The Scottish Experts in MTB and EMTB Guiding based in Aviemore at the Heart of the Cairngorms National Park.

Welcome National and International Riders!

Why Choose Us for MTB Guiding in Scotland?

Quite simply, Scott is the most highly qualified and experienced MTB guide in the UK. He is the only Guide to hold Level 3 qualifications across all UK MTB award schemes, alongside Mountain Guiding, Coaching, Teaching and Instructor qualifications.

Scott holds the Rock Climbing Instructor, Summer Mountain Leader, Winter Mountain Leader, Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor (MCI), and Winter Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor (WMCI) awards. BC MTBL 3 – MIAS 3 – MBC UK L3. His experience includes international guiding and expeditions worldwide (up to 7,000m), as well as National Centre (Sport Scotland) guiding and performance coaching experience. As a “Local” he has been exploring the Scottish Mountains for over 35 Years.

Scott is also the Head Guide at the Association of British Mountain Bike Guides (ABMG), where he leads the development of a new, high-level professional training and qualification scheme for the next generation of MTB guides.

This rare combination means you’re being looked after by one of the best mountain sports professionals in the country.

What makes our Mountain Bike Adventures Unique?

How does rapid eMTB access into remote Scottish mountains, followed by a classic ridge scramble to the summit of one of Scotland’s most iconic peaks sound? Think quick access to Allt a’ Mhuilinn, then the legendary Tower Ridge on Ben Nevis, topped off with an unforgettable singletrack descent OR the Summit of Cairngorm with a full round of the Northern Corries picking up either Afterthought Arete, Pygmy Ridge or one of the long scrambles on Lurchers Crag above the deep Lairig Ghru on the way! This takes Mountain Biking to the next level with the ULTIMATE Combination Experience

Scott can run bespoke single-day and multi-day adventures combining eMTB approaches, mountaineering, rock climbing, and trail riding — the ultimate way to experience Scotland’s mountains.

With Sender Bike Park as a backup plan, there’s very little risk of wasting a day if mountain conditions are unfavourable. Instead, riders can switch plans, enjoy world-class MTB skills coaching, and then head out to explore some of the best local trails around Aviemore and the Cairngorms.

In the next section, you’ll discover even more reasons to choose Aviemore for your next MTB adventure with Performance Mountain Sports in Scotland.

Why Is Aviemore the Best Base for MTB Riding in Scotland?

We’re the local experts, and we live in Aviemore, right in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park. MTB companies from across the UK travel here to ride the trails and mountains, but this is our backyard. We know the best lines, hidden gems, and how to make the most of the conditions on the day.

From Aviemore, it’s easy to travel in any direction to find the best riding and the best weather. We can make last minute decision to ride the best trails for the conditions. Sitting in the rain shadow of the surrounding mountains, conditions in the Spey Valley are often better and more reliable than the forecast suggests.

Within an hour, you have access to an incredible variety of riding, from natural singletrack and big backcountry mountain routes to bike parks like Laggan Wolftrax and Glenlivet, pump tracks such as Woodland Wheels, jump lines at Carrbridge and Grantown-on-Spey, as well as superb gravel riding and a huge network of family-friendly trails.

Whether you’re chasing big mountain adventures, flowy trail riding, jump lines, or relaxed family rides, Aviemore and the Cairngorms offer an unbeatable base for MTB and eMTB guiding in Scotland.

Explore World Class Mountain Biking and eMTB in Scotland!

In just over an hour from Aviemore in the Cairngorms National Park, we can access some of Scotland’s most remote and spectacular mountain landscapes, including Ben Alder, Torridon, the Fisherfield Forest, Beinn a Bhuird, and dramatic Corbetts and Munro’s. These remote regions offer unforgettable backcountry MTB and eMTB guiding along historic drovers’ roads, wild singletrack, and vast mountain scenery.

Join us for unforgettable Scottish mountain biking adventures through epic terrain and remote, ancient landscapes and forests. Soak up the atmosphere and majesty of Scotland from the mountaintops — tailored for all abilities.

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