A Highland midweek getaway
With Birding Ecosse and The Grant Arms Hotel
Monday 14 to Thursday 17 September 2026
*** 4 Space available ***
And
Monday 28 Sept to Thursday 01 Oct 2026
*** 4 Space available ***
Monday – Arrival day
Arriving on Monday afternoon settle into your room in the Stunning Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey, before enjoying your exquisite evening meal in the beautiful dining room prior to perhaps a few nightcaps in the Hotels “Capercaillie” bar.
Be sure to get a good night’s sleep though as the tour starts early tomorrow morning!
Tuesday
Highland Birds
This is a “must do” trip when you visit the Highland of Scotland! The day starts off with a visit to a traditional Black Grouse Lek, and at the same time the “Go Back Go Back Go Back” calls of its Red Cousin fill the air.
Red Grouse
Next it is off to a beautiful classic Scottish Loch, complete with its very own ruined castle in search of Black Throated Divers before the leave for the season and head back to open waters, 2025 was a very successful season and it was a great to see these two birds once again get off some youngsters.
Black Throated Divers (Adult above Immature Below)
We finish the day in a what has to be one of the most beautiful valleys in Scotland, and it is here we will search for two of the “Big Ones” they are White Tailed and Golden Eagles. This area is probably the most productive sites in this part of Scotland to see these iconic birds, and the reason they are here? Herds of Red Deer roam the hillside, Britain largest land mammal is very common as its it smaller relative the Roe Deer, we may even stumble across the secretive Sika deer. Mountain Hare, Brown Hare, Feral Goats and Red squirrel are also often encountered.
A magnificent Golden Eagle
Great Birds, great Scenery and fantastic experiences it really is a day not to be missed.
Pick up 0800 – Drop off 1630
Accessibility: No accessibility issues on this tour.
Wednesday
RSPB Loch of Strathbeg/Cairnbulg.
Today we head off to one of the flagship RSPB reserves in Scotland, RSPB Loch Of Strathbeg, hotspot at this time of year for migrants big and small! Yellow Browed Warblers, various waders and up to Cranes and White Storks all have been recorded at Strathbeg. Add to that the resident Waders, Swans, Ducks, Tree Sparrows and Marsh Harriers it really is a great day out (plus we get to use some bird hides, quite a rarity up here!)
Accessibility; Todays tour may involve a walk of around 1 1/2 miles on even gravel paths, with a short incline near to one of the hides.
Pectoral Sandpiper
The view from the main hide.
Pick up 0800 – Drop Off 1700
Thursday
Give yourself a treat! Enjoy a long lie before you head down for your last breakfast at the Grant Arms. Sit back and enjoy the memories of the past two full days birding in the glorious Scottish Highlands, and start planning your next trip North!
A fantastic break for just £660 per person
So what is included?:
3 nights Full board (Dinner, Bed and Breakfast) at the Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey.
2 Full days Birding.
Delicious packed Lunch on Birding Days
Tea/Coffee morning and afternoon on Birding Days
All transport on outings
All guiding fees.
Complimentary Checklist
Use of binoculars if required.
What’s not included:
Transport to and from the Grant Arms Hotel
Drinks at hotel
Personal insurance
Travel Insurance (Recommended)
Items of a personal nature
Interested? Then please feel free to contact Birding Ecosse for more information or to book your place.
