Ardnamurchan - The Red Deer Rut

Tour Code: GBR52

An exciting 5-day holiday focusing on the Red Deer rut, as well as some of the peninsula's other wildlife and breathtaking scenery.

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Highlights

Summary

Summary

The sight and sound of rutting Red Deer is undoubtedly one of Europe’s most dramatic wildlife events, and the focus of this autumn tour is on witnessing this exciting spectacle. We will be based for all four nights of the holiday on the Ardnamurchan Peninsula’s south coast at the comfortable Glenborrodale Centre, which is next to Glenborrodale Castle. Our accommodation is ideally situated for watching the main action during the rutting season, and we will head out each day to observe the deer with the help of the region’s top Red Deer manager. The Centre is an excellent place to see Pine Martens as peanuts, a favourite food of theirs, are regularly scattered across the floodlit patio of our accommodation; Scottish Wildcats are also in the area, though they are very elusive!

  • View the Red Deer rut at close quarters
  • Excellent opportunities for close up Pine Marten
  • Option to join a night-drive searching for Scottish Wildcat
  • Otters thrive on the Ardnamurchan Peninsula
  • Look for White-tailed Eagles
  • Enjoy spectacular scenery in a remote, tranquil location
  • Led by expert naturalist guide

 

 

The sight and sound of rutting Red Deer is one of Europe’s most dramatic wildlife events, and our autumn tour to the beautiful Ardnamurchan Peninsula focuses on witnessing this exciting spectacle. Every year the highlands come alive with the roaring and bellowing of Red Deer stags as they attempt to fend off rivals and secure their harem of hinds. With information from the region’s top Red Deer manager we will watch the mighty, testosterone-fuelled stags do battle and have the best possible opportunity to view these magnificent animals.

We will be based for all four nights of the holiday on the Ardnamurchan Peninsula’s south coast at the comfortable Glenborrodale Centre (next to Glenborrodale Castle). Our accommodation is ideally situated for watching the action during the rutting season, and we will head out each day to observe the deer, aiming to get as close as possible with short walks. During our stay we will also learn about the ecology of the deer, as well as about life in this remote part of Scotland.

Although the focus of this tour is on witnessing the rutting Red Deer, we will also enjoy some of the region’s other special species. The centre is an excellent place to see Pine Martens; peanuts, a favourite food of theirs, are regularly scattered across the floodlit patio of our accommodation — so have your cameras at the ready! There are Scottish Wildcats in the area and, though notoriously elusive, there will be a chance to go on a night-drive during our stay. Otters thrive on the peninsula, while Golden and White-tailed Eagles are just some of the avian highlights we will be hoping to see. If witnessing one of Britain’s most exciting wildlife spectacles in a remote and tranquil location away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life appeals to you, then please do join us this autumn.

DETAILED INFORMATION
Itinerary

Outline Itinerary

Day 1
Meet in Glasgow and transfer to Ardnamurchan.
Day 2/4
Explore the peninsula focusing on experiencing the Red Deer rut.
Day 5
Return to Glasgow
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What's Included

What's Included?

  • Accommodation: Comfortable rooms all en-suite
  • Food: All included in the price
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Dates & Prices

Dates & Prices

2026

Departures Availability Cost
Sat 3rd Oct – Wed 7th Oct 2 £1,095
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Land only cost:
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£1,095
Single Room Supplement:
Single Room Supplement.
£195

2027

Departures Availability Cost
Sun 3rd Oct – Thu 7th Oct SPACES £1,195
Book Tour Show Details
Land only cost:
The "Land Only" cost is the tour price you will pay if you choose to arrange your own flights/transport.
£1,195
Single Room Supplement:
Single Room Supplement.
£195

Prefer to Travel in a Private Group?

For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.

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Why Naturetrek?

Why Naturetrek?

At Naturetrek we craft expertly-guided group and tailor-made wildlife holidays and cruises to all seven continents. On one of our holidays, you can be assured that our passionate team will enable you to experience and enjoy the best of the world's wildlife and natural spectacles in as comfortable and rewarding a manner as possible, caring as best we can for the environment in the process. We are proud to provide:

  • The widest choice of wildlife holidays worldwide
  • Tours managed and led by naturalists, for naturalists
  • Outstanding value and exceptional customer service

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