The new year is here, so let’s make it an adventurous one. TGO is starting as we mean to go on – no, not with a listicle (!) but with our pick of high and wild places to get you excited and keep you inspired throughout 2026

Our walks th is month 1 Quiraing Isle ...

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Places we've been, things we've seen, and mountain-related stuff we like

■ Distance: 6½ miles/10.5km ■ Time: 4-5 hours ■ Grade: Challenging

Neither the tallest nor the toughest (apart from one infamous moment of dread) – yet STAC POLLAIDH is quite clearly* Scotland’s greatest mountain.