Soaring Scotland

Golden Eagle

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Scottish Highlands based at the Grant Arms Hotel

Golden Eagle
BN67TK Golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos)

Autumn in Scotland means rich wildlife potential amid rugged beauty, and you can join us there for an exclusive trip from 20-25 October 2024

From £730pp, Standard 5 nights DB&B (see full price list below)

To book, call: 01479 872 526
If you plan to book and you’re not already a Bird Watching Member, subscribe NOW – you’ll save more than enough to cover the cost of the subscription.

This October, Bird Watching magazine editor Matthew Merritt and assistant editor Mike Weedon will be joined by Scottish birding aficionado and UKBS editor Gordon Hamlett to lead a week of wildlife watching, based at the lovely Grant Arms Hotel in Grantown-on-Spey.

The hotel boasts high quality en suite rooms and traditional Scottish fare prepared with local ingredients, and while it takes care of bed, breakfast and dinner, we’ll provide optional guided walks, expert tips, bird quizzes, and evening talks.

We’ll be within easy reach of sites in the Highlands, along the Moray Coast, and the Black Isle, and the trip will also include a day on the West Coast. We’ll expect to find species such as Crested Tit, Crossbill, Snow Bunting, Golden Eagle, White-tailed Eagle, Red and Black Grouse, and a wealth of sea-ducks, other wildfowl, waders and divers at the coast. There should also be the chance to see dolphins, Red Squirrels, Red Deer, Mountain Hare, and maybe even Otter and Pine Marten.

The Grant Arms Hotel is home to the Birdwatching and Wildlife Club and its expert staff will also be on hand to guide you to the best areas, offer local knowledge and seasonal tips if you prefer to organise your own time.

This holiday is perfect for birdwatchers of all levels and a great way to meet like-minded people, share tips and make the most of this incredible time of year and wonderful place.

What's included:

This five-day break is held in partnership with Bird Watching and includes:

Five nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast

En suite rooms equipped with hairdryer, tea and coffee-making facilities, TV and toiletries

Gala dinner

Programme of evening talks and quizzes by BW’s Matt Merritt, Mike Weedon and Gordon Hamlett

Guided walks

No single supplement

Please note: a car is essential on this break

_Bird Watching
_Members:

Standard 5 nights DB&B: £730pp

Superior: £835pp

Four-poster: £940pp

Additional nights:

Standard: £120 pppn

Superior: £143 pppn

Four-poster: £166 pppn

Non-Bird Watching members:

Standard 5 nights DB&B: £815pp

Superior: £922pp

Four-poster: £1027pp

Additional nights:

Standard: £126pppn

Superior: £149pppn

Four-poster: £172pppn

To book, call: 01479 872 526
(Remember: If you plan to book and you’re not already a Bird Watching Member, subscribe NOW – you’ll save more than enough to cover the cost of the subscription)

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