Glenlivet Wildlife

Wildlife holidays, land rover safaris and guided walks in the Cairngorm National Park.

Situated on the edge of the Cairngorm Mountains in north east Scotland, the majority of the Glenlivet Estate falls within the Cairngorm National Park. Ranging from the Ladder Hills to the sheltered straths of the rivers Avon and Livet this varied and diverse landscape supports a wide variety of wildlife. Many of Scotland's most threatened birds and animals are found here. Sixty species of birds breed or are resident on the estate and a further forty seasonal visitors and migrants may be seen throughout the year.

Our safaris and walks offer the chance to see a wide range of birds, animals and plants. We carry binoculars for your use and a powerful telescope to enable you to enjoy close up views of undisturbed wildlife. We have also teamed up with local holiday cottages in Glenlivet to offer self catering wildlife holidays from £250 per week.

Land Rover Safaris:
Come and enjoy a tour of this unique highland estate in our Safari Land Rover. We use private estate roads and tracks to take you to some of the remotest parts of Glenlivet where you can see Scottish Wildlife in its natural surroundings. Take a trip along one of Scotland's most beautiful river valleys culminating in a magnificent panorama of The Cairngorms, Ladder and Cromdale Hills from the summit of Cairn Diamh - the highest hill in Glenlivet.

Guided Walks:
Join us on a guided walk and experience the thrill of spotting our native wildlife on foot. Take an afternoon stroll on Blairfindy Moor and see its rich variety of wildlife encouraged by centuries of sympathetic management. Or make an early start and listen to the dawn chorus in Clash Wood.

Hides:
Visit Glenlivet in the spring and see the Black Grouse lek from our purpose built hide. See moorland nesting birds displaying and calling loudly as they compete for the best nesting sites and mates.

Special Wildlife Species of Interest:
Roe Deer, Red Deer, Mountain Hare, Red Squirrel, Wild Cat, Pine Marten, Badger, Otter, Golden Eagle, Peregrine, Black Grouse, Red Grouse, Capercaille, Crested Tit, Dipper, Crossbill, Greater Spotted Woodpecker, Snow Bunting, Dotterel, Goosander, Lapwing, Merlin, Hen Harrier, Short Eared Owl, Long Eared Owl, Curlew, Barn Owl Teal, Widgeon, Dunlin, Golden Plover, Redstart, Ring Ouzel, Sandpiper, Snipe, Swift, Wheatear, Stonechat, Brown Hare, Northern Brown Argus, Scotch Argus, Small Pearl Bordered Fritillary, Large Heath.

Open all year (winter by arrangement). Guided Walks and Hides sessions £3 - £5, Land Rover Safaris £20, Children under 16 - half price. Land Rover Safaris of four or more 10% discount. Credit card payments only acceptable if booked in advance.

Contact

David and Carol Newland

Easter Corrie
Tomnavoulin
Glenlivet
Ballindalloch
AB37 9JB
Scotland

Further contact details ...

Tel: +44 (1807) 590241
E-Mail: enquiries@glenlivet-wildlife.co.uk