10 of the best UK wildlife weekends

Whether it’s walking or whale watching, put nature in the spotlight with a wonderful country break

Discover the richness of Scotland’s wildlife on a week-long tour, focusing on the rewilding programmes that are opening up across the Highlands. The trip offers the chance to see red kites – recently reintroduced to the region – bottlenose dolphins and ospreys, as well as watching pine martens from a private hide. Visits to remote crofts include talks on rewilding and time with a ranger at the Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve, home to white-tailed eagles and red deer. The trip can also be booked as a private tour.
The six-night trip costs £1,395pp, including accommodation, all meals and a guide; wildernessscotland.com