Black Grouse

© Dan Brown

Royal Deeside, Cairngorms

Scotland's Cairngorms & Coast, Wildlife in Spring

The Best of Highlands & Aberdeenshire 17th-23rd May 2025 From lekking Black Grouse to Beavers and Bottlenose Dolphins, join award-winning naturalists Rachael & Dan Brown for the best Scottish Wildlife experiences!

As seen on BBC's 'Wild Isles'Highlights
  • Pine Martens, Badgers & Red Squirrels
  • Watch Golden & White-tailed Eagles, Peregrine & Goshawk over stunning landscapes
  • Enjoy the remarkable performance of Black Grouse lekking
  • Incredible invertebrates including Kentish Glory and Emperor Moth
  • Exploring some of the best bits of Caledonian Forest remaining in Scotland
  • Search for Mountain Hares and Ptarmigan on the peaks
  • Explore further afield for Beavers & Bottlenose Dolphins
  • Visit a seabird city and stunning tern colony, and marvel at migrating waders
  • Stay in high quality accommodation
  • Small group: 4-10
This seven-day tour is based around Royal Deeside - the undiscovered side of the Cairngorms National Park. The glen is home to swathes of Caledonian forest that hug the fringes of munros and shelter the delightful villages of Braemar, Ballater and Aboyne. It is a haven for wildlife and the perfect place to get a real feel for just how diverse and spectacular wildlife is in Scotland.


For the full itinerary refer to the tour page here.

From £2395 per adult


Departure days

  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
  • Saturday
  • Sunday

April — July

Contact details

Wild Discovery

4 Fergach Cottages
Crathie
Ballater
Aberdeenshire
Scotland
AB35 5UL

Tour information

Starting

  • Aberdeen

Length

7 Days

Transport

  • Driver guide
  • Minibus

Type

  • Bespoke
  • Private
  • Small Group (1-16)

Languages

  • English

Themes

  • Adventure
  • Film and TV
  • LGBTQ
  • Outdoor Activities
  • Photography
  • Walking
  • Walking/Hiking
  • Wildlife

Tour prices


From £2395 Per Adult

Book now

Prices are subject to change depending on season

Tour Stops

Wild Discovery

Tour company information

Wild Discovery

An award-winning wildlife-watching tour company run by experts for wildlife enthusiasts. Conservation and sustainability are at its core; travel with purpose, tread lightly and experience more. Founded by husband and wife team Dan & Rachael Brown, they bring passion and expertise to every expedition. Reconnect with nature through our fully inclusive, small-group tours or custom-made tours around Scotland and beyond.

Opening times

Open all year.

Other tours from this company

VisitScotland's Hidden North - Discovering Caithness & Suthe...
Scotland's Hidden North - Discovering Caithness & Suthe...

Scotland's Hidden North - Discovering Caithness & Suthe...

Departs: Inverness

Award winning wildlife tours Exploring the sheltered waters of the Moray Firth,...

VisitHebridean Expeditions
Hebridean Expeditions

Hebridean Expeditions

Departs: Oban

Tailor-made, guided small group cruises around the spectacular West Coast of Sco...

VisitSpectacular Shetland Wildlife - the Ultimate UK Wildlif...
Spectacular Shetland Wildlife - the Ultimate UK Wildlif...

Spectacular Shetland Wildlife - the Ultimate UK Wildlif...

Departs: Mainland, Shetland

Explore Shetland for 8 days with award-winning naturalists Dan and Rachael Brown...

VisitIslay & Jura in Autumn — The Eagle Islands Wildlife To...
Islay & Jura in Autumn  — The Eagle Islands Wildlife To...

Islay & Jura in Autumn — The Eagle Islands Wildlife To...

Departs: Glasgow City Centre, Glasgow Airport, Glasgow

With 7 full days on Islay and Jura experience daily encounters with Golden Eagle...

The content of many of our web listings is provided by third party operators and not VisitScotland. VisitScotland accepts no responsibility for (1) any error or misrepresentation contained in third party listings, and (2) the contents of any external links within web listings ((1) and (2) together hereinafter referred to as the "Content"). VisitScotland excludes all liability for loss or damage caused by any reliance placed on the Content. The Content is provided for your information only and is not endorsed by VisitScotland.