the festival, ranging from themed easy walks to high level walks in the hills up to an hour away from Crieff. Walks are enriched by wildlife, plants, trees, history and the company of like-minded people.

Our aim is to provide fun filled walks of all grades allowing people the opportunity to explore and experience the stunning countryside of Galashiels and the surrounding Scottish Borders.

Scotland's longest running walking festival. Established in 1995 the Festival travels to a different location in the Scottish Borders every year.

A 65km trail, remote landscapes, wild camping and you. This is Classic UK. It’s an epic journey in one of the UK’s remaining wilderness areas, a trek through the magnificent Cairngorm National Park. With everything you need packed into your backpack, this is the landscape you’ll call home while you walk, surrounded by nature’s giants.

The Festival showcases the great things you can do in Midlothian’s outdoors. Stay tuned for more information about walks, cycles, talks and fun outdoor activities for all the family! All events are free.

Our Festival is a celebration of the mountains in winter and includes workshops on ski touring and maintenance, winter skills and avalanche awareness, low level walking, navigation and fell running. The evening programme features illustrated talks from esteemed mountaineers as well a ceilidh, film night, music and food. Our daytime talks are an eclectic mix of subjects from engaging and interesting speakers. The mountains are calling

10,000 Kiltwalk Heroes took part in the Glasgow Kiltwalk and helped raise a record breaking £4 million for 685 Charities thanks to a 50% boost from Sir Tom Hunter.

Often described as Scotland's best kept secret, Galloway is a wonderfully unspoilt landscape with an endless variety of routes for walkers to enjoy. Walkfest offers around 30 routes over 7 days, with transport and guides included, as well as a programme of evening social events.

An opportunity to meet like-minded people, discover a fascinating island and have unforgettable days in the safe hands of experienced local leaders. With names to inspire, like Ceum na Caillich and Caisteal Abhail, Arran's mountains are amongst Scotland’s most amazing landscapes.

Ballater Walking Festival is locally organised with walks ranging from strenuous Munro climbs to easy, low level walks. In addition to our walks there are social events throughout the week.

From the foothills of the Cairngorms to Moray’s award-winning coastline you can enjoy long summer days discovering Moray’s natural, historical and cultural landscape.

We are back and can't wait... Join in the fun of the MoonWalk Scotland* night charity walk and experience Edinburgh like never before! Edinburgh turns pink to honour all MoonWalkers… Holyrood will never look so fine as The MoonWalk Scotland comes to town! A Walk the Walk hidden gem… the same energy, the same unique experience, just a wee bit smaller MoonWalk than its southern sister.

At 1,345 meters, to summit Ben Nevis is the ultimate challenge for those looking to reach the highest point in the British Isles. Located in the western end of the Grampian Mountains close to the town of Fort William, this dominating mountain is affectionately known locally as “The Ben”. Your Ben Nevis trek begins early as you head out at dawn, taking in the surroundings as you ascend this now ancient volcano, on whose summit you’ll often find patches of snow all year round. You’ll follow in the footsteps of James Robertson, a botanist from Edinburgh, who was the first person to climb “The Ben" in August 1771, and in the company of your fellow trekkers you’ll reach the summit and claim victory standing at the highest point in the UK.