Scotland

Scotland

Islay – Hebridean Winter Wildlife

8th Feb 2026 - 14th Feb 2026
7 SPACES
With our tours to the Hebridean islands of Mull and the Uists proving so popular, we introduced this excellent winter tour to Islay, famous for its whisky as well as its wildlife, back in 2015. We are pleased to now be able to offer this Islay Hebridean winter wildlife tour as part of our programme ...
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Scottish Island Odyssey – A cruise of the Hebrides

20th May 2026 - 29th May 2026
8 SPACES
Following the success of our 2023 cruise that marked our 21st anniversary of running birding tours, Ashley is offering the opportunity for an exclusive group to join him on this exciting Hebridean Cruise in conjunction with St Hilda Sea Adventures on board the Seahorse II! We have long dreamt of tak...
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Shetland – Autumn Migration

24th Sep 2025 - 5th Oct 2025
0 SPACES
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28th Sep 2025 - 9th Oct 2025
0 SPACES
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21st Sep 2026 - 2nd Oct 2026
6 SPACES
4th Oct 2026 - 15th Oct 2026
6 SPACES
Approximately ninety miles long and situated at the North-eastern tip of the British Isles, Shetland is a birders paradise. Becoming increasingly popular with Britain’s active birders and rarity-hunters, its appeal has risen in recent years as increased observer coverage makes it an attractive alt...
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North Ronaldsay – Autumn Migration

1st Oct 2026 - 10th Oct 2026
6 SPACES
This exciting itinerary takes us to the famous migration outpost of North Ronaldsay, where we will be staying at its wonderful Bird Observatory. The Observatory has been monitoring bird migration since 1987, and is the perfect place to base ourselves to witness autumn bird migration at its best, whi...
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Orkney – Spring in the Northern Isles

25th May 2025 - 1st Jun 2025
0 SPACES
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24th May 2026 - 31st May 2026
7 SPACES
This exciting Orkney Spring birding tour offers a fantastic island birding experience during the peak of the Northern spring migration. Visiting the migration outpost of North Ronaldsay and staying for three nights at the Bird Observatory, we will also spend time birding on Mainland Orkney and many ...
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Mull & Iona – Midsummer Magic

23rd Jun 2025 - 29th Jun 2025
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29th Jun 2025 - 5th Jul 2025
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Rugged scenery and long summer nights epitomise the romantic Western Isles of Scotland. Our tour to these evocative and wild places captures the true spirit and tranquility of the islands .These are essentially mountainous islands, interspersed with sheltered sea lochs, inlets and moorland. The rock...
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Outer Hebrides – Corncrakes and Skuas

11th May 2025 - 17th May 2025
0 SPACES
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11th May 2026 - 17th May 2026
12 SPACES
The Outer Hebrides is known as the last remaining stronghold for Corncrakes in the UK and we have timed our visit with the arrival of the majority of the population. Their rasping “crex crex” calls, which were so familiar in the early 20th century all over the country can still be heard on warm,...
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Scotland – Spring in Speyside

3rd Apr 2026 - 10th Apr 2026
12 SPACES
Early spring is a glorious time to enjoy the wildlife of the Scottish Highlands. Our Speyside Spring birding tour is at a time when many of the resident species are beginning their breeding routines and summer migrants are starting to arrive. In particular, our tour is timed to coincide with the lek...
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