Winter Wildlife of the Cairngorms

Tour Code: GBR183

A 5-day break in search of the region's native and overwintering wildlife.

£1,795

Land Only
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Carbon Footprint

102kg CO2e

With International Flights

101.6kg CO2e

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Highlights

  • Mammals include Red Squirrel, Mountain Hare, Pine Marten and Red Deer.
  • Woodland birds including Siskin, Crossbill and Crested Tit possible.
  • Stunning scenery of the Cairngorm Mountains, Speyside and Caledonian pine forests.
  • Raptors including Golden Eagle and Hen Harrier.
  • Wintering coastal birds such as wildfowl, waders, grebes and divers.
  • Coastal visit for sea ducks.
  • Led by expert naturalist guide.

Summary

On this tour we will be focusing on the most iconic birds and mammals of the Cairngorms National Park in the Scottish Highlands. On the mountains themselves we will look for Ptarmigan and wintering Snow Bunting, while the encircling Caledonian pine forests and heather moorlands hold Red Squirrel, three species of Crossbill (Common, Scottish and Parrot), Crested Tit, Red Deer and Mountain Hare. Both Red and Black Grouse are also possible, whilst lochs and marshes are home to wintering wildfowl and waders.

Focus

The main focus will be birds and mammals, as well as the stunning scenery.

Outline Itinerary

Day
1
Arrive Inverness, afternoon excursion
Days
2 - 4
Wildlife excursions around the Cairngorms and surrounds
Day
5
Return to Inverness after lunch

What's Included?

Food

All meals are included in the holiday cost, from the evening meal on day 1 to lunch on day 5.

Accommodation

We will be staying in a comfortable hotel near the Cairngorms National Park.

Dates & Prices

2027

Land Only

£1,795

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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