These are 10 incredible Scottish wildlife adventures you can still experience this year
Unleash your inner David Attenborough with these spectacular wonders of the natural world.
Covid restrictions may still be easing, but it’s probably going to be a while before we can easily hop on a plane to safari in the Serengeti or dive the Great Barrier Reef.
Luckily, Scotland has plenty of natural wonders of its own, perfect for a staycation treat during the remainder of 2021.
From majestic rutting stags, to ancient forests that have remained unchanged for thousands of years, these are experiences the whole family will enjoy and remember for many years to come.
Here are 10 of Scotland’s most spectacular wildlife experiences you can see this year.
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From majestic rutting stags, to ancient forests that have remained unchanged for thousands of years, these are experiences the whole family will enjoy and remember for many years to come.
9. Watch dolphins play in the waves
Playful dolphins are one of the most magical animals to experience in the wild and there are many sport in Scotland where you stand a great chance of seeing them. Perhaps the best is the Chanonry Point area, near Fortrose. Take a boat trip to get up close and personal with the creatures, or pop on your binoculars and try to spot them from the shore. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
10. Join Britian's only free-ranging reindeer herd
There's an unusual sight for visitors to catch in the Cairngorm Mountains around Aviemore - around 150 reindeer that make up Britain’s only free-ranging herd of the animals famous for guiding Santa's sleigh. Trips to go and see the fairly tame deer can be organised from the Reindeer Centre in Glenmore village, around six miles east of Aviemore. Photo: Canva/Getty Images