The 3 Wildlife Trips in Scotland That Earn Their Price

1.Wildlife Watching Safari by Vehicle & Walks / Photography workshops with a Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $248Our pick

Join Stewart Dawber for a private four-hour wildlife and photography tour around South Skye. Use binoculars and a spotting scope to search for otters, eagles, red deer, seals, and seabirds, with pickup in southeast Skye, snacks, hot drinks, and a flexible route.

“My daughter and I had a great day with Stewart! We learned a lot about the wildlife of Skye and photography tips!”

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2.Discovery Wildlife Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $82Best value

Join Gareth for a three-hour wildlife safari from Lochearnhead into remote parts of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. Travel by Land Rover on off-road tracks, scan for golden eagles and red deer, and pause for hot drinks, shortbread, and wildlife spotting.

“We had an amazing trip. We saw 5 golden eagles, which blew us away. We brought a visitor from Madagascar with us and they were amazed to see the spectacular views, a red deer harem, some stunning views of large red stags posing beautifully on the hilltops, a family of stonechats and hooded crows. It was proper "Monarch of the glen" stuff! Gareth really knows and loves the place and that comes across very clearly, his knowledge of the local wildlife is amazing. A very comfortable trip and the coffee and biscuit stop was very welcome (plus hot chocolate for the kids). The five golden eagles turning up and soaring…”

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3.Highland Cows, Walk Alpacas & Scottish Wildlife Centre from Edin.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 9 hours (approx.)

Travel privately from Edinburgh with a local guide to meet Highland cattle at Swanston Farm, walk alpacas through a forest, pass Scotland’s famous horse statues and castle, and spend two hours at the Scottish Deer Centre. Guides including Adam, Martin, George, and Russ have tailored days for families.

“Adam was our tour guide for the day, and not only was he extremely friendly and personable, he provided waters, snacks, and other items to ensure we were taken care of for the day.”

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