Guided Trips in Scotland
This is a list of Guided Trips that are available in the Cairngorms and North East of Scotland area. Some trips are very popular, so we advise booking ahead where possible. Trips can be booked directly with each organiser, but do mention BWWC when booking:
Guided Safaris
Glenlivet Wildlife Safaris
Glenlivet Location: Glenlivet Crown Estate (BWWC Map Site 22). A range of Land Rover safaris run throughout the year, focusing on different wildlife as the seasons change. Dates: Normally Mondays and Wednesdays. Cost: £25pp - approx. 3.5 hour trip. Contact: www.glenlivet-wildlife.co.uk (01807)590241.
Rothiemurchus Safaris
Location: Rothiemurchus Estate (Near BWWC Map Site 16). Highland Lady Safari – step back in time to estate life in the early 1800s.Cost: £20pp – 2 hour trip. Rothiemurchus Experience Safari – join a Ranger to learn about life on the estate.Cost: £30pp - approx. 3 hour trip. Dates: Dependant on season but numerous times per week. Contact: www.rothiemurchus.net (01479)812345.
Wild Caledonia
Location: All over the Highlands/Cairngorm National Park. Full day wildlife watching safaris, focusing on the species you’d like to see with pick-up from the Grant Arms Hotel available. Cost: £150 per day (max. 6 people). Dates: Available throughout the year with advance booking. Contact: www.wildcaledonia.co.uk 07887 883117.
Speyside Wildlife
Location: All around the Cairngorms National Park. A day of wildlife watching tailored to what you’d like to see with pick-up available from the Grant Arms Hotel. Cost: Dependant on itinerary/guest numbers. Dates: Available throughout the year with advance booking. Contact: www.speysidewildlife.com (01479)812498.
Highland Wildlife & Birdwatch Safaris
Location: All over the Highlands/Cairngorm National Park. Half or full day guided wildlife excursions customised to your requirements.Cost: from £7pp per hour (with minimum of 2 guests - single rates available). Dates: Available throughout the year with advance booking. Contact: www.highlandwildlifesafaris.co.uk 07974 151503.
Deeside Nature Activities
Location: All over the Highlands/Cairngorm National Park. Half or full day tailor-made safaris (can include special entry to Balmoral Estate) with pick-up available. Cost: From £20 - £75pp. Dates: Available throughout the year with advance booking. Contact: www.Deesidenatureactivities.co.uk 07788 158304.
Ray Nowicki
Location: From Strathspey to the West Coast. Half or full day guided trips to look for birds, mammals and plants of your interest. Cost: From £80 - £150, up to 4 people. Dates: Available throughout the year with advance booking. Contact: raynowicki@btinternet.com 07743 182882.
Dave Pullan
Location: Anywhere in the Highlands and islands. Full day wildlife trips (using your own vehicle) to look for wildlife of your choice.Cost: £95 for 2 people (+ £30 per additional person). Dates: Available throughout the year with advance booking. Contact: dave@davepullan.co.uk (01479)821718.
Guided Walks
Mike Fletcher and Roy Hill
Location: All over the Highlands/Cairngorm National Park. Half or full day guided walks to enjoy the scenery and/or look for wildlife. Cost: £20pp with min. 3 people (smaller groups negotiable). Dates: Available throughout the year with advance booking Contact: www.walking-scotland.co.uk (01807)580262 / 580296.
Glenlivet Wildlife Walks
Location: Glenlivet Crown Estate (BWWC Map Site 22). A range of nature walks with seasonal themes are available. Cost: £10pp - approx. 2.5 hour walk. Dates: Tuesdays January – February / June – October. Contact: www.glenlivet-wildlife.co.uk (01807)590241.
Cairngorm Wildlife
Location: Boat of Garten area. A variety of guided walks available, specific to your wildlife interests. Cost: £100 per day (max. 6 people) – half day rates negotiable. Dates: Available throughout the year with advance booking. Contact: www.cairngormwildlife.co.uk (01479)831768.
Rothiemurchus Estate
Location: Rothiemurchus Estate (Near BWWC Map Site 16). Guided ‘safaris on foot’ looking at flora and fauna on the estate. Cost: Adult £8/Child £4 – approx. 1 hour walk. Dates: Normally Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: www.rothiemurchus.net (01479)812345.
Boat Trips
Moray Firth Boat Trip Operators
For a list of boat trip operators in the Moray Firth which are accredited by the Dolphin Space Programme (promoting sustainable and wildlife-friendly tourism) see: www.dolphinspace.org
Evening Hide Watches
Speyside Wildlife
Location: Rothiemurchus Estate (Near BWWC Map Site 16). An evening in a comfortable hide looking for Badger, Pine Marten and other evening wildlife.Cost: £20pp booking by phone / £18pp booking online. Dates: Daily Easter-October / On request (min. 4 people) Nov – Easter. Contact: www.speysidewildlife.co.uk (01479)812498 / 812345.
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