Highlands Unbridled

Highlands Unbridled Highlands Unbridled Traill Riding and Trekking Centre
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Highlands Unbridled is a small and friendly horseback riding centre offering fantastic trail-riding holidays for experienced riders and pony trekking for all ages and abilities. Coast to Coast riding holidays are our speciality and we have lots of different trails, with new rides added each year.

Today I swap wild and rough vistas for leafy trees and lush grass. Whilst it is always wonderful to spend my weeks out o...
08/06/2026

Today I swap wild and rough vistas for leafy trees and lush grass. Whilst it is always wonderful to spend my weeks out on the trail exploring some of my favourite corners of Scotland on horseback, there is something equally special about coming home to my little menagerie in Aberdeenshire.

From donkeys and ducks to ponies and cats, each one brings its own kind of joy. In between the jobs that need doing after a week away, I love taking a few quiet moments to simply sit amongst them... feeling the warmth of the sun on my skin, listening to the gentle sounds of contented animals and appreciating the peace that comes with being home in between rides.

The rough highland hills may feed my soul, but these simple moments of quiet camaraderie are just as special.

We’ve just completed the first Wild West Highlands Ride of 2026, and what a journey it was. The highlands put on one of ...
07/06/2026

We’ve just completed the first Wild West Highlands Ride of 2026, and what a journey it was. The highlands put on one of their most atmospheric displays with rolling mist, dramatic skies, and endless stretches of rugged, untamed terrain and in return, we only had to suffer a few downpours!

From steep, rocky tracks to remote wilderness trails, every mile reminded us why this landscape is so special. But the real stars of the ride were our incredible horses. Sure footed, brave, and endlessly willing, they tackled every challenge the highlands threw at them with remarkable strength and determination. We couldn’t be prouder of them, especially with so many new ponies on the trail this year. There are so many photos of Freyja the Fjording, largely because she is my own pony and her journey back to trusting people in the saddle has been truly remarkable. Every time I see her out on the trails, I feel an immense sense of pride and simply can’t resist taking another photograph.

There’s something truly magical about exploring wild country on horseback, especially when the mist hangs low across the hills and every turn reveals another breathtaking view.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us on this unforgettable adventure, and an extra special appreciation to our wonderful horses who carried us safely through some of the most spectacular and demanding terrain Scotland has to offer.

Until the next adventure...

It was such a pleasure to work with the lovely Angelfire Photography for this gorgeous set of images featuring my two Fr...
18/05/2026

It was such a pleasure to work with the lovely Angelfire Photography for this gorgeous set of images featuring my two Friesians, Breagha and Brego. I had the pleasure of meeting Lucy when she came up to Scotland last month - these images were a test shoot for a equine photography workshop she hopes to run here at Highlands Unbridled towards the end of the year. I am so thankful to have such beautiful photos of my little equine family… Breagha in her golden retired years and young Brego who is now somehow inconceivably already 3 years old! I will treasure these images forever 🖤

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Murley Steading. Ballogie
Aboyne
AB345DY

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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