The habitat?
Heather moorland, high mountain tops,
lochs & braided river valleys,
ancient Caledonian forest & birch
woods. With the Black Isle & the
untamed North Sea close by –
this is what makes the Highlands so
very special!
The Wildlife?
Scottish Crossbills & Crested Tits calling
from Scots Pines, Golden Eagle soaring overhead,
Slavonian Grebes quietly diving in a secluded
loch, Red Grouse with the chance of an elusive
Ptarmigan or Capercaillie. Eider Duck, Common & Velvet
Scoter forming rafts offshore, maybe accompanied
by Long-tailed Ducks. Pink-footed Geese &
Whooper Swans arriving from Iceland and winter
thrushes calling overhead. The site of Red
Deer “rutting”, Red Squirrels
feeding close by, Blue Hares running over
the moors and spotlighting a Pine Martin
at night. Exciting wildlife in stunning
scenery!
The Itinerary Exploring Strathnairn & Strathspey,
west over the “Pass of the Cattle”
[the highest navigable road in Britain] to
the Kyle of Lochalsh and back via Glen Shiel
& Loch Ness, and east to the Black Isle
and along the north east coast to Golspie.
The Accommodation 4 nights at The Steadings At The
Grouse & Trout,situated in Upper Strathnairn
on the B851 south of Inverness amidst magnificent
scenery of lochs and heather moorlands. Delightful
bedrooms with the “Clach an ‘
Airm restaurant providing fine dining using
the best of Scottish & highland produce.
Cost:
£735 [s/s £65] Deposit:
£200 B/L due: Aug.
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Included in the
cost: 4 nights dinner, bed &
breakfast as described above, full transportation
& guidance throughout.
Not included in
the cost: Travel insurance, lunches,
drinks, gratuities & items of a personal
nature.
