Wildlife Watching Companies
Please use the A-Z list below to find an attraction by name.
Wildlife tours on the fabulous Isle of Mull. Tours undertaken in 8-seater minibus offering visitors the opportunity to learn more about the abundant wildlife and history of the island in a manner that does as little damage to the environment as is practical.
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Explore the Ardnamurchan Peninsula with us. Activities include fishing (freshwater and sea), bespoke boat trips on Loch Shiel and wilderness walking.
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Join us for the world famous “Aigas Experience”. Aigas - sharing the wonders of the wild Highlands for over 30 years.
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The Isle of May is a wildlife watcher's paradise. Join our cruise to the island and view large colonies of puffins, eiders, guilliemots, razorbills and many other seabirds and seals in their natural habitat.
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Guided visits to see central Scotland's population of red kites, re-introduced to the area in 1996. The birds are fed daily and can be viewed as close as 50 metres from our purpose built hide.
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Boat trips to the islands of Eigg, Muck & Rum from the village of Arisaig on the North West coast of Scotland.
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Discover the wildlife of one of Scotland's largest and most iconic estates during a hill tour with a game-keeper or landscape tour with a ranger.
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Luxury Land Rover Safaris on the famous royal Balmoral Estate, through parkland, pristine Caledonian Pine Forest and finally out onto the open moorland at the foot of Lochnagar.
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Experience the unforgettable on the Isle of Skye with Bella Jane cruises to the world famous Loch Coruisk and the seal colony in the heart of the spectacular Cuillin mountains...
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We run outdoor activity sessions, many of which are based on nature-based tourism themes e.g. dawn canoe trips, sea kayaking with the chance of seeing seals and dolphins.
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Bowhill House and Country Park, home of the Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch and Queensberry KT, is situated in the ancient Ettrick Forest.
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Join us wildlife-watching on Loch Ness and the Great Glen.
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Clifftop Discovery offers a unique and exhilarating opportunity to explore the natural history and coastal scenery of Berwickshire's magnificent sea cliffs.
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Over the past 23 years, this business has delivered a vast range of walking and other foot-based holidays and courses, principally in Scotland. Integral to these holidays is the importance of observing wild/natural things. In addition we have provided numerous opportunities for folk to 'put something back' to the environment in order to gain a better understanding.
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We provide holiday breaks, guided walks including close encounters with many of our wildlife species, calf catching and tagging with observers, habitat enhancement projects and photographic guides. Estate offers outstanding opportunity to enjoy 52,000 acres of unspoilt countryside.
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Craignish Cruises - boat trips and private charters from Ardfern to Gulf of Corryvreckan whirlpool, Jura, Scarba, The Garvellachs and beyond.
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A great day out in the South West of Scotland for families. Visit Rainton Organic Farm: follow nature trails through the farm and join ranger-led walks and activities.
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Friendly, relaxed and informative guided wildlife adventures to explore Mull's rich and varied wildlife and spectacular geological landscape.
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Boat cruises on one of Scotland's most remote, beautiful and unspoilt lochs, Loch Shiel. Close to the famous Glenfinnan Monument and Fort William.
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Based in Cromarty at the heart of the Moray Firth, we specialise in marine wildlife watching trips using a custom built 9.5m RIB. Our trips frequently encounter bottlenose dolphins, harbour porpoises, seals, minke whales and a wide variety of seabirds. We aim to run all our trips in a responsible, sustainable manner and are fully accredited both with the Dolphin Space Programme and the WiSe Scheme.
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SWT's Falls of Clyde Visitor Centre and Wildlife Reserve is located within the World Heritage Site of New Lanark and sits at the gateway to the Clyde Valley Woodlands National Nature Reserve.
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Marine wildlife cruises. Run by a marine biologist. UK's longest running porpoise survey. The only boat in Scotland with a hydrophone specifically for listening to porpoises.
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Charter boat working from Buckie. Converted 72ft ex-Clyde Class Lifeboat offering quality viewing/cruising Platform. Skipper/Owner has vast experience in wildlife/antarctic cruising.
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Glenlivet Wildlife offers guided walks and wildlife watching in the Cairngorms National Park. Self-catering accommodation for wildlife enthusiasts is also available at Easter Corrie, set in a secluded glen in the heart of the Glenlivet Crown Estate.
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Heatherlea offers complete holiday packages to wildlife enthusiasts. The company owns the 3 star Mountview Hotel in Nethybridge and has been operating for fifteen years.
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We offer 1-3 hour wildlife cruises from Gairloch. We have 2 boats (traditional and offshore RIB). Open all year.
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Scotland's premier Land Rover safari company offers wildlife safaris into the mountains and moorlands of Highland Perthshire.
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Friendly part or full day wildlife safaris with an experienced local nature watcher in a comfortable minibus.
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Unique wildlife park showing animals found in Scotland since the end of the last Ice Age.
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Wildlife and activity cruises to remote islands and areas inaccessible by road. Weekly cruises to St Kilda.
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"Close to home and yet a different world". With international travel so readily available, it's easy to forget just how much we have here in the British Isles. With wildlife and birding, flowers and history, spectacular scenery and often glorious weather, the hidden corners of Britain have much to offer the discerning traveller.
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Islay Birding is Islay's only full-time, inclusive, independent ranger led service. We use a landrover to access superb sites for excellent birding and nature watching.
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Daily landrover safaris on the Isle of Mull with experienced wildlife guide.
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Daily landrover safaris on the magical island of Mull.
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Year round provision of environmental education courses for all ages and abilities. Courses range from primary school to adults, professional biodiversity training courses (supported by SNH) to leisure interest. Most courses are based at the Centre - which can sleep 100+ people, but others are based on Scottish islands.
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Kirkwood Cottages in Annandale, Dumfries-shire is a great place to enjoy wildlife - red squirrels, otters, deer, hares, badgers and particularly birds.
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Join our Wild Perthshire tour. A luxury Land Rover driven by a local professional offroad driver will take you through some of Scotland's most spectacular scenery with the opportunity to view wildlife, fauna and flora.
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Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre is a four star visitor attraction providing unrivalled viewing opportunities of breeding ospreys.
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The Montrose Basin Visitor Centre is a four star visitor attraction providing high class viewing facilities through high powered telescopes and binoculars overlooking the Montrose Basin wildlife reserve and tidal estuary.
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Wildlife watching and dive trips on the Moray Firth.Tourboat offering wildlife trips from Lossiemouth to see seals, dolphins, whales, porpoise, seabirds and the Moray Coast.
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Visit the Island of Mull's famous sea eagles, as seen on BBC's Springwatch series. Join a ranger-led tour to the world's only public viewing hide overlooking a sea eagle nest.
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We offer fast boat trips around Kintyre and to Arran, the Firth of Clyde, Islay and Northern Ireland. Based in Campbeltown, where we run regular wildlife-watching trips to Sanda Island, Ailsa Craig and the Mull of Kintyre.
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Full day wildlife-watching tour of Isle of Mull. Founding member of Isle of Mull Bird Club. Also run a 3 star B&B which welcome wildlife-watchers.
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Hebridean Island & Wildlife Cruises from 4 to 9 nights travelling in the Hebrides frequently visiting St Kilda, famed for vast numbers of seabirds and amazing sea cliffs and stacs.
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We offer relaxed, tailor-made wildlife and activity holidays for small groups of people (maximum 4 guests) from our organic farm base at Gerraquoy, South Ronaldsay, the southernmost Orkney island. We keep groups small in order to enable you to see more and satisfy your wishes. Self catering in The Peedie House also available. Whatever you would like to in the Orkney outdoors, please give Sarah or Steve a call and we'll try and do it with you.
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Philiphaugh Salmon Viewing Centre based near Selkirk in the Scottish Borders provides a fish-eye view of the river.
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Daily boat trips from Macduff harbour on the Moray Firth. Our trips east to Pennan pass Troup Head, the only mainland gannetry in Scotland. Plenty of wildlife to be seen
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Seven and eight day guided walking, cultural and wildlife holidays in Scotland's Highlands and islands, staying good small hotels, with luggage transfers. Individual attention, small groups, comfortable accommodation, and good food at reasonable prices.
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Between the River Spey at Aviemore and the summits of the Cairngorms, we nurture one of the Scotland's wildest and most popular estates, providing wide ranging opportunities for enjoyment through watching, learning, living and participating in wildlife and heritage activities.
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Walking and wildlife tours with emphasis on the natural environment of Wester-Ross.
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The Scottish Seabird Centre is a multi-award winning wildlife centre in a stunning location overlooking the sea and islands of the Firth of Forth.
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Award winning Sea Life Surveys on the Isle of Mull offers you a once in a lifetime experience. Explore the exciting Hebridean waters for whale, dolphin, basking shark and so much more.
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Seafari Adventures (Oban) - marine eco-tour operator using rigid-hulled inflatable boats (RIBs).
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Wildlife watching boat trip in the Firth of Forth - based at Newhaven and North Berwick (as of June 2008). North Berwick operation is in partnership with the Scottish Seabird Centre
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Operate 3 to 5 hour whale watching and wildlife trips which include the Corryvreckan Whirlpool. Our boat is quiet, powerful, stable and uncrowded and our owner/skipper and wildlife guide will aim to make your trip the highlight of your holiday!
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Explore the marine Special Area of Conservation at Kyle of Lochalsh onboard the only semi-submersible glass bottom boat in Scotland.
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Scotland’s leading wildlife tour operator, offering wildlife watching holidays in the Speyside and Highland areas, as well as abroad.
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Turus Mara run daily Seabird and Wildlife Cruise Tours to The Treshnish Isles, Staffa and Iona from Mull and Oban.
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WalkDeeside offer a range of guided walking activities all in the unique Cairngorms National Park and the Grampian Mountains.
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Almost twenty years ago, our company founder Michael Hartley instilled his commitment to nature and wildlife education which has flowed through every facet of our operations to this day. Tours cover a range of topics (archaeology, history, wildlife culture, folklore and spirituality) but all include wildlife and nature elements.
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Wilderness Scotland offer a wide range of small group adventure holidays in the company of Scotland's leading wilderness guides.
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Wildoutdoors are a small company offering ecology walks and holidays with experienced local naturalists and outdoor activity instructors.
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Nature photography holidays/workshop in Scotland and overseas.
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