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Professional Guiding and Instruction throughout Scotland

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I offer a range of bespoke activities and services tailored to your specific needs. Whether you would like to learn winter skills, tackle a classic climb, progress from indoor to outdoor climbing or learn some adventure climbing essentials!

Get in touch and I can help make it happen!

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Scottish Mountain Skills is owned and run by Iain Ballantyne, a qualified Winter Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor with a passion for teaching and developing others!

About

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Being based in the inspiring highland landscape around Lochaber and Fort William, I strive to provide the best adventures and opportunities to “up-skill” you creating memories which will last a lifetime! Using my broad experience both instructing and personally throughout Scotland and around the world I aim to not only maintain the highest levels of event safety but all so use my own expertise to tailor your day to your needs and abilities.

Contact

Please get in touch in for enquires or bookings!