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Wildlife Experiences in Lochaber

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This page lists trip reports of wildlife experiences that are available from a range of operators in Lochaber including Ardnamurchan, Arisaig, The Small Isles, Mull, Glencoe, Fort William and the surrounds. These reports are based on our own experiences and aim to offer indepenent guidance in what to expect from these and similar adventures.

1

Treshnish Isles and Fingal's Cave

 (Coastal Island)
The Treshnish Isles

A popular day trip travelling by boat to the Treshnish Isles and Staffa to see the amazing sea bird colonies on the Isle of Lunga and the renowned Fingal’s Cave on Staffa.  This account is based on a trip taken in May with Staffa Tours.   The Staffa and Treshnish Isles Wildlife Tour currently...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/wildlife-experience/treshnish-isles-and-fingals-cave

2

Isle of Rum

 (The Small Isles)
Common Dolphins spotted from the ferry to Rum

The Isle of Rum is a National Nature Reserve managed by Scottish Natural Heritage and renowned for its wild landscape and long studied population of red deer. The island is of national and international importance for  both its geology and its wildlife.  There are several walks on the Isle, the...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/wildlife-experience/isle-rum

3

Isle of Mull Sea Eagle Adventure

 (Isle of Mull)
Female Sea Eagle

Many people holiday in Moidart and Ardnamurchan hoping to spot golden and white-tailed eagles.  Whilst eagle sightings are becomming increasing common on the mainland, the Isle of Mull probably still remains one of the best places to see these magnificant birds.  The Isle of Mull is easy to...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/wildlife-experience/isle-mull-sea-eagle-adventure

4

Isle of Eigg

 (The Small Isles)
The red waymarked path heads to the top of An Sgurr

The Isle of Eigg is the second largest island of a small archipelago of islands, The Small Isles. The impressive pitchstone ridge of the Sgurr of Eigg is a dramatic remnant of the last volcanic eruption on the island.

There are three nature reserves on the island (SSSIs), encompassing...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/wildlife-experience/isle-of-eigg

5

Mull Eagle Watch

 (Isle of Mull)
Fingal the male white tailed eagle and two chicks

The Mull Eagle Watch is collaboration between the Forestry Commission and RSPB and provides a great opportunity to see white-tailed eagles nesting in Glen Seilisdeir on the Isle of Mull.   This makes for an excellent day trip from Moidart and Ardnamurchan, taking the ferry from...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/wildlife-experience/mull-eagle-watch

6

RSPB Glenborrodale Wildlife Walk

 (Ardnamurchan)
 Looking for palmate newts in early summer - A hands on willdife experience

The RSPB organise weekly wildlife walks around The Glenborrodale RSPB nature reserve on Wednesday afternoons between May and September. We met the warden at the reserve car park at 2pm one Wednesday in early June 2015. The walk lasted about 2 hours and follows the trail through the nature...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/wildlife-experience/rspb-glenborrodale-wildlife-walk

7

Loch Sunart Wildlife Ferry to Tobermory

 (Ardnamurchan)
Tobermory harbour

This is a pleasant cruise to Tobermory, incorporating a two-hour wildlife cruise along Loch Sunart in the Ardnamurchan aboard the MV Laurenca.  MV Laurenca is a 38ft Aquastar craft with ample space for 12 passengers.  There are two wooden benches, as well as basic seating down the side and back...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/wildlife-experience/loch-sunart-wildlife-ferry-tobermory

8

Whale and Dolphin Wildlife Cruise from Mallaig

 (Mallaig)
The Isle of Eigg, and a common dolphin

A great opportunity to get close to whales and dolphins in the Hebridean waters around Morar and the Small Isles.

We took a trip aboard the MV Orion, a 36 seater catamaran in August 2015. The boat has both covered outdoor seating at the rear and indoor seating in the wheelhouse. The...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/wildlife-experience/whale-and-dolphin-wildlife-cruise-from-mallaig

9

Loch Shiel Wildlife Cruise

 (Moidart)
The Jetty at Acharacle

A lovely cruise along Loch Shiel in Moidart and Ardnamurchan with a knowledgeable and friendly skipper with chances of spotting golden eagle, white-tailed eagle, osprey, black throated diver, red deer and other wildlife.  The skipper provides a good commentary  about the history and culture of...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/wildlife-experience/loch-shiel-wildlife-cruise

10

Scottish Sea Life Santuary

 (Barcaldine)
One of the resident Canadian River Otters

Unfortunately, The Scottish Sea Life Sanctuary closed on 31st October 2018 and is no longer open.

The Scottish Sea Life Sanctuary was established in 1979 with the stated aims...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/wildlife-experience/scottish-sea-life-santuary

11

Crannog Cruise on Loch Linnhe

 (Fort William)
Heading off down Loch Linnhe on The Souters Lass

A very pleasant cruise (18km round trip) down Loch Linnhe (a tidal sea loch) aboard the Souters Lass.  The cruise affords a good opportunity to enjoy some stunning scenery and spot a range of wildlife in a well equipped and comfortable boat.

The Souters Lass (22 metres long, 6 metres wide...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/wildlife-experience/crannog-cruise-loch-linnhe

12

Ski Lift to Creag Dbubh

 (Glencoe)
Fabulous views over RannockhMoor

A lovely trip to the top of the chairlifts at 650 m on the northern slopes of Meall a Bhuridh, affording stunning views over Rannoch Moor to the surrounding hills. The chairlift follows the watercourse, Allt nan Guibhas, over heath, and takes about 12 minutes to reach the top. 

At the top...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/wildlife-experience/ski-lift-to-creag-dbubh

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Willdife Experiences

  • Crannog Cruise on Loch Linnhe
  • Isle of Eigg
  • Isle of Mull Sea Eagle Adventure
  • Isle of Rum
  • Loch Shiel Wildlife Cruise
  • Loch Sunart Wildlife Ferry to Tobermory
  • Mull Eagle Watch
  • RSPB Glenborrodale Wildlife Walk
  • Scottish Sea Life Santuary
  • Ski Lift to Creag Dbubh
  • Treshnish Isles and Fingal's Cave
  • Whale and Dolphin Wildlife Cruise from Mallaig

Willdife Sites

  • Achnaha Community Woodland
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  • Aonach Mor
  • Ardnamurchan Point
  • Ardtornish Wildlife Hide
  • Ariundle Oakwood
  • Camusdarach Beaches
  • Claish Moss
  • Creag Meagaidh NNR
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  • Kentra Moss
  • Rahoy Hills
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  • Shian Wood SWT Reserve
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