our holidays

•  IF IT’S SCOTLAND IT HAS TO BE HEATHERLEA!        

  ‘High standards of customer care and a genuine passion for birding and wildlife make this a most rewarding experience'.
  VisitScotland, Heatherlea Daytrip assessment July 2007.

  BECAUSE OF THE WILDLIFE
  
  * Heatherlea guides have unbeatable on-the-ground experience. You can’t replace this skill by using a guidebook! We find all the birds, and also see all the mammals and insects too.
  
  * We find Capercaillie, Dotterel, Sea Eagle, Golden Eagle, Scottish Crossbill, Ptarmigan, Crested Tit, Black Grouse, Osprey, divers in summer plumage, Corncrake, skuas, shearwaters and much, much more, up to 135 species per week including rarities.
  
  * Our expert guides live locally and love showing you the birds. Our guests tell us Heatherlea guides are the best in Scotland, and each is hand-picked and trained the Heatherlea way.
  
  * Heatherlea have privileged and exclusive access to private estates not otherwise available to the public.
  
  * We travel in large, comfortable minibuses, fabulous mobile hides. Heatherlea drivers are experienced and properly qualified.
  

  BECAUSE OF OUR FIRST CLASS HOLIDAY PACKAGE
  
  * Heatherlea owns a top-of-the-range three star hotel, with excellent facilities and a breathtaking scenic location in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park. We are pleased to be awarded the coveted GREEN TOURISM award for sound environmental practice.
  
  * Rooms are en-suite, with hospitality tray and TV. We don’t charge a single supplement at our hotel in Nethybridge, singles are not expected to share, and are often upgraded to double or twin rooms at no charge.
  
  * Our food is recognised by professionals including the AA, who award us two rosettes for outstanding food.
  
  * Good company, perhaps with your choice from a well-stocked bar, is an important feature of evenings after dinner. Above all, when birding is over for the day, we have attentive staff who take care and really make you welcome. Our Guest Information point includes free Internet access.
  
  * Many holidays include a night or two in a second centre, offering you the best birding in Scotland for the season. In 2009/10 second centres include Ullapool, Thurso, Ardnamurchan and the Isle of Harris.
  
  * Don’t forget you will enjoy Britain’s most breathtaking scenery, in a variety of habitats. From mountains and ancient forest to wonderful coastline and beautiful islands, Scotland really does have the lot.
  
  * Travel by VOSA licenced buses, driven by advanced drivers. The best standard available in Britain.
  
  * Options to make sure you are comfortable – ‘easy walking’, ‘walking and wildlife’, and ‘birdwatching made simple’ for those taking their first steps in birding holidays.  

with Heatherlea…

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 tremendous quality and value!

Holidays are priced from £825 - £920 per week in 2009/10, fully inclusive of seven nights en-suite accommodation and all food, expert guiding, all transport and access fees.


We concentrate on quality so you get the best from your holiday. Isn’t that what you deserve?