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Books published by the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust
The Sea Kingdom of Argyll
The Sea Kingdom
Coll and Tiree
The Sea Kingdom
Isle of Mull
Available directly from the HWDT (see their website) or from their shop in Tobermory on Mull.
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Wildlife
watching tours, trips and courses
There are a multitude of professional tour operators within Scotland
offering a diverse range of activites of interest to nature lovers.
The listing below is arranged by region.
Quick links to Scottish
Regions:
Eda Frandsen |
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Liveaboard cruises on board a 60 year old gaff
cutter. Destinations include St Kilda, the Orkneys, the Shetlands
and North Rona, as well as the Hebrides. |
www.eda-frandsen.co.uk |
Guideliner Hebridean Wildlife Cruises
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Twelve day cruises leaving from Dunstaffnage,
near Oban. Covers western isles and usually St Kilda. |
www.guideliner.co.uk |
Kilda Cruises |
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Day trips to St Kilda, the Shiant Isles, the
Monach Isles, the Flannan Isles or Rona on board the Orca,
a 42-foot motor cruiser. |
www.kildacruises.co.uk |
Northern Light Charters |
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Four small ships offer both individuals and
groups a rare opportunity to travel the unpolluted waters
of North West Scotland, throughout the Inner and Outer Hebrides
and to St Kilda. Also around the Orkney and Shetland islands
plus itineraries taking in the Faroes, Iceland and Norway. |
| www.northernlight-uk.com |
Poplar Cruises |
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28 metre motor yachtCruise destinations include
St. Kilda, the Monach and Flannan Islands, Mingulay, Skye,
the Small Isles and Mull. |
| www.northernlight-uk.com |
Scenic Cruises |
Flodabay, Isle of Harris.
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Coastal mini-cruises for families or small
groups along the east coast of the Island of Harris on board
M.V. Lady Catherine. |
www.scenic-cruises.co.uk |
Sea Harris |
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Wildlife day trips to St Kilda and the Shiant Isles plus private charter to many other Hebridean Islands aboard the Enchanted Isle, a purpose built 42ft motor cruiser, equipped with toilet facilities & comfortable indoor seating for up to 12 passengers. (mobile 07760216555). |
www.seaharris.co.uk |
Sea Trek Outer Hebrides |
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Offering wildlife trips, special charter or
family trips from one or two hour excursions, to day trips
to the outer isles. |
www.seatrek.co.uk |
Strond Wildlife Charters |
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Providing day cruises in the Sound of Harris.
An area rich in wildlife, particularly seals, seabirds and
otters. |
Western Edge |
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Taking you to the uninhabited Hebridean Islands
onboard "ANNAG", a modern, fast cruising yacht designed
for chartering. Destinations include Taransay, Flannan Isles,
Scarp, Monach Islands, Mingulay, Barra, and St Kilda.
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| www.westernedge.co.uk |
Western Isles Wildlife |
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From half day and day trips up to week long wildlife watching tours with a highly experienced leader. Explore the wildlife of Barra and the Uists, and further afield within the Western Isles. Available all year round. There are a number of tours depending on what you would like to see most whether it's a day out to experience a variety of the wildlife e.g. otters, eagles and corncrakes (in spring); or more specialised tours for Hebridean Marsh Orchid and more bird orientated excursions where they will search out the most species that they can find in a day (recent tours have seen Bonaparte's Gull, Mourning Dove and Killdeer) (mobile 07733 026 663). |
| www.western-isles-wildlife.co.uk |
Activities Outdoors |
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Activities Outdoors is a small fishing, guiding
and coaching business, which also includes equipment hire.
Activities include boat trips, guided walks and GPS training. |
www.battez.org/activoutdoors |
Aigas Field Centre |
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Holiday programmes plus accomodation based
on the wildlife, scenery and history of the wild Highlands
of Scotland. Also undertake expeditions based in Orkney and
Shetland. |
www.aigas.co.uk |
Aquaxplore |
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9 metre offshore RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat)
to experience the remote and beautiful isles of Canna, Rum,
Soay, the west coast of Skye, the Cuillin and Loch Coruisk. |
www.aquaxplore.co.uk |
Bella Jane |
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Explore Loch Coruisk and spend time ashore
in the heart of the Cuillins. |
www.bellajane.co.uk |
Caledonian Discovery |
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Spacious, comfortable holiday barge complete
with attentive crew, excellent cook and friendly skipper,
traversing sixty miles of Lochs in wonderful Highland scenery.
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www.fingal-cruising.co.uk |
Calum's Plockton Seal Trips |
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One hour trips aboard the Argus to view the
local seal colony and other wildlife. |
www.calums-sealtrips.com |
Eda Frandsen |
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Liveaboard cruises on board a 60 year old gaff
cutter. Destinations include St Kilda, the Orkneys, the Shetlands
and North Rona, as well as the Hebrides. |
www.eda-frandsen.co.uk |
Glenloy Wildlife Holidays |
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All inclusive wildlife holidays exploring the West Highlands from mountains to spectacular coast. Based in comfortable lodge with visiting pine martens. |
www.glenloy-wildlife.org.uk |
Highland Wildlife and Birdwatch Safaris |
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Minibus safaris for day or half day. |
Loch Shiel Cruises
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| Variety of wildlife cruises aboard M.V. Sileas
between Glenfinnan and Acharacle. |
www.highlandcruises.co.uk |
Mary Doune |
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Day trips or liveaboard excursions around southern
Skye, the Small Isles or further afield. |
| www.doune-knoydart.co.uk |
Misty Isles Boat Trips |
| Elgol, Isle of Skye |
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Twice daily boat trips with experienced local
skipper to Loch Coriusk with time ashore to explore. One way
trips also available. Trip passes seal colonies, and allows
possible cetacean and eagles sightings. |
www.mistyisleboattrips.co.uk |
MV Shearwater Cruises |
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Cruise to the Islands of Eigg, Muck & Rum
from Arisaig, the only 7 day service to these islands with
time ashore to explore . |
www.arisaig.co.uk |
Rua Reidh Lighthouse |
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Day walks, long weekends or longer breaks wildlife
watching in the Torridon Mountains. |
www.ruareidh.co.uk |
Sea.fari Adventures Skye |
Armadale Bay, Isle of Skye.
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Fast boat trips around South Skye and the Small
Isles on board a 9.5 metre RIB. |
www.whalespotting.co.uk |
Seaprobe Atlantis |
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Glass bottom boat trips within the Marine Special
Area of Conservation at Kyle of Lochalsh on the UK's only
semi-submersible passenger vessel. |
www.seaprobe.freeserve.co.uk |
Speyside Wildlife |
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Wildlife watching holidays or a guide for a
day or two in the Cairngorms National Park. |
www.speysidewildlife.co.uk |
Summer Queen Cruises |
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Offers a two hour wildlife cruise or longer
four hour trip to the Sumer Isles. |
www.summerqueen.co.uk |
Wild Outdoors |
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Day walks and wildlife holidays from the wild
coastal beaches to the high mountain tops. |
www.wildoutdoors.info |
Wild Sea Charters |
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Wise accredited wildlife trips from Scrabster and around the North of
Scotland.
Day, half day and longer charters available on board our classic fully
renovated 1960's fishing trawler. |
www.wildseacharters.co.uk |
Argyll, the Isles, Loch Lomond,
Stirling & the Trossachs
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Argyll Charters |
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One to four hour wildlife watching trips on board Mara Mhor. The purpose built (2006) catamaran runs smoothly and quietly giving a very stable, comfortable ride in all conditions. Disabled access and a very spacious, flat deck area. Based in Oban but open to private charter within the area. Tours include the Creag Islands, Lismore, Kerrera, Corrywreckan Whirlpool and the Firth of Lorn. Also full day whale and dolphin safari from Oban up the Sound of Mull to Tobermory and Beyond.(Includes 1 hour's landing time in Tobermory.) |
www.boatwildlifeoban.co.uk |
Coll of the Wild |
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Exclusive wildlife holidays throughout the year on the beautiful Hebridean islands of Coll & Tiree.
Come and experience the wealth of wildlife on these stunning islands, including corncrakes, breeding waders, raptors, orchid-studded machair, rare plants, wintering wildfowl, divers, great yellow bumblebee, whales and dolphins, basking sharks, seals & otters. You will benefit from the local knowledge of the islands former RSPB warden with 10 years of experience in the area.
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www.collofthewild.co.uk |
Craignish Cruises |
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Boat trips and private charters from Ardfern
to Gulf of Corryvreckan whirlpool, Jura, Scarba, The Garvellachs
and beyond. |
www.sealeopard.org |
Guideliner Hebridean Wildlife Cruises
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| Six day cruises leaving from Dunstaffnage,
near Oban. Covers west coast and inner isles. |
www.guideliner.co.uk |
Isle of Mull Wildlife Expeditions |
Ulva Ferry, Isle of Mull.
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The Island of Mull is one of the most diverse wildlife
destinations in the world and your trip is designed to maximise
your chances of seeing golden eagles, otters, white tailed
sea eagles, porpoise, hen harriers and a whole host of fascinating
Hebridean wildlife.
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www.torrbuan.com |
Loch Goil Cruisers Motor Boat Hire |
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Hire fleet of modern charter boats each with an internal
diesel engine, wheel steering for easy handling, half cover
for shelter and seating for up to ten people (recommend
maximum of eight for comfort). Perfect for enjoying the
stunning scenery and diverse wildlife. There are ducks,
gannets, cormorants, oystercatchers, herons, seals and porpoises
in the loch and deer on the hills.
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www.lgc-motorboathire.co.uk |
Loch Visions - wildlife and photography experiences |
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A day's wildlife and digital photography experience, on
the magnificent banks of Loch Awe, with award winning professional
Philip Price. All equipment's provided, including pro standard
cameras. The day covers tuition, access to unique wildlife
zones and a Photoshop session.
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www.lochvisions.co.uk |
Mull of Kintyre Sea Tours |
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Fast and exhilarating boat trips designed to
maximise opportunities to see the varied wildlife and many
of the historic coastal sites found on the spectacular cliffs
of the Mull of Kintyre. |
www.mull-of-kintyre.co.uk |
Northern Light Charters |
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Four small ships Chalice, Hjalmar Bjorge, Elizabeth
G and Hans Hansson offer both individuals and groups a rare
opportunity to travel the unpolluted waters of North West
Scotland, throughout the Inner and Outer Hebrides and to St
Kilda. Also around the Orkney and Shetland islands plus itineraries
taking in the Faroes, Iceland and Norway. |
www.northernlight-uk.com |
Sea.fari Adventures Oban |
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RIB rides to the nearby islands of Scarba,
see the Corrywreckan whirlpool or visit Jura. Landing trips
to the Garvellachs. |
www.seafari.co.uk |
Sealife Adventures
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Wildlife and whale watching from large, comfortable
hardboat. Skippered by Marine Biologist and wildlife cameraman. |
www.sealife-adventures.com |
Sea Life Surveys |
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Whale watching, wildlife and sightseeing boat
trips on a daily basis from the Isle of Mull. |
www.sealifesurveys.com |
Turus Mara |
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Wildlife and seabird cruises. Visit Staffa,
Iona, and sea bird colonies including puffins. |
www.turusmara.com |
Cumbrae Voyages |
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Voyage around the Cumbraes in a Rigid Inflatable
Boat to view the scenery and wildlife which surrounds these
Islands. Each trip provides a mixture of exhilaration and
sensitive appreciation of the fantastic wildlife. |
www.cumbraevoyages.co.uk |
Drumlanrig Landrover Experience |
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Join the Buccleuch Ranger Service on a journey
from the delightful River Nith to the rugged beauty of the
high tops of the Lowther Hills, enjoying a wildlife spectacle
along the way. |
www.buccleuch.com |
Aigas Field Centre |
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Holiday programmes plus accomodation based
on the wildlife, scenery and history of the wild Highlands
of Scotland. Also undertake expeditions based in Orkney and
Shetland. |
www.aigas.co.uk |
Eda Frandsen |
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Liveaboard cruises on board a 60 year old gaff
cutter. Destinations include St Kilda, the Orkneys, the Shetlands
and North Rona, as well as the Hebrides. |
www.eda-frandsen.co.uk |
Northern Light Charters |
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Four small ships Chalice, Hjalmar Bjorge, Elizabeth
G and Hans Hansson offer both individuals and groups a rare
opportunity to travel the unpolluted waters of North West
Scotland, throughout the Inner and Outer Hebrides and to St
Kilda. Also around the Orkney and Shetland islands plus itineraries
taking in the Faroes, Iceland and Norway. |
www.northernlight-uk.com |
Aberdeen
& Grampian Highlands
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Puffin Cruises |
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Daily sightseeing and fishing trips from Macduff
Harbour along the scenic Moray Firth coastline. |
www.puffincruises.com |
Walk Deeside |
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Guided walks with a strong emphasis on local
environmental issues; conservation policies, access, land
use practice, Natural Heritage designations and the Cairngorms
National Park. |
www.walkdeeside.com |
Perthshire, Angus &
Dundee and the Kingdom of Fife
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Anstruther Pleasure Trips |
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Boat trips to the Isle of May (National Nature
Reserve) to view seals and sea birds. |
www.isleofmayferry.com |
Highland Adventure Safari's
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Landrover safari's into the perthshire hills
on private roads. The perfect day out which can be tailored for stag and hen parties, weddings and even for childrens parties with eye-spy sheets. |
www.highlandadventuresafaris.co.uk |
Kindrogan Field Centre
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Field Studies Council fieldcentre offering
leisure and professional training courses covering virtually
every aspect of learning about the countryside, its wildlife
and the environment. |
www.field-studies-council.org/kindrogan |
Clifftop Discovery
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Cliff top landrover trail from St Abbs NNR
past seabird colonies. Geology, scenery and natural history. |
www.clifftopdiscovery.co.uk |
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When choosing a tour or trip, check to see
if they are members of a professional organisation which encourages
their members to follow a code of conduct.
For example:
Wild Scotland (Scottish
Wildlife & Nature Tourism Operators Association)
Scottish Marine Wildlife Operators Association
Scottish Marine Wildlife Watching Code
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