Speyside Wildlife was established in the Cairngorms National Park in 1991 and offers wildlife watching and birdwatching holidays, guided days out and evening mammal watching. We cater for a wide variety of wildlife-watchers, from the dedicated wildlife enthusiasts to those who simply wish to include some wildlife-watching as part of their holiday.
Our Evening Mammal Watching Hide – Near Aviemore in the Cairngorms, our comfortable viewing hide operates all year round, offering the opportunity to view evening wildlife at close quarters. Badgers are regular visitors, Pine Marten can also be seen throughout the year, and over the last few years one of the released Scottish Wildcats has become a regular visitor! A variety of other Scottish wildlife may visit our hide whilst it is still light, including Tawny Owls, Red Squirrels and Roe Deer. Each evening wildlife watching experience lasts approximately three hours and the hide is available to book on a private basis.
Guided Days Out – If you’d like a full day of wildlife watching in the Cairngorms National Park or Moray Coast, Speyside Wildlife can help! The Scottish Highlands is home to some iconic wildlife species but finding them can be a real challenge. Whether you are part of a family group wanting to see a broad range of Highland wildlife, or a keen birder looking for a specific and elusive species, our wildlife guides will guide you to the best locations using their expert knowledge over an 8 or 10 hour day. Whether it’s Dotterel and Ptarmigan on the high tops, Crossbill and Crested Tits in the forests, or maybe Otter and dolphin on the shoreline, tell us what you’d like to see and we can help you achieve your wildlife watching ambitions. Your guide can collect you from your accommodation in the Badenoch and Strathspey area and transport is provided in comfortable 8-seater minibuses.
All-inclusive Bird and Wildlife Holidays – We offer a range of destinations throughout Scotland and the wider UK including Speyside, the Hebrides, Orkney and Shetland, Fife, Solway and the Isles of Scilly! Expert wildlife guides will be able to give you some of the best opportunities to see the wildlife you’ve always wanted to see, but still give you complete, relaxed enjoyment, so that you can ‘switch off’ for the week. The guides’ enthusiasm is infectious and whether you are a beginner or experienced, young or old, they’re happy to take time so you can enjoy the wildlife experience to the full. Small group sizes ensure individual attention, giving you the space to enjoy your surroundings, whilst marvelling at the wildlife, all in the fantastic company of like-minded guests, who share your enthusiasm for the natural world.
