The Best of Scotland - A Birdwatching Tour

Tour Code: GBR62

This 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.

£2,995

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306kg CO2e

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145kg CO2e

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What does this mean?

Highlights

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.

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.

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Outline Itinerary

Day

Meet in Edinburgh travel Mull

Days

2 - 4

Exploring Mull

Day

Travel to Cairngorms

Days

6 - 7

Birding Cairngorms

Day

Travel Edinburgh

Day

Leave Edinburgh Train Station or Airport

What's Included?

Food

Just lunches at own expense

Accommodation

Very comfortable hotels and lodge. Rooms all en-suite.

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Dates & Prices

2028

Land Only

£2,995

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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!