Tour Itinerary and Reports

This week-long autumn tour focuses on some of the iconic species that can be found year round in the Scottish Highlands, from the Red Squirrels that bound around the forest floors to the montane species such as Mountain Hare and Red Deer. We’ll also take time to photograph woodland birds, visit a rookery where it’s possible to capture some stunning black and white images, as well as seek out the graceful Whooper Swans that have returned to overwinter, not forgetting the stunning landscapes that we can find around us. Evening excursions will include a Pine Marten hide and some astrophotography.

Use of specialist photography hides
Mammals include Red Squirrel, Mountain Hare, Pine Marten and Red Deer
Photograph Red Grouse and woodland birds
Stunning scenery of the Cairngorm Mountains, Speyside and Caledonian pine forests

Grading

Grade B. There will be a moderate amount of walking on this tour, including over some rougher terrain, and you must be able to carry your photography equipment.

Itinerary

Outline Itinerary

Day 1

Meet Inverness, transfer to Cairngorms

Day 2/6

Photographic excursions

Day 7

Morning excursion then depart Inverness

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What's Included

What's Included?

Food:
All meals is included in the cost of the tour, from the evening meal on Day 1 to lunch on Day 7.

Dates & Prices

2024

Departures Availability Cost

Sat 26th Oct – Fri 1st Nov 4 £2,195

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Land only cost:

The "Land Only" cost is the tour price you will pay if you choose to arrange your own flights/transport.

£2,195

Tour Leader:

Please note that, whilst we assign leaders to particular tours well in advance, we reserve the right to make changes if necessary

Oliver Smart

Tour Leader: Oliver Smart

Following a childhood fascination with the natural world, Oliver went on to study ornithology at the University of Birmingham during his mid-twenties. Alongside an emerging interest in photography, learning the art of bird ringing and volunteering for the Avon Wildlife Trust, BTO and RSPB, Oliver has put time to good use. His main passion is birds and through photography he has built a diverse collection of imagery, which is represented by both RSPB Images and Alamy. Combined with a desire to travel, Oliver has explored many parts of the world; his favourite destinations usually including a seabird colony or two, where the sight, sound, smell and opportunities for a photographer are second to none. His claim to fame to date though is an image he took in the Seychelles which has been used on a bank note!

2025

Departures Availability Cost

Sat 27th Sep – Fri 3rd Oct 5 £2,195

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Land only cost:

The "Land Only" cost is the tour price you will pay if you choose to arrange your own flights/transport.

£2,195

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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Tour Reports

Tour report - October 2021

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