Great Scottish Wildlife
Discover native but rare wildlife such as otters
Immerse yourself in the search for Scotland’s enchanting wildlife, both Highland and island, land-based and marine: squirrels, otters, eagles...
The prettiest of loch-side accommodation and its rugged surroundings is the ideal starting point on this ten-day wildlife-seeking holiday. Next, set off for vast, untamed Cairngorms National Park for a private guided wildlife day and a fascinating evening in a nocturnal hide before heading west and crossing the water to the glowering Isle of Mull. Here, more adventurous guided trips await by land and at sea – dolphins and whales may even feature!
Your understanding of Scotland’s abundant nature will be brought to vivid life via private and small-group experiences in the company of some of the best local guides in the business. The self-drive style of this Scottish holiday means it is peppered with your own leisure-time, perhaps to try out new-found spotting skills as you explore.
This multi-centre holiday includes stays by Loch Earn, in the Cairngorms National Park and on the Isle of Mull.
£1825 per person in April, £1825 per person from May to September based on two adults sharing an en-suite double or twin room on a bed and breakfast basis for nine nights in carefully-selected small hotels and guest houses. Also included:
We of course cannot guarantee that you will see the wildlife described – these are wild animals and as such cannot be called to order. No refund will be made if you are not lucky enough to see the animals described, despite the very best efforts of the guides.
We would be delighted to assist with hotel reservations before the start and at the end of your trip, perhaps in Edinburgh and Glasgow, from our selection of centrally located, high-quality hotel and aparthotel options, as well as with any inbound and onward travel you may require. Car rental is also available for a range of vehicles – do just let us know and we can arrange a quote for you.
Before your departure, you will receive personalised holiday information including full directions, recommended routes, and suggestions on places to visit depending on your interests and our local knowledge to help you get the most from your holiday.
All itineraries and room types are presented subject to availability at specific hotels.
We work hard to make sure the unexpected doesn’t affect your trip. On rare occasions, changes or cancellations may occur, affecting accommodation, transport or excursions. We are committed to informing you of any such circumstances and will use our knowledge and resources to offer suitable alternatives wherever possible.
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This holiday can be arranged from April to September. If you are particularly keen to spot certain species, please advise at time of enquiry so that we can plan your trip for the best season to increase your chances.
If you’re looking for an October wildlife holiday, do get in touch as we can arrange this as a tailor-made trip using land based services. We also have our Cairngorms Wildlife holiday which can be arranged from February to November.
Availability is individually checked for a hand-picked selection of smaller hotels, guest houses and other independent businesses, so please bear with us and we will respond in 1-2 working days.
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All our holiday prices include a service charge of £9 per person per night towards the costs we incur in researching, planning and designing your holiday.
We guarantee to refund this service charge if you believe that arranging your holiday through McKinlay Kidd has not met your expectations for value. All we ask is that you write to us within 7 days of your return and explain your reason for claiming the refund. This will ensure that we can improve the experience for all our future guests.