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vs-link--variant-primary" href="/places-to-go/islands/shetland/lerwick" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Lerwick </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/places-to-go/oban" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Oban </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/places-to-go/peebles" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Peebles </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/places-to-go/pitlochry" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Pitlochry </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/places-to-go/st-andrews" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> St Andrews </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link vs-mega-nav-list-item__subheading-link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/places-to-go/scottish-towns" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> All Towns </a></li></ul></nav><nav class="vs-mega-nav-list" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list" aria-label="vsMeganavIslands"><h2 class="vs-heading vs-heading--heading-xxs vs-mega-nav-list__heading" id="vsMeganavIslands">Islands</h2><ul class="vs-list vs-mega-nav-list__list vs-mega-nav-list__list" role="menu"><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/places-to-go/islands/arran" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Isle of Arran 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href="/places-to-go/islands/isle-mull" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Mull </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/places-to-go/islands/orkney" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Orkney </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/places-to-go/islands/outer-hebrides" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Outer Hebrides </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/places-to-go/islands/shetland" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Shetland </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/places-to-go/islands/isle-skye" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Skye </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link vs-mega-nav-list-item__subheading-link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/places-to-go/islands" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> All Islands </a></li></ul></nav><nav class="vs-mega-nav-list" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list" aria-label="vsMeganavRegions"><h2 class="vs-heading vs-heading--heading-xxs vs-mega-nav-list__heading" id="vsMeganavRegions">Regions</h2><ul class="vs-list vs-mega-nav-list__list vs-mega-nav-list__list" role="menu"><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/places-to-go/aberdeen-city-shire" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/places-to-go/argyll-isles" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Argyll & The Isles </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/places-to-go/ayrshire-arran" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Ayrshire & Arran </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/places-to-go/dumfries-galloway" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Dumfries & Galloway </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/places-to-go/dundee-angus" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Dundee & Angus </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/places-to-go/edinburgh-lothians" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Edinburgh & The Lothians </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/places-to-go/kingdom-fife" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Fife </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/places-to-go/glasgow-clyde-valley" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Glasgow & Clyde Valley </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/places-to-go/loch-lomond-trossachs-stirling-forth-valley" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Loch Lomond, Trossachs, Stirling & Forth Valley </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/places-to-go/highlands" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Highlands </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/places-to-go/perthshire" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Perthshire </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/places-to-go/scottish-borders" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Scottish Borders </a></li></ul></nav></div><button class="btn btn-sm btn-transparent vs-button vs-button--rounded vs-button--icon-only vs-mega-nav-dropdown__close-btn d-none d-lg-block position-absolute vs-mega-nav-dropdown__close-btn d-none d-lg-block position-absolute" aria-disabled="false" type="button"><i class="fak fa-close vs-icon vs-icon--size-xs vs-icon--close vs-icon--variant-default align-self-center vs-icon--left align-self-center vs-icon--left" style padding="0" data-test="vs-icon"></i><span class="vs-button__text visually-hidden">Toggle Menu</span></button></div></div></div></li></ul></div></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-dropdown-container" data-test="vs-mega-nav-dropdown-container"><div class="vs-mega-nav-dropdown" data-test="vs-mega-nav-dropdown"><div class="btn-group"><button class="btn btn-md btn-transparent dropdown-toggle" type="button" id="__BVID__023554___BV_dropdown__" aria-expanded="false" aria-haspopup="menu"> Things to do </button></div><ul class="dropdown-menu dropdown-menu--fallback overflow-auto" role="menu"><li role="menuitem"><div class="container-lg px-0 px-lg-075"><div class="row g-0 g-0"><div class="col-12 position-relative"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary vs-mega-nav-dropdown-container__cta-link vs-mega-nav-dropdown-container__cta-link" href="/things-to-do" target="_self" tabindex="0" data-test="vs-mega-nav-dropdown-container__cta-link">All Things to do</a><hr class="vs-mega-nav-dropdown-container__divider"><div class="vs-mega-nav-dropdown-container__columns-wrapper"><nav class="vs-mega-nav-list" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list" aria-label="vsMeganavAttractions"><h2 class="vs-heading vs-heading--heading-xxs vs-mega-nav-list__heading" id="vsMeganavAttractions">Attractions</h2><ul class="vs-list vs-mega-nav-list__list vs-mega-nav-list__list" role="menu"><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/things-to-do/research-your-ancestry" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Ancestry </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/things-to-do/attractions/arts-culture" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Arts & culture </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/things-to-do/attractions/castles" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Castles </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/things-to-do/attractions/free" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Free Attractions </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/things-to-do/attractions/historic" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> History & Heritage </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/things-to-do/attractions/museums-galleries" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Museums & Galleries </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/things-to-do/attractions/rainy-day" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Rainy Days </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/things-to-do/attractions/most-visited" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Top 20 Attractions </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/things-to-do/attractions/tv-film" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> TV & Film Locations </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link vs-mega-nav-list-item__subheading-link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/things-to-do/attractions" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> All Attractions </a></li></ul></nav><nav class="vs-mega-nav-list" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list" aria-label="vsMeganavOutdoorActivities"><h2 class="vs-heading vs-heading--heading-xxs vs-mega-nav-list__heading" id="vsMeganavOutdoorActivities">Outdoor Activities</h2><ul class="vs-list vs-mega-nav-list__list vs-mega-nav-list__list" role="menu"><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/things-to-do/outdoor-activities/cycling" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Cycling </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/things-to-do/outdoor-activities/fishing" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Fishing </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/things-to-do/outdoor-activities/golf" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Golf </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/things-to-do/outdoor-activities/horse-riding-pony-trekking" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Horse Riding </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/things-to-do/outdoor-activities/mountain-biking" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Mountain Biking </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/things-to-do/outdoor-activities/sailing" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Sailing </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/things-to-do/outdoor-activities/skiing-snowsports" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Ski & Snowsports </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/things-to-do/outdoor-activities/walking" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Walking & Hiking </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/things-to-do/outdoor-activities/watersports" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Watersports </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link vs-mega-nav-list-item__subheading-link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/things-to-do/outdoor-activities" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> All Outdoor Activities </a></li></ul></nav><nav class="vs-mega-nav-list" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list" aria-label="vsMeganavFoodDrink"><h2 class="vs-heading vs-heading--heading-xxs vs-mega-nav-list__heading" id="vsMeganavFoodDrink">Food & Drink</h2><ul class="vs-list vs-mega-nav-list__list vs-mega-nav-list__list" role="menu"><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/things-to-do/food-drink/breweries-craft-beer" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Beer & Breweries </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/things-to-do/food-drink/gin-tours-tastings" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Gin Tours & Tastings </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/things-to-do/food-drink/whisky" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Whisky & Distilleries </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link vs-mega-nav-list-item__subheading-link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/things-to-do/food-drink" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> All Food & Drink </a></li></ul></nav><nav class="vs-mega-nav-list" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list" aria-label="vsMeganavLandscapesNature"><h2 class="vs-heading vs-heading--heading-xxs vs-mega-nav-list__heading" id="vsMeganavLandscapesNature">Landscapes & Nature</h2><ul class="vs-list vs-mega-nav-list__list vs-mega-nav-list__list" role="menu"><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/things-to-do/landscapes-nature/beaches" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Beaches </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/things-to-do/outdoor-activities/walking/mountains-hills/ben-nevis" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Ben Nevis </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/things-to-do/landscapes-nature/lochs" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Lochs </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/things-to-do/landscapes-nature/national-parks" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> National Parks </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/things-to-do/landscapes-nature/northern-lights" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Northern lights </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/things-to-do/attractions/historic/standing-stones" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Standing stones </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/things-to-do/landscapes-nature/wildlife" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Wildlife Watching </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link vs-mega-nav-list-item__subheading-link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/things-to-do/landscapes-nature" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> All Landscapes & Nature </a></li></ul></nav><nav class="vs-mega-nav-list" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list" aria-label="vsMeganavToursRoutesTrails"><h2 class="vs-heading vs-heading--heading-xxs vs-mega-nav-list__heading" id="vsMeganavToursRoutesTrails">Tours, Routes & Trails</h2><ul class="vs-list vs-mega-nav-list__list vs-mega-nav-list__list" role="menu"><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/travel-planning/touring/island-hopping" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Islands & Island Hopping </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/things-to-do/itineraries" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Itineraries </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/things-to-do/unesco-trail" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Scotland's UNESCO Trail </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/things-to-do/tours" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Tours </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/things-to-do/outdoor-activities/walking/routes-trails" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Walking Trails </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link vs-mega-nav-list-item__subheading-link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/travel-planning/touring" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> All Tours, Routes & Trails </a></li></ul></nav><nav class="vs-mega-nav-list" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list" aria-label="vsMeganavEvents"><h2 class="vs-heading vs-heading--heading-xxs vs-mega-nav-list__heading" id="vsMeganavEvents">Events</h2><ul class="vs-list vs-mega-nav-list__list vs-mega-nav-list__list" role="menu"><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/things-to-do/events/edinburgh-festivals" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Edinburgh's Summer Festivals </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/things-to-do/events/highland-games" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Highland Games </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/things-to-do/events/music-festivals" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Music Festivals 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class="vs-mega-nav-dropdown" data-test="vs-mega-nav-dropdown"><div class="btn-group"><button class="btn btn-md btn-transparent dropdown-toggle" type="button" id="__BVID__694154___BV_dropdown__" aria-expanded="false" aria-haspopup="menu"> Accommodation </button></div><ul class="dropdown-menu dropdown-menu--fallback overflow-auto" role="menu"><li role="menuitem"><div class="container-lg px-0 px-lg-075"><div class="row g-0 g-0"><div class="col-12 position-relative"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary vs-mega-nav-dropdown-container__cta-link vs-mega-nav-dropdown-container__cta-link" href="/accommodation" target="_self" tabindex="0" data-test="vs-mega-nav-dropdown-container__cta-link">All Accommodation</a><hr class="vs-mega-nav-dropdown-container__divider"><div class="vs-mega-nav-dropdown-container__columns-wrapper"><nav class="vs-mega-nav-list" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list" aria-label="vsMeganavHotelsLodgings"><h2 class="vs-heading vs-heading--heading-xxs vs-mega-nav-list__heading" id="vsMeganavHotelsLodgings">Hotels & Lodgings</h2><ul class="vs-list vs-mega-nav-list__list vs-mega-nav-list__list" role="menu"><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/accommodation/bandbs-guesthouses" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> B&Bs & Guesthouses </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/accommodation/hotels/cheap-budget" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Budget Hotels </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/accommodation/hostels" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Hostels </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/accommodation/hotels" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Hotels </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/accommodation/hotels/luxury-five-star" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Luxury Hotels </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/accommodation/inns-restaurants-with-rooms" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Restaurants with Rooms & Inns </a></li></ul></nav><nav class="vs-mega-nav-list" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list" aria-label="vsMeganavCaravanCamping"><h2 class="vs-heading vs-heading--heading-xxs vs-mega-nav-list__heading" id="vsMeganavCaravanCamping">Caravan & Camping</h2><ul class="vs-list vs-mega-nav-list__list vs-mega-nav-list__list" role="menu"><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/accommodation/caravan-camping/caravan-motorhomes-campervan" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Campervan, Motorhome & Caravan Holidays </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/accommodation/caravan-camping/glamping" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Glamping </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/accommodation/caravan-camping/wild-camping" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Wild Camping </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link vs-mega-nav-list-item__subheading-link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/accommodation/caravan-camping" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> All Caravan & Camping </a></li></ul></nav><nav class="vs-mega-nav-list" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list" aria-label="vsMeganavSelfCatering"><h2 class="vs-heading vs-heading--heading-xxs vs-mega-nav-list__heading" id="vsMeganavSelfCatering">Self Catering</h2><ul class="vs-list vs-mega-nav-list__list vs-mega-nav-list__list" role="menu"><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/accommodation/self-catering/cabins-lodges-chalets" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Cabins & Lodges </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/accommodation/self-catering/cottage-holidays-accommodation" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Cottages </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/accommodation/self-catering/flats-apartments" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Flats & Apartments </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/accommodation/self-catering/cabins-lodges-chalets/hot-tubs" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Hot Tubs </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/accommodation/self-catering/large-groups" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Large Groups </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link vs-mega-nav-list-item__subheading-link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/accommodation/self-catering" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> All Self Catering </a></li></ul></nav><nav class="vs-mega-nav-list" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list" aria-label="vsMeganavUniquePlaces"><h2 class="vs-heading vs-heading--heading-xxs vs-mega-nav-list__heading" id="vsMeganavUniquePlaces">Unique Places</h2><ul class="vs-list vs-mega-nav-list__list vs-mega-nav-list__list" role="menu"><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/accommodation/unusual/boats-boathouses" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Boats, Barges & Boathouses </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/accommodation/unusual/brochs" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Brochs & Blackhouses </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/accommodation/unusual/stay-in-a-castle" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Castles </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/accommodation/unusual/churches" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Churches </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link vs-mega-nav-list-item__subheading-link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/accommodation/unusual" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> All Unique Places </a></li></ul></nav><nav class="vs-mega-nav-list" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list" aria-label="vsMeganavOtherAccommodation"><h2 class="vs-heading vs-heading--heading-xxs vs-mega-nav-list__heading" id="vsMeganavOtherAccommodation">Other Accommodation</h2><ul class="vs-list vs-mega-nav-list__list vs-mega-nav-list__list" role="menu"><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/accommodation/accessible" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Accessible Accommodation </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/accommodation/eco-green" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Eco Accommodation </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/accommodation/exclusive-use-venues" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Exclusive Use Venues </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/accommodation/luxury" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Luxury Accommodation </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/accommodation/magical-places-to-stay" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Magical Places to Stay </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/accommodation/pet-friendly" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Pet Friendly Accommodation 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class="vs-mega-nav-dropdown-container__divider"><div class="vs-mega-nav-dropdown-container__columns-wrapper"><nav class="vs-mega-nav-list" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list" aria-label="vsMeganavTraveltoScotland"><h2 class="vs-heading vs-heading--heading-xxs vs-mega-nav-list__heading" id="vsMeganavTraveltoScotland">Travel to Scotland</h2><ul class="vs-list vs-mega-nav-list__list vs-mega-nav-list__list" role="menu"><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/travel-planning/travel-from-england-wales" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> From England & Wales </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/travel-planning/travel-from-europe" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> From Europe </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/travel-planning/travel-from-ireland" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> From Ireland </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/travel-planning/travel-from-north-america" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> From North America </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/travel-planning/travel-from-other-continents" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> From Other Continents </a></li></ul></nav><nav class="vs-mega-nav-list" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list" aria-label="vsMeganavTravelinScotland"><h2 class="vs-heading vs-heading--heading-xxs vs-mega-nav-list__heading" id="vsMeganavTravelinScotland">Travel in Scotland</h2><ul class="vs-list vs-mega-nav-list__list vs-mega-nav-list__list" role="menu"><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/travel-planning/plane" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Air </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/travel-planning/bus-coach" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Bus & Coach </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/travel-planning/ferry" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Ferry </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/travel-planning/railway" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Train </a></li></ul></nav><nav class="vs-mega-nav-list" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list" aria-label="vsMeganavDrivinginScotland"><h2 class="vs-heading vs-heading--heading-xxs vs-mega-nav-list__heading" id="vsMeganavDrivinginScotland">Driving in Scotland</h2><ul class="vs-list vs-mega-nav-list__list vs-mega-nav-list__list" role="menu"><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/travel-planning/driving/vehicle-hire" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> Car Hire </a></li><li class="vs-mega-nav-list-item vs-mega-nav-list-item__link" data-test="vs-mega-nav-list-item" role="presentation"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/travel-planning/touring/scenic-driving-routes" target="_self" tabindex="0" role="menuitem"> 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class="link-list__list"><li class="link-list-item" link-type="internal"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/things-to-do/landscapes-nature/south-ayrshire-biosphere" target="_self" tabindex="0"> 10 Cool Things to Do in the Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere </a></li></ul></nav></div><div class="vs-megalink-single-image__button"></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></section></div><div class="has-edit-button vs-module-wrapper__outer--light" id="section-3"><section class="vs-megalinks vs-megalinks--multi-image vs-megalinks--light" data-test="megalinks" data-personalisation-type="default"><div class="container-lg"><div class="row"><div class="col-md-8 offset-md-2 col-12"><div class="vs-megalinks__intro" data-test="vs-megalinks__intro"><h2 class="vs-heading vs-heading--heading-xl vs-megalinks__heading" data-test="vs-megalinks__heading">Wildlife holidays and tours</h2><div class="vs-rich-text-wrapper vs-rich-text-wrapper--lead vs-megalinks__intro-content" data-test="vs-megalinks__intro-content"><p>Take a boat trip, head off-road in a 4x4 on a wildlife safari, or make a break of it on a wildlife holiday. </p></div></div></div></div><div class="row vs-megalinks__links-wrapper"><div class="col-10 offset-1"><div class="container"><div class="row"><div class="col-md-6 col-xl-12 col-12"><div class="vs-megalink-multi-image"><div class="card vs-stretched-link-card vs-megalink-multi-image-card p-050 vs-megalink-multi-image-card--light vs-megalink-multi-image-card--featured" data-test="megalink-multi-image-featured" theme="light"><div class="vs-stretched-link-card__img-container"><img class="vs-stretched-link-card__img low-res-img vs-stretched-link-card__img" src="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2024/08/26/red-deer-stag" srcset=" https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2024/08/26/red-deer-stag?size=xs 300w, https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2024/08/26/red-deer-stag?size=sm 600w, https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2024/08/26/red-deer-stag?size=md 1200w, https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2024/08/26/red-deer-stag?size=lg 2048w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 75vw, 100vw" loading="lazy" data-test="vs-stretched-link-card__img" data-chromatic="ignore" alt style="background-image:url(https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2024/08/26/red-deer-stag?size=xxs);" low-res-image="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2024/08/26/red-deer-stag?size=xxs"></div><div class="card-body"><h3 class="vs-heading vs-heading--heading-m card-title vs-stretched-link-card__title" data-test="vs-stretched-link-card__title"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary stretched-link stretched-link" href="/things-to-do/tours/wildlife-tours" target="_self" tabindex="0" data-test="vs-stretched-link"><span class="vs-megalink-multi-image-card__title" data-test="megalink-multi-image-card__title"> 14 wonderful wildlife tours to book in Scotland</span><i class="fak fa-internal-link vs-icon vs-icon--size-xxs vs-icon--internal-link vs-icon--variant-primary ms-025 vs-link__icon ms-025 vs-link__icon" style data-test="vs-icon"></i></a></h3><div class="vs-stretched-link-card__content" data-test="vs-stretched-link-card__content"><div class="vs-rich-text-wrapper vs-rich-text-wrapper--normal vs-megalink-multi-image-card__content" data-test="megalink-multi-image-card__content"><p> Discover wonderful wildlife tours to book and experience in Scotland, including bird watching safaris, whale watching, farm tours and much more! </p></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="col-md-6 col-12"><div class="vs-megalink-multi-image"><div class="card vs-stretched-link-card 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https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2022/11/29/horse-riding-in-the-cheviot-hills---header-image.jpg?size=lg 2048w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 75vw, 100vw" loading="lazy" data-test="vs-stretched-link-card__img" data-chromatic="ignore" alt style="background-image:url(https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2022/11/29/horse-riding-in-the-cheviot-hills---header-image.jpg?size=xxs);" low-res-image="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2022/11/29/horse-riding-in-the-cheviot-hills---header-image.jpg?size=xxs"></div><div class="card-body"><h3 class="vs-heading vs-heading--heading-xs card-title vs-stretched-link-card__title" data-test="vs-stretched-link-card__title"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary stretched-link stretched-link" href="/things-to-do/outdoor-activities/horse-riding-pony-trekking" target="_self" tabindex="0" data-test="vs-stretched-link"><span class="vs-megalink-multi-image-card__title" data-test="megalink-multi-image-card__title"> Horse riding and pony trekking in Scotland</span><i class="fak fa-internal-link vs-icon vs-icon--size-xxs vs-icon--internal-link vs-icon--variant-primary ms-025 vs-link__icon ms-025 vs-link__icon" style data-test="vs-icon"></i></a></h3><div class="vs-stretched-link-card__content" data-test="vs-stretched-link-card__content"><div class="vs-rich-text-wrapper vs-rich-text-wrapper--normal vs-megalink-multi-image-card__content" data-test="megalink-multi-image-card__content"><p>Explore Scotland on horseback and book a horse riding holiday.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="col-md-6 col-12"><div class="vs-megalink-multi-image"><div class="card vs-stretched-link-card vs-megalink-multi-image-card p-050 vs-megalink-multi-image-card--light" data-test="megalink-multi-image-card" theme="light"><div class="vs-stretched-link-card__img-container"><img class="vs-stretched-link-card__img low-res-img vs-stretched-link-card__img" src="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2023/03/03/falls-of-clyde-wildlife-reserve" srcset=" https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2023/03/03/falls-of-clyde-wildlife-reserve?size=xs 300w, https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2023/03/03/falls-of-clyde-wildlife-reserve?size=sm 600w, https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2023/03/03/falls-of-clyde-wildlife-reserve?size=md 1200w, https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2023/03/03/falls-of-clyde-wildlife-reserve?size=lg 2048w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 75vw, 100vw" loading="lazy" data-test="vs-stretched-link-card__img" data-chromatic="ignore" alt style="background-image:url(https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2023/03/03/falls-of-clyde-wildlife-reserve?size=xxs);" low-res-image="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2023/03/03/falls-of-clyde-wildlife-reserve?size=xxs"></div><div class="card-body"><h3 class="vs-heading vs-heading--heading-xs card-title vs-stretched-link-card__title" data-test="vs-stretched-link-card__title"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary stretched-link stretched-link" href="/things-to-do/landscapes-nature/wildlife/webcams" target="_self" tabindex="0" data-test="vs-stretched-link"><span class="vs-megalink-multi-image-card__title" data-test="megalink-multi-image-card__title"> Wildlife webcams in Scotland</span><i class="fak fa-internal-link vs-icon vs-icon--size-xxs vs-icon--internal-link vs-icon--variant-primary ms-025 vs-link__icon ms-025 vs-link__icon" style data-test="vs-icon"></i></a></h3><div 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Check out our best webcams to see what our wildlife is up to.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="col-md-6 col-12"><div class="vs-megalink-multi-image"><div class="card vs-stretched-link-card vs-megalink-multi-image-card p-050 vs-megalink-multi-image-card--light" data-test="megalink-multi-image-card" theme="light"><div class="vs-stretched-link-card__img-container"><img class="vs-stretched-link-card__img low-res-img vs-stretched-link-card__img" src="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2023/01/20/paddleboarding---basking-shark-scotland.jpg" srcset=" https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2023/01/20/paddleboarding---basking-shark-scotland.jpg?size=xs 300w, https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2023/01/20/paddleboarding---basking-shark-scotland.jpg?size=sm 600w, https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2023/01/20/paddleboarding---basking-shark-scotland.jpg?size=md 1200w, https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2023/01/20/paddleboarding---basking-shark-scotland.jpg?size=lg 2048w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 75vw, 100vw" loading="lazy" data-test="vs-stretched-link-card__img" data-chromatic="ignore" alt style="background-image:url(https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2023/01/20/paddleboarding---basking-shark-scotland.jpg?size=xxs);" low-res-image="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2023/01/20/paddleboarding---basking-shark-scotland.jpg?size=xxs"></div><div class="card-body"><h3 class="vs-heading vs-heading--heading-xs card-title vs-stretched-link-card__title" data-test="vs-stretched-link-card__title"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary stretched-link stretched-link" href="/things-to-do/landscapes-nature/wildlife/marine-wildlife" target="_self" tabindex="0" data-test="vs-stretched-link"><span class="vs-megalink-multi-image-card__title" data-test="megalink-multi-image-card__title"> Where and when to see marine wildlife in Scotland</span><i class="fak fa-internal-link vs-icon vs-icon--size-xxs vs-icon--internal-link vs-icon--variant-primary ms-025 vs-link__icon ms-025 vs-link__icon" style data-test="vs-icon"></i></a></h3><div class="vs-stretched-link-card__content" data-test="vs-stretched-link-card__content"><div class="vs-rich-text-wrapper vs-rich-text-wrapper--normal vs-megalink-multi-image-card__content" data-test="megalink-multi-image-card__content"><p>From puffins to orcas, Scotland has no shortage of fascinating marine life. We are an island country after all!</p></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="col-md-6 col-12"><div class="vs-megalink-multi-image"><div class="card vs-stretched-link-card vs-megalink-multi-image-card p-050 vs-megalink-multi-image-card--light" data-test="megalink-multi-image-card" theme="light"><div class="vs-stretched-link-card__img-container"><img class="vs-stretched-link-card__img low-res-img vs-stretched-link-card__img" src="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2023/03/07/shiant-islands" srcset=" https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2023/03/07/shiant-islands?size=xs 300w, https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2023/03/07/shiant-islands?size=sm 600w, https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2023/03/07/shiant-islands?size=md 1200w, https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2023/03/07/shiant-islands?size=lg 2048w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 75vw, 100vw" loading="lazy" data-test="vs-stretched-link-card__img" data-chromatic="ignore" alt style="background-image:url(https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2023/03/07/shiant-islands?size=xxs);" low-res-image="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2023/03/07/shiant-islands?size=xxs"></div><div class="card-body"><h3 class="vs-heading vs-heading--heading-xs card-title vs-stretched-link-card__title" data-test="vs-stretched-link-card__title"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary stretched-link stretched-link" href="/things-to-do/landscapes-nature/wildlife/birds-birdwatching" target="_self" tabindex="0" data-test="vs-stretched-link"><span class="vs-megalink-multi-image-card__title" data-test="megalink-multi-image-card__title"> Birdwatching in Scotland</span><i class="fak fa-internal-link vs-icon vs-icon--size-xxs vs-icon--internal-link vs-icon--variant-primary ms-025 vs-link__icon ms-025 vs-link__icon" style data-test="vs-icon"></i></a></h3><div class="vs-stretched-link-card__content" data-test="vs-stretched-link-card__content"><div class="vs-rich-text-wrapper vs-rich-text-wrapper--normal vs-megalink-multi-image-card__content" data-test="megalink-multi-image-card__content"><p>From huge predators prowling the skies to vast seabird cities on coastal cliffs, there are incredible bird watching experiences to enjoy in Scotland.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="container"></div></div></div></div><div class="row"><div class="col-12"><div class="vs-megalinks__button" data-test="vs-megalinks__button"><a class="btn btn-md btn-primary vs-button vs-button--animated vs-button--rounded" aria-disabled="false" href="/info/see-do/search-results?prodtypes=acti%2Cattr%2Creta&locplace=&loc=Scotland&locprox=0&name=&cat=atrwildlife&cat=tour&cat=wildlifeanimals" role="button"><span class="vs-button__text"> Find more wildlife tours in Scotland </span></a></div></div></div></div></section></div><div class="has-edit-button vs-module-wrapper__outer--light" id="section-4"><article class="vs-article" data-test="vs-article"><div class="container"><div class="row"><div class="col-12 col-xxl-10 offset-xxl-1"><div class="vs-article__wrapper mb-300 mb-md-500"><div class="row"><div class="col-md-10 offset-md-1 col-12"><div class="vs-article__header mx-md-0 mt-300 mt-lg-500 mx-150"><h2 class="vs-heading vs-heading--heading-xl mb-200 mb-lg-300 text-center"><span id="wild-animals-to-spot-in-scotland">Wild animals to spot in Scotland</span></h2><div class="vs-rich-text-wrapper vs-rich-text-wrapper--lead mb-300 mb-lg-400 text-center"><p>There’s an abundance of wildlife species you can spot across Scotland in a range of natural habitats. Here are just a few to keep an eye out for: </p></div></div><div class="vs-article__content"><div class="vs-article-section mb-200 mb-md-400 vs-article-section--sidebar-left" data-test="vs-article-section"><div class="row"><div class="col-md-5 col-xl-4 col-12 col-xxl-4 ps-md-0" data-test="vs-article-section__sidebar"><div class="vs-article-sidebar vs-article-sidebar--left" data-test="vs-article-sidebar"><div class="vs-article-sidebar__img-wrapper"><figure class="vs-image-with-caption" data-test="vs-image-with-caption" latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" no-cookies-message="Cookies are needed to see video content from this place. 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Summer is normally the peak shark-spotting season where you can even swim with them!  </p><p>Where: Oban-based <a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="https://baskingsharkscotland.co.uk/" target="_blank" tabindex="0" rel="noopener noreferrer">Basking Shark Scotland<i class="fak fa-external-link vs-icon vs-icon--size-xxs vs-icon--external-link vs-icon--variant-primary ms-025 vs-link__icon ms-025 vs-link__icon" style data-test="vs-icon"></i></a> run boat trips and experiences taking in the beautiful inner Hebridean islands of Mull, Coll and Tiree. The tours operate from April to October where you can also swim alongside them. Other islands where you can see these magnificent creatures include Skye, Eigg, Rum and Canna, Lewis, Arran and along the <a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="https://whaletrail.org/" target="_blank" tabindex="0" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hebridean Whale Trail<i class="fak fa-external-link vs-icon vs-icon--size-xxs vs-icon--external-link vs-icon--variant-primary ms-025 vs-link__icon ms-025 vs-link__icon" style data-test="vs-icon"></i></a> around the coastline of Argyll & The Isles. </p><p>When: High season: July – September; Low season: April – June, October </p></div></div></div></div></div><div class="vs-article-section mb-200 mb-md-400 vs-article-section--sidebar-right" data-test="vs-article-section"><div class="row"><div class="col-md-5 col-xl-4 offset-xl-1 order-md-2 col-12 col-xxl-4 pe-md-0" data-test="vs-article-section__sidebar"><div class="vs-article-sidebar vs-article-sidebar--right" data-test="vs-article-sidebar"><div class="vs-article-sidebar__img-wrapper"><figure class="vs-image-with-caption" data-test="vs-image-with-caption" latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" no-cookies-message="Cookies are needed to see video content from this place. 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See them in action where they’re bound to impress you with their somersault skills. </p><p>Where: Across Scotland but in particular <a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/info/see-do/moray-firth-p2570111" target="_blank" tabindex="0" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Moray Firth</a>, home to 200 bottlenose dolphins. </p><p>When: All year round. However, high season is usually from May – September. </p></div></div></div></div></div><div class="vs-article-section mb-200 mb-md-400 vs-article-section--sidebar-left" data-test="vs-article-section"><div class="row"><div class="col-md-5 col-xl-4 col-12 col-xxl-4 ps-md-0" data-test="vs-article-section__sidebar"><div class="vs-article-sidebar vs-article-sidebar--left" data-test="vs-article-sidebar"><div class="vs-article-sidebar__img-wrapper"><figure class="vs-image-with-caption" data-test="vs-image-with-caption" latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" no-cookies-message="Cookies are needed to see video content from this place. 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Minke whales measure between 7 and 10 metres long and are frequently seen in coastal and inshore waters around the Hebrides from early spring until mid-Autumn. </p><p>Where: The main hotspots for sightings include the Small Isles of Rum, Eigg and Muck, between the islands of Skye and Mull. </p><p>When: May – October</p><p> </p></div></div></div></div></div><div class="vs-article-section mb-200 mb-md-400 vs-article-section--sidebar-right" data-test="vs-article-section"><div class="row"><div class="col-md-5 col-xl-4 offset-xl-1 order-md-2 col-12 col-xxl-4 pe-md-0" data-test="vs-article-section__sidebar"><div class="vs-article-sidebar vs-article-sidebar--right" data-test="vs-article-sidebar"><div class="vs-article-sidebar__img-wrapper"><figure class="vs-image-with-caption" data-test="vs-image-with-caption" latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" no-cookies-message="Cookies are needed to see video content from this place. 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A small pod of them reside on the West Coast and the Northern pod can be sighted across Shetland, Orkney and around the North Coast. </p><p>When: May – September</p></div></div></div></div></div><div class="vs-article-section mb-200 mb-md-400 vs-article-section--sidebar-left" data-test="vs-article-section"><div class="row"><div class="col-md-5 col-xl-4 col-12 col-xxl-4 ps-md-0" data-test="vs-article-section__sidebar"><div class="vs-article-sidebar vs-article-sidebar--left" data-test="vs-article-sidebar"><div class="vs-article-sidebar__img-wrapper"><figure class="vs-image-with-caption" data-test="vs-image-with-caption" latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" no-cookies-message="Cookies are needed to see video content from this place. Alternatively, you can head to our YouTube channel to see more great videos of Scotland." cookie-link-text="Manage cookie settings"><div class="vs-image-with-caption__image-wrapper"><img class="low-res-img" src="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2022/10/04/grey-seal-pup.jpg" srcset="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2022/10/04/grey-seal-pup.jpg?size=xs 300w, /binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2022/10/04/grey-seal-pup.jpg?size=sm 600w, /binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2022/10/04/grey-seal-pup.jpg?size=md 1200w, /binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2022/10/04/grey-seal-pup.jpg?size=lg 2048w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 75vw, 100vw" loading="lazy" alt style="background-image:url(https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2022/10/04/grey-seal-pup.jpg?size=xxs);" low-res-image="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2022/10/04/grey-seal-pup.jpg?size=xxs"><button class="btn btn-md btn-transparent vs-button vs-button--animated vs-button--rounded vs-toggle-btn vs-toggle-btn" aria-disabled="false" type="button" data-test="vs-toggle-btn" aria-controls aria-expanded="false" img-src><span class="vs-button__text"><span class="visually-hidden">Toggle caption information</span><i class="fak fa-circle-info vs-icon vs-icon--size-md vs-icon--circle-info vs-icon--variant-default fa-duotone fa-icon-colours fa-icon-colours" style data-test="vs-icon"></i></span></button></div><figcaption class="vs-image-with-caption__captions"><div class="vs-image-with-caption__caption-wrapper" id><div data-test="vs-caption" class="vs-caption vs-caption--fullwidth vs-caption--left vs-caption--bold"><div class="container"><div class="row justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start"><div class="col order-2 order-sm-1 align-self-center"><div class="vs-caption__caption-info"><p class="vs-caption__image-caption"> Grey seal pup </p><p class="vs-caption__image-credit"> © VisitOrkney / Raymond Besant </p></div></div></div></div></div></div></figcaption></figure></div></div></div><div class="col-md-7 offset-xl-1 col-12" data-test="vs-article-section__content"><div class="mx-md-0 mx-150"><div class="vs-rich-text-wrapper vs-rich-text-wrapper--normal"><h4 class="vs-heading vs-heading--heading-xs" id="seals">Seals</h4><p>Grey seals are very common inhabitants you can see off the coastlines of Scotland. Keep your eyes peeled in the autumn months to see if you can spot fluffy grey seal pups too! </p><p>Where: Across Scotland, but in particular the <a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/moray-firth-p2570111" target="_blank" tabindex="0" rel="noopener noreferrer">Moray Firth<i class="fak fa-external-link vs-icon vs-icon--size-xxs vs-icon--external-link vs-icon--variant-primary ms-025 vs-link__icon ms-025 vs-link__icon" style data-test="vs-icon"></i></a>, <a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="https://www.scottish-places.info/features/featurefirst1122.html" target="_blank" tabindex="0" rel="noopener noreferrer">Firth of Tay<i class="fak fa-external-link vs-icon vs-icon--size-xxs vs-icon--external-link vs-icon--variant-primary ms-025 vs-link__icon ms-025 vs-link__icon" style data-test="vs-icon"></i></a>, <a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="https://group.rspb.org.uk/aberdeen/local-wild-places/ythan-estuary/" target="_blank" tabindex="0" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ythan Estuary<i class="fak fa-external-link vs-icon vs-icon--size-xxs vs-icon--external-link vs-icon--variant-primary ms-025 vs-link__icon ms-025 vs-link__icon" style data-test="vs-icon"></i></a> and the <a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="https://www.nature.scot/enjoying-outdoors/visit-our-nature-reserves/isle-may-nnr/isle-may-nnr-visiting-reserve" target="_self" tabindex="0">Isle of May<i class="fak fa-external-link vs-icon vs-icon--size-xxs vs-icon--external-link vs-icon--variant-primary ms-025 vs-link__icon ms-025 vs-link__icon" style data-test="vs-icon"></i></a>. </p><p>When: September – November</p></div></div></div></div></div><div class="vs-article-section mb-200 mb-md-400 vs-article-section--sidebar-right" data-test="vs-article-section"><div class="row"><div class="col-md-5 col-xl-4 offset-xl-1 order-md-2 col-12 col-xxl-4 pe-md-0" data-test="vs-article-section__sidebar"><div class="vs-article-sidebar vs-article-sidebar--right" data-test="vs-article-sidebar"><div class="vs-article-sidebar__img-wrapper"><figure class="vs-image-with-caption" data-test="vs-image-with-caption" latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" no-cookies-message="Cookies are needed to see video content from this place. 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However, April – July is breeding and nesting season, so there might be less chance of spotting them during this time.</p></div></div></div></div></div><div class="vs-article-section mb-200 mb-md-400 vs-article-section--sidebar-left" data-test="vs-article-section"><div class="row"><div class="col-md-5 col-xl-4 col-12 col-xxl-4 ps-md-0" data-test="vs-article-section__sidebar"><div class="vs-article-sidebar vs-article-sidebar--left" data-test="vs-article-sidebar"><div class="vs-article-sidebar__img-wrapper"><figure class="vs-image-with-caption" data-test="vs-image-with-caption" latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" no-cookies-message="Cookies are needed to see video content from this place. 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The turkey-sized capercaillies spend a lot of time feeding on the ground and are restricted to the native pinewoods of northern Scotland. </p><p>Where: <a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/abernethy-national-nature-reserve-p333821" target="_blank" tabindex="0" rel="noopener noreferrer">Abernethy Forest</a>, <a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="https://rothiemurchus.net/" target="_blank" tabindex="0" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rothiemurchus</a> and <a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/info/see-do/glenmore-forest-park-p2569201" target="_self" tabindex="0">Glenmore Forest Park</a> within the Cairngorms National Park  </p><p>When: All year round</p><p> </p></div></div></div></div></div><div class="vs-article-section mb-200 mb-md-400 vs-article-section--sidebar-right" data-test="vs-article-section"><div class="row"><div class="col-md-5 col-xl-4 offset-xl-1 order-md-2 col-12 col-xxl-4 pe-md-0" data-test="vs-article-section__sidebar"><div class="vs-article-sidebar vs-article-sidebar--right" data-test="vs-article-sidebar"><div class="vs-article-sidebar__img-wrapper"><figure class="vs-image-with-caption" data-test="vs-image-with-caption" latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" no-cookies-message="Cookies are needed to see video content from this place. 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Catch a boat trip with the <a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="https://www.seabird.org/" target="_blank" tabindex="0" rel="noopener noreferrer">Scottish Seabird Centre<i class="fak fa-external-link vs-icon vs-icon--size-xxs vs-icon--external-link vs-icon--variant-primary ms-025 vs-link__icon ms-025 vs-link__icon" style data-test="vs-icon"></i></a> from North Berwick. </p><p>When: Gannets begin to return from mid-February, but reach their peak over the summer months.</p></div></div></div></div></div><div class="vs-article-section mb-200 mb-md-400 vs-article-section--sidebar-left" data-test="vs-article-section"><div class="row"><div class="col-md-5 col-xl-4 col-12 col-xxl-4 ps-md-0" data-test="vs-article-section__sidebar"><div class="vs-article-sidebar vs-article-sidebar--left" data-test="vs-article-sidebar"><div class="vs-article-sidebar__img-wrapper"><figure class="vs-image-with-caption" data-test="vs-image-with-caption" latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" no-cookies-message="Cookies are needed to see video content from this place. 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Red kites are known for their large wingspan, reddish-brown colourings and deeply forked tail. Thanks to the successful rewilding programme in recent years, you might come across more red kites in places including the Black Isle and the Trossachs. </p><p>Where: <a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/argaty-red-kites-p255901" target="_blank" tabindex="0" rel="noopener noreferrer">Argaty<i class="fak fa-external-link vs-icon vs-icon--size-xxs vs-icon--external-link vs-icon--variant-primary ms-025 vs-link__icon ms-025 vs-link__icon" style data-test="vs-icon"></i></a>, near Doune, <a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="https://www.black-isle.info/tollie-red-kites" target="_blank" tabindex="0" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tollie<i class="fak fa-external-link vs-icon vs-icon--size-xxs vs-icon--external-link vs-icon--variant-primary ms-025 vs-link__icon ms-025 vs-link__icon" style data-test="vs-icon"></i></a> near Dingwall, <a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="https://www.gallowaykitetrail.com/feeding-station-i38.html" target="_blank" tabindex="0" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bellymack<i class="fak fa-external-link vs-icon vs-icon--size-xxs vs-icon--external-link vs-icon--variant-primary ms-025 vs-link__icon ms-025 vs-link__icon" style data-test="vs-icon"></i></a> near Laurieston, <a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="https://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/black-isle-p1364431" target="_blank" tabindex="0" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Black Isle<i class="fak fa-external-link vs-icon vs-icon--size-xxs vs-icon--external-link vs-icon--variant-primary ms-025 vs-link__icon ms-025 vs-link__icon" style data-test="vs-icon"></i></a>, <a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="https://www.lochlomond-trossachs.org/" target="_blank" tabindex="0" rel="noopener noreferrer">Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park<i class="fak fa-external-link vs-icon vs-icon--size-xxs vs-icon--external-link vs-icon--variant-primary ms-025 vs-link__icon ms-025 vs-link__icon" style data-test="vs-icon"></i></a> </p><p>When: January – December. However, high season is from October – March.</p></div></div></div></div></div><div class="vs-article-section mb-200 mb-md-400 vs-article-section--sidebar-left" data-test="vs-article-section"><div class="row"><div class="col-md-5 col-xl-4 col-12 col-xxl-4 ps-md-0" data-test="vs-article-section__sidebar"><div class="vs-article-sidebar vs-article-sidebar--left" data-test="vs-article-sidebar"><div class="vs-article-sidebar__img-wrapper"><figure class="vs-image-with-caption" data-test="vs-image-with-caption" latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" no-cookies-message="Cookies are needed to see video content from this place. Alternatively, you can head to our YouTube channel to see more great videos of Scotland." cookie-link-text="Manage cookie settings"><div class="vs-image-with-caption__image-wrapper"><img class="low-res-img" src="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2024/07/30/beaver.jpg" srcset="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2024/07/30/beaver.jpg?size=xs 300w, /binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2024/07/30/beaver.jpg?size=sm 600w, /binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2024/07/30/beaver.jpg?size=md 1200w, /binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2024/07/30/beaver.jpg?size=lg 2048w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 75vw, 100vw" loading="lazy" alt style="background-image:url(https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2024/07/30/beaver.jpg?size=xxs);" low-res-image="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2024/07/30/beaver.jpg?size=xxs"><button class="btn btn-md btn-transparent vs-button vs-button--animated vs-button--rounded vs-toggle-btn vs-toggle-btn" aria-disabled="false" type="button" data-test="vs-toggle-btn" aria-controls aria-expanded="false" img-src><span class="vs-button__text"><span class="visually-hidden">Toggle caption information</span><i class="fak fa-circle-info vs-icon vs-icon--size-md vs-icon--circle-info vs-icon--variant-default fa-duotone fa-icon-colours fa-icon-colours" style data-test="vs-icon"></i></span></button></div><figcaption class="vs-image-with-caption__captions"><div class="vs-image-with-caption__caption-wrapper" id><div data-test="vs-caption" class="vs-caption vs-caption--fullwidth vs-caption--left vs-caption--bold"><div class="container"><div class="row justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start"><div class="col order-2 order-sm-1 align-self-center"><div class="vs-caption__caption-info"><p class="vs-caption__image-caption"> Adult male beaver stood on ice at Argaty Red Kite Centre. </p><p class="vs-caption__image-credit"> © SCOTLAND: The Big Picture </p></div></div></div></div></div></div></figcaption></figure></div></div></div><div class="col-md-7 offset-xl-1 col-12" data-test="vs-article-section__content"><div class="mx-md-0 mx-150"><div class="vs-rich-text-wrapper vs-rich-text-wrapper--normal"><h3 class="vs-heading vs-heading--heading-l" id="mammals">Mammals</h3><h4 class="vs-heading vs-heading--heading-xs" id="beaver">Beaver</h4><p>These furry residents provide a vital role in creating thriving ecosystems, from creating dams and making ponds to building a safe habitat for lots of other wildlife creatures. They may be a little slow on dry land, but they’re excellent swimmers and can be seen near lots of river systems across Scotland. </p><p>Where: <a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="https://forestryandland.gov.scot/visit/forests-in-knapdale" target="_blank" tabindex="0" rel="noopener noreferrer">Knapdale Forest</a>, <a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/river-earn-p2570501" target="_blank" tabindex="0" rel="noopener noreferrer">River Earn</a>, <a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/river-ericht-p2570511" target="_blank" tabindex="0" rel="noopener noreferrer">River Ericht</a>, <a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="https://argatyredkites.co.uk/" target="_self" tabindex="0">Argaty Farm</a>, <a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="https://www.rspb.org.uk/days-out/reserves/loch-lomond" target="_blank" tabindex="0" rel="noopener noreferrer">Loch Lomond Nature Reserve</a>, <a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="https://rewildingeurope.com/rew-project/bamff-wildland/" target="_blank" tabindex="0" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bamff Wildland</a>, <a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="https://perthshirewildlife.co.uk/beaver-canoe-safaris/" target="_blank" tabindex="0" rel="noopener noreferrer">Beaver Canoe Safari with Beyond Adventure</a>, <a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/things-to-do/landscapes-nature/national-parks/cairngorms" target="_self" tabindex="0">Cairngorm National Park </a></p><p>When: All year round </p></div></div></div></div></div><div class="vs-article-section mb-200 mb-md-400 vs-article-section--sidebar-right" data-test="vs-article-section"><div class="row"><div class="col-md-5 col-xl-4 offset-xl-1 order-md-2 col-12 col-xxl-4 pe-md-0" data-test="vs-article-section__sidebar"><div class="vs-article-sidebar vs-article-sidebar--right" data-test="vs-article-sidebar"><div class="vs-article-sidebar__img-wrapper"><figure class="vs-image-with-caption" data-test="vs-image-with-caption" latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" no-cookies-message="Cookies are needed to see video content from this place. Alternatively, you can head to our YouTube channel to see more great videos of Scotland." cookie-link-text="Manage cookie settings"><div class="vs-image-with-caption__image-wrapper"><img class="low-res-img" src="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2024/07/30/highland-cow-on-mull.jpg" srcset="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2024/07/30/highland-cow-on-mull.jpg?size=xs 300w, /binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2024/07/30/highland-cow-on-mull.jpg?size=sm 600w, /binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2024/07/30/highland-cow-on-mull.jpg?size=md 1200w, /binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2024/07/30/highland-cow-on-mull.jpg?size=lg 2048w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 75vw, 100vw" loading="lazy" alt style="background-image:url(https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2024/07/30/highland-cow-on-mull.jpg?size=xxs);" low-res-image="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2024/07/30/highland-cow-on-mull.jpg?size=xxs"><button class="btn btn-md btn-transparent vs-button vs-button--animated vs-button--rounded vs-toggle-btn vs-toggle-btn" aria-disabled="false" type="button" data-test="vs-toggle-btn" aria-controls aria-expanded="false" img-src><span class="vs-button__text"><span class="visually-hidden">Toggle caption information</span><i class="fak fa-circle-info vs-icon vs-icon--size-md vs-icon--circle-info vs-icon--variant-default fa-duotone fa-icon-colours fa-icon-colours" style data-test="vs-icon"></i></span></button></div><figcaption class="vs-image-with-caption__captions"><div class="vs-image-with-caption__caption-wrapper" id><div data-test="vs-caption" class="vs-caption vs-caption--fullwidth vs-caption--left vs-caption--bold"><div class="container"><div class="row justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start"><div class="col order-2 order-sm-1 align-self-center"><div class="vs-caption__caption-info"><p class="vs-caption__image-caption"> Highland cow on Mull </p></div></div></div></div></div></div></figcaption></figure></div></div></div><div class="col-md-7 col-12" data-test="vs-article-section__content"><div class="mx-md-0 mx-150"><div class="vs-rich-text-wrapper vs-rich-text-wrapper--normal"><h4 class="vs-heading vs-heading--heading-xs" id="highland-cow">Highland cow</h4><p>Fluffy and ginger in appearance, these wonderful creatures are well-known for their long, shaggy coats, curved horns and gentle nature. If you visit Scotland in spring, you might see some newly-welcomed additions. </p><p>Where: <a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/things-to-do/landscapes-nature/wildlife/places-to-see-highland-cows" target="_blank" tabindex="0" rel="noopener noreferrer">Where to see Highland cows in Scotland</a> </p><p>When: All year round</p></div></div></div></div></div><div class="vs-article-section mb-200 mb-md-400 vs-article-section--sidebar-left" data-test="vs-article-section"><div class="row"><div class="col-md-5 col-xl-4 col-12 col-xxl-4 ps-md-0" data-test="vs-article-section__sidebar"><div class="vs-article-sidebar vs-article-sidebar--left" data-test="vs-article-sidebar"><div class="vs-article-sidebar__img-wrapper"><figure class="vs-image-with-caption" data-test="vs-image-with-caption" latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" no-cookies-message="Cookies are needed to see video content from this place. Alternatively, you can head to our YouTube channel to see more great videos of Scotland." cookie-link-text="Manage cookie settings"><div class="vs-image-with-caption__image-wrapper"><img class="low-res-img" src="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2024/07/30/red-deer-stags.jpg" srcset="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2024/07/30/red-deer-stags.jpg?size=xs 300w, /binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2024/07/30/red-deer-stags.jpg?size=sm 600w, /binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2024/07/30/red-deer-stags.jpg?size=md 1200w, /binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2024/07/30/red-deer-stags.jpg?size=lg 2048w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 75vw, 100vw" loading="lazy" alt style="background-image:url(https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2024/07/30/red-deer-stags.jpg?size=xxs);" low-res-image="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2024/07/30/red-deer-stags.jpg?size=xxs"><button class="btn btn-md btn-transparent vs-button vs-button--animated vs-button--rounded vs-toggle-btn vs-toggle-btn" aria-disabled="false" type="button" data-test="vs-toggle-btn" aria-controls aria-expanded="false" img-src><span class="vs-button__text"><span class="visually-hidden">Toggle caption information</span><i class="fak fa-circle-info vs-icon vs-icon--size-md vs-icon--circle-info vs-icon--variant-default fa-duotone fa-icon-colours fa-icon-colours" style data-test="vs-icon"></i></span></button></div><figcaption class="vs-image-with-caption__captions"><div class="vs-image-with-caption__caption-wrapper" id><div data-test="vs-caption" class="vs-caption vs-caption--fullwidth vs-caption--left vs-caption--bold"><div class="container"><div class="row justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start"><div class="col order-2 order-sm-1 align-self-center"><div class="vs-caption__caption-info"><p class="vs-caption__image-caption"> Red deer stags locking antlers during the rutting season. </p><p class="vs-caption__image-credit"> © Neil McIntyre </p></div></div></div></div></div></div></figcaption></figure></div></div></div><div class="col-md-7 offset-xl-1 col-12" data-test="vs-article-section__content"><div class="mx-md-0 mx-150"><div class="vs-rich-text-wrapper vs-rich-text-wrapper--normal"><h4 class="vs-heading vs-heading--heading-xs" id="red-deer">Red deer</h4><p>One of the most iconic animals associated with Scotland, the red deer is the UK's largest land mammal and can be spotted in almost every region in the country. </p><p>Where: <a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="https://www.visitscotland.com/places-to-go/islands/arran" target="_blank" tabindex="0" rel="noopener noreferrer">Isle of Arran</a>, <a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="https://www.visitscotland.com/places-to-go/islands/isle-jura" target="_blank" tabindex="0" rel="noopener noreferrer">Isle of Jura</a>, <a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/lochaber-geopark-p1116321" target="_blank" tabindex="0" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lochaber</a>, <a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="https://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/torridon-p235981" target="_blank" tabindex="0" rel="noopener noreferrer">Torridon</a>, <a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="https://www.visitscotland.com/things-to-do/landscapes-nature/national-parks/cairngorms" target="_blank" tabindex="0" rel="noopener noreferrer">Cairngorms National Park</a>, and <a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="/info/see-do/queen-elizabeth-forest-park-p331081" target="_blank" tabindex="0" rel="noopener noreferrer">Queen Elizabeth Forest Park</a>. </p><p>When: September – November  </p></div></div></div></div></div><div class="vs-article-section mb-200 mb-md-400 vs-article-section--sidebar-right" data-test="vs-article-section"><div class="row"><div class="col-md-5 col-xl-4 offset-xl-1 order-md-2 col-12 col-xxl-4 pe-md-0" data-test="vs-article-section__sidebar"><div class="vs-article-sidebar vs-article-sidebar--right" data-test="vs-article-sidebar"><div class="vs-article-sidebar__img-wrapper"><figure class="vs-image-with-caption" data-test="vs-image-with-caption" latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" no-cookies-message="Cookies are needed to see video content from this place. 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Make sure you keep quiet as you go on the lookout for these gorgeous little mammals. </p><p>Where: <a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="https://www.visitscotland.com/places-to-go/highlands" target="_blank" tabindex="0" rel="noopener noreferrer">Highlands<i class="fak fa-external-link vs-icon vs-icon--size-xxs vs-icon--external-link vs-icon--variant-primary ms-025 vs-link__icon ms-025 vs-link__icon" style data-test="vs-icon"></i></a>, <a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/glenmore-forest-park-p333881" target="_blank" tabindex="0" rel="noopener noreferrer">Glenmore National Nature Reserve<i class="fak fa-external-link vs-icon vs-icon--size-xxs vs-icon--external-link vs-icon--variant-primary ms-025 vs-link__icon ms-025 vs-link__icon" style data-test="vs-icon"></i></a>, <a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/galloway-forest-park-p2568961" target="_blank" tabindex="0" rel="noopener noreferrer">Galloway Forest Park<i class="fak fa-external-link vs-icon vs-icon--size-xxs vs-icon--external-link vs-icon--variant-primary ms-025 vs-link__icon ms-025 vs-link__icon" style data-test="vs-icon"></i></a>, <a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="https://www.visitscotland.com/places-to-go/perthshire" target="_blank" tabindex="0" rel="noopener noreferrer">Perthshire<i class="fak fa-external-link vs-icon vs-icon--size-xxs vs-icon--external-link vs-icon--variant-primary ms-025 vs-link__icon ms-025 vs-link__icon" style data-test="vs-icon"></i></a>, <a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary" href="https://forestryandland.gov.scot/visit/devilla" target="_blank" tabindex="0" rel="noopener noreferrer">Devilla Forest Red Squirrel Trail<i class="fak fa-external-link vs-icon vs-icon--size-xxs vs-icon--external-link vs-icon--variant-primary ms-025 vs-link__icon ms-025 vs-link__icon" style data-test="vs-icon"></i></a> </p><p>When: December – January</p></div></div></div></div></div><div class="vs-article-section mb-200 mb-md-400 vs-article-section--sidebar-left" data-test="vs-article-section"><div class="row"><div class="col-md-5 col-xl-4 col-12 col-xxl-4 ps-md-0" data-test="vs-article-section__sidebar"><div class="vs-article-sidebar vs-article-sidebar--left" data-test="vs-article-sidebar"><div class="vs-article-sidebar__img-wrapper"><figure class="vs-image-with-caption" data-test="vs-image-with-caption" latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" no-cookies-message="Cookies are needed to see video content from this place. 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class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary stretched-link stretched-link--disabled stretched-link stretched-link--disabled" href="/things-to-do/landscapes-nature/trees-in-scotland" target="_self" disabled tabindex="-1" data-test="vs-stretched-link"><span class="vs-carousel-slide__title" data-test="vs-carousel-slide__title"> Trees you can see in Scotland </span><i class="fak fa-internal-link vs-icon vs-icon--size-xxs vs-icon--internal-link vs-icon--variant-primary ms-025 vs-link__icon ms-025 vs-link__icon" style data-test="vs-icon"></i></a></h3><div class="vs-stretched-link-card__content" data-test="vs-stretched-link-card__content"></div></div></div></div></div><div class="col-sm-6 col-lg-4 col-xl-3 col-12" data-test="vs-carousel-slide" aria-disabled="true"><div class="vs-carousel-slide"><div class="card vs-stretched-link-card vs-stretched-link-card--disabled vs-carousel-slide__card--disabled vs-carousel-slide__card" data-test="vs-carousel-card"><div class="vs-stretched-link-card__img-container"><img class="vs-stretched-link-card__img low-res-img vs-stretched-link-card__img" src="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2023/01/24/cruise-boat-loch-ness" srcset=" https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2023/01/24/cruise-boat-loch-ness?size=xs 300w, https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2023/01/24/cruise-boat-loch-ness?size=sm 600w, https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2023/01/24/cruise-boat-loch-ness?size=md 1200w, https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2023/01/24/cruise-boat-loch-ness?size=lg 2048w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 75vw, 100vw" loading="lazy" data-test="vs-stretched-link-card__img" data-chromatic="ignore" alt="A cruise boat on Loch Ness" style="background-image:url(https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2023/01/24/cruise-boat-loch-ness?size=xxs);" low-res-image="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2023/01/24/cruise-boat-loch-ness?size=xxs"></div><div class="card-body"><span class="vs-stretched-link-card__category" data-test="vs-stretched-link-card__category"><span class="visually-hidden">Category: </span>Things to do</span><h3 class="vs-heading vs-heading--heading-xs card-title vs-stretched-link-card__title" data-test="vs-stretched-link-card__title"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary stretched-link stretched-link--disabled stretched-link stretched-link--disabled" href="/things-to-do/tours/scenic-boat-tours" target="_self" disabled tabindex="-1" data-test="vs-stretched-link"><span class="vs-carousel-slide__title" data-test="vs-carousel-slide__title"> 13 scenic boat trips in Scotland </span><i class="fak fa-internal-link vs-icon vs-icon--size-xxs vs-icon--internal-link vs-icon--variant-primary ms-025 vs-link__icon ms-025 vs-link__icon" style data-test="vs-icon"></i></a></h3><div class="vs-stretched-link-card__content" data-test="vs-stretched-link-card__content"></div></div></div></div></div><div class="col-sm-6 col-lg-4 col-xl-3 col-12" data-test="vs-carousel-slide" aria-disabled="true"><div class="vs-carousel-slide"><div class="card vs-stretched-link-card vs-stretched-link-card--disabled vs-carousel-slide__card--disabled vs-carousel-slide__card" data-test="vs-carousel-card"><div class="vs-stretched-link-card__img-container"><img class="vs-stretched-link-card__img low-res-img vs-stretched-link-card__img" src="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2022/07/05/loch-drunkie-from-dukes-pass.jpg" srcset=" https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2022/07/05/loch-drunkie-from-dukes-pass.jpg?size=xs 300w, https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2022/07/05/loch-drunkie-from-dukes-pass.jpg?size=sm 600w, https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2022/07/05/loch-drunkie-from-dukes-pass.jpg?size=md 1200w, https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2022/07/05/loch-drunkie-from-dukes-pass.jpg?size=lg 2048w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 75vw, 100vw" loading="lazy" data-test="vs-stretched-link-card__img" data-chromatic="ignore" alt style="background-image:url(https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2022/07/05/loch-drunkie-from-dukes-pass.jpg?size=xxs);" low-res-image="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2022/07/05/loch-drunkie-from-dukes-pass.jpg?size=xxs"></div><div class="card-body"><span class="vs-stretched-link-card__category" data-test="vs-stretched-link-card__category"><span class="visually-hidden">Category: </span>Things to do</span><h3 class="vs-heading vs-heading--heading-xs card-title vs-stretched-link-card__title" data-test="vs-stretched-link-card__title"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary stretched-link stretched-link--disabled stretched-link stretched-link--disabled" href="/things-to-do/landscapes-nature" target="_self" disabled tabindex="-1" data-test="vs-stretched-link"><span class="vs-carousel-slide__title" data-test="vs-carousel-slide__title"> Scotland's landscapes, scenery & nature spots </span><i class="fak fa-internal-link vs-icon vs-icon--size-xxs vs-icon--internal-link vs-icon--variant-primary ms-025 vs-link__icon ms-025 vs-link__icon" style data-test="vs-icon"></i></a></h3><div class="vs-stretched-link-card__content" data-test="vs-stretched-link-card__content"></div></div></div></div></div><div class="col-sm-6 col-lg-4 col-xl-3 col-12" data-test="vs-carousel-slide" aria-disabled="true"><div class="vs-carousel-slide"><div class="card vs-stretched-link-card vs-stretched-link-card--disabled vs-carousel-slide__card--disabled vs-carousel-slide__card" data-test="vs-carousel-card"><div class="vs-stretched-link-card__img-container"><img class="vs-stretched-link-card__img low-res-img vs-stretched-link-card__img" src="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2024/09/03/pentland-hills" srcset=" https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2024/09/03/pentland-hills?size=xs 300w, https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2024/09/03/pentland-hills?size=sm 600w, https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2024/09/03/pentland-hills?size=md 1200w, https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2024/09/03/pentland-hills?size=lg 2048w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 75vw, 100vw" loading="lazy" data-test="vs-stretched-link-card__img" data-chromatic="ignore" alt style="background-image:url(https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2024/09/03/pentland-hills?size=xxs);" low-res-image="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2024/09/03/pentland-hills?size=xxs"></div><div class="card-body"><span class="vs-stretched-link-card__category" data-test="vs-stretched-link-card__category"><span class="visually-hidden">Category: </span>Things to do</span><h3 class="vs-heading vs-heading--heading-xs card-title vs-stretched-link-card__title" data-test="vs-stretched-link-card__title"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary stretched-link stretched-link--disabled stretched-link stretched-link--disabled" href="/things-to-do/outdoor-activities/walking" target="_self" disabled tabindex="-1" data-test="vs-stretched-link"><span class="vs-carousel-slide__title" data-test="vs-carousel-slide__title"> Walking in Scotland </span><i class="fak fa-internal-link vs-icon vs-icon--size-xxs vs-icon--internal-link vs-icon--variant-primary ms-025 vs-link__icon ms-025 vs-link__icon" style data-test="vs-icon"></i></a></h3><div class="vs-stretched-link-card__content" data-test="vs-stretched-link-card__content"></div></div></div></div></div><div class="col-sm-6 col-lg-4 col-xl-3 col-12" data-test="vs-carousel-slide" aria-disabled="true"><div class="vs-carousel-slide"><div class="card vs-stretched-link-card vs-stretched-link-card--disabled vs-carousel-slide__card--disabled vs-carousel-slide__card" data-test="vs-carousel-card"><div class="vs-stretched-link-card__img-container"><img class="vs-stretched-link-card__img low-res-img vs-stretched-link-card__img" src="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2024/11/05/cairngorms-national-park-1.jpg" srcset=" https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2024/11/05/cairngorms-national-park-1.jpg?size=xs 300w, https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2024/11/05/cairngorms-national-park-1.jpg?size=sm 600w, https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2024/11/05/cairngorms-national-park-1.jpg?size=md 1200w, https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2024/11/05/cairngorms-national-park-1.jpg?size=lg 2048w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 75vw, 100vw" loading="lazy" data-test="vs-stretched-link-card__img" data-chromatic="ignore" alt="Three people in wetsuits run towards a Scottish loch." style="background-image:url(https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2024/11/05/cairngorms-national-park-1.jpg?size=xxs);" low-res-image="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2024/11/05/cairngorms-national-park-1.jpg?size=xxs"></div><div class="card-body"><span class="vs-stretched-link-card__category" data-test="vs-stretched-link-card__category"><span class="visually-hidden">Category: </span>Things to do</span><h3 class="vs-heading vs-heading--heading-xs card-title vs-stretched-link-card__title" data-test="vs-stretched-link-card__title"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary stretched-link stretched-link--disabled stretched-link stretched-link--disabled" href="/things-to-do/outdoor-activities" target="_self" disabled tabindex="-1" data-test="vs-stretched-link"><span class="vs-carousel-slide__title" data-test="vs-carousel-slide__title"> Fun outdoor activities in Scotland </span><i class="fak fa-internal-link vs-icon vs-icon--size-xxs vs-icon--internal-link vs-icon--variant-primary ms-025 vs-link__icon ms-025 vs-link__icon" style data-test="vs-icon"></i></a></h3><div class="vs-stretched-link-card__content" data-test="vs-stretched-link-card__content"></div></div></div></div></div><div class="col-sm-6 col-lg-4 col-xl-3 col-12" data-test="vs-carousel-slide" aria-disabled="true"><div class="vs-carousel-slide"><div class="card vs-stretched-link-card vs-stretched-link-card--disabled vs-carousel-slide__card--disabled vs-carousel-slide__card" data-test="vs-carousel-card"><div class="vs-stretched-link-card__img-container"><img class="vs-stretched-link-card__img low-res-img vs-stretched-link-card__img" src="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2023/01/25/tolsta-beach" srcset=" https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2023/01/25/tolsta-beach?size=xs 300w, https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2023/01/25/tolsta-beach?size=sm 600w, https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2023/01/25/tolsta-beach?size=md 1200w, https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2023/01/25/tolsta-beach?size=lg 2048w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 75vw, 100vw" loading="lazy" data-test="vs-stretched-link-card__img" data-chromatic="ignore" alt style="background-image:url(https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2023/01/25/tolsta-beach?size=xxs);" low-res-image="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2023/01/25/tolsta-beach?size=xxs"></div><div class="card-body"><span class="vs-stretched-link-card__category" data-test="vs-stretched-link-card__category"><span class="visually-hidden">Category: </span>Things to do</span><h3 class="vs-heading vs-heading--heading-xs card-title vs-stretched-link-card__title" data-test="vs-stretched-link-card__title"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary stretched-link stretched-link--disabled stretched-link stretched-link--disabled" href="/things-to-do/landscapes-nature/beaches" target="_self" disabled tabindex="-1" data-test="vs-stretched-link"><span class="vs-carousel-slide__title" data-test="vs-carousel-slide__title"> 11 of the best beaches in Scotland </span><i class="fak fa-internal-link vs-icon vs-icon--size-xxs vs-icon--internal-link vs-icon--variant-primary ms-025 vs-link__icon ms-025 vs-link__icon" style data-test="vs-icon"></i></a></h3><div class="vs-stretched-link-card__content" data-test="vs-stretched-link-card__content"></div></div></div></div></div><div class="col-sm-6 col-lg-4 col-xl-3 col-12" data-test="vs-carousel-slide" aria-disabled="true"><div class="vs-carousel-slide"><div class="card vs-stretched-link-card vs-stretched-link-card--disabled vs-carousel-slide__card--disabled vs-carousel-slide__card" data-test="vs-carousel-card"><div class="vs-stretched-link-card__img-container"><img class="vs-stretched-link-card__img low-res-img vs-stretched-link-card__img" src="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2022/08/30/portencross-castle" srcset=" https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2022/08/30/portencross-castle?size=xs 300w, https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2022/08/30/portencross-castle?size=sm 600w, https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2022/08/30/portencross-castle?size=md 1200w, https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2022/08/30/portencross-castle?size=lg 2048w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 75vw, 100vw" loading="lazy" data-test="vs-stretched-link-card__img" data-chromatic="ignore" alt style="background-image:url(https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2022/08/30/portencross-castle?size=xxs);" low-res-image="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2022/08/30/portencross-castle?size=xxs"></div><div class="card-body"><span class="vs-stretched-link-card__category" data-test="vs-stretched-link-card__category"><span class="visually-hidden">Category: </span>Things to do</span><h3 class="vs-heading vs-heading--heading-xs card-title vs-stretched-link-card__title" data-test="vs-stretched-link-card__title"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary stretched-link stretched-link--disabled stretched-link stretched-link--disabled" href="/things-to-do/family/days-out" target="_self" disabled tabindex="-1" data-test="vs-stretched-link"><span class="vs-carousel-slide__title" data-test="vs-carousel-slide__title"> 14 Ideas for fun family days out in Scotland </span><i class="fak fa-internal-link vs-icon vs-icon--size-xxs vs-icon--internal-link vs-icon--variant-primary ms-025 vs-link__icon ms-025 vs-link__icon" style data-test="vs-icon"></i></a></h3><div class="vs-stretched-link-card__content" data-test="vs-stretched-link-card__content"></div></div></div></div></div><div class="col-sm-6 col-lg-4 col-xl-3 col-12" data-test="vs-carousel-slide" aria-disabled="true"><div class="vs-carousel-slide"><div class="card vs-stretched-link-card vs-stretched-link-card--disabled vs-carousel-slide__card--disabled vs-carousel-slide__card" data-test="vs-carousel-card"><div class="vs-stretched-link-card__img-container"><img class="vs-stretched-link-card__img low-res-img vs-stretched-link-card__img" src="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2022/10/26/ben-ledi-friends" srcset=" https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2022/10/26/ben-ledi-friends?size=xs 300w, https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2022/10/26/ben-ledi-friends?size=sm 600w, https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2022/10/26/ben-ledi-friends?size=md 1200w, https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2022/10/26/ben-ledi-friends?size=lg 2048w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 75vw, 100vw" loading="lazy" data-test="vs-stretched-link-card__img" data-chromatic="ignore" alt style="background-image:url(https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2022/10/26/ben-ledi-friends?size=xxs);" low-res-image="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2022/10/26/ben-ledi-friends?size=xxs"></div><div class="card-body"><span class="vs-stretched-link-card__category" data-test="vs-stretched-link-card__category"><span class="visually-hidden">Category: </span>Things to do</span><h3 class="vs-heading vs-heading--heading-xs card-title vs-stretched-link-card__title" data-test="vs-stretched-link-card__title"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary stretched-link stretched-link--disabled stretched-link stretched-link--disabled" href="/things-to-do/landscapes-nature/national-parks" target="_self" disabled tabindex="-1" data-test="vs-stretched-link"><span class="vs-carousel-slide__title" data-test="vs-carousel-slide__title"> Scotland's national parks and natural heritage sites </span><i class="fak fa-internal-link vs-icon vs-icon--size-xxs vs-icon--internal-link vs-icon--variant-primary ms-025 vs-link__icon ms-025 vs-link__icon" style data-test="vs-icon"></i></a></h3><div class="vs-stretched-link-card__content" data-test="vs-stretched-link-card__content"></div></div></div></div></div><div class="col-sm-6 col-lg-4 col-xl-3 col-12" data-test="vs-carousel-slide" aria-disabled="true"><div class="vs-carousel-slide"><div class="card vs-stretched-link-card 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style="background-image:url(https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2024/08/23/palnackie?size=xxs);" low-res-image="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2024/08/23/palnackie?size=xxs"></div><div class="card-body"><span class="vs-stretched-link-card__category" data-test="vs-stretched-link-card__category"><span class="visually-hidden">Category: </span>Places to go</span><h3 class="vs-heading vs-heading--heading-xs card-title vs-stretched-link-card__title" data-test="vs-stretched-link-card__title"><a class="vs-link vs-link--variant-primary stretched-link stretched-link--disabled stretched-link stretched-link--disabled" href="/places-to-go/countryside-breaks" target="_self" disabled tabindex="-1" data-test="vs-stretched-link"><span class="vs-carousel-slide__title" data-test="vs-carousel-slide__title"> Countryside breaks in Scotland </span><i class="fak fa-internal-link vs-icon vs-icon--size-xxs 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<vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/travel-planning/when-to-visit/spring"> Spring & Easter </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/travel-planning/when-to-visit/summer"> Summer Breaks </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/travel-planning/when-to-visit/autumn"> Autumn Breaks </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/travel-planning/when-to-visit/christmas-winter"> Winter, Christmas & New Year </vs-mega-nav-list-item> </template> <template v-slot:nav-heading-cta-link> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/travel-planning/when-to-visit" subheading-link> All When to visit </vs-mega-nav-list-item> </template> </vs-mega-nav-list> <vs-mega-nav-list list-heading="Practical Information"> <template v-slot:nav-list-items> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/travel-planning/responsible-tourism"> Eco-Travel </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/travel-planning/scotland-faqs"> FAQs </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item 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href="/travel-planning/responsible-tourism/accessible"> Accessible Holidays </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/countryside-breaks/beautiful"> Beauty Spots </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/things-to-do/cheap-budget"> Budget-Friendly Holidays </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/countryside-breaks"> Countryside Breaks </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/things-to-do/family"> Family Holidays </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/countryside-breaks/farm-stays"> Farm Stays </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/hidden-gems"> Off the Beaten Track Holidays </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/travel-planning/solo-travel"> Solo Travel </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/weekend-breaks"> Weekend Breaks </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/things-to-do/wellness"> Wellness Retreats </vs-mega-nav-list-item> </template> </vs-mega-nav-list> </template> </vs-mega-nav-dropdown-container> </template> <template v-slot:mega-nav-accordion-items> <vs-accordion> <vs-mega-nav-accordion-item title="Places to go" level="1" control-id="0" cta-link="/places-to-go" cta-text="All Places to go" @click.native="$root.$emit('navAccordionClick', `Places to go`)"> <vs-mega-nav-accordion-item title="Cities" level="2" control-id="0" @click.native="$root.$emit('navAccordionClick', `Places to go`)"> <vs-mega-nav-list> <template v-slot:nav-list-items> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/aberdeen"> Aberdeen </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/dundee"> Dundee </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/dunfermline"> Dunfermline </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/edinburgh"> Edinburgh </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/glasgow"> Glasgow </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/inverness"> Inverness </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/perth"> Perth </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/stirling"> Stirling </vs-mega-nav-list-item> </template> <template v-slot:nav-heading-cta-link> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/city-breaks" subheading-link> All Cities </vs-mega-nav-list-item> </template> </vs-mega-nav-list> </vs-mega-nav-accordion-item> <vs-mega-nav-accordion-item title="Popular Places" level="2" control-id="1" @click.native="$root.$emit('navAccordionClick', `Places to go`)"> <vs-mega-nav-list> <template v-slot:nav-list-items> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/things-to-do/outdoor-activities/walking/mountains-hills/ben-nevis"> Ben Nevis </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/things-to-do/landscapes-nature/national-parks/cairngorms"> Cairngorms National Park </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/glencoe"> Glencoe </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/loch-lomond"> Loch Lomond </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/loch-ness"> Loch Ness </vs-mega-nav-list-item> </template> </vs-mega-nav-list> </vs-mega-nav-accordion-item> <vs-mega-nav-accordion-item title="Towns" level="2" control-id="2" @click.native="$root.$emit('navAccordionClick', `Places to go`)"> <vs-mega-nav-list> <template v-slot:nav-list-items> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/aviemore"> Aviemore </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/dumfries"> Dumfries </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/fort-william"> Fort William </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/islands/orkney/kirkwall"> Kirkwall </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/islands/shetland/lerwick"> Lerwick </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/oban"> Oban </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/peebles"> Peebles </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/pitlochry"> Pitlochry </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/st-andrews"> St Andrews </vs-mega-nav-list-item> </template> <template v-slot:nav-heading-cta-link> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/scottish-towns" subheading-link> All Towns </vs-mega-nav-list-item> </template> </vs-mega-nav-list> </vs-mega-nav-accordion-item> <vs-mega-nav-accordion-item title="Islands" level="2" control-id="3" @click.native="$root.$emit('navAccordionClick', `Places to go`)"> <vs-mega-nav-list> <template v-slot:nav-list-items> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/islands/arran"> Isle of Arran </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/islands/isle-islay"> Isle of Islay </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/islands/isle-jura"> Jura </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/islands/lewis-harris"> Lewis & Harris </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/islands/isle-mull"> Mull </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/islands/orkney"> Orkney </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/islands/outer-hebrides"> Outer Hebrides </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/islands/shetland"> Shetland </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/islands/isle-skye"> Skye </vs-mega-nav-list-item> </template> <template v-slot:nav-heading-cta-link> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/islands" subheading-link> All Islands </vs-mega-nav-list-item> </template> </vs-mega-nav-list> </vs-mega-nav-accordion-item> <vs-mega-nav-accordion-item title="Regions" level="2" control-id="4" @click.native="$root.$emit('navAccordionClick', `Places to go`)"> <vs-mega-nav-list> <template v-slot:nav-list-items> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/aberdeen-city-shire"> Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/argyll-isles"> Argyll & The Isles </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/ayrshire-arran"> Ayrshire & Arran </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/dumfries-galloway"> Dumfries & Galloway </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/dundee-angus"> Dundee & Angus </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/edinburgh-lothians"> Edinburgh & The Lothians </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/kingdom-fife"> Fife </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/glasgow-clyde-valley"> Glasgow & Clyde Valley </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/loch-lomond-trossachs-stirling-forth-valley"> Loch Lomond, Trossachs, Stirling & Forth Valley </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/highlands"> Highlands </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/perthshire"> Perthshire </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/places-to-go/scottish-borders"> Scottish Borders </vs-mega-nav-list-item> </template> </vs-mega-nav-list> </vs-mega-nav-accordion-item> </vs-mega-nav-accordion-item> <vs-mega-nav-accordion-item title="Things to do" level="1" control-id="1" cta-link="/things-to-do" cta-text="All Things to do" @click.native="$root.$emit('navAccordionClick', `Things to do`)"> <vs-mega-nav-accordion-item title="Attractions" level="2" control-id="0" @click.native="$root.$emit('navAccordionClick', `Things to do`)"> <vs-mega-nav-list> <template v-slot:nav-list-items> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/things-to-do/research-your-ancestry"> Ancestry </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/things-to-do/attractions/arts-culture"> Arts & culture </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/things-to-do/attractions/castles"> Castles </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/things-to-do/attractions/free"> Free Attractions </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/things-to-do/attractions/historic"> History & Heritage </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/things-to-do/attractions/museums-galleries"> Museums & Galleries </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/things-to-do/attractions/rainy-day"> Rainy Days </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/things-to-do/attractions/most-visited"> Top 20 Attractions </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/things-to-do/attractions/tv-film"> TV & Film Locations </vs-mega-nav-list-item> </template> <template v-slot:nav-heading-cta-link> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/things-to-do/attractions" subheading-link> All Attractions </vs-mega-nav-list-item> </template> </vs-mega-nav-list> </vs-mega-nav-accordion-item> <vs-mega-nav-accordion-item title="Outdoor Activities" level="2" control-id="1" @click.native="$root.$emit('navAccordionClick', `Things to do`)"> <vs-mega-nav-list> <template v-slot:nav-list-items> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/things-to-do/outdoor-activities/cycling"> Cycling </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/things-to-do/outdoor-activities/fishing"> Fishing </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/things-to-do/outdoor-activities/golf"> Golf </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/things-to-do/outdoor-activities/horse-riding-pony-trekking"> Horse Riding </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/things-to-do/outdoor-activities/mountain-biking"> Mountain Biking </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/things-to-do/outdoor-activities/sailing"> Sailing </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/things-to-do/outdoor-activities/skiing-snowsports"> Ski & Snowsports </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/things-to-do/outdoor-activities/walking"> Walking & Hiking </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/things-to-do/outdoor-activities/watersports"> Watersports </vs-mega-nav-list-item> </template> <template v-slot:nav-heading-cta-link> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/things-to-do/outdoor-activities" subheading-link> All Outdoor Activities </vs-mega-nav-list-item> </template> </vs-mega-nav-list> </vs-mega-nav-accordion-item> <vs-mega-nav-accordion-item title="Food & Drink" level="2" control-id="2" @click.native="$root.$emit('navAccordionClick', `Things to do`)"> <vs-mega-nav-list> <template v-slot:nav-list-items> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/things-to-do/food-drink/breweries-craft-beer"> Beer & Breweries </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/things-to-do/food-drink/gin-tours-tastings"> Gin Tours & Tastings </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/things-to-do/food-drink/whisky"> Whisky & Distilleries </vs-mega-nav-list-item> </template> <template v-slot:nav-heading-cta-link> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/things-to-do/food-drink" subheading-link> All Food & Drink </vs-mega-nav-list-item> </template> </vs-mega-nav-list> </vs-mega-nav-accordion-item> <vs-mega-nav-accordion-item title="Landscapes & Nature" level="2" control-id="3" @click.native="$root.$emit('navAccordionClick', `Things to do`)"> <vs-mega-nav-list> <template v-slot:nav-list-items> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/things-to-do/landscapes-nature/beaches"> Beaches </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/things-to-do/outdoor-activities/walking/mountains-hills/ben-nevis"> Ben Nevis </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/things-to-do/landscapes-nature/lochs"> Lochs </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/things-to-do/landscapes-nature/national-parks"> National Parks </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/things-to-do/landscapes-nature/northern-lights"> Northern lights </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/things-to-do/attractions/historic/standing-stones"> Standing stones </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/things-to-do/landscapes-nature/wildlife"> Wildlife Watching </vs-mega-nav-list-item> </template> <template v-slot:nav-heading-cta-link> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/things-to-do/landscapes-nature" subheading-link> All Landscapes & Nature </vs-mega-nav-list-item> </template> </vs-mega-nav-list> </vs-mega-nav-accordion-item> <vs-mega-nav-accordion-item title="Tours, Routes & Trails" level="2" control-id="4" @click.native="$root.$emit('navAccordionClick', `Things to do`)"> <vs-mega-nav-list> <template v-slot:nav-list-items> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/travel-planning/touring/island-hopping"> Islands & Island Hopping </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/things-to-do/itineraries"> Itineraries </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/things-to-do/unesco-trail"> Scotland's UNESCO Trail </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/things-to-do/tours"> Tours </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/things-to-do/outdoor-activities/walking/routes-trails"> Walking Trails </vs-mega-nav-list-item> </template> <template v-slot:nav-heading-cta-link> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/travel-planning/touring" subheading-link> All Tours, Routes & Trails </vs-mega-nav-list-item> </template> </vs-mega-nav-list> </vs-mega-nav-accordion-item> <vs-mega-nav-accordion-item title="Events" level="2" control-id="5" @click.native="$root.$emit('navAccordionClick', `Things to do`)"> <vs-mega-nav-list> <template v-slot:nav-list-items> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/things-to-do/events/edinburgh-festivals"> Edinburgh's Summer Festivals </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/things-to-do/events/highland-games"> Highland Games </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/things-to-do/events/music-festivals"> Music Festivals </vs-mega-nav-list-item> </template> <template v-slot:nav-heading-cta-link> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/things-to-do/events" subheading-link> All Events </vs-mega-nav-list-item> </template> </vs-mega-nav-list> </vs-mega-nav-accordion-item> </vs-mega-nav-accordion-item> <vs-mega-nav-accordion-item title="Accommodation" level="1" control-id="2" cta-link="/accommodation" cta-text="All Accommodation" @click.native="$root.$emit('navAccordionClick', `Accommodation`)"> <vs-mega-nav-accordion-item title="Hotels & Lodgings" level="2" control-id="0" @click.native="$root.$emit('navAccordionClick', `Accommodation`)"> <vs-mega-nav-list> <template v-slot:nav-list-items> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/accommodation/bandbs-guesthouses"> B&Bs & Guesthouses </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/accommodation/hotels/cheap-budget"> Budget Hotels </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/accommodation/hostels"> Hostels </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/accommodation/hotels"> Hotels </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/accommodation/hotels/luxury-five-star"> Luxury Hotels </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/accommodation/inns-restaurants-with-rooms"> Restaurants with Rooms & Inns </vs-mega-nav-list-item> </template> </vs-mega-nav-list> </vs-mega-nav-accordion-item> <vs-mega-nav-accordion-item title="Caravan & Camping" level="2" control-id="1" @click.native="$root.$emit('navAccordionClick', `Accommodation`)"> <vs-mega-nav-list> <template v-slot:nav-list-items> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/accommodation/caravan-camping/caravan-motorhomes-campervan"> Campervan, Motorhome & Caravan Holidays </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/accommodation/caravan-camping/glamping"> Glamping </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/accommodation/caravan-camping/wild-camping"> Wild Camping </vs-mega-nav-list-item> </template> <template v-slot:nav-heading-cta-link> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/accommodation/caravan-camping" subheading-link> All Caravan & Camping </vs-mega-nav-list-item> </template> </vs-mega-nav-list> </vs-mega-nav-accordion-item> <vs-mega-nav-accordion-item title="Self Catering" level="2" control-id="2" @click.native="$root.$emit('navAccordionClick', `Accommodation`)"> <vs-mega-nav-list> <template v-slot:nav-list-items> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/accommodation/self-catering/cabins-lodges-chalets"> Cabins & Lodges </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/accommodation/self-catering/cottage-holidays-accommodation"> Cottages </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/accommodation/self-catering/flats-apartments"> Flats & Apartments </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/accommodation/self-catering/cabins-lodges-chalets/hot-tubs"> Hot Tubs </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/accommodation/self-catering/large-groups"> Large Groups </vs-mega-nav-list-item> </template> <template v-slot:nav-heading-cta-link> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/accommodation/self-catering" subheading-link> All Self Catering </vs-mega-nav-list-item> </template> </vs-mega-nav-list> </vs-mega-nav-accordion-item> <vs-mega-nav-accordion-item title="Unique Places" level="2" control-id="3" @click.native="$root.$emit('navAccordionClick', `Accommodation`)"> <vs-mega-nav-list> <template v-slot:nav-list-items> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/accommodation/unusual/boats-boathouses"> Boats, Barges & Boathouses </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/accommodation/unusual/brochs"> Brochs & Blackhouses </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/accommodation/unusual/stay-in-a-castle"> Castles </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/accommodation/unusual/churches"> Churches </vs-mega-nav-list-item> </template> <template v-slot:nav-heading-cta-link> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/accommodation/unusual" subheading-link> All Unique Places </vs-mega-nav-list-item> </template> </vs-mega-nav-list> </vs-mega-nav-accordion-item> <vs-mega-nav-accordion-item title="Other Accommodation" level="2" control-id="4" @click.native="$root.$emit('navAccordionClick', `Accommodation`)"> <vs-mega-nav-list> <template v-slot:nav-list-items> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/accommodation/accessible"> Accessible Accommodation </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/accommodation/eco-green"> Eco Accommodation </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/accommodation/exclusive-use-venues"> Exclusive Use Venues </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/accommodation/luxury"> Luxury Accommodation </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/accommodation/magical-places-to-stay"> Magical Places to Stay </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/accommodation/pet-friendly"> Pet Friendly Accommodation </vs-mega-nav-list-item> <vs-mega-nav-list-item href="/accommodation/romantic"> Romantic 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text="Home"> </vs-breadcrumb-item> <vs-breadcrumb-item key="Things to do" href="/things-to-do" text="Things to do"> </vs-breadcrumb-item> <vs-breadcrumb-item key="Landscapes & Nature" href="/things-to-do/landscapes-nature" text="Landscapes & Nature"> </vs-breadcrumb-item> <vs-breadcrumb-item key="Wildlife Watching" href="/things-to-do/landscapes-nature/wildlife" active text="Wildlife Watching"> </vs-breadcrumb-item> </vs-breadcrumb> </template> <template v-slot:vs-intro-heading> Scottish wildlife - animals & attractions in Scotland </template> <template v-slot:vs-share-button> <vs-social-share id="default" :no-js="false" page-url="https://www.visitscotland.com/things-to-do/landscapes-nature/wildlife" page-title="Scottish wildlife - animals & attractions in Scotland" share-btn-text="Share" close-alt-text="Close social share" share-popover-title="Share on"> <vs-social-share-item name="facebook" link-text="Facebook"></vs-social-share-item> <vs-social-share-item name="pinterest" 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Why not visit one of our two National Parks this year - Cairngorms or Loch Lomond & The Trossachs? And don't forget the Galloway & Southern Ayrshire Biosphere is on National Geographic's 'Cool List' for 2024!</p> </template> </vs-page-intro> </div> <vs-container class="mt-n100 mb-300"> <vs-row> <vs-col class="col-12 col-lg-8 offset-lg-2"> <vs-image-with-caption latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" toggle-button-text="Toggle caption information" :is-hero-image="false" :mobile-overlap="false" :is-video="false" video-id :small-play-button="false" no-cookies-message="Cookies are needed to see video content from this place. Alternatively, you can head to our YouTube channel to see more great videos of Scotland." no-js-message="JavaScript needs to be enabled to watch this video. You can turn this on in your browser settings." cookie-link-text="Manage cookie settings" :use-lazy-loading="true" error-message="Sorry, something's gone wrong. 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We can't display this content at the moment." days-label="Days" days="0"> <template v-slot:vs-multi-image-heading> Horse riding and pony trekking in Scotland</template> <template v-slot:vs-multi-image-content> <p>Explore Scotland on horseback and book a horse riding holiday.</p> </template> </vs-megalink-multi-image> </vs-col> <vs-col cols="12" md="6"> <vs-megalink-multi-image img-src="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2023/03/03/falls-of-clyde-wildlife-reserve" theme="light" link-type="internal" link-url="/things-to-do/landscapes-nature/wildlife/webcams" error-message="Sorry, something's gone wrong. We can't display this content at the moment." days-label="Days" days="0"> <template v-slot:vs-multi-image-heading> Wildlife webcams in Scotland</template> <template v-slot:vs-multi-image-content> <p>Get up close and personal to Scotland’s amazing wildlife right now. Check out our best webcams to see what our wildlife is up to.</p> </template> </vs-megalink-multi-image> </vs-col> <vs-col cols="12" md="6"> <vs-megalink-multi-image img-src="https://2f1a7f9478.visitscotland.net/binaries/content/gallery/visitscotland/cms-images/2023/01/20/paddleboarding---basking-shark-scotland.jpg" theme="light" link-type="internal" link-url="/things-to-do/landscapes-nature/wildlife/marine-wildlife" error-message="Sorry, something's gone wrong. We can't display this content at the moment." days-label="Days" days="0"> <template v-slot:vs-multi-image-heading> Where and when to see marine wildlife in Scotland</template> <template v-slot:vs-multi-image-content> <p>From puffins to orcas, Scotland has no shortage of fascinating marine life. 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We can't display this content at the moment." days-label="Days" days="0"> <template v-slot:vs-multi-image-heading> Birdwatching in Scotland</template> <template v-slot:vs-multi-image-content> <p>From huge predators prowling the skies to vast seabird cities on coastal cliffs, there are incredible bird watching experiences to enjoy in Scotland.</p> </template> </vs-megalink-multi-image> </vs-col> </vs-row> <vs-container> </vs-container></vs-container></vs-col> <template v-slot:vs-megalinks-button> Find more wildlife tours in Scotland </template> </vs-megalinks> </div> <div class="has-edit-button vs-module-wrapper__outer--light" id="section-4"> <vs-article title="Wild animals to spot in Scotland" anchor-link="wild-animals-to-spot-in-scotland"> <template v-slot:vs-article-intro> <p>There’s an abundance of wildlife species you can spot across Scotland in a range of natural habitats. Here are just a few to keep an eye out for: </p> </template> <vs-article-section sidebar-align="left"> <template v-slot:article-sidebar> <vs-article-sidebar sidebar-align="left"> <template v-slot:vs-article-sidebar-img> <vs-image-with-caption latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" toggle-button-text="Toggle caption information" :is-hero-image="false" :mobile-overlap="false" :is-video="false" video-id :small-play-button="false" no-cookies-message="Cookies are needed to see video content from this place. Alternatively, you can head to our YouTube channel to see more great videos of Scotland." no-js-message="JavaScript needs to be enabled to watch this video. You can turn this on in your browser settings." cookie-link-text="Manage cookie settings" :use-lazy-loading="true" error-message="Sorry, something's gone wrong. 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Summer is normally the peak shark-spotting season where you can even swim with them! </p> <p>Where: Oban-based <vs-link type="external" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://baskingsharkscotland.co.uk/" target="_blank">Basking Shark Scotland</vs-link> run boat trips and experiences taking in the beautiful inner Hebridean islands of Mull, Coll and Tiree. The tours operate from April to October where you can also swim alongside them. Other islands where you can see these magnificent creatures include Skye, Eigg, Rum and Canna, Lewis, Arran and along the <vs-link type="external" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://whaletrail.org/" target="_blank">Hebridean Whale Trail</vs-link> around the coastline of Argyll & The Isles. </p> <p>When: High season: July – September; Low season: April – June, October </p> </vs-article-section> <vs-article-section sidebar-align="right"> <template v-slot:article-sidebar> <vs-article-sidebar sidebar-align="right"> <template v-slot:vs-article-sidebar-img> <vs-image-with-caption latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" toggle-button-text="Toggle caption information" :is-hero-image="false" :mobile-overlap="false" :is-video="false" video-id :small-play-button="false" no-cookies-message="Cookies are needed to see video content from this place. 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See them in action where they’re bound to impress you with their somersault skills. </p> <p>Where: Across Scotland but in particular <vs-link type="default" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="/info/see-do/moray-firth-p2570111" target="_blank">The Moray Firth</vs-link>, home to 200 bottlenose dolphins. </p> <p>When: All year round. However, high season is usually from May – September. </p> </vs-article-section> <vs-article-section sidebar-align="left"> <template v-slot:article-sidebar> <vs-article-sidebar sidebar-align="left"> <template v-slot:vs-article-sidebar-img> <vs-image-with-caption latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" toggle-button-text="Toggle caption information" :is-hero-image="false" :mobile-overlap="false" :is-video="false" video-id :small-play-button="false" no-cookies-message="Cookies are needed to see video content from this place. 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Minke whales measure between 7 and 10 metres long and are frequently seen in coastal and inshore waters around the Hebrides from early spring until mid-Autumn. </p> <p>Where: The main hotspots for sightings include the Small Isles of Rum, Eigg and Muck, between the islands of Skye and Mull. </p> <p>When: May – October</p> <p> </p> </vs-article-section> <vs-article-section sidebar-align="right"> <template v-slot:article-sidebar> <vs-article-sidebar sidebar-align="right"> <template v-slot:vs-article-sidebar-img> <vs-image-with-caption latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" toggle-button-text="Toggle caption information" :is-hero-image="false" :mobile-overlap="false" :is-video="false" video-id :small-play-button="false" no-cookies-message="Cookies are needed to see video content from this place. Alternatively, you can head to our YouTube channel to see more great videos of Scotland." no-js-message="JavaScript needs to be enabled to watch this video. 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A small pod of them reside on the West Coast and the Northern pod can be sighted across Shetland, Orkney and around the North Coast. </p> <p>When: May – September</p> </vs-article-section> <vs-article-section sidebar-align="left"> <template v-slot:article-sidebar> <vs-article-sidebar sidebar-align="left"> <template v-slot:vs-article-sidebar-img> <vs-image-with-caption latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" toggle-button-text="Toggle caption information" :is-hero-image="false" :mobile-overlap="false" :is-video="false" video-id :small-play-button="false" no-cookies-message="Cookies are needed to see video content from this place. Alternatively, you can head to our YouTube channel to see more great videos of Scotland." no-js-message="JavaScript needs to be enabled to watch this video. You can turn this on in your browser settings." cookie-link-text="Manage cookie settings" :use-lazy-loading="true" error-message="Sorry, something's gone wrong. 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Keep your eyes peeled in the autumn months to see if you can spot fluffy grey seal pups too! </p> <p>Where: Across Scotland, but in particular the <vs-link type="external" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/moray-firth-p2570111" target="_blank">Moray Firth</vs-link>, <vs-link type="external" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.scottish-places.info/features/featurefirst1122.html" target="_blank">Firth of Tay</vs-link>, <vs-link type="external" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://group.rspb.org.uk/aberdeen/local-wild-places/ythan-estuary/" target="_blank">Ythan Estuary</vs-link> and the <vs-link type="external" href="https://www.nature.scot/enjoying-outdoors/visit-our-nature-reserves/isle-may-nnr/isle-may-nnr-visiting-reserve">Isle of May</vs-link>. </p> <p>When: September – November</p> </vs-article-section> <vs-article-section sidebar-align="right"> <template v-slot:article-sidebar> <vs-article-sidebar sidebar-align="right"> <template v-slot:vs-article-sidebar-img> <vs-image-with-caption latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" toggle-button-text="Toggle caption information" :is-hero-image="false" :mobile-overlap="false" :is-video="false" video-id :small-play-button="false" no-cookies-message="Cookies are needed to see video content from this place. 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However, April – July is breeding and nesting season, so there might be less chance of spotting them during this time.</p> </vs-article-section> <vs-article-section sidebar-align="left"> <template v-slot:article-sidebar> <vs-article-sidebar sidebar-align="left"> <template v-slot:vs-article-sidebar-img> <vs-image-with-caption latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" toggle-button-text="Toggle caption information" :is-hero-image="false" :mobile-overlap="false" :is-video="false" video-id :small-play-button="false" no-cookies-message="Cookies are needed to see video content from this place. Alternatively, you can head to our YouTube channel to see more great videos of Scotland." no-js-message="JavaScript needs to be enabled to watch this video. You can turn this on in your browser settings." cookie-link-text="Manage cookie settings" :use-lazy-loading="true" error-message="Sorry, something's gone wrong. 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The turkey-sized capercaillies spend a lot of time feeding on the ground and are restricted to the native pinewoods of northern Scotland. </p> <p>Where: <vs-link type="default" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/abernethy-national-nature-reserve-p333821" target="_blank">Abernethy Forest</vs-link>, <vs-link type="default" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://rothiemurchus.net/" target="_blank">Rothiemurchus</vs-link> and <vs-link type="default" href="/info/see-do/glenmore-forest-park-p2569201">Glenmore Forest Park</vs-link> within the Cairngorms National Park </p> <p>When: All year round</p> <p> </p> </vs-article-section> <vs-article-section sidebar-align="right"> <template v-slot:article-sidebar> <vs-article-sidebar sidebar-align="right"> <template v-slot:vs-article-sidebar-img> <vs-image-with-caption latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" toggle-button-text="Toggle caption information" :is-hero-image="false" :mobile-overlap="false" :is-video="false" video-id :small-play-button="false" no-cookies-message="Cookies are needed to see video content from this place. 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Catch a boat trip with the <vs-link type="external" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.seabird.org/" target="_blank">Scottish Seabird Centre</vs-link> from North Berwick. </p> <p>When: Gannets begin to return from mid-February, but reach their peak over the summer months.</p> </vs-article-section> <vs-article-section sidebar-align="left"> <template v-slot:article-sidebar> <vs-article-sidebar sidebar-align="left"> <template v-slot:vs-article-sidebar-img> <vs-image-with-caption latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" toggle-button-text="Toggle caption information" :is-hero-image="false" :mobile-overlap="false" :is-video="false" video-id :small-play-button="false" no-cookies-message="Cookies are needed to see video content from this place. Alternatively, you can head to our YouTube channel to see more great videos of Scotland." no-js-message="JavaScript needs to be enabled to watch this video. 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Red kites are known for their large wingspan, reddish-brown colourings and deeply forked tail. Thanks to the successful rewilding programme in recent years, you might come across more red kites in places including the Black Isle and the Trossachs. </p> <p>Where: <vs-link type="external" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/argaty-red-kites-p255901" target="_blank">Argaty</vs-link>, near Doune, <vs-link type="external" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.black-isle.info/tollie-red-kites" target="_blank">Tollie</vs-link> near Dingwall, <vs-link type="external" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.gallowaykitetrail.com/feeding-station-i38.html" target="_blank">Bellymack</vs-link> near Laurieston, <vs-link type="external" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/black-isle-p1364431" target="_blank">The Black Isle</vs-link>, <vs-link type="external" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.lochlomond-trossachs.org/" target="_blank">Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park</vs-link> </p> <p>When: January – December. 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They may be a little slow on dry land, but they’re excellent swimmers and can be seen near lots of river systems across Scotland. </p> <p>Where: <vs-link type="default" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://forestryandland.gov.scot/visit/forests-in-knapdale" target="_blank">Knapdale Forest</vs-link>, <vs-link type="default" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/river-earn-p2570501" target="_blank">River Earn</vs-link>, <vs-link type="default" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/river-ericht-p2570511" target="_blank">River Ericht</vs-link>, <vs-link type="default" href="https://argatyredkites.co.uk/">Argaty Farm</vs-link>, <vs-link type="default" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.rspb.org.uk/days-out/reserves/loch-lomond" target="_blank">Loch Lomond Nature Reserve</vs-link>, <vs-link type="default" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://rewildingeurope.com/rew-project/bamff-wildland/" target="_blank">Bamff Wildland</vs-link>, <vs-link type="default" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://perthshirewildlife.co.uk/beaver-canoe-safaris/" target="_blank">Beaver Canoe Safari with Beyond Adventure</vs-link>, <vs-link type="default" href="/things-to-do/landscapes-nature/national-parks/cairngorms">Cairngorm National Park </vs-link></p> <p>When: All year round </p> </vs-article-section> <vs-article-section sidebar-align="right"> <template v-slot:article-sidebar> <vs-article-sidebar sidebar-align="right"> <template v-slot:vs-article-sidebar-img> <vs-image-with-caption latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" toggle-button-text="Toggle caption information" :is-hero-image="false" :mobile-overlap="false" :is-video="false" video-id :small-play-button="false" no-cookies-message="Cookies are needed to see video content from this place. 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If you visit Scotland in spring, you might see some newly-welcomed additions. </p> <p>Where: <vs-link type="default" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="/things-to-do/landscapes-nature/wildlife/places-to-see-highland-cows" target="_blank">Where to see Highland cows in Scotland</vs-link> </p> <p>When: All year round</p> </vs-article-section> <vs-article-section sidebar-align="left"> <template v-slot:article-sidebar> <vs-article-sidebar sidebar-align="left"> <template v-slot:vs-article-sidebar-img> <vs-image-with-caption latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" toggle-button-text="Toggle caption information" :is-hero-image="false" :mobile-overlap="false" :is-video="false" video-id :small-play-button="false" no-cookies-message="Cookies are needed to see video content from this place. Alternatively, you can head to our YouTube channel to see more great videos of Scotland." no-js-message="JavaScript needs to be enabled to watch this video. 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Make sure you keep quiet as you go on the lookout for these gorgeous little mammals. </p> <p>Where: <vs-link type="external" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.visitscotland.com/places-to-go/highlands" target="_blank">Highlands</vs-link>, <vs-link type="external" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/glenmore-forest-park-p333881" target="_blank">Glenmore National Nature Reserve</vs-link>, <vs-link type="external" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/galloway-forest-park-p2568961" target="_blank">Galloway Forest Park</vs-link>, <vs-link type="external" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.visitscotland.com/places-to-go/perthshire" target="_blank">Perthshire</vs-link>, <vs-link type="external" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://forestryandland.gov.scot/visit/devilla" target="_blank">Devilla Forest Red Squirrel Trail</vs-link> </p> <p>When: December – January</p> </vs-article-section> <vs-article-section sidebar-align="left"> <template v-slot:article-sidebar> <vs-article-sidebar sidebar-align="left"> <template v-slot:vs-article-sidebar-img> <vs-image-with-caption latitude longitude variant="fullwidth" toggle-button-text="Toggle caption information" :is-hero-image="false" :mobile-overlap="false" :is-video="false" video-id :small-play-button="false" no-cookies-message="Cookies are needed to see video content from this place. 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