4×4 Outdoor Adventures in Scotland

Despite having half the world to choose from, it was in Scotland that Queen Victoria chose to holiday. Along with Prince Albert, they explored, enjoyed and indulged in the vast array of pleasures that the country has to offer. Travelling in unparalleled comfort, staying at the finest residences, eating the most delicious, fresh local produce and having access to the knowledge of insightful guides was however perhaps key to their enjoyment. Today, you too can discover and enjoy all that Scotland has to offer and in a similar luxurious fashion.

Scenic Road in Scotland

From motorway to mountain track, the Land Rover range of 4×4 vehicles is perfectly engineered to handle Scotland’s rugged terrain. From Range Rover Vogues, Sports and Discovery’s to the iconic Defenders, each vehicle comes equipped with a wide variety of luxuries and extras as standard, plus additional accessories that are available on request.

Land Rover Discovery, a powerful 4x4 vehicle

After landing at Edinburgh or Glasgow airports, you are ready to start a thrilling driving adventure.  A meet and greet service is also available to ensure that you are acquainted with your vehicle and fully prepared to begin your road-trip.

Take a road trip with a Land Rover Defender

There are many historic Scottish castles to explore and exclusive distilleries where ranges of rare single malts can be sampled. For outdoor experiences you’ll find activities such as hunting, shooting, fishing, golfing and touring offered to the highest standards. Here are just a few ideas to give you a flavour of Scotland’s treasures.

GEORGE GOLDSMITH SPORTING ESTATES

Scotland offers a wide variety of sporting opportunities as well as a beautiful unspoiled landscape. George Goldsmith Sporting Estates specialise in ‘exclusive use’ rentals, ranging from cottages and sporting lodges to country houses and Scottish castles. Many of these have become very popular for hosting large family gatherings and special celebrations to which they lend themselves as perfectly now as they did in Victorian times.
They offer an extensive portfolio of estates and properties throughout Scotland that can be rented on a self-catered basis or fully catered with your own private Cook; housekeepers are normally included in rentals.

Scotland's beautiful unspoiled Landscapes

An essential part of the experience is hiring a Range Rover, Discovery or Defender in which you can tackle every condition in comfort and safety whilst blending into the countryside. There’s nothing like returning to your lodge after a long day on the hill to the pleasures of a hot bath, a glass of whisky, a roaring fire and a fine dinner served to you with your friends and family.

Back to the comfort of your Scottish lodge

From the activities of fishing, shooting and stalking to the peace and tranquility of rivers, lochs, and glens, George Goldsmith Sporting Estates can provide the ideal property to suite your requirements. Discover for yourself why guests return year after year to enjoy this special Scottish experience.

Peaceful fishing on the river

ALBA GAME FISHING

Visitors who come to Scotland looking for luxury service and a portfolio of truly special fishing locations will discover it all at Alba Game Fishing.

Alba Game Fishing

Alba Game Fishing is the only fishing guide service to provide guided trips throughout Scotland. It has taken over 40 years of experience and knowledge to showcase and create some of the best angling opportunities in the country. By employing top professional guides and using only the highest quality tackle, Alba are able to offer an excellent range of packages including trout, salmon, pike and sea fishing.

Trout, salmon, pike and sea fishing

Their service is complimented by professional photography, delicious hot lunches using local and organic ingredients, quality fishing tackle and clothing. They are delighted to cater for groups of 2 to 50 people.

Getting closer to the waterside

For many of their venues, it is essential to have a capable 4×4 and especially useful for those guests with limited mobility who can get right to the waterside or boat mooring to enjoy a truly all terrain experience!
Ready to explore Scotland in style and comfort?

Andrea Sweeney is a sales director at 4×4 Hire Scotland Ltd. 4×4 HIRE Scotland is one of the leading prestige and performance 4×4 hire companies presenting the best ways to enjoy and explore Scotland.