Over the years on visits to the Outer Hebrides we had made several attempts to visit St Kilda. Unfortunately often trips can be cancelled due to ...
Wildlife Mull – Pine Martens
Pine martens on the Isle of Mull There can be little doubt that the Wildlife of Mull is already diverse. The suggestion that the Pine Marten may ...
In Search of the Crestie – Scottish Crested Tit
Crested Tit (Lophophanes cristatus) The Scottish Crested Tit may appear a little dull. It is however one of the most sought after birds for birders ...
Red throated Diver
Red-throated Diver (Gavia stellata) More commonly seen feeding around our shores in dull winter plumage. The Red-throated Diver or Loon is however ...
Where to see Puffins in Scotland
Puffin (Fratercula arctica) Where to see the colourful Puffin (Fratercula arctica). Which belongs to the Auk family. Also Known as the “sea ...
Trail Camera – Pine Marten
Wildlife Trail Camera A Wildlife trail camera can be a helpful aid to locate Pine Martens. On our trips round Scotland we often look ...
Pine Marten and eggs
Pine Marten eggs as food The Pine Marten is an opportunist and has a varied diet. They are highly adaptable mammals taking advantage of seasonal ...
red-necked phalarope (Phalaropus lobatus) encounter
An encounter with one of our rarest breeding birds Phalaropus lobatus. The rare red-necked phalarope breeds in small numbers in the UK. It is found ...
The quest for the Capercaillie
The Capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus) Weighing in at between 1.5 – 5 kg the huge Capercaillie, our largest grouse, is one of Scotland’s most iconic ...
Bridge to Nowhere – Lewis
Tolsta to Lional Heritage walk (Bridge to Nowhere) The bridge to nowhere, also known as Garry Bridge, was build whilst the Isle of Lewis was under ...