3 Wildlife Trips in Scotland to Build a Day Around

1.Wildlife Watching Safari by Vehicle & Walks / Photography workshops with a Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $248Our pick

Join Stewart Dawber for a private four-hour wildlife and photography tour in South Skye. Search for otters, golden and white-tailed eagles, red deer, seals, seabirds and more. Use loan binoculars and a spotting scope, learn field techniques, and enjoy snacks, drinks and a picnic-style lunch.

“Stewart is knowledgeable, witty and fun company. We spent a few memorable hours together as he shared more about how to appreciate the animals. It was a delightful and enjoyable experience. What we manage to do: i) spotted the lone otter snacking in the waters around the island under the Skyre bridge, ii) learnt more about the lighthouse and how it used to function, iii) sighted a group of Scottish Red deer, a cuckoo, a Goldenhead Eagle (elusive but rewarding as we waited). Absolutely wonderful!”

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2.Discovery Wildlife Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $82Best value

Join Gareth for a three-hour, small-group wildlife safari through remote parts of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. Ride a Land Rover over off-road tracks, scan for golden eagles, deer, red squirrels and birds, and pause at a mountain viewpoint for hot drinks and shortbread. Binoculars and wildlife guides are provided.

“What can I say! I thoroughly recommend kestrel wildlife safari.”

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3.Highland Cows, Walk Alpacas & Scottish Wildlife Centre from Edin.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 9 hours (approx.)

Spend a full day with Highland cattle, alpacas, deer, wolves, bears, wildcats, and birds of prey. Your private E2G Travel guide collects you in Edinburgh, provides Scottish snacks and water, and can adjust the pace for your group. Guides have included Martin, Adam, George, and Russ. Sensible shoes are essential.

“Adam was our tour guide for the day, and not only was he extremely friendly and personable, he provided waters, snacks, and other items to ensure we were taken care of for the day.”

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