Steve Thomas and Andy Spink set up Hebridean Pursuits Ltd in 1989. For over twenty years they have shared their boundless enthusiasm for the Highlands and Islands of Scotland with over 10,000 thousand disadvantaged young people.

We are dedicated to providing quality, appropriate and inspiring experiences that you will never forget.

Hebridean Pursuit’s Ltd - founding Directors.

Stephen Thomas has wide sailing experience, he has taken part in many ocean races and he has sailed as a watch officer on the 330 ton topsail schooners "Sir Winston Churchill" and "Malcolm Miller". Stephen holds the RYA/DoT Yacht master Offshore Certificate with the commercial endorsement. He has walking and climbing experience in the UK, Europe, India, Nepal and Pakistan and elsewhere, he holds the Summer Mountain Leader Certificate.

Andrew Spink, BA Hons, has extensive walking and climbing experience in the UK, European Alps, the Himalayas and South America. Andy has completed all of Scotland’s 284 Munro’s. Andy holds the Mountaineering Instructor certificate, MIC and the British International Mountain Leaders Award, IML; he is also a full member of the British Association of European Mountain Leaders. He also holds the MIA, WML and SML awards. Andy has a wide experience in a variety of water sports, he holds  BCU Aspirant level 5 Surf Kayak Coach Status, Level 3 sea kayak coach award and level 2 Canadian canoe coach awards. Andy also has extensive sailing experience as first mate. He also holds the Snow Sport Scotland, Snow board Leader Award and the Swift Water Rescue Technician’s Certificate level 1 and the SLS, Emergency Surf Aid and Rescue Award.

Jane Sayer M.Sc is our Administrator and she is always happy to help you, without her we couldn't keep all the balls in the air!

All of our instructors are highly professional. They each have the appropriate national qualifications and in addition they are in house trained by us. They are adaptable and responsive to the needs of our clients and they are dedicated to enabling each person to get the most out of her or his stay whilst being challenged and having a lot of fun.

All certificates, including Enhanced Disclosure Certificates and first aid certificates are in date and copies are available.