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This was focused on identifying Scotland's rare plants. It meant exquisite Alpine flowers and rare grasses and sedges. Although the weather was variable, it never prevented the leaders from enabling all you were interested to see the plants. Moreover, a couple of the group themselves were very knowledgeable and helped out with identification. Naturetrek is my 'go to' tour operator for wildlife holidays and rarely do they disappoint. Leaders are always excellent and the choice of places to visit mean that you will, where possible, see all that you hoped to.
K.A. Northumberland, Jul 21
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The Wild Flowers of Ben Lawers & Perthshire
Tour Code: GBR26A 7-day botanical break in search of the very special alpine flora of Ben Lawers and other botanical specialities found in this area of Perthshire.
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Summary
This week-long Highland break is based around Ben Lawers (1,214m), long regarded by botanists as one of the foremost sites for alpine plants in Britain. We’ll visit the three principal locations of botanical interest in the area, with some quite strenuous mountain walking. We’ll explore areas of boggy glacial drift and the eastern side of the mountain for a number of Britain’s rarer sedges and ferns, as well as exploring the rocks around Creag an Lochan and towards the beautiful Glen Lyon. In addition we will visit the famous Birks of Aberfeldy, Rannoch Moor and Ben y Vrackie in search of rare plants and regional specialities. This is an ideal holiday for those wishing to combine botany with walking and outstanding scenery.
- Acid-based flora including Cotton Grass & Bog Asphodel
- Scottish Asphodel, Hair Sedge & Alpine Saw-wort
- Sought-after gems such as Snow Gentian, Net-leaved Willow & Drooping Saxifrage
- Rock Speedwell & Alpine Forget-me-not in flower, Yellow Mountain Saxifrage & Moonwort
- Comfortable rural Scottish hotel serving excellent food
- Stunning mountain scenery
- Visit the famous Birks of Aberfeldy, Rannoch Moor and Ben y Vrackie
Grading
Grade B. There will be a reasonable amount of quite strenuous walking on this holiday, covering between two and ten miles each day, but this will be at a slow ‘botanising pace’. A reasonable degree of physical fitness is required and an enjoyment of hill/mountain walking.
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Outline Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive Killin
Day 2/6
Excursions to Ben Lawers & other local sites
Day 7
Morning excursion then depart
What's Included?
- Accommodation:
We stay in a comfort, rural hotel
- Food:
Meals are included on a half board basis,, lunch is at additional cost.
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Dates & Prices
2026
Departures
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Cost
Sat 18th Jul – Fri 24th Jul
6
£1,795
Land only cost:
The "Land Only" cost is the tour price you will pay if you choose to arrange your own flights/transport.
£1,795
Single Room Supplement:
Single Room Supplement.
£345
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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