Wildlife & Nature Spots

Being able to encounter wildlife in Scotland is a thrilling experience.

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Being able to encounter wildlife in Scotland is a thrilling experience.
Knowing where and importantly how to look can make wildlife easy to spot.

Scotland benefits from two national parks - Cairngorms National Park and Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National park as well as nature reserves, forest parks and country estates which can be a good place to start whether you’re interested in wildlife watching, Alpine flora and fauna, marine life, mature ancient woodland or coastal dunes and cliffs.

Scotland welcomes responsible walkers, bikers and wildlife watchers. There are many locations that provide facilities such as path networks and wildlife hides to help you get the most of your visit. Just bring along a pair of binoculars and patience, you're bound to see something interesting.

There are also dedicated nature visitor centres and attractions dotted across the country, which not only help you to see specific species, but also host interactive displays, exhibits and guided tours. These are great for enjoying and learning more about Scotland's plant and animal life within dry and warm facilities, and often featuring a delicious cafe to refuel with coffee and cake.

Our members are committed to delivering first-class experiences and advocate responsible tourism. Furthermore, all Wild Scotland members operate in line with our Best Practice Guidelines in regards to sustainability, accessibility, community and safety.

Days in the Wild

Lochaline Hotel Lochaline Oban Highland PA80 5XT

Whether you want to see otters in the wild or photograph a kingfisher dive, we are here to help.  We help you find the best of the wildlife and if......

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RSPB Scotland Loch Gruinart nature reserve

There’s always plenty to see at Loch Gruinart reserve. As autumn falls lapwing flocks gather together and the flooded pools by the hides come to li...
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Speyside Wildlife

Speyside Wildlife was established in 1991 and offers wildlife-watching day trips, tours and holidays in the UK and Overseas. We cater for a wide va...
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Scottish Seabird Centre

Get closer to nature and enjoy a great day out at the seaside at the Scottish Seabird Centre, North Berwick, just 35 minutes from Edinburgh.   The...
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Comrie Croft

We are here to offer you life’s simple pleasures: Cosy places to sleep; homegrown food and drink; and activity, relaxation and learning in the grea...
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Heart of Argyll Wildlife Organisation

Oly Hemmings and Pete Creech have combined their natural history knowledge to provide a face-to-face wildlife interpretation service.  Housed in a...
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Days in the Wild

Whether you want to see otters in the wild or photograph a kingfisher dive, we are here to help.  We help you find the best of the wildlife and if...
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RSPB Scotland Loch Garten nature reserve

Abernethy is a nature reserve that is ancient, wild and immeasurably special – a place so extraordinary that it can feel like another country. Nest...
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Heathery Heights

Heathery Heights offers bespoke guided walks and tailored outdoor experiences for individuals, small groups and businesses.  Based in Argyll, join...
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Perthshire Wildlife

Join experienced Rangers for a wonderful evening by a beautiful Perthshire river watching a family of beavers at their lodge, or on a Beaver Canoe...
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Orcadian Wildlife

Why tour Orkney with us? We pride ourselves on the attention given to you, our guests, in blending Orkney’s wildlife and culture. We live here, and...
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RSPB Scotland Balranald nature reserve

This beautiful Hebridean reserve has sandy beaches, rocky foreshore, marshes and sand-dunes. Many wading and farmland birds nest on the flower-rich...
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Wigwam Holidays Montrave

Set in the picturesque countryside of the East Neuk of Fife, Montrave Estate offers 8 Wigwam® Cabins set in beautiful wooded surrounds on what was...
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