Wild Braemar
Connecting with nature
At the heart of these experiences is Wild Braemar, offering authentic, bespoke outdoor adventures designed to help groups explore, discover and reconnect with nature. Based in the spectacular Cairngorms National Park, just 20 minutes from Balmoral Castle and within easy reach of Aberdeen Airport, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness, Wild Braemar creates immersive programmes combining adventure and relaxation.
A Wild Braemar Day is curated to balance activity, wellbeing and connection with the landscape. Guests can begin with a guided mountain hike, a leisurely nature and foraging walk, an e-biking adventure, an off-road 4x4 exploration, or a mindful forest sketching session. The day continues with a relaxed picnic lunch served in a riverside wilderness tent, providing time to unwind and connect as a group. Participants can then enjoy an invigorating wild swim in mineral-rich waters before warming up in a traditional wood-fired wilderness sauna.
Founded by Annie Armstrong, who studied zoology at the University of St Andrews and worked on international conservation projects, each experience reflects a strong commitment to wildlife, sustainability and Scottish heritage.
Group mindfulness exercise with WanderWomen Scotland
Time to recharge
WanderWomen, founded by Anna Neubert-Wood in 2018, offers a programme of gentle nature-based experiences designed to encourage meaningful face-to-face connection away from screens and packed schedules. With activities ranging from silent reflection and meditation to movement play, fire-making, forest bathing and guided sharing circles, WanderWomen prioritises mental and physical wellbeing as well as team bonding and shared experiences. Sessions are tailored for small groups of up to 12 in beautiful outdoor locations such as Holyrood Park, Portobello Beach, East Lothian, the Pentland Hills, the Scottish Borders and Fife.
For organisations planning corporate events or team retreats in Scotland, these experiences provide a powerful way to enrich an itinerary, boost productivity and strengthen team spirit while supporting both physical and mental wellbeing.
Gallus Pedals outside Scottish Event Campus (SEC).
© VisitScotland / Luigi Di Pasquale
Pedal power
If it’s a (slightly) faster pace you’re after, hop on a bike with Gallus Pedals and experience Glasgow like never before. Offering guided tours that blend iconic sights, hidden gems, and unforgettable stories, you’ll explore the city at a comfortable cruising pace on bikes or e-bikes. Led by local guides who know every shortcut, story, and top-rated pit stop, bike tours will guide you along riverside paths and hidden lanes, with regular stops to fully immerse in the city’s culture and history.
Gallus Pedals have recently launched four new tours: the Billy Connolly Tour, celebrating the most loved and famous Glaswegian comedy icon; the Glasgow Alternative Bike Tour with a visit to Celtic Park; the Glasgow Food Tour; and a walk, a talk and a dram – an early evening walking tour finishing with a whisky tasting.
Whether part of a corporate incentive programme or a team-building day out, Gallus Pedals combines sightseeing, outdoor activity, and shared cultural experiences to strengthen team bonds, reward employees or clients, and leave your group with lasting memories of Scotland’s largest city.
