Start Your Story in Scotland

Where history meets breathtaking beauty, and every visit feels like an escape.

Inspiration for your trip

Step into a land steeped in history and legend, explore our dramatic landscapes and uncover our ancient Celtic roots. Vast lochs, glens and Munros - easily accessible from our vibrant cities and towns - make Scotland the perfect place to lose yourself.

Discover unique experiences in Scotland

Discover hidden gems, plan your perfect trip, or find exactly what you need—from scenic hikes and cosy cottages to events and cultural experiences.

Discover Scotland's vibrant events and festivals

FIFA World Cup 2026

Cheer on Scotland at the FIFA World Cup 2026 and find information about fan zones in Scotland, stadium tours and more.

Highland games in Scotland

From the tug o' war to the caber toss, Scotland's Highland games are not to be missed.

Edinburgh Festivals

Discover Edinburgh's summer festivals, including the world-famous Edinburgh International Festival and Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Events and festivals in Scotland

There's something happening in Scotland right now that the whole family will love.

Countdown to Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

Less than 100 days to go until 11 days of world-class action across the city, bringing 3,000 athletes from 74 nations together to compete across 10 sports.

Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

Start planning your summer break

Witness Scotland step into summer, with longer days and plenty of experiences to enjoy from coastal walks to fun exhibitions.

Summer holidays & breaks in Scotland

Find ideas and inspiration, from family days out to top camping spots, walks and outdoor activities.

Scotland's islands

Find out about the hundreds of islands in Scotland including Arran, Lewis, Skye, Outer Hebrides and Shetland. Plan the perfect island getaway today.

Scottish music festivals

Find out what’s happening in Scotland this year

The best tours of Scotland - luxury & scenic tours

Tour Scotland at your own pace with these fantastic ideas.

Your Scottish adventure starts here

Use our interactive map to explore wild landscapes, vibrant cities, rich culture, and hidden historic gems to craft your personal Scottish experience.

Map of Scotland

As seen on TV!

From Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir's luxury Scotland itinerary to local suggestions on the highlights of Glasgow and Dumfries & Galloway, check out this top advice on trips across Scotland.

Tara & Johnny's luxury Scotland itinerary

Have you been inspired by Tara & Johnny's Scotland itinerary as seen on NBC's Extra Mile Club? Read on and plan your own Scottish adventure.

Channel 4's Where to next? Scotland itinerary

Follow in the footsteps of comedians Fatiha El-Ghorri and John Tothill on their unforgettable journey through Scotland.

Scotland trip itineraries

Plan your days in Scotland with the help of our suggested itineraries.

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Highlights of the Highlands - Wildlife & Culture

A unique 8 day holiday featuring birds, mammals, and cultural highlights of the Highlands!

July is a wonderful month to visit the Highlands and here at Heatherlea we have glorious scenery, fascinating historical sites and exceptional wildlife both on our doorstep and beyond!

Featuring some of Highland Scotland’s most iconic species, we look for Red Squirrel, Crested Tit and crossbills in the forests, Red Grouse, Ptarmigan, Red Deer and Mountain Hare in the hills and Bottlenose Dolphin, waders and seabirds around the coasts. At a good time of the year for raptors, numbers reach their peak and your list should be impressive, with perhaps as many as twelve species! By visiting numerous sites with potential, including the Crown Estates at Glenlivet where Heatherlea has exclusive access, Golden and White-tailed Eagle, Osprey, Red Kite, Hen Harrier, Merlin and others are likely.

A definite highlight of the week will be a boat trip out into the Moray Firth, perhaps giving us views of the semi-resident Bottlenose Dolphin pod and the chance to get closer to seabirds such as Guillemot, Razorbill and Kittiwake. Other popular summer targets include Slavonian Grebe, Black Guillemot, Red-throated and Black-throated Diver, Eurasian Otter, Common and Grey Seal. 

And this Heatherlea tour is special in that we will dedicate time to investigate some of the (many) historical and cultural highlights of the areas we visit. In Strathspey, Castle Roy and the Ruthven Barracks are of local significance, while a secret seminary in Moray has the added bonus of being an excellent raptor watchpoint! We also visit Inverewe Gardens on the west coast and enjoy some of Scotland’s most spectacular scenery as the heather moors transform into beautiful purples and pinks!

Saturday 11 - Saturday 18 July 2026

£1695pp, fully inclusive of accommodation, all meals, transport, and guiding. No Single Supplement

Desde £1695 por adulto

Día de salida

  • Lunes
  • Martes
  • Miércoles
  • Jueves
  • Viernes
  • Sábado
  • Domingo

Julio — Julio

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Heatherlea Birdwatching Holidays

Mountview Hotel
Grantown Road
Nethy Bridge
Highland
United Kingdom
PH25 3EB
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Tour information

Salida

  • Inverness
  • Nethy Bridge

Duración

8 Days

Transporte

  • Driver guide
  • Minibus

Tipología

  • Bespoke
  • Private
  • Small Group (1-16)

Idiomas

  • English

Temática

  • Food and drink
  • History
  • Landscapes
  • Walking
  • Wildlife

Precio

Desde £1695 Por adulto

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Paradas del viaje

Galería

Heatherlea Birdwatching Holidays

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Heatherlea Birdwatching Holidays

Heatherlea is one of Britain’s leading wildlife tour operators. We run small group birding and wildlife holidays throughout the year in Scotland, and worldwide. For over 35 years we have welcomed like-minded folk to our Scottish headquarters to share the warmth of Highland hospitality and the buzz of having amazing encounters with birds and animals in rugged, open landscapes.

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Office open from 08:00 - 17:30, Monday - Saturday

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Start Your Story in Scotland

Where history meets breathtaking beauty, and every visit feels like an escape.

Inspiration for your trip

Step into a land steeped in history and legend, explore our dramatic landscapes and uncover our ancient Celtic roots. Vast lochs, glens and Munros - easily accessible from our vibrant cities and towns - make Scotland the perfect place to lose yourself.

Discover unique experiences in Scotland

Discover hidden gems, plan your perfect trip, or find exactly what you need—from scenic hikes and cosy cottages to events and cultural experiences.

Discover Scotland's vibrant events and festivals

FIFA World Cup 2026

Cheer on Scotland at the FIFA World Cup 2026 and find information about fan zones in Scotland, stadium tours and more.

Highland games in Scotland

From the tug o' war to the caber toss, Scotland's Highland games are not to be missed.

Edinburgh Festivals

Discover Edinburgh's summer festivals, including the world-famous Edinburgh International Festival and Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Events and festivals in Scotland

There's something happening in Scotland right now that the whole family will love.

Countdown to Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

Less than 100 days to go until 11 days of world-class action across the city, bringing 3,000 athletes from 74 nations together to compete across 10 sports.

Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

Start planning your summer break

Witness Scotland step into summer, with longer days and plenty of experiences to enjoy from coastal walks to fun exhibitions.

Summer holidays & breaks in Scotland

Find ideas and inspiration, from family days out to top camping spots, walks and outdoor activities.

Scotland's islands

Find out about the hundreds of islands in Scotland including Arran, Lewis, Skye, Outer Hebrides and Shetland. Plan the perfect island getaway today.

Scottish music festivals

Find out what’s happening in Scotland this year

The best tours of Scotland - luxury & scenic tours

Tour Scotland at your own pace with these fantastic ideas.

Your Scottish adventure starts here

Use our interactive map to explore wild landscapes, vibrant cities, rich culture, and hidden historic gems to craft your personal Scottish experience.

Map of Scotland

As seen on TV!

From Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir's luxury Scotland itinerary to local suggestions on the highlights of Glasgow and Dumfries & Galloway, check out this top advice on trips across Scotland.

Tara & Johnny's luxury Scotland itinerary

Have you been inspired by Tara & Johnny's Scotland itinerary as seen on NBC's Extra Mile Club? Read on and plan your own Scottish adventure.

Channel 4's Where to next? Scotland itinerary

Follow in the footsteps of comedians Fatiha El-Ghorri and John Tothill on their unforgettable journey through Scotland.

Scotland trip itineraries

Plan your days in Scotland with the help of our suggested itineraries.

Your pictures of Scotland

Share your images by tagging @VisitScotland 

JavaScript needs to be enabled to see social media images for this place. You can turn this on in your browser settings.

Join our Newsletter Clan

Get Scotland inspiration direct to your inbox. Don't miss the inside track from our Scotland experts on exciting trip ideas, unique attractions and hidden gems loved by locals.

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