What We Do
Training
Survival and Navigation Courses, Mountain/Expedition Preparation (MEP) Courses, Deer Management in Adverse Terrain (D-MAT) and Traditional Fly Fishing — experience-led learning in the Scottish Highlands.
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Land & Wildlife Management
Deer Management, Habitat Assessment, Conservation support and Estate Management services across the Highlands.
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Remote Access & Field Operations
ATV access solutions, film and media support, utility access and specialist field operations in remote terrain.
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Medical Support
Emergency first aid training, event medical cover and remote medical support for expeditions and productions.
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Security Services
Close protection, estate security, risk assessment and discreet security solutions for high-net-worth clients.
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Public
- Hillwalkers & outdoor enthusiasts
- Anglers
- Aspiring deer stalkers
- Anyone seeking genuine mountain skills
Professional
- Estates & landowners
- Conservation organisations
- Government agencies
- Film & TV production
- Utility companies
- Outdoor professionals
Premium
- High-net-worth individuals
- Discreet security clients
- Private expeditions
Prevention Before Cure
Our philosophy is simple: understanding your environment — reading the weather, the terrain, the wildlife — is the foundation of everything we do.
Whether you are a hillwalker preparing for your first winter Munro, an estate manager seeking deer management expertise, or a film production requiring remote access solutions in the Highlands, our approach remains the same: calm, methodical, experience-led.
Embrace it. Live it. Breathe it.
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What People Say
Often times in the Film & TV Industry we find ourselves off the beaten track trying to facilitate the servicing of a tricky shoot. Risks associated with this are best placed to have reliable expert presence to assist, guide and enable a safe effective film shoot - Survival Guides provide all of this in abundance! Dave and his team are reliable, professional and very experienced. They understand our needs and integrate seamlessly to ensure the shoot is feasible.”
Paul McClusky
Film Set solutions
We've used Survival Guides for remote access on several Highland shoots. Their knowledge of the terrain and ability to get crews safely into impossible locations is unmatched.
Sarah K.
Film Production Manager
An absolutely first-class experience. The level of knowledge and professionalism is exceptional. You leave feeling genuinely more capable and confident in the hills.
James M.
3-Day Survival Course
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