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Activities
West Coast Mountain Guides - guiding, instruction and holidays, near Ben Nevis and Glencoe.
http://www.westcoast-mountainguides.co.uk
Scottish Christian Hillwalking Club
http://www.christianhillwalking.co.uk
Outdoor Activities and Mountaineering Courses in Scotland
Walkhighlands - the ultimate guide to walking in the Scottish Highlands
http://www.walkhighlands.co.uk
Factivities.co.uk hosts information on a wide variety of UK outdoor activities, from the tranquil to the extreme
Kite buggying, kite landboarding and kite surfing in the Outer Hebrides
http://www.extremehebrides.co.uk
Highland Trekking & Trail Riding amidst stunning scenery close to Glen Afric Nature Reserve
http://www.glenaffric.org/pony.html
A site about rock climbing, hill walking & mountaineering in the UK
North West Frontiers - Walking and Hiking Holidays in Scotland
Details of climbing links, instructors, events and forums
Sports and activities in Scotland, whatever the level or ability.
http://www.scottishsport.co.uk
Mountain Innovations, for activity and walking holidays in the Cairngorms area
CNDO Scotland for guided walking holidays, self guided walking hoilidays, outdoor courses
Sea kayaking adventures based on the Isle of Barra
http://www.clearwaterpaddling.com
Demanding 5 day adventure race across wild Hebridean landscapes
http://www.hebrideanchallenge.com
Climbing and abseiling adventures in the Outer Hebrides
Outdoor pursuits in the Outer Hebrides
http://www.adventurehebrides.com
Surfing holidays on the Isle of Lewis
http://www.hebrideansurf.co.uk
International sea kayaking association
The Scottish Climbing Archive - a web-based resource for climbers, hillwalkers and outdoor enthusiasts
Boat trips in and around the Western Isles and to St Kilda
Wildlife and fishing trips in and around the Isle of Harris
http://www.scenic-cruises.co.uk
Wildlife boating trips from the Isle of Harris
http://www.erica.demon.co.uk/Strond.html
Ice Factor: The world’s largest indoor ice wall
Wild Diamond Surf School, Isle of Tiree
http://mysite.freeserve.com/surf_school
Caledonia Hilltreks - Hillwalking and guided walking holidays in Scotland, specialising in Munro Bagging
http://www.caledoniahilltreks.com
Info on many outdoor activities and extreme sports including mountaineering, canoeing and skiing
Events and Festivals
Hebridean Celtic Festival - Featuring major artists from the Celtic music genre
Fort William Mountain Film Festival 10th - 18th February 2006
Hostel Information
A comprehensive website for backpackers, travellers & visitors to the UK
Andes Hostel, Santiago, Chile
Hostels throughout the UK -- full listings, opinions and Sociability Index
Backpacker Network Germany - Details of hostels throughout Germany
http://www.backpackernetwork.de
Shelter Christian Hostels: friendly, comfortable hostels in Amsterdam
Budget accommodation in Sofia
http://www.sofia-accommodation.com
Kilca, a fun and friendly hostel in Buenos Aires
http://www.kilcabackpacker.com/kilcaeng.php
Information for backpackers travelling in Argentina and Uruguay
Quality unique hostels throughout South America
Hostel in Tuscany
http://www.heartoftuscanyhostel.com
Hostels all over the world.
http://www.Backpackers-Planet.com
South American Hostels
Citi Hostels is located in the fashionable village quarter in Dublin city.
Moscow and St Petersburg hotels, Russian visa and travel services
http://www.destinationrussia.com/
Great website for backpackers
European portal site portal created and run by Europe's independent hostels
Roberts Hostel - The first independent country hostel in Germany
A chain of hostels in Naples and the region of Campania
http://www.napolisweethome.com
BellaRoma Hostel, a hostel in Rome for young low budget travellers
http://www.bellaromahostel.com
Salvador Bed & Breakfast in Rome, budget accommodation a few steps from the Vatican
Two Ducks, a cosy little hostel in Rome
Find hostels throughout Europe and the rest of the world
Ashlee House in central London is a great cheap hostel
Elements Hostel, a luxurious, affordable and safe place to stay in Chennai (Madras)
Backpackers Hostels Canada
BBH New Zealand Backpackers Accommodation Guide
Hostel Handbook USA/Canada
Mountain Hostel, Grindelwald, Switzerland
Hostels for Student Backpacker Travellers
http://www.BackpackingEurope.com
A new hostel in Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Brilliant bunkhouse and hostel accommodation in the Brecon Beacons
Backpackers-Planet.com - A free and transparent backpackers information platform
http://www.backpackers-planet.com
A group of low cost hotels in the heart of Rome
Historic city centre apartments in Kiev for daily rent
Hostel in Rome close to the Colosseum and the Roman Forum
The longest running hostel in Rome today, established in 1956
http://www.pensioneottaviano.com
The ultimate reference to the independent hostels of Britain, with major sections on Ireland and Continental Europe
http://www.independenthostelguide.co.uk
Bournemouth Backpackers Hostel - Family owned and operated by experienced international travellers
http://www.bournemouthbackpackers.co.uk
Cheap Hostels In Rome, affordable and comfortable accommodation in the heart of the eternal city
http://www.cheaphostelsrome.com
Free Pizza!!! at the Freedom Traveller Hostel in Rome
http://www.freedom-traveller.it
Petersburg Hostel - Cheap accommodation, visa and registration for young travellers in the very center of St.Petersburg, Russia
A network of hostels in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Independent Holiday Hostels of Ireland with over 100 member hostels across the country
http://www.hostels-ireland.com
Organisations
British Canoeing Union
Forestry Commission
Sustrans - the UK's leading sustainable transport charity
John Muir Trust - Wild places for nature and people
The Association of Mountaineering Instructors
The Scottish Mountaineering Club
The Scottish Canoe Association
The British Mountaineering Council
Other
Next Step - An online community for job seekers & working holiday makers, all around the world
mizah, politik mizah, komik video, haber ekle
West Bow Internet Cafe - The only net cafe in Edinburgh's old town
http://www.edininternetcafe.com
Stravaiger's eBothy
birding.uk.com - A directory of birdwatching links for the UK and Ireland
An excellent cycling info site. Lots of detail of routes in UK especially Lands End to John O'Groats
Travel guide with reviews and photos for the budget traveler or anyone wanting to travel the world
http://www.LostLuggageTales.com
Outdoor Equipment
The largest range of canoes and kayaks for sale on the web
http://www.brookbankcanoes.co.uk
Graham Tiso, for all your outdoor equipment requirements, shops across Scotland.
Páramo Directional Clothing Systems - for unique outdoor activity wear
ISYS OUTDOORS are a leading digital mapping company who produce Maps and Guides on CD
Scotland - Guides and Information
Cairngorms Online - The Guide to the National Park
http://www.cairngormsonline.co.uk
A guide to Scotland. 'Highlands, Islands, Mountains and Malt', a guide to the best of Scotland.
http://www.hotelsandflights.com/scotland.html
Cairngorms National Park Hostels
http://www.cairngormshostels.co.uk
Discover Loch Ness - 5* Tours of Loch Ness and the Inverness area
http://www.discoverlochness.com
The online information resource for tourist activites on Lewis
A dynamic forum where up to date information on Scottish hillwalking can be shared
With over 500 listings, the leading online guide for camping in Scotland
http://www.scottishcamping.com
Cicerone - Guides for walkers, mountaineers, climbers and cyclists
FreeToDo Travel Guides - Because the best things in life are free!
http://www.freetodo-europe.net
Visit Aviemore and the Cairngorms
Fraser's Online Munro Guide
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/fraser_d/index.htm
The Scottish Mountain Photo Gallery
http://www.gla.ac.uk/medicalgenetics/gallery.htm
The Scottish Sea Kayaking Photo Gallery
http://www.gla.ac.uk/medicalgenetics/seakayaking.htm
Haggis Adventures for Backpackers & Independent Travellers
http://www.haggisadventures.com
The Scottish Mountaineering Club
Scotland of Course! - Easy to follow itineraries for self-drive tours of Scotland
http://www.scotlandofcourse.com
Harvey Maps
Links to the websites of the villages of Badenoch and Strathspey
http://www.visitaviemore.com/links.html
Lonely Planet Guide to Scotland
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/europe/scotland
All about walking in the wilderness of Scotland
Scotland's mountains, glens and lochs - Scottish Countryside at its best
http://www.conneryscottishwalks.co.uk
Travel
UK Public Transport Information for rail, air, coach, bus, ferry, metro and tram in the UK.
Scottish Airports Ltd
Highlands and Islands Airport Information
British Airways
flybe
bmi
Easyjet
Ryanair
ScotAirways
National Express
http://www.nationalexpress.com
Postbus
http://www.royalmail.com/portal/rm/jump2?catId=400130&mediaId=7500097
Scottish Citylink
Caledonian MacBrayne
Corran Ferry
http://www.lochabertransport.org.uk
John o'Groats Ferry
Skye Ferry
Northlink
http://www.northlinkferries.co.uk
Orkney Ferries Ltd
http://www.orkneyferries.co.uk
Pentland Ferries
http://www.pentlandferries.co.uk
P & O Irish Sea
Jura Ferry and Bus
http://www.juradevelopment.co.uk
Stena Line
Superfast Ferries
Western Ferries
http://www.westernferriesclyde.co.uk
First ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper
Great North Eastern Railways
National Rail Timetable
Rail Tickets
Virgin Trains
Glasgow Airport Millennium Taxis: Taxi travel within Glasgow and further afield
Summer bus and cycle trailer service from Inverness to Durness
http://www.timdearmancoaches.co.uk
Glasgow Airport Taxi Services
http://www.airporttaxiservices.com
Scottish Flight Guide
http://www.scottishflightguide.co.uk
Traveline Scotland - Scotland's No 1 website for planning your journey
http://www.traveline-scotland.co.uk
Weather
BBC Scotland Weather forecast
http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/ukweather/scotland/index.shtml
Met Office
The Weather Outlook
http://www.theweatheroutlook.com
Metcheck
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