Scottish Wildlife & Wilderness Experience

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!

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Return 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 adorable Otters, get up close and personal on this getaway and come face-to-face with some of Scotland's wildest residents!

INCLUDES

Return Optimum coach travel

Escorted by a Skills Holiday Host

6 nights half board

Hotel entertainment on 2 nights

Visit to Moffat & the Kelpies enroute

Argaty Red Kite experience

Wildlife Mountain Safari in Highland Perthshire with red deer feeding experience

Journey on a Loch Katrine cruise with lunch

Admission into the Scottish Seabird Centre with wildlife cruise & SEA LIFE Centre

Free time in Drymen & Loch Lomond Shores

This tour may be unsuitable for passengers with restricted mobility. We cannot guarantee animal sightings.

Day 1

We travel north into Scotland via a visit to Moffat, a vibrant town offering the warmest of Scottish welcomes, before reaching our hotel.

Day 2

Today, we first enjoy a short stop at The Kelpies, the world's grandest equine sculpture, before heading towards the award-winning Scottish Seabird Centre in North Berwick. Situated on the harbour, it's home to almost half of Europe's seabirds. Here, we board our wildlife cruise to Bass Rock and Craigleith Cliffs - this unforgettable trip will take you closer than ever to puffins, grey seals, gannets and maybe even wild dolphins in their natural habitat. Afterwards, we return to our hotel.

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Day 3

Enjoy exploring the village of Drymen in your own time today. Found in the hills at the western end of the Campsie Fells, it's home to stunning views overlooking Endrick Water as it nears Loch Lomond.

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Day 4

After a leisurely start this morning, we head to the 'Bonnie Banks' of Loch Lomond to visit the Sealife Centre, allowing us get up close to resident otter. Afterwards, there will be some free time at the award-winning Loch Lomond Shores. Whether you decide to feed the ducks and watch ospreys around the loch, take a stroll in the surrounding woodland or indulge in some retail therapy, there's something for everyone here!

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Day 5

Join us for a cruise on the beautiful Loch Katrine. A majestic sight within the Trossachs National Park, Loch Katrine is said to be the birthplace of Scottish tourism. Afterwards, sit down for an included light lunch beside the water at The Lochside Café. From here, we visit the Argaty Red Kites, central Scotland's only red kite feeding station, where you can watch these majestic birds soar, swoop and dive from a hidden hide!

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Day 6

Camera and binoculars at the ready - we're heading on a mountain safari! Travelling through the Perthshire highlands, experience breathtaking views and keep your eyes open for grouse, elusive mountain hares and soaring golden eagles and no shortage of photo opportunities. Our final experience today will include getting close to as well as feeding Britain's largest native land mammal - the magnificent Red Deer.

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Day 7

This morning, we begin our homeward journey, making suitable comfort stops on the way.

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

The Winnock Hotel 3*, Drymen

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.

Name	Address	Distance
Alfreton	Bus Station, Hall Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BT
Arnold	High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE
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 The Butchers, Long Eaton, Notts, NG10 1HQ
Loughborough	Amber Rooms, The Rushes Loughborough, LE11 5BE
Lutterworth	George Street, Outside Wycliffe Rooms Lutterworth, LE17 4EG
Mansfield	Fire Station Bus Stop, Rosemary Street Mansfield, NG19 6AA
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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