Scottish Rock & Water - Newtonmore

Adam N.

Did the five day Skye Munros and Scrambling. Nothing I write here could do justice to this course and guide. Stephen was fantastic. He really is an incredibly safe pair of hands to lead my 65 year old dad and I through some pretty tough climbs in the phenomenal Black Cuillins. He's kind, super experienced and a thoroughly seasoned professional. We couldn't have asked for a better guide. A challenging, exhilarating and memorable experience.

Andy N.

We had the best week tackling the Cuillin mountains with Scottish Rock and Water. It was one of the most exhilarating four days of my life. Stephen’s (our guide) knowledge and experience was invaluable, we learned so much, especially about how to move across tricky terrain and finding the routes. He is a an interesting guy, a great laugh and is very professional when it really counts. He knows every single rock on those hills, trying to navigate safely without a guide in the Cuillins is not recommended. Any moment of fear during the scrambling and climbs were quickly extinguished because I knew we were in safe hands with Stephen. Getting time with an experienced mountaineer is a must if you enjoy climbing mountains, it could mitigate the chances of accidents happening. Next stop for us is the winter skills course.

Giuseppe M.

Stephen is an incredible mountain leader. What an amazing adventure I've had over five days, reach the top of all the Black Cuillin munros. Would highly recommend booking through Scottish Rock & Water.

JJ W.

Professional, knowledgeable and genuinely just a really nice guy.

Stephen has been absolutely class when
taking us on the Cuilin ridge traverse. He was great to spend a few days with and is clearly incredibly experienced and competent in the outdoors.

Thanks for a great trip Stephen!

Jonny G.

Amazing first winter climbing experience.
Went on a two day winter climbing course, organised superbly by Stephen, guided by Lou. This is what I wrote to Stephen post course, which sums up my experience:

"Just wanted to drop you a note re our course this weekend.

Lou was absolutely fantastic - patient, interested, helped us when we needed it and the gauged the level we were at perfectly. Scottish winter climbing is certainly nothing like anything we have experienced before!

Thank you for your sorting things out at short notice after John's unfortunate illness.

We feel like we have lots of things to work on in terms of single axe mountaineering & would definitely be interested in booking with you again in the near future - thinking about doing something on Skye - if Lou had any dates that fit that would be ideal."er climbing experience

Kirsty W.

My boyfriend and I had the best time scrambling across the Aonach ridge with Stephen. His experience and safety knowledge was the only reason we were able to do the ridge and he put all of our anxious thoughts at ease! Stephen was great for giving us advice and also reassured us with the tricky sections of the traverse. Couldn't have asked for more... and he was also great company! Would highly recommend to anyone.

Jim M.

Had an excellent family canoe trip down the Spey. Cannot fault the trip - camping spots were idyllic, food was tasty and our guide Terry was first class! I highly recommend the company and this trip.

Darrell J.

Great people , great trip , Anthony looked after us in every way , would definitely use this company again