Scotland's Eagle Island
Nestled on the west coast of Scotland, the Isle of Mull is an exceptional option for wildlife enthusiasts, and we are delighted to offer three exciting trips. General Manager Dan Free gives us the low down on what to expect on each of our tours.
The Isle of Mull offers some of the finest wildlife watching in the UK and in partnership with our friends at the Benmore Estate and in support of RSPB Scotland, we have developed a series of exclusive trips that allow you to enjoy the island to the full. With guidance from expert local naturalist Nic Davies or Alexa Kershaw we gain a unique insight into island life as we explore this stunning island on foot, by vehicle and by boat.
Our early summer trips are led by a TV naturalist - either Nick Baker or Mike Dilger - should provide fantastic opportunities to view some of the UK’s most iconic wildlife, including otters, white-tailed and golden eagles, hen harrier and short-eared owl.
A boat trip to the neighbouring Treshnish Isles offers plenty of opportunity to spend time with one of the UK’s most charismatic seabirds – the enigmatic puffin – together with huge numbers of other seabirds, including guillemots, razorbills, shags and fulmars. The island of Lunga offers a Galapagos-type experience, where tolerant, endearing birds can surround you on all sides. During the voyage to and from the isles, there is a reasonable chance of also seeing bottlenose dolphins, harbour porpoises, basking sharks, seals and possibly even minke whales.
Our dedicated photographic tour with Nick Garbutt and Alex Hyde follows a similar, but slower paced itinerary, maximising the time spent with the wildlife and landscapes to ensure that participants return with a comprehensive portfolio of images. Nick and Alex will provide a range of informal presentations and demonstrations, with the island’s diverse flora providing ample opportunities to refine the principles of macro photography.
As summer transcends into autumn, the eagles and otters remain, but a new cast of species takes centre stage. Large numbers of Atlantic grey seals haul-out in sheltered bays to begin pupping, while inland, the island’s red deer engage in their annual rut. Under the guidance of the Benmore Estate team we visit a remote and beautiful glen to witness the full force and majesty of the deer rut, the evocative roar of the stags echoing across the moorland on our Isle of Mull in autumn holiday.
All our trips will be based in the comfortable surrounds of Knock House, a spacious 12-bedroom West Highland country house, located in the heart of the 13,000 hectare Benmore Estate. With exclusive use of this charming property guests can make themselves at home. A full programme of activities is offered on each of the trips, but should you wish to relax in the confines of the house or take a gentle stroll through the estate, you are very welcome to do so.
In the evenings we enjoy sumptuous meals, featuring the finest local produce, with the chance to reflect on the highlights of each day, before retiring with a nightcap. With expert guiding, an exclusive comfortable base and super wildlife these trips to the Isle of Mull promise to be an experience you will never forget!
View all our wildlife holidays to the Isle of Mull, or for more information speak to a member of our team.
