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The Best of Scotland - A Birdwatching Tour
Tour Code: GBR62This varied and exciting 9-day holiday will focus on enjoying a great range of habitats, and therefore birds, across Scotland, from the magical island of Mull to the wonderfully rugged Cairngorms.
£2,895
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Summary
When thinking about a birdwatching tour to Scotland one question you may be asking yourself is “Where do I start?” or “How should I best use my time?”! We have asked ourselves these very questions and believe that this tour delivers some of the very best birdwatching on offer with the opportunity for such a great range of species. During this new 8-night tour, based in first class perfectly located rural hotels, a superb range of habitat types will be visited with a wonderful array of birds and wildlife on offer with a little culture included too. These tours have been designed to appeal to those visiting Scotland from abroad or those wishing to experience an excellent cross section of what is on offer here.
- Explore the wonderful Isle of Mull.
- Raptors, including Golden and White-tailed Eagles.
- Seabird colonies with Puffin, Razorbill & Guillemots.
- Highland specialities may include Ptarmigan & Dotterel.
- Spectacular scenery throughout.
- Mammals such as Badger, Pine Marten & Red Squirrel.
Grading
Mainly easy walks and anything more difficult optional.Outline Itinerary
What's Included?
- Accommodation: Very comfortable hotels and lodge. Rooms all en-suite.
- Food: Just lunches at own expense
Dates & Prices
2026
Tour Leader: Mark Wood
After spending much of his early childhood exploring the woods and fields around his house in Fife, Scotland, Mark quickly developed a curiosity for the natural world around him. With the closest nature reserve being RSPB Loch Leven it did not take long for a keen interest in birds to follow. Going on to study Conservation Biology at Aberdeen University Mark’s passion for wildlife in its many facets and a desire to protect it would only continue to grow.
Much of his working life has been spent as an Ecologist in Scotland but the desire to travel and find exotic bird species is a constant draw. This has led to many long overseas adventures including Australia and New Zealand, where he was able to work on the Kakapo project and see this endangered parrot. Driving from Scotland to Mongolia and back in 2019, exploring much of central Asia and Russia along the way, a lifelong dream! As well as many other fantastic, nature rich locations across North and South America, Africa, Europe and East Asia.
Mark started leading tours to Shetland for Naturetrek in 2022.
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?
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
Furthermore, as a Naturetrek client, our office team are always to on hand to help you – so if you have any queries about your holiday, whether before or after you have booked, we will be delighted to answer them on the phone. Please just give our team a call!
