From observing soaring Red Kites in their natural habitat to playful Dolphins and magnificent Red Deer, get up close and personal on this getaway and come face-to-face with some of Scotland's wildest residents!
View Dates & BookReturn to nature as we encounter unforgettable experiences on our Scottish wildlife adventure. From observing soaring Red Kites in their natural habitat to playful Dolphins and magnificent red deer, get up close and personal on this getaway and come face-to-face with some of Scotland's wildest residents!
INCLUDES
Return luxury coach travel
Escorted by a Skills Representative
6 nights half board
Hotel porterage & entertainment on 2 nights
Visits to Moffat & the Kelpies
Ardgaty Red Kite experience
Wildlife Mountain Safari in Highland Perthshire with red deer feeding experience
Admission into the Scottish Seabird Centre with wildlife cruise
Visit to Loch Lomond Shores with admission to SEA LIFE Centre
Loch Katrine cruise with included lunch at The Lochside Café
Free time in Drymen
This tour may be unsuitable for passengers with restricted mobility. We cannot guarantee animal sightings.
Day 1
We depart and ravel north across the border for a via a visit to Moffat, a vibrant bustling market town offering the warmest of Scottish welcomes,, en route to our hotel where a warm welcome awaits.
DDay 2
This morning we head to the 'Bonnie Banks' of Loch Lomond for an included visit to the Sealife Centre where you will come face-to-face with the cheeky resident otter and embark on a fascinating journey of discovery, from the shores of Loch Lomond to the depths of the world’s oceans in 7 themed zones, including an interactive rockpool experience. Afterwards there will be some free time at the award-winning Loch Lomond Shores Visitor Attraction - feed the ducks on the beach whilst watching out for opsreys sweeping over the loch or maybe take a stroll in the woodland, keeping your eyes open for the bats and moths at this time of year, or you may simply prefer to indulge in a little retail therapy.
B, DDay 3
Day at leisure to relax and enjoy your spectacular surroundings in Drymen, nestling in the hills at the western end of the Campsie Fells, overlooking the Endrick Water as it nears Loch Lomond.
B, DDay 4
A wildlife mountain safari and red deer experience in Highland Perthshire is included today, where after learning about these amazing majestic animals you'll come face to face with Britain’s largest native land mammal and have the chance to feed them. During the safari if you keep your eyes peeled you may even be lucky enough to see the the famous Grouse, the elusive Mountain Hare, or the soaring Golden Eagle.
B, DDay 5
We head to Loch Katrine this morning for a 1-hour cruise followed by a light lunch of soup & sandwiches at The Lochside Café. From here we make our way to the Ardgaty Red Kites where we can get close up to the magnificent creatures and learn all about Scotlands stunning birds of prey, from persecution to extinction in the Victorian era, then more recently to reintroduction and beyond, including the threats they face in the wild today.
B, L, DDay 6
Early start this morning as we set forth after breakfast for a cruise from North Berwick to Bass Rock & Craigleith Cliffs with the chance to see puffins, grey seals & the spectacular Bass Rock gannet colony featured in BBC1's Wild Isles. You will also have time to visit the award-winning Scottish Seabird Centre, to learn about Scotland’s marine wildlife, habitats and iconic seabirds, before we return via a quick photo opportunity at the famous Kelpies, which standing at 100 feet tall are the world's largest equine sculptures.
B, DDay 7
This morning we begin our homeward journey making suitable comfort stops en route.
BB=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
Situated in the heart of the Loch Lomond National Park, The Winnock Hotel is set in an eighteenth-century building and features an on-site bar and a restaurant serving British cuisine.
Hotel Facilities
Bar
Restaurant
WiFi
Ground floor rooms are available on request, subject to availability.
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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
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Alfreton | Bus Station, Hall Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BT |
Arnold | High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE |
Beeston | Beeston Lace Road, behind the Cricketers Pub Beeston, NG9 2LA |
Bulwell | Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, NG6 8GE |
Chesterfield | Coach Station, Beckingham Way Chesterfield, S40 1TH |
Derby | Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY |
Heanor | Market Place, Wilmott Street (Market Square side) Heanor, DE75 7EG |
Ilkeston | Wharncliffe Rd, Market Place, Ilkeston, DE7 5GF |
Leicester | St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA, Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG |
Leicester Fosse Park | Leicester Fosse Park, Bus Stop, Fosse Park Avenue Next to ASDA (opposite petrol station), LE3 2LL |
Long Eaton | The Green, Outside Poundland Long Eaton, Notts, NG10 1HQ |
Loughborough | Amber Rooms, The Rushes Loughborough, LE11 5BE |
Lutterworth | George Street, Outside Wycliffe Rooms Lutterworth, LE17 4EG |
Mansfield | Bus Stop, Walkden Street Mansfield, NG18 1QN |
Nottingham | Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE |
Ripley | Market Place, Express Stand Ripley, DE5 3FJ |
Rotherham | Interchange Bay C1/ C2, Frederick Street, Rotherham , S60 1QB |
Sheffield | Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House Sheffield, S1 2BG |
Toton | Tram Stop Park and Ride, Toton Lane Notts, NG9 7JA |
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