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Elite Guides

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Mountain Guide

Fort William, Scotland

We are a small guiding company based in Fort William, Scotland, at the foot of Ben Nevis. We specialize in tailor-made courses and guiding for individuals and small groups across the Scottish Highlands, focusing on quality and a personalised approach rather than a one-size-fits-all model.

Founded by Scott Kirkhope—an outdoor professional with 20 years’ experience—we evolved from his earlier venture, Kirkhope Mountaineering (est. 2016). Scott holds the Winter Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor (WMCI) qualification, is a member and Development Officer of the Association of Mountaineering Instructors, and is also a qualified mountain bike leader and coach.

We work with qualified and insured freelance guides, occasionally including trainees (with prior notice), and prioritise customer-focused, high-quality mountain adventures.

We also support the local Lochaber community through environmental and recreational initiatives, having contributed to local climbing, trail, wheeled sports, and conservation projects.

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Programs

4.8

(13)

Climbing Ben Nevis via the Ledge Route in a day, Scotland

Join Scott, an experienced and certified guide, for a full day climb of the amazing Ben Nevis Peak in Scotland via the Ledge Route.
FromGBP 158 per person for 3 travellers

1 day

Intermediate

High

Availability:

All year

5.0

(9)

1-day Climb on Tower Ridge (Ben Nevis), Scotland

Come and experience a thrilling full day climb on the Tower Ridge on the United Kingdom's highest peak, Ben Nevis, in Scotland with certified guide Scott.
FromGBP 211 per person for 2 travellers

1 day

Intermediate

High

Availability:

All year

5.0

(8)

Guided walking tours around Glencoe, Scotland

Come and enjoy an incredibly scenic hiking tour around the Highlands of Scotland in Glencoe with experienced and certified guide Scott.
FromGBP 74 per person for 6 travellers

+1 days

Intermediate

High

Availability:

May - Sep

5.0

(6)

1-Day Ben Nevis Hike in Scotland

Let certified mountaineering instructor Scott take you to the highest point in the British Isles on an adventure-filled day trekking up Ben Nevis in Scotland.
FromGBP 64 per person for 7 travellers

1 day

Intermediate

High

Availability:

May - Sep

5.0

(1)

Introductory Rock Climbing Course in Ben Nevis and Glencoe

Let Scott, a certified mountaineering inctructor, introduce you to the amazing world of rock climbing with a basic introductory course in Scotland.
FromGBP 211 per person for 2 travellers

+1 days

Beginner

Intermediate

Availability:

All year

5.0

(2)

Curved Ridge, 1-day Scramble on Buachaille Etive Mor in Glencoe, Scotland

Join experienced and certified guide Scott for a full day scramble on the famed Curved Ridge on Buachaille Etive Mor in Glencoe, Scotland.
FromGBP 211 per person for 2 travellers

1 day

Intermediate

High

Availability:

All year

Intermediate-level rock climbing course in Scotland

Join Scott, a qualified mountaineering instructor, for this intermediate level rock climbing course and you will receive personalized instruction that will help your formation as a lead climber!
FromGBP 211 per person for 2 travellers

+1 days

Intermediate

High

Availability:

May - Sep

1-day Guided traverse of the Aonach Eagach from Glencoe, Scotland

Come and enjoy an exciting, privately guided full day traverse of the amazing Aonach Eagach Ridge, from Glencoe, in Scotland with certified guide Scott.
FromGBP 211 per person for 2 travellers

1 day

Intermediate

High

Availability:

All year

3-Day Traverse of Cuillin Ridge on the Isle of Skye

Follow Scott, a certified mountaineering instructor, on a breath-taking traverse of the Cuillin Ridge, and see the mountainous side of the Isle of Skye in Scotland.
FromGBP 737 per person for 2 travellers

3 days

Intermediate

High

Availability:

May - Sep

4-day Munro course in the Cuillin, Isle of Skye (Scotland)

Join Scott, a certified guide, for a 4 day Munro course in the amazing Cuillin, on the beautiful Isle of Skye in Scotland.
FromGBP 843 per person for 2 travellers

4 days

Intermediate

High

Availability:

May - Sep

4-Day Traverse of Cuillin Ridge on the Isle of Skye

Join Scott, a certified mountaineering instructor, on a memorable 4-day journey traversing the rocky Cuillin Ridge and experiencing the excitement of these remarkable Scottish mountains.
FromGBP 790 per person for 2 travellers

4 days

Intermediate

High

Availability:

May - Sep

5-Day Traverse of Cuillin Ridge on the Isle of Skye

Let certified mountaineering instructor Scott guide you through five days on the beautiful Cuillin Ridge of the Isle of Skye and traverse through Scotland´s most distinguished peaks.
FromGBP 948 per person for 2 travellers

5 days

Intermediate

High

Availability:

May - Sep

Climbing course on UK’s classic multi-pitch routes

Join Scott, a qualified mountaineering instructor, for this climbing course and send some classic routes in the UK while receiving personalized instruction that will improve your climbing skills and technique!
FromGBP 211 per person for 2 travellers

+1 days

Intermediate

High

Availability:

All year

Custom trips in the Cuillin “Munros” of Skye

Let Scott, a qualified mountaineering instructor, be your guide on the Scottish Isle of Skye. He will create a customized trip that suits your needs, abilities, and goals, whether you want to "bag" all 12 Munros on the island, or just have a fun day exploring stunning landscapes.
FromGBP 227 per person for 2 travellers

+1 days

Intermediate

High

Availability:

May - Sep

Improvised rescue course for climbers in Scotland

Sign up for Scott's, a climbing course and learn about the important topic of improvised rescues with a qualified mountaineering instructor - what to do if something goes wrong in the middle of your climb!
FromGBP 211 per person for 2 travellers

+1 days

Intermediate

Intermediate

Availability:

All year

 

Reviews with photos

Scott was a fantastic guide. We (myself and my 17 year old son) felt 100% safe at all times. Unfortunately, due to the v high winds, we weren’t able to summit Ben Nevis - however, Scott ensured that we had a great day hiking & climbing around Ben Nevis. We will definitely return to summit Ben Nevis in the Winter - and we’ll definitely go with Scott as our guide.5
Scott was a fantastic guide. We (myself and my 17 year old son) felt 100% safe at all times. Unfortunately, due to the v high winds, we weren’t able to summit Ben Nevis - however, Scott ensured that we had a great day hiking & climbing around Ben Nevis. We will definitely return to summit Ben Nevis in the Winter - and we’ll definitely go with Scott as our guide.5

What people are saying about Elite Guides

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Scott was a fantastic guide. We (myself and my 17 year old son) felt 100% safe at all times. Unfortunately, due to the v high winds, we weren’t able to summit Ben Nevis - however, Scott ensured that we had a great day hiking & climbing around Ben Nevis. We will definitely return to summit Ben Nevis in the Winter - and we’ll definitely go with Scott as our guide.

Scott was a fantastic guide. We (myself and my 17 year old son) felt 100% safe at all times. Unfortunately, due to the v high winds, we weren’t able to summit Ben Nevis - however, Scott ensured that we had a great day hiking & climbing around Ben Nevis. We will definitely return to summit Ben Nevis in the Winter - and we’ll definitely go with Scott as our guide.Scott was a fantastic guide. We (myself and my 17 year old son) felt 100% safe at all times. Unfortunately, due to the v high winds, we weren’t able to summit Ben Nevis - however, Scott ensured that we had a great day hiking & climbing around Ben Nevis. We will definitely return to summit Ben Nevis in the Winter - and we’ll definitely go with Scott as our guide.

Stewart

The guide was Hannah in fact and she was the best, it was a great day and Hannah was brilliant.. I would never have chosen the Pap honestly speaking, however, Hannah did the review also asked a bunch of questions and watched how we did at the beginning so she was confident that it was the right hike for us, and it really was. Please give her a big thanks and to you also for a great experience, the break in the weather really helped as well

Lance

Scott was super responsive in all communications. And his colleague, Jordan, was amazing.

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