Wild Skye Volunteer Adventure

We depart Inverness at 8:30am and head West, driving through heart-dropping mountain scenery and along the legendary, world-famous Loch Ness, where you might just catch a glimpse of the almighty monster herself. Crossing The Skye Bridge, we learn about what makes the Isle of Skye so ‘mythical and mysterious' and enjoy our legendary guide’s tales as we drive down the stunning Sleat Peninsula. We will don our boots and meet the local crew who will explain what is in store for the coming week – then it’s time to get our hands dirty! After our first day working in the Tormore Community Forest, we head to the wee Island village of Portree on the Isle of Skye, our island home for the next few nights, where our true Scottish Hospitality will shine. Cosy up by the fire and enjoy a dram with new mates, marvelling on an afternoon’s graft. (Overnight Portree)

After a hearty Scottish breakfast, we gallivant through the awesome Cuillin Mountain Range, hearing gruesome tales of Clan feuds and bloody warfare, before launching ourselves into a morning of tree planting, path repair and more belly laughs. After lunch, we go for a scenic walk by the infamous Fairy Pools, a series of crystal-clear waterfalls surrounded by the staggering peaks of the Cuillin Mountains. Lose yourself in your imagination as you hear the local myths and tales about the wee people. (Overnight: Portree)

The epic-adventure continues with a spectacular morning in the forest. In the afternoon, we immerse ourselves in local island culture and learn about the founding language of Scotland – Gaelic! Try your tongue at the spectacular National Centre for Gaelic Language and culture, Sabhal Mor Ostaig. Throw yourself into some basic phrases and try to converse like a true Scot with this legendary taster session. (Overnight: Portree)