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Common Dolphin
© Dan Brown
The Minch, Scotland
Skye & Northwest Scotland-Spectacular Hebridean Wildlife Tour
Sat 28th June - Sat 5th July 2024 This week-long tour combines the very best of Skye and its wildlife with Wester Ross, a gnarled coastline punctuated by deep sea lochs and flanked by equally impressive peaks.
- Enjoy Golden and White-tailed Eagle and Hen Harrier
- Experience the machair in full bloom and the most spectacular peaks in Scotland
- Breeding Red- and Black-throated Divers as well as summer-plumaged Great Northern Divers
- Search for Otters, Common and Grey Seals and Red Deer
- Embark on two boat trips in search of cetaceans, seabirds and eagles
- Beach-combing on dazzling white sandy beaches
- Two guides: expert husband & wife team, Rachael & Dan Brown
Day 1:
Meet in Inverness early afternoon and travel northwest into the heart of Wester Ross where we will be based for three nights. On the way we hope to see our first Golden Eagles, Black-throated Divers and Whooper Swans as well as some spectacular mountain scenery. Night in Gairloch.
Days 2-3:
Over two days we will explore the sealochs and headlands of Wester Ross. This area is not only stunning but home to a superb variety of wildlife from White-tailed Eagles to Harbour Porpoises, Black-throated and Great Northern Divers to Otters. The meadows should be ablaze with colour and we will also delve into the fascinating coastal habitats on the seashore. The hills are home to Golden Eagles, Hen Harrier and Red Deer not to mention a plethora of carnivorous plants.
A highlight will be a boat trip out into the Minch where we will search for Common Dolphins and Minke Whales and also have the chance of Humpback Whale. Nearby the Shiant Islands are a haven for seabirds and we expect to see Puffins, Guillemots, Razorbill, Black Guillemot and Manx Shearwater. Nights Gairloch.
Day 4:
Today we will relocate over to Skye, the most spectacular of the Hebrides. On our way we will have the full day to explore the exciting mountain reserve of Beinn Eighe as well as Applecross Pass before crossing over the bridge to Skye. Night Skye.
Days 5-7:
We will have three full days to enjoy the islands of Skye and Raasay. Skye boasts the most alpine of all Scotland’s peaks showcased in the remarkable Cuillin range, a crescent of towering mountains. The island is home to an incredible number of breeding Golden and White-tailed Eagles which inhabit the remote peaks and inaccessible coast. We will enjoy exploring the island including the fascinating Coral beach, Neist Point (which is an excellent place to spot cetaceans), Talisker, Waternish, Trotternish and more. We will take a boat out of Portree from where we hope to see White-tailed Eagles, Harbour Porpoise and Common Dolphins and jaw-dropping views of the sea cliffs. One day will be spent exploring the rarely visited island of Raasay. Nights Skye.
Day 8:
Tour will conclude back in Inverness around late-morning.
For full details of this tour visit our website here.
The itinerary outlined is indicative and Wild Discovery reserves the right to alter the itinerary if conditions require.
From £0 per adult
Departure days
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
May — July
Contact details
4 Fergach Cottages
Crathie
Ballater
Aberdeenshire
Scotland
AB35 5UL
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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.
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