Highlander was founded in the 1980s, when exploring the outdoors was seen as an expensive pursuit. We thought otherwise – that enjoying the challenges and beauty of the outdoors should be available to everyone.
Over the years, this ethos has been our North Star as we continually strive to create clothing and equipment that helps everyone to explore their world, their way. 35 years later, this ever-growing passion, and our commitment to producing gear that helps people look good, feel good, and stay safe, has helped Highlander become the brand that it is today.
PASSIONATE
ABOUT THE OUTDOORS
SINCE 1985FOUNDATIONS
One of our key missions is to make it easy and enjoyable to do business with us, and this is something we will always strive towards.
Our founder, Bahram Golzari, has always had a keen love of exploring the mountains of Scotland, which he and his family still have to this day. All the staff have a deep and enduring love for the outdoors, which we pursue in our own ways – whether that is racing downhill through forests on a mountain bike, hiking out to a secluded glen to wild camp or taking to the seas and rivers of Scotland to surf, swim and paddle
THE TEAM...
We are a company created by outdoor enthusiasts, for outdoor enthusiasts.
We’ve been developing and challenging our products among Scotland’s mountains since 1985. At the heart of that is a deep passion for creating outdoor gear with embedded design and reliability to tackle our ever-changing climate. Highlander empowers every free-spirited adventurer to explore their world, their way.
THE FUTURE...
“As son of the founder, in a 2nd generation family business that was created out of a love for the Outdoors, my message to you is that building relationships and engaging in new ones are at the heart of our ethos at Highlander. One of our key missions is to make it easy and enjoyable for everybody to get outdoors by designing and providing performance outdoor gear at great value, and this is something we will always strive towards.”– Ramin Golzari, Director
ADVENTURE
IS IN OUR DNA
MEET THE TEAM
This passion is echoed in our work, as we design the products that we want to use when we go out adventuring. Almost as soon as a new sample comes in, it is claimed by an eager employee for a field test on their weekend adventures.
Here's a few of the team...
Thomas Wæver
Highlander Job Role Global Export Manager
Hobbies Keen hunter, fisherman and outdoorsman. I thrive in nature and will always find a way to be a part of and learn from the nature.
Experiences Been fishing for more than 45 years, hunted for more than 35 years and been in nature since birth.
Top 3 Highlander products
• Hirta Hybrid
• Stryker jacket
• Harrier 25L backpack
Goals: I have many goals. One of them is sharing my passion for the great outdoors with the younger generation and show them some of the fantastic experiences mother nature has to offer.
David McVicar
Highlander Job Role Product Designer/ Developer
Hobbies Enduro Mountain Biking, Trail Running/ Obstacle races and Snowboarding
Favourite hiking location Skye and Lochalsh and Isle of Raasay
Top 3 Highlander products
• Shield Jacket
• Hirta Hybrid Jacket
• 100% Waterproof Socks
Goals: This year (2024) my goal is to achieve MacAvalanche, Ten Under the Ben, Ard Moors and Ard Rock mountain bike races.
Chris Evennett
Highlander Job Role Global Key Account Manager
Hobbies Cycling, running, gym and hiking
Favourite hiking location Orla Perc trail in the Tatra mountains of Poland (Epic hike)
Top 3 Highlander products
• 40L Vega Rucksack
• Wee Banshee micro lightweight air pump with light
• HALO Tactical Smock With chest Pocket
Goals: To complete a half marathon trail run, 100km gravel cycle event and some fun adventures with my other half.
Abbie McCotter
Highlander Job Role Assistant Buyer
Hobbies Nail tech, spending time with friends and family, music festivals, walking, cycling
Experiences I only started hill walking about 2 years ago so I don't have a huge amount but I love being outdoors especially in the nice weather.
Top 3 Highlander products
• Fast Boil
• Stow & Go Jacket
• Skye Carbon Fibre Walking Poles
Goals: I’m going to do more hill walking to work up to doing my first Munro very soon and would love to summit Ben Nevis in the Spring!
David Alcock
Highlander Job Role Graphic Designer and Web Development
Hobbies Running, cycling, surfing, snowboarding, bmx and hiking. I'm also a Fire Fighter for SFRS.
Experiences I served as a reserve in the Armed Forces and I'm passionate about the outdoors and being in the Scottish mountains, from walking, climbing to snowboarding.
Top 3 Highlander products
• Triplex stove
• Storm kitbag
• Vorlich rucksack
Goals: I'm planning more summit camps with friends and maybe cycle Land's end to John O'Groats again in September (RAB)
Neil Spalding
Highlander Job Role Account Manager and Gear guru
Hobbies Many! including, Music and song, History, Painting, Malt Whisky sampling. I Still get out on the hill occasionally too!
Favourite location The Cuillin in the Spring. The Sutherland Hills in Summer, Glencoe/Glen Etive in the Autumn and the Cairngorms in the Winter.
Top 3 Highlander products
• Wee Banshee Pump
• Shield Jacket
• Highlander Drysacks
Goals: I'm not into lists etc. I'm only interested in spending quality time in interesting places with good people.
CONNECTED
WITH THE OUTDOORS
for designing durable, performance Highlander outdoor gear
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING...
At Highlander, we pride ourselves on great products and quality customer serviceSUPPORTING OTHERS
We are committed to supporting other adventurers.
We have sponsored expeditions that have inspired us to create the best gear we can, to better enable others to overcome their own huge challenges. In recent years, we have been lucky enough to collaborate with some incredibly inspiring people!
We kit-sponsored Mark Beaumont on his record-breaking cycle Around the World in 80 Days, and partnered with a trio of brave adventurers who trekked solo and unassisted across the Gobi Desert.
National events.
In 2010 Highlander was appointed the official licensees to the 2012 Olympic Games and in 2013 we were appointed official licensees to the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, both events we are very proud of.