When ospreys returned to breed in Scotland, this ancient Caledonian pineforest is where they chose to come. The Loch Garten Osprey Centre, just outside Aviemore, provides fantastic views of these magnificent birds on the nest, as well as close up views thanks to CCTV. The reserve also has some excellent walks, with the chance to […]
The Cairngorm Reindeer Herd is Britain’s only free-ranging herd of reindeer. Reindeer have lived in the Cairngorms National Park since 1952, where the herd are permitted to graze on over 10,000 acres upon the mountainsides. There are daily hill trips to see the reindeer on the mountain and from April to January a small group […]
The Moray Firth is one of the best places in Europe to see dolphins in the wild. It is estimated that around 130 bottlenose dolphins live in the Moray Firth. Seals, porpoises and whales can also be seen in the Moray Firth. Sail down the Moray Firth from Inverness marina to get a glimpse of […]
The Highland Wildlife Park is a safari park and zoo near Kingussie. The park is located within the Cairngorms National Park and run by the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland. Visitors experience Scottish wildlife past and present in the setting of the Scottish Highlands. Visitors drive around the Main Reserve in their cars and then […]
