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Experience the great outdoors in the company of experienced and professional wildlife guides, listed below. A superb way to boost your nature know-how.
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HIGHLAND ADVENTURE SAFARIS - The Scottish Safari Company
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Dedicated to bringing the great outdoors closer to you, Highland Adventure Safaris is a journey of discovery into the magnificent hills of Highland Perthshire and has been recognized as Scotland's premier land rover safari company.
Climb aboard the safari land rovers to experience a secret Scotland. Explore this beautiful and diverse environment to heights of nearly 3000 feet in the company of experienced and knowledgeable rangers. This unforgettable experience will take you on a journey of discovery exploring forest tracks and private hill roads.
Highland Perthshire is the home of some of Scotland's most spectacular scenery and wildlife of world-class quality. Armed with binoculars and telescope search for the unique and rare wildlife that exists in what is Europe's last wilderness: the famous grouse, beautiful mountain hare, the majestic red deer and the soaring golden eagle to name but a few.
The Highland Safari Lodge has an Interpretation Room filled with spectacular pictures of Highland wildlife and an amazing audio visual display, which brings the hills and forests alive.
Come face to face with Britain’s largest wild land mammal close up in the Red Deer Park at the lodge. A chance for some great photos of The Monarch of the Glen.
The Wildlife Discovery Garden is fun for young and old alike. See amazing aquatic life from the Pond viewing platform or search for your favourite birds in the bird feeding area. Discover lots of touch and feel boxes and loads of stones to be turned over in the hunt for mini beasties.
Highland Adventure Safaris Ltd, Drumdewan, Aberfeldy
Perthshire, PH15 2JQ T/F: 01887 820071
E: Donald Riddell
W:Highland Adventure Safaris
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WILD PERTHSHIRE - at the heart of Big Tree Country
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Wild Perthshire is based in the heart of Highland Perthshire, amidst an outstanding wooded landscape - renowned as Scotland's Big Tree Country. A luxury Land Rover driven by a local professional offroad driver will take you through some of Scotland's most spectacular scenery with the opportunity to view wildlife, fauna and flora. From Dunkeld your three hour experience, with your enthusiastic local guide, will take you to beautiful estates and give you a feel for this part of Scotland. You choose the view for your coffee stop. You may have the chance to come across deer, red squirrels, birds of prey, black cock and maybe even otters or pine martens. Times of trips will vary, so you could be out at dawn or dusk, these are magical times!
Wild Perthshire, The Steading, Dunkeld House Hotel
Dunkeld, PH8 OHX T: 01350 727 720
E: Wild Perthshire
W: Wild Perthshire
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WILDOUTDOORS - an emphasis on nature and ecology
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Wildoutdoors specialise in outdoor activities and `environmentally friendly` holidays in Perthshire and throughout Scotland.
Ecology Tours explore natural history, such as National Nature Reserves and local wildlife sites with locally rare plants and birds throughout Scotland. Walks are fully guided and expert naturalists point out features of interest at a leisurely stroll. The fascinating subject of animal behaviour in the wild is studied as are the relationships between vegetation habitats and species. Visit the website below for details of the current day walks programme in Perthshire and Fife which includes: Rannoch Moor and the Caledonian Pinewoods; Otters and Bats of the River Tay; and Seals and Seabirds of the Fife Coast.
Adrian Davis, WildOutdoors, Birnam Guest House, 4 Murthly Terrace, Dunkeld,
Perthshire, PH8 OBG T: 01350 727201
W: Wildoutdoors at Birnam Guest House
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THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND (NTS) - Ranger Guided Walks
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The Trust is charged with conserving Scotland's heritage, both built and natural. Across Scotland around 185,000 acres of countryside are in its care - farmland and forest, mountain and moor, waterfalls and islands as well as dramatic cliffs, rugged coastline and beautiful gardens. There are seven NTS sites in Perthshire and the Trust also operates a large programme of ranger guided walks and events from Easter until the end of October. Choose from a feast of fascinating topics including Skins and Things, Fruits of the Autumn Forest and Gardening for Wildlife. Members receive a 25% discount on walks.
For Perthshire NTS information T: 01350 728641 or visit National Trust for Scotland
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ATHOLL ESTATES - Ranger Guided Walks
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Atholl Estates is a diverse highland estate with daily management activities concentrating on farming, forestry, tourism and upland land management. These practices have created the rich landscapes and habitats we know today. Throughout the estate visitors can enjoy 30 miles/48km of waymarked walking trails and 40miles/65km of cycle routes. Ranger guided walks include Bluebell Walks, Deer Workshops and a search for creatures of the night in the popular Dusk Watches. Events run on specific dates from Easter through until the end of October.
For information T: 01796 481646 or 481355 or visit
Atholl Estates
Leaflets showing all the walking and cycling trails are available from the Estate Office or from Pitlochry Tourist Information Centre.
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PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL RANGER SERVICE - Ranger Guided Walks
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Perth and Kinross Council manages various countryside sites spread across the area. The sites are looked after by the Countryside Ranger Service, which also provides entertaining and informative guided walks for visitors and local people on specific dates from Easter until the end of October. Learn about Watery Wildlife or Backyard Biodiversity or go Batty about Bats! - just some of the interesting events on offer.
For information and booking T: 01738 475393 or visit Perthshire Events Listing. Search under `Sports and Activities`.
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FORESTRY COMMISSION SCOTLAND - Ranger Guided Walks
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Forestry Commission Scotland's forests and woodlands are owned by the nation. They are managed to produce and supply timber, conserve wildlife and habitats and provide a range of recreation opportunities. Perthshire is one of the most-wooded parts of Scotland and has an unusually rich heritage of trees. Discover the beauty of Perthshire Big Tree Country in the company of an expert from the Forestry Commission - guided walks and events take place on specific dates from Easter until the end of October. Treat yourself to some Forest Folklore, See the Wood for the Trees or go On the Trail of the Lonesome Pine. It's all totally Timbertastic and Treemendous!
For information visit Perthshire Events Listing. Search under `Sports and Activities`.
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WILD SCOTLAND - The Wildlife Tourism Operators Association
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Wild Scotland is an association of wildlife tourism operators who are passionate about Scotland's natural heritage. Members aim to provide the very best wildlife watching in Scotland, through a responsible attitude to the environment, your safety and enjoyment. From land safaris and whale-watching cruises to birdwatching services and photography holidays, Wild Scotland offers one of the most varied ranges of wildlife experiences in Europe.
Whether you're interested in a particular species, a holiday of a lifetime or simply a day out in the countryside, Wild Scotland can help make your visit to Scotland a memorable one.
Visit Wild Scotland
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