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- Why Choose Heatherlea?We are firmly focused on finding wildlife for you to see, though only in a sensitive and sustainable way, and plan very carefully in advance to give you the best chances, in comfort and safety..
- Our HotelHeatherlea's ‘Mainland Scotland’ holidays are based at our own property, The Mountview Hotel, a 3-star Edwardian Country House Hotel, located in the charming Highland village of Nethy Bridge, in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park.
- Food & Drink at the Mountview HotelAt the Mountview Hotel you can expect a wide selection of fresh Scottish produce, sourced locally where possible, and prepared with skill and imagination by our talented chefs.
- Key SpeciesThe fabulous birdlife of Scotland just can't be beaten, and here at Heatherlea we have a huge choice of tours and many years' experience, we are familiar with them all! Here are a few notes about the key species...
- Frequently Asked QuestionsRead frequently asked questions about Heatherlea Holidays...
- Day Trips and Bespoke HolidaysBirdwatching holidays, vacations and trips in Scotland, the UK and overseas. Expertly guided bird watching and birding holidays from Heatherlea Birdwatching. Get our latest birdwatching holidays for 2011 now.
- The Heatherlea Pre Flight ServiceHeatherlea do more than most before your holiday. Where flights are included, your pre-flight hotel room is included in the price. The following morning, enjoy a VIP Airport Lounge, also included in the price...
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- 'for Birders' ToursWe offer several winter, spring and autumn itineraries where we concentrate particularly on the birds which can take your British list to new heights, and designate these as 'for birders’...
- FREE Bird Guide BookWith most of our overseas long-haul holidays holidays in the Americas, Africa, Asia and Australasia, we provide a free bird field guide with each room booked...
- Heatherlea - an Employee Owned CompanyWe are pleased to announce a major step forward for Heatherlea! One of the UK’s best-known names in wildlife tourism, Heatherlea has entrusted its staff to take the reins after adopting an employee ownership structure. Kevin Shaw, Fergus Ewing (Minister for Rural Tourism), and members of...
- Guides DiaryGuide's Diary
- If it's Scotland, it HAS to be Heatherlea!Birding in Scotland is more popular than ever before, and we believe Heatherlea is your natural choice for guided tours in this wonderful part of the world.
- Covid 19 UpdateWelcome back to Scotland's wide-open spaces! We are now fully open in Scotland and the rest of the UK. If you are booked, please pay balances when they become due for all holidays, your money is protected and we expect to operate all advertised tours! Should any tour be cancelled by us for...