Scotland

Scotland

Islay – Hebridean Winter Wildlife

7th Feb 2027 - 13th Feb 2027
7 SPACES
GUARANTEED DEPARTURE
We are pleased to offer this Islay Hebridean winter wildlife tour as part of our programme packed full of wonderful winter birding in typically dramatic Scottish West Coast scenery. Quite different to the other islands, Islay is distinctly more populous and bustling, no doubt aided by its nine disti...
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Scottish Island Odyssey – A cruise of the Hebrides

19th May 2028 - 28th May 2028
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

21st Sep 2026 - 2nd Oct 2026
0 SPACES
GUARANTEED DEPARTURE
4th Oct 2026 - 15th Oct 2026
0 SPACES
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20th Sep 2027 - 1st Oct 2027
0 SPACES
GUARANTEED DEPARTURE
29th Sep 2027 - 10th Oct 2027
7 SPACES
GUARANTEED DEPARTURE
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
0 SPACES
GUARANTEED DEPARTURE
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

23rd May 2027 - 30th May 2027
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

21st Jun 2027 - 27th Jun 2027
1 SPACES
GUARANTEED DEPARTURE
28th Jun 2027 - 4th Jul 2027
7 SPACES
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

10th May 2027 - 16th May 2027
2 SPACES
GUARANTEED DEPARTURE
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 2027 - 10th Apr 2027
10 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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