I have just returned from another sensational Namibia with its wealth of wonderful wildlife and stunning desert landscapes.

Last week, I took two guests out for an Extended Guided Day Out to see as much wildlife as possible in the Cairngorms National Park.

The Outer Hebrides, timeless and simply stunning islands on Britain’s wild Atlantic edge.

“ Two of the most beautiful places in Scotland in one holiday! Starting off at the wonderful Tigh na Sgiath Hotel, we shall spend a few...

We have been very fortunate to have many people visit us and share a Guided Day’s Out with us, this past year. We have visited all the...

At home in Speyside and Cairngorms, It’s an odd time of year for birding. The adults are hiding away, growing new feathers and taking....

It is by far, my favourite thing to do other than birdwatching. Gardening! It may not be everybody’s idea of fun....

The 5th of May is Dawn Chorus Day this year and is fast approaching. Early May is when the chorus of songbirds has reached its peak. Both...

Something we do very well at Speyside Wildlife is watch wildlife. We go to all corners of Scotland and the world, in pursuit of some of...

In this blog post we’ll talk about the five species of tit that occur in Speyside. All of them can occur on bird feeders here, but one of...

Crossbill (Photo Credit: Simon Eaves) There are currently three species of crossbill recognised in Speyside: the Common Crossbill, the...

It’s a great past time of mine, walking and looking for wildlife at the same time. In the past couple years, gaining more experience as a...

Here in Strathspey, it has been noticeable quieter the last couple weeks. Warblers and Swallows left us to head for warmer climates for...

Common Buzzard (Buteo Buteo) - One of our commonest raptors and often mistaken for the Golden Eagle, it has been dubbed the ‘Tourist’s...

As any good guide knows, when planning a day out, you don’t only think of the species you hope to see and where you think they might be....

In this post I’ll be sharing with you our star attractions that appear seasonally in Speyside and the surrounding areas. Some you might...

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’....

(Red Grouse, Ptarmigan, Black Grouse - Kate Mennie) There are many birds and wildlife that people hope to see when they go out with one...

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