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
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 Thursdays and Sundays.
Cost: £30pp – approx. 3½ hour trip.
Contact: www.glenlivet-wildlife.co.uk (01807)590241.
Rothiemurchus Safaris
Location: Rothiemurchus Estate (near BWWC Map Site 16).
Rothiemurchus Experience Safari – join a Ranger to learn about life on the estate (£30pp – approx. 3 hour trip). Highland Lady Safari – step back in time to estate life in the early 1800s (£20pp – approx. 2 hour trip).
Dates: Dependant on season but numerous times per week.
Contact: www.rothiemurchus.net (01479)812345
Wild Caledonia
Location: All over the Highlands/Cairngorms National Park.
Full day wildlife watching safaris, focusing on the species you’d like to see with pick-up available.
Cost £75pp per day for 3/4 people. £50pp per day for 5/6 people (min.3 people, max. 6 people).
Contact: www.wildcaledonia.co.uk 07887 883117
Speyside Wildlife
Location: All around Cairngorms National Park.
A day of Wildlife watching tailored to what you’d like to see with pick-up available.
Cost: dependant on itinerary/guest numbers.
Contact: www.speysidewildlife.com (01479)812498
Highland Wildlife & Birdwatch Safaris
Location: All over the Highlands/Cairngorms National Park.
Half or full day guided wildlife excursions customised to your requirements.
Cost: from £8pp per hour (depending on group size).
Contact: www.highlandwildlifesafaris.co.uk 07974 151503
Deeside Nature Activities
Location: Primarily Deeside but trips elsewhere including Speyside available.
Half or full day tailor-made safaris (Deeside is the much under-rated wildlife watching location in the Cairngorms National Park) with pick-up available.
Cost: from £10pp per hour (min. 2 people).
Contact: www.deesidenatureactivities.co.uk 07788 158304
Birding Ecosse
Location: Throughout the Highlands and Moray Firth.
Half or full day guided birdwatching tours with pick-up available.
Cost: varies based on the itinerary and species you would like to see, please contact us for a free quote (max.3 people – larger groups can be guided using own transport).
Workshops dealing with the basics of birdwatching are also available from £9pp - see website for more details.
Contact: www.birdingecosse.com (01309) 641509 / 07955 336955
Guided Walks
Mike Fletcher and Roy Hill
Location: All over the Highlands/Cairngorms 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).
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. 2½ hour walk.
Dates: Tuesdays January-February /June-October.
Contact: www.glenlivet-wildlife.co.uk (01807)590241
Rothiemurchus Estate
Location: Rothiemurchus Estate (near BWWC Map Site 16).
Guided ‘safaris on foot’ looking at flora and fauna.
Cost: Adult £8/Child£4 – approx 2 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) please 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, such as Badger and Red Deer.
Cost: £20pp booking by phone/£18pp online.
Dates: Easter-October daily / November-Easter: On request (min 4 people)
Contact: www.speysidewildlife.co.uk (01479)812498 / 812345
Highland Wildlife & Birdwatch Safaris
Location: Glenmore Café (near BWWC Map Site 19). Evening Pine Marten watching based in Glenmore Café near Loch Morlich. Cost: £10pp (min. 3 people – please ask if smaller group).
Contact: www.highlandwildlifesafaris.co.uk 07974 151503
VALENTINE'S BREAK
If you fancy a winter wildlife getaway, why not treat that someone special on our Valentine's Break? Enjoy some Scottish nature and scenery, with a romantic Valentine's Dinner at the Grant Arms Hotel - see our Special Events page for more details.
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