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14 Wonderful Wildlife Tours to Book in Scotland

Scotland offers a variety of wildlife tours that will take you deep into our stunning forests and landscapes, or out to sea and along our breathtaking coastlines, for the chance to see all sorts of Scottish wildlife species. From dolphins and whales playing in the sea, and majestic birds of prey swooping overhead, to our popular Highland coos and so much more, pick your favourite Scotland animal and head out on a wildlife tour.

A wildlife watching tour ready to leave Lerwick harbour

Birding Ecosse

Based in the stunning coastal location of Moray in the Scottish Highlands, Birding Ecosse offers a great way to get outdoors and spot some of your favourite bird species. Offering an enjoyable and welcoming experience, soak up the stunning scenery, get chatting to your friendly and knowledgeable tour guide, and learn a thing or two about the history of the local area along the way too. Choose your favourite day tour; The Big Day Tour, Highland Birds, or The Moray Coast. You never know, you may spot species you never knew existed!

You’ll be picked up and dropped off at your accommodation, with all transport and guiding included, plus light refreshments throughout the day. All you need to bring is a tasty packed lunch and your sense of adventure.

Start/End Point: starting on the Moray coast and finishing in the Monadhliath mountains Season/Months: year-round – winter is from October to April and summer is May to September Location: Scottish Highlands (based in Moray) Price: from £140 Length of Tour: day trips, mid-week breaks, and long weekends

Book a tour with Birding Ecosse

Ptarmigan in winter

Highland Wildlife and Birdwatching Safaris

Located in the magnificent Cairngorms National Park, Highland Wildlife & Birdwatching Safaris is the perfect way for you and the family to explore the outdoors. They’re flexible with their tours, so choose from a 4-hour tour or full-day tour.

Have something specific in mind? They can customise a bespoke tour for you. Venture on a guided wildlife excursion with an experienced local nature watcher in a luxury 4X4 Land Rover Discovery to see a range of special birds and animals in the heart of this beautiful National Park.

The meeting point is Aviemore Train or Bus Station. Or if you are staying locally, pick up from your accommodation can be arranged. You will need to bring a packed lunch and snacks for the day.

Start/end point: Aviemore, Cairngorms National Park Season/months: open all year Location: Aviemore Price: varies on tour and number of people Length of tour: 4 hours or full-day (12 hours)

Book a tour with Highland Wildlife & Birdwatching Safaris

Great Skua on Foula

The Shetland Isles

Head north to glorious Shetland where you can spend a week hopping around the islands on a birdwatching trip. Birdlife on Shetland is rife, and a boat trip out to the Isle of Mousa means you can see hundreds of European Storm Petrels, which return ashore to their nests as darkness falls.

This will be a trip to remember with options including coastal walks on the stunning St Ninian’s Isle, a bird watching cruise to Noss National Nature Reserve, and visiting the Isle of Fetlar. Join your knowledgeable and experienced guide as you explore the remarkable archipelago of Shetland, with hundreds of fascinating sites, history, spectacular wildlife and a colourful culture to uncover along the way.

The tour also includes your accommodation, transport, meals and transfers, so all the organisation and planning is done for you!

Start/end point: Sumburgh Hotel Season/months: June Location: Mainland Shetland Price: from £1,800 Length of tour: 7 nights

Book a tour to the Shetland Isles with Shetland Wildlife

Golden Eagle in flight

Heatherlea Birdwatching Trips

The Highlands are a vast and magnificent area of Scotland, and Strathspey definitely plays up to those qualities. Located just north of Aviemore, this corner of Scotland is perfect for birdwatching. Join a minibus day or multi-day tour with Heatherlea Birdwatching and you’ll be in the capable and experienced hands of their tour guides, who will show you all the wildlife gems that make the area so special and the best locations to spot them.

Enjoy a pre-organised tour, or hire a guide to travel in your own transport to look for specific species or visit particular places.

Start/end point: all trips begin and end at The Mountview Hotel, Nethybridge Season/months: open all year Location: Strathspey Price: varies on tour Length of tour: day tours or week tours

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Cairngorm Reindeer Centre

Winter Wildlife in the Highlands

Journey deep into the magical Highlands for an unforgettable experience exploring Scotland’s wintery landscapes and elusive wildlife. In the chillier months a whole new realm of wildlife can be seen across Scotland, and many Scottish animals even change their entire appearance to blend into the snowy surroundings.

Venture on this 5-day escape into Caledonian pine forests and snow-capped peaks where you can explore a variety of different habitats, learning more about the wildlife and their incredible capabilities to endure the harsh winter conditions. Spot incredible species such as red deer, ptarmigan, whooper swans, free-roaming reindeer and much more!

Your trip includes accommodation, meals and travel, so all the planning is done for you. All you need to do is bring yourself and the correct clothing and equipment!

Start/end point: start and finish in Kingussie Season/months: winter Location: Cairngorms National Park Price: varies Length of tour: 5 days 

Book a Winter Wildlife trip with Wilderness Scotland

Otter cubs on Yell, Shetland

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Inner Hebrides 'Big 5' Wildlife Cruise

Spend 4 nights onboard vessels Elizabeth-G or Emma Jane for an incredible cruise to spot the ‘Big 5’; red deer, common seals, otters, eagles (both golden and white-tailed) and harbour porpoises. Starting at Oban harbour, set off on a picturesque journey around Scotland’s west coast and island gems to spot incredible Scottish species. Aside from the amazing wildlife, the cruise is also a great way to take in the fantastic scenery, glimmering seascapes, and mesmerising sunsets.

The cruise is the perfect choice for an autumn getaway around some of Scotland’s most idyllic locations, with remote sea lochs and towering mountains. Potential stopovers at Loch a Choire on the Morvern Coast and Loch Spelve on Mull are both great places to spot otters.

As you are onboard for 4 nights, all accommodation, transport and meals are included. However there are limited vessels and space onboard, so please book in advance so you don’t miss out.

Start/end point: start and finish in Oban Season/months: autumn – September/October Location: Oban, west coast, and the Isle of Mull Price: varies Length of tour: 4 nights

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Red deer stag

Wild West - Deer Rut Tours

Red deer are very common in the mountains of Scotland throughout the year. On a Wild West Safari, you’ll be out looking for the UK’s largest land mammal.

Autumn is an ideal time of year to spot deer, as you’ll find them out rutting in the wild. You may be lucky enough to see a pair of stags lock antlers in a duel and hear the sound of their roars vibrating across the glen. Rut safaris are available daily throughout autumn, with the option of a trip at dawn to catch the best of the action.

Throughout the winter when the climate and terrain gets tougher, red deer often make their way further down the mountain in search of food. This can often lead them to the roadside for great photo opportunities.

You can also enjoy the half-day  Wee Safari  to spot otters and see a magnificent view of Ben Nevis on the return journey. 

Start/end point: Fort William Season/months: autumn – late September to end of October Location: Scottish Highlands Price: £195 for up to 6 passengers Length of tour: 3.5 – 4 hours

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Scottish wildcat

Wild Highland Tours

Head to the west Highlands and Ardnamurchan for some of the most spectacular scenery, mountain ranges and coastline, alongside an array of incredible wildlife to spot in their natural habitats. Venture on a guided tour with a knowledgeable wildlife expert for the best chance to see these amazing creatures up close. With its varied landscape, the Ardnamurchan Peninsula is home to a wealth of animals from pine martens, golden eagles and red deer to hen harriers, wild cats and even sea life, including dolphins, porpoises, and basking sharks.

A range of tours are on offer throughout the year, allowing you to see rare and exciting birds, animals and habitats, as well as exploring important issues that affect the conservation of these areas. You can also discover Ardnamurchan and its wildlife at a more personalised and slower pace on a 5 day holiday in spring and summer.

Start/end point: Ardnamurchan Season/months: open all year Location: Ardnamurchan Price: from £150 Length of tour: 3-hour day tour or twilight tour, or 4-hour night time tour

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A Stand Up Paddleboarding lesson by Basking Shark Scotland at Ganavan Bay, Oban

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Basking Shark Scotland

It wouldn’t be a wildlife trip to Scotland without experiencing Scottish sea life. Did you know basking sharks are the biggest fish in Scotland and the UK, and you can spot them off our coasts? Most commonly spotted on the west coast in between our stunning islands, basking sharks can be seen swimming close to our shores and coastlines in search of food. Despite their often scary appearance, basking sharks are typically harmless and only feed on plankton. So if you ever see a strange fin poking out of the water, it could be your friendly neighbourhood shark!

Venture out on a boat tour for a better chance of seeing these giant creatures up close. Experiences on offer include scuba diving, so hop onboard and let the expert marine guides show you the best of Scotland’s water wildlife.

Start/end point: check  meeting point locations for Basking Shark Scotland tours ; Dunstaffnage Marina, and Isle of Coll Season/months: April – October Location: Oban Price: from £80 Length of tour: one day, multi-day, or bespoke

Book a tour with Basking Shark Scotland

Sealife Watching Boat Trips

Join in an expedition on the west coast to experience Scottish sea life in their natural habitats with whales, dolphins and otters, seals, golden eagles, puffins and more. All of the trips on offer include the Corryvreckan Whirlpool and the Ballachuan Hazelwood (a Scottish Wildlife Trust Reserve) so you are guaranteed dramatic sea cliffs, uninhabited islands, and untouched landscapes no matter which boat trip you choose.

The tours are an ideal choice for a family day out as they’re open to all ages. You’ll be in safe and experienced hands with your skipper, who knows all the best places and times of year to spot dolphins, whales and porpoises. Keep an eye out on the island’s rugged coastline where you can often spot deer and wild goats too.

The infamous Corryvreckan Whirlpool makes for a trip to remember as your capable skipper steers you around the choppy waves of the third largest whirlpool in the world.

You can also arrange private charters and landings, if you have somewhere specific you’d like to see.

Start/end point: Seil Island Season/months: April – October Location: Oban Price: varies on tour length Length of tour: 3 – 5 hours

Book a SeaLife Watching Boat Trip

Bottlenose dolphin in the Moray Firth

Dolphin Spirit Inverness

The Moray Firth is one of the best places in Scotland to see dolphins playing in the water. Located in the north east just along from Inverness, head out on a boat trip where you can learn more about bottlenose dolphins and harbour porpoises, whilst keeping a watchful eye out to spot some for yourself.

Experience a family-friendly dolphin cruise, taking in incredible sights and scenery as you travel up the Beauly Firth towards the Caledonian Canal, then head out to the Inverness Firth under the Kessock bridge and as far out as Munlochy Bay. Aside from dolphins poking their heads above the water, the Moray Firth is also home to an abundance of other wildlife including otters, seals, birdlife and more.

Remember to wrap up warm (even in summer) and waterproofs are always a good idea!

Start/end point: Inverness Marina Season/months: April – October Location: Inverness Price: from £12 Length of tour: 75 minutes, or 2 hours

Book a tour with Dolphin Spirit

Hebridean Whale Cruises

Sharks and dolphins are not the only animals you can spot off Scotland’s coasts – whales often make an appearance too! Head out on a cruise towards the Shiant Islands where you will not only encounter many species for wildlife, but you’ll be enchanted by the mesmerising scenery and landscapes that surround you. For the best chance of whale spotting, your knowledgeable captain and guide will take you out into the waters of the North Minch where there is known feeding grounds.

As one of Scotland’s recognised hotspots for whale and dolphin sightings, the North Minch boasts undersea mountains which create powerful currents on the surface that are rich in nutrients and frequently visited by whales, dolphins and many other marine species. It’s also a great location to see an abundance of exceptional seabirds.

Start/end point: Gairloch Season/months: mid-April to mid-September Location: Gairloch Price: varies Length of tour: 2.5 hours and 4 hours

Book a Hebridean Whale Cruise

Farm Buggy Tours

Located along the iconic North Coast 500 driving route, enjoy a fun, interactive and educational Farm Buggy Tour in an off-road all-terrain 4-wheel drive buggy. Get to grips with everything to do with farming, spend time with the farmer to learn all about how your food is produced, and learn a thing or two about the local history of the area along the way too.

A perfect choice for a family adventure, each buggy can seat three adults, or two adults and two children, all with fitted seat belts. Along the tour there will be opportunities to stop off and get up close to a range of farm animals from sheep, Highland cows and pygmy goats, to friendly farm dogs, horses and more. You’ll be taken to a great vantage point en route for unparalleled views of the surrounding Highland landscape, so make sure you have your cameras at the ready!

Start/end point: Kirkton Farm, near Melvich Season/months: open all year Location: Thurso, Highlands Price: varies Length of tour: 1.5 – 2 hours

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Kitchen Coos and Ewes

Head to the pretty south west Scotland to Airyolland Farm where you can enjoy a range of farm tours and experiences that allow you to get up close to different farm animals, and also get involved in the atmosphere of a working farm.

Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, head on a walking tour of the farm where you can see Highland cows up close, wander past remains from the Bronze Age and finish off with some delicious home baking. Or get involved with the Insta Coo Tour where you can get outdoors with the majestic Highland coos in their natural habitat. There’ll be plenty of time to get that Instagram-worthy shot, you can learn all about the coos from your experienced guide, and you’ll travel around in a comfortable farm tour trailer.

Start/end point: Airyolland Farm Season/months: throughout the year Location: Dumfries & Galloway Price: from £7.50 Length of tour: varies for each tour

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Want to maximise your chances of spotting some of Scotland's fascinating wildlife, and learn a thing or two along the way about their behaviours and habitats? Why not book a wildlife and nature tour with one of our members.

Spend some time looking for wildlife in the company of a knowledgeable guide who will ensure that you have the best opportunities to see wildlife while ensuring your comfort and safety and minimising your impact on the natural environment. Whether you are an expert with a particular key species in mind or just keen to see some of Scotland’s iconic wildlife there will be a trip to suit your needs. Your guide will give you a deeper understanding of the wildlife you encounter and of the local natural and cultural environment.

Our members can offer half or full day wildlife watching tours and will help you make the most of your holiday in Scotland. You could choose to join a group and meet like-minded people, or arrange for a private trip with a guide who will ensure that you have a rewarding experience tailored specifically to your needs. Not all trips require the use of a vehicle and you could book a guided walk, e-bike tour or canoe safari.

Our members are committed to delivering first-class experiences whilst advocating responsible tourism. They follow set wildlife watching and outdoor codes, so minimising disruption to wildlife and their habitats.

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We design versatile and authentic hiking tours so you can relax in the comfort of a well-planned and interesting journey. You’ll feel safe in the hands of our qualified and experienced local guides who love showing you their homeland, its wild places, its history and its cultural treasures. Enjoy the personal and flexible ambience of our small group tours (no more than 8) for a balanced mix of outdoor adventure, peaceful relaxation and friendly company of mainly solo travellers while hiking in the Highlands.

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Choose one of our guided small group walking holidays or a taster one day hiking tour . There are  hiking holidays specifically for women and our brand new Sailing and Walking trip . Can’t see exactly what you want? Get in touch to plan your own customised Scottish walking holiday with your personal private hiking guide.

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ISLE OF MULL

VOTED SCOTLAND'S BEST NEWCOMER 2017 - SCOTLAND'S BEST OUTDOOR ADVENTURE EXPERIENCE 2018 - SCOTLAND'S BEST TOUR EXPERIENCE 2019 - ECO FRIENDLY TOUR COMPANY OF THE YEAR IN THE UK 2024  

"The Nature Scotland team are very knowledgeable, passionate and committed naturalists. I would highly recommend these nature tours to get the best experience of Mull and its wildlife." Iolo Williams - Naturalist & BBC Springwatch Presenter

"If you are keen to discover the wildlife of Mull then look no further than Nature Scotland. They are a team of dedicated Naturalists who love to share their extensive knowledge and passion for the natural world." Gordon Buchanan - Wildlife Filmmaker & Presenter

ABOUT NATURE SCOTLAND ...

We provide multi, national award-winning nature experiences, based on the isle of mull., nature scotland tours are led by dedicated and highly qualified naturalists who have studied a nature-based education., we are passionate about running informative and inspirational wildlife tours., the nature scotland team performs data collection surveys on the biodiversity of mull, including birds, reptiles, dragonflies, cetaceans and butterflies., ewan is the mull bird recorder and the 'regional co-ordinator' for all bto surveys for northern argyll., nature scotland have full commercial insurance and public liability cover. , nature scotland is on a 'zero waste' journey and is working to heavily reduce any use of plastics within the business., meet the team.

Iolo Williams Guide / Naturalist

Iolo Williams is a Welsh naturalist, broadcaster, public speaker and writer who has worked in conservation for more than 30 years.

Born and bred in mid-Wales, he worked for the RSPB for nearly 15 years before leaving to follow a career in the media.

He has presented more than 20 series for BBC Wales and S4C and, for the past 6 years, has been one of the regular team of presenters on the BBC’s popular “Springwatch’, ‘Autumnwatch’ and ‘Winterwatch’ programmes.

He has written several books in both English and Welsh and is a regular contributor to several magazines including ‘BBC Wildlife’.

John Miles Guide / Naturalist

John is an environmentalist, conservationist, author and wildlife guide.

His career began working in forestry before fourteen years working with the RSPB, which included wardening positions at Loch of Kinnordy, Leighton Moss and Geltsdale. 

​He has led Birdwatching tours all around the world, in locations including North America, Iceland and Egypt. 

One of his recent projects is writing natural history literature with titles including 'Pharaohs Birds', 'Hadrian's Wildlife' and 'The Solway'. He has also had six children's books published from his new 'Chick Books' series. View his website here - www.chickbooks.co.uk

John also currently writes articles for the national 'Birdwatching' magazine along with book reviews, which are also published in the BBC Wildlife

magazine. 

Rachel French Guide / Naturalist

Rachel grew up in Northumberland where her parents run a large Falconry Centre. Following a childhood immersed in the countryside and wildlife she studied and received a BSc First Class Honours Degree in Wildlife Conservation at the University of Cumbria.

Completing her degree dissertation on White-tailed eagles (an iconic Mull species), led her to move to the island and embark on a career in eco-tourism. Later, having worked with Mull Eagle Watch and the Mull and Iona Ranger Service, Rachel furthered her education by studying for the PGDE Primary Teaching course.

This enables her to bring her love of wildlife and education together, supporting Nature Scotland’s emphasis on inspiring younger generations.

Gordon Buchanan Guide / Naturalist

Gordon was raised on the Isle of Mull from a young age and is one of the most prominent BBC wildlife presenters and filmmakers known worldwide today. After 30 years filming wild and wonderful creatures in remote areas of the planet, Gordon has a reputation for relishing dangerous and tough assignments. He has taken part in challenging expeditions and adventures around the globe including South America, Asia, Africa, Papua New Guinea, Russia and Alaska, always with a view to raising awareness of the fragility of the world’s endangered species and habitats.

Ewan Miles Owner / Naturalist

Although most of his family hailed from north of the border in Aberdeenshire, Ewan was brought up in 'Hadrian's Wall country’, north east Cumbria. He was fortunate to be raised in the wild uplands of the north Pennines, on the second largest RSPB nature reserve where his father, John, was the conservation warden on the 12,000 acre site.

Ewan created Nature Scotland in 2016 as he was passionate about the potential of providing nature-based experiences that are a more powerful education, research and conservation tool.

Ewan has recently completed a BSc in Environmental Science and is the BTO Regional Rep for North Argyll and the Mull Bird Recorder.

Wildlife Media is another big passion of Ewan's and he has had multiple video sequences featured on BBC Springwatch and in 2021/22 he worked as a camera operator/wildlife consultant for the popular BBC series.

Theo de Clermont Guide / Naturalist

Theo is a midlands based naturalist. He was introduced to the natural world at a young age and having gained an extended diploma in Countryside Management decided to pursue a career in conservation. He has spent 2 years working as a reserve warden in North Norfolk where his passion for the natural world grew to a new level.

In his spare time Theo enjoys amateur photography, bird ringing, moth trapping and seawatching, but birdwatching is his main passion inparticular ageing and identification, migration and seeking out rarities that may escape the untrained eye, leading to him becoming a Bird Records Committee member.

Jack Waldie Guide / Naturalist

Jack Waldie is a marine scientist and naturalist currently residing in Oban. He spent his childhood running around the countryside south of Inverness forming a love of nature which has followed him into adulthood. Jack moved to the west coast to complete a degree in Marine Science, but he quickly fell in love with its coastline and islands. Despite having travelled as far afield as Costa Rica to conduct animal surveys he knows the west coast of Scotland is truly unrivalled for wildlife experiences. He spent last summer spotting Basking Sharks around the Hebrides and has a particular passion for sea birds - his enthusiasm for which is easy to catch!

Klay Blake Guide / Naturalist

"Klay is a naturalist from southern England in Hertfordshire! At an early age, Klay developed a passion for raptors and the marine environment, leading him to university to complete his Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology.

He has spent many years undertaking numerous wildlife surveys, from small mammals and Birds to Moths and Butterflies. Last summer, Klay did some wildlife guiding work for Hebrides Cruises, leading guests ashore to St Kilda and many other Hebridean islands.

He is also a keen wildlife photographer and will often spend his free time searching for wildlife to photograph, with his photography travels taking him across the continent from the Steppes of Spain to the frigid Arctic Circle in Norway." 

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

"I have been going to the lovely Isle of Mull for over 10 years. This year I did the Mull Nature Explorer and a day trip to Ardnamurchan with a tour company called Nature Scotland. The guides are very friendly & extremely knowledgeable & passionate about the local wildlife. I was fortunate to see white tailed eagles, otters, buzzards, seals, red and fallow deer, herons, hen harriers, Barn and Tawny owls and many other species of birds. Their knowledge on the history of Mull and Ardnamurchan & the geology of both was informative and fascinating. I'd say it's a must for anyone visiting the island. Highly recommended. See you next year!"

MRS SWINTON

"As soon as we met Ewan, he remembered us from a previous trip on a whale watching boat that he used to work on which shows he is a 'person person'. What a great young enthusiastic lad, he was knowledgeable and friendly and really made the day fun and interesting. I would recommend going out with him even if you are a keen wildlife watcher and think you know everything. Everyone on our trip was lovely and willing to share their own experiences and knowledge which all added to the day."

"We went on the Mull Nature Explorer with Nature Scotland last week and had a fantastic trip. Theo is an exceptional guide and not only did we enjoy impressive wildlife spots such as an otter, a male hen harrier, white tail eagles, deer, seals and more but we also enjoyed a fascinating exploration of the habitats that sustain this stunning wildlife. If you are new to Mull you could not chose a better introduction to its wildlife and if, like me, you have been to Mull before Nature Scotland will open your eyes to things you have not previously noticed. Highly recommended."

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With Wild N Happy, small-group travel in Scotland transcends the ordinary. Our expertly led excursions not only cover the grandeur of renowned Scottish icons but also usher you into the hidden nooks that escape the typical tourist routes. Whether it’s uncovering the mysteries of the Orkney Isles or tracing the rugged trails of the West Highland Way, we’re here to guide your adventure. If the allure of Scotland calls to you as a siren song to visit the land of your ancestors, let us craft a vacation in Scotland that’s as unique as your own clan tartan. We encourage you to reach out if you’d like to find out if our Scotland tours go to specific spots that help you reconnect with your Scottish heritage. 

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Do i need a passport or a visa to travel to scotland.

UK and EU citizens are required to have a valid passport or a national identity card to enter Scotland. Citizens of all other countries must have a valid passport.

Citizens of the EEA member states as well as other countries such as Australia, Canada, New Zealand or the USA are not required to apply for a visa to travel to Scotland.

Prior to travelling to Scotland, citizens of all other countries should contact their local Scottish Embassy or visit the Department of Foreign Affairs website for more information.

What currency is accepted in Scotland?

Scotland is part of the United Kingdom, so its official currency is the British Pound.

Is tipping customary in Scotland?

Tips are not included in our tour price and tipping is entirely at your discretion. A guided price to tipping in Scotland is generally between 10-15% of cost value. In taxies, it’s usually nice to round up to the nearest five, but it’s not expected.

What is internet access like in Scotland? 

Internet access is quite good in Scotland.  Most B&Bs, hotels, cafés, pubs, and tourist attractions across the country offer Wi-Fi access to their customers or visitors. As you venture into the highlands and islands, you will struggle to access reliable mobile internet signal.

Can I use my mobile/cell phone while in Scotland?

Mobile phone coverage is good in most parts of Scotland. However, ensure your global roaming is fully activated before travelling to Scotland, so you can enjoy the benefits of your phone plan away from home. 

What are toilets like in Scotland?

Toilets in Scotland are modern and flushable. In addition to the public restrooms you can find in most towns and villages, some are also available in service stations and pubs.

Is smoking legal in Scotland? 

In 2006, Scotland banned smoking in public buildings. While smoking is prohibited in work and public places, it is however permitted in the street and in private accommodation.

Can I drink the water in Scotland?

Tap water is considered safe to drink in most parts of Scotland — especially in large cities and towns like Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Sterling. However, it is recommended not to drink from the bathroom sink.

Are credit cards accepted widely in Scotland?

In Scotland, most stores will accept credit and debit cards, and it’s illegal in the UK to charge you to use them. Some small stores won’t have card machines, though, so it’s good to have some spare cash — just in case.

What is ATM access like in Scotland?

ATMs are common in Scotland, they can generally be found outside banks, in grocery stores and in transit centers.

Do I need to purchase travel insurance before travelling in Scotland?

Our tours do not include travel insurance but we highly recommend travel insurance for all Wild N Happy tours. We strongly recommend that you take out comprehensive insurance cover for cancellation, medical expenses, personal accident, personal baggage, money and public liability before travelling. We accept no responsibility for the theft, loss or damage to personal belongings or liability for personal injury/death at any time during the duration of your tour. 

What public holidays are celebrated in Scotland?

• 1–2 January / New Year’s Day
• 15 April / Good Friday 
• 18 April / Easter Monday
• 3 June / Platinum Jubilee bank holiday
• 1 August / Summer Bank Holiday
• 30 November / St Andrew’s Day
• 25 December / Christmas Day
• 26 December / Boxing Day

What is the weather like in Scotland? 

If you don’t like the weather in Scotland, just wait a minute and it’s likely to change. Expect to have four seasons in one day and pack accordingly.

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