Wildlife Group Tours in Scotland

The Scottish Highlands are at their most dramatic in autumn with mist lingering in the glens and red deer stags roaring in the hills. Migrating waders and geese are heading south from their Arctic breeding grounds, while golden eagles soar over mountain tops and red grouse call on moors. Find out more about Autumn in the Scottish Highlands

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From a wonderful base in Grantown-on-Spey, this small-group tour devotes a week to exploring the Scottish Highlands during the magical months of Spring. In the company of expert naturalist Mike Dilger, we hope to encounter iconic species such as crested tit, Scottish crossbill, red squirrel and red deer. Find out more about Early Spring in the Scottish Highlands

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On this tour to Scotland’s Cairngorms National Park, we aim to photograph some of the highland's most iconic wildlife, including mountain hare, red squirrels, red deer and crested tits amidst some spectacular highland scenery and with expert guidance from wildlife photographer Kevin Morgans. Find out more about Scotland Winter Wildlife Photography

• Price (exc. flights): 8 days from £2,595
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The spectacular Scottish Highlands provides the ultimate setting for our Festival of British Wildlife. Join some of the world’s leading naturalists and wildlife photographers for exclusive use of Aigas Estate on this trip for both photographers and non-photographers as we observe Britain's most iconic species. Find out more about Festival of British Wildlife

• Price (exc. flights): 8 days from £3,495
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This small group trip explores the Shetland Islands from two bases: Sumburgh in the south and Baltasound on Unst – the most northerly populated island of the British Isles. Boat trips and daily wildlife walks, accompanied by an expert naturalist guide, reveal an astounding diversity of flora, fauna and marine life. Find out more about The Shetland Islands

• Price (exc. flights): 8 days from £2,195
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This superb wildlife cruise explores the wildlife-rich Hebridean island of Mull, one of the best places in the UK to see otters as well as a variety of marine mammals and birdlife. Visit the enchanting Small Isles in search of grey seals, Atlantic puffins and gannets, and hopefully some excellent whale watching. Find out more about Isle of Mull Wildlife Cruise

• Price (exc. flights): 7 days from £2,050
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Famous for its peat-flavoured single malt whisky, Islay also offers an excellent opportunity to see a host of wildlife amongst glorious scenery. Expert tour leader and naturalist Mike Dilger has years of experience leading trips to Scotland, with an extensive knowledge on the islands' wildlife. Find out more about Wildlife of Islay & Jura

• Price (exc. flights): 7 days from £2,295
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Join this voyage of a lifetime as you sail from Scotland to Svalbard, calling at Fair Isle and Jan Mayen en route. During the journey you visit prime sites across the North Atlantic and Arctic Ocean, visiting remote, wildlife-rich islands and dramatic coastlines. In Svalbard, explore fjords and search for iconic Arctic wildlife. Find out more about North Atlantic Adventure

• Price (exc. flights): 17 days from £7,295
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Journey through the seldom visited yet wildlife packed Western Isles on this expert led tour. From our base in Stornoway we explore all corners of Lewis and Harris in search of its majestic eagles, abundant red deer, breeding waders, secretive otters and abundance of marine life. Find out more about Wildlife of Lewis & Harris

• Price (exc. flights): 7 days from £2,350
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The Isle of Mull offers some of the finest wildlife watching in the UK and in the company of our expert leaders we hope to enjoy a wealth of bird and mammal life. From the comfort of a hotel in Loch Na Keal, explore by foot, vehicle and boat at the peak time for wildlife activity. Find out more about Isle of Mull Wildlife Extravaganza

• Price (exc. flights): 8 days from £2,595
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The unspoiled archipelago of the Shetlands is filled with remarkable wildlife. Wildflowers adorn the terrain, cliffs seasonally serve as coliseums for breeding colonies of seabirds, sheltered bays along the rugged coastline harbour seals and otter, whilst offshore marine mammals thrive in the pristine waters. Find out more about The Shetland Islands with Mike Dilger

• Price (exc. flights): 8 days from £3,895
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Join our small group tour to explore the natural wonders of the Isle of Skye. Amongst spectacular scenery we’ll search for otters, white-tailed and golden eagles, red deer and corncrake, while boat trips will offer a chance of whales, dolphins, seals and seabirds including puffins. Find out more about Z) The Wild Wonders of Skye

• Price (exc. flights): 7 days from £3,395
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On this writer's retreat, explore the wild spectacles of Scotland's Isle of Islay in the company of naturalist writers, Nick Acheson and Michael Warren. Combining our time in the field with literacy workshops, we explore past works and find ways of capturing the days' experiences in words. Find out more about Z) Islay in Winter for Writers

• Price (exc. flights): 6 days from £1,995
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Join us for a week of outstanding British wildlife photography on the magical Isle of Mull. Enjoy creative photography as we spend intimate time immersed within a huge puffin colony, capture spectacular images of white-tailed sea eagles diving for fish and photograph everything from otters to sundews. Find out more about Z) Isle of Mull Photography With Nick Garbutt & Alex Hyde

• Price (exc. flights): 8 days from £3,295
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Join us on our wildlife photography trip to the Isle of Mull where we spend time photographing the islands’ wildlife including its enigmatic puffins and spectacular white-tailed sea eagles. There’s also the chance to see seals, and cetaceans and indulge in some macro photography, from our base in Tobermory. Find out more about Z) Isle of Mull Wildlife Photography

• Price (exc. flights): 8 days from £2,795
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Join us on a wildlife photography holiday to the Isle of Mull in autumn, specifically timed to witness the spectacle of the red deer rut and the vast numbers of pupping Atlantic grey seals. Amongst stunning autumn colours we also hope to photograph otters, white-tailed and golden eagles. Find out more about Z) Isle of Mull Wildlife Photography in Autumn

• Price (exc. flights): 8 days from £2,795
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The west coast of the Scottish Highlands is renowned for its superb scenery and limpid summer light. Golden and white-tailed eagles soar overhead, while otters feed and play in rocky inlets. Enjoy the stunning peaks and lochs of Wester Ross, accompanied by naturalist and conservationist Mike Bagshaw. Find out more about Z) The Splendours of Wester Ross

• Price (exc. flights): 6 days from £1,295
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Early summer is a fabulous time to visit the Scottish Highlands as the forests, moors, coastline and glens come alive with an incredible diversity of wildlife ranging from Caledonian butterflies and marine mammals to raptors and iconic passerines and land mammals. Find out more about Z) Early Summer in the Scottish Highlands

• Price (exc. flights): 7 days from £1,450
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