We are spoiled for choice with amazing wildlife here in the Scottish Highlands. From Golden Eagles soaring high above open hills to Red Squirrels scurrying through the canopy of pine woodlands, there is bountiful choice when it comes to wildlife encounters. However, one species that is often overlooked when visiting this area is the European Otter. These elusive members of the weasel family (mustelids) are always a joy to see on our guided days out and often provide a ‘magic

Spring will soon be here in the stunning Scottish highlands. Our Day Guiding throughout February and early March has been fantastic, with...

When booking a Guided Day Out with us, you may not know what itinerary to choose, a popular choice is ‘Our Cairngorms National Park’....

The action has kept going at Speyside Wildlife’s Evening Wildlife Watching Hide over the winter. The Badgers are still coming, enjoying...

(Red Grouse, Ptarmigan, Black Grouse - Kate Mennie) There are many birds and wildlife that people hope to see when they go out with one of our guides in the Cairngorms National Park. Here we are highlighting the four Grouse species that you can find in the National Park and how you can get the best chance to see them. We shall also try and answer the most commonly asked questions about the species. Black Grouse lekking (Kate Mennie) Black Grouse Black Grouse are an illusive m

Winter continues in the beautiful Scottish highlands. Our Day Guiding throughout January has been excellent, with some fantastic wildlife...

The action has kept going at Speyside Wildlife’s Evening Wildlife Watching Hide. The days are getting longer and from the 4th February...

The action has kept going at Speyside Wildlife’s Evening Wildlife Watching Hide. January might be a quieter time of year for visitors,...

Now with the much shorter days and colder temperatures, winter is well and truly here in the beautiful Scottish highlands. Our Day...

The action has kept going at Speyside Wildlife’s Evening Wildlife Watching Hide. In the last weeks of 2022 we have had the Badgers coming...

Twelve Bramblings perching, Eleven Snow Buntings flocking, Ten Red Deer prancing, Nine Red Squirrels leaping, Eight Black Grouse grazing,...

The action has kept going at Speyside Wildlife’s Evening Wildlife Watching Hide, the winter days are now upon us with the first frosts of...

The autumn has come to an end and now the winter is upon us in the stunning Scottish highlands; our Day Guiding throughout November and...

The action has kept going at Speyside Wildlife’s Evening Mammal Hide and as the year winds down, several things become apparent. The...

Frosty mornings and cool crisp air decorates Speyside during the month of December. After colder nights, smaller birds are forced to...

Autumn continues in the beautiful Scottish Highlands - our Guided Days Out throughout October and early November have been wonderful. ...

The action has kept going at Speyside Wildlife’s Evening Wildlife Watching Hide. The Pine Martens have been coming in regularly, at this...

During November in the Cairngorms, things sometimes look a little bit darker and the trees look a bit bare, however this is the month for...

The action has kept going at Speyside Wildlife’s Evening Wildlife Watching Hide. The Pine Martens have been coming in recently, sitting...

The autumn migration is now well and truly underway; our day guiding throughout late September and early October has been superb. Some...