Wildlife Watching Safari by Vehicle & Walks / Photography workshops with a Guide
4.9
28 Ratings
Broadford

Join our Wildlife Watching Safari for an unforgettable experience. Our knowledgeable guide will help you spot wildlife and capture stunning photographs. Don’t miss out!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Broadford - Skye High Wildlife Tours offers a unique chance to observe and photograph iconic wildlife on Skye. Join expert guide Stewart Dawber on a customized tour to find the specific wild animals you wish to see. Ideal for individuals, families, small groups, and photographers; dogs on leads are also welcome!

Watch otters along the shore, golden eagles in the hills, white-tailed eagles, red deer, seals, seabirds, or even pine martens and red squirrels in Loch Alsh. Enjoy stunning mountain landscapes. Binoculars are available for clients, along with a spotting scope for close views. Learn techniques to track and find wildlife responsibly!

With 25 years of expertise, Stewart ensures you can view wildlife without disturbing them, prioritizing welfare and sustainability while providing the best encounters. Stewart operates in most weather conditions year-round and caters to your wildlife watching or photography needs. Please note, pick-up from Broadford is preferred; Portree pick-ups require additional time due to the distance and size of Skye.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Tea and coffee
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Minimum of 2 people payment even if wanting a 1 to 1 tour.
Meal Options
  • Snacks - Snacks
Additional Information

Feedback: Stewart’s expertise is impressive. His uncanny knack for spotting wildlife most likely stems from his understanding of the animals’ behaviors and habitats. His passion is evident and he willingly shares this with others. Plus, his wife is a phenomenal cook, which enhances the picnic experience!

Matt Rivers
5 star
May 1, 2018

Had a remarkable day with Stewart and would strongly recommend his services. It was thrilling to see Golden Eagles in the wild, even if we only caught a brief glimpse of them high above our heads. That’s the unpredictability of nature - you can’t command its presence on cue. We were also fortunate to see a Sea Otter mother and her pup hunting and devouring a Conger eel amid a variety of other wildlife. The highlight of the day was sighting different Pine Martins. All in all, it was an exceptionally rewarding day! The homemade cakes and pasties for lunch were an added delight.

Location
5 A87
A87
The carpark behind the large Co Op Petrol Station
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(28 Ratings)
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Low_r
Jun 13, 2024
Educational and Delightful Experience - Stewart is knowledgeable, witty and fun company. We spent a few memorable hours together as he shared more about how to appreciate the animals. It was a delightful and enjoyable experience. What we manage to do: i) spotted the lone otter snacking in the waters around the island under the Skyre bridge, ii) learnt more about the lighthouse and how it used to function, iii) sighted a group of Scottish Red deer, a cuckoo, a Goldenhead Eagle (elusive but rewarding as we waited). Absolutely wonderful!
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304andrewq
May 24, 2024
Golden Eagles - We had a superb time despite the weather being not very good with strong winds, rain & low clouds. Stewart took us to many different areas of Skye that we wouldn't know about to see the wildlife. His knowledge was very extensive & was so helpful with his advise on camera set ups. We had the best Golden Eagle experience we could have wished for, also had a good sighting of a White Tailed Eagle & many others. Well worth the money. Thank you Stewart. Andrew & Bianca.
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Deb_w
Oct 18, 2023
Loved our wildlife photograph tour with Stewart! - My daughter and I had a great day with Stewart! We learned a lot about the wildlife of Skye and photography tips!
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X4726ldjulier
Sep 27, 2023
Skye- wildlife - Stewart is a friendly & knowledgeable nature guide. New all the best places & shared his experience & tips that will remain with me. Saw tutting stags but highlight had to be the pair of golden eagles. 1 perched within its favourite view spot. Would highly recommend.
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Heather_k
Sep 16, 2023
A unique view of Skye - What a wonderful afternoon! Stewart picked us up promptly at our hotel and took us off along some country roads in search of Skye wildlife. He had asked what our main interests were and tailored the route and timings to coordinate with the tides and habits of the animals we were interested in. We were lucky enough to spot a golden eagle in flight and a white tailed eagle on a rocky shoal. The best was an imperial stag with his herd of hinds. No way we would have spotted them on our own, or seen them without his scope. We learned a lot about their habits and the island’s ecology. Stewart is a great story teller and this is a great tour to take if you’d like a more in depth experience of the beautiful Isle of Skye.
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Harriet_m
Aug 18, 2023
Beautiful Day on Isle of Skye - The most beautiful scenery, Heather was in bloom, the countryside was a lush green, and lots of sheep that look like goats. Stewart was away on a family emergency and his step son, Max, was the guide for this day. He was quite knowledgeable about history of the clans on Skye and their castle ruins, and the unique landscape. We drove the north side of the island which was grand. Max was charming and gracious. His live for the area was obvious. if I ever return I will happily book the tour again and go south.
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Y847jxjimp
Jul 2, 2023
Best Wildlife tour - Stewart was an awesome guide. He took care to adapt the tour to the things we wanted to see. He knew the Isle of Skye very well: animals, of course, but land features, geology, and history as well. He was proud of his little island and it showed. My girls ages 9 and 11 had a blast. I would give 6 stars if possible. Definitely recommend.
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Jennifer-page
May 11, 2023
A Professional Devoted to Doing Right by the Animals and Community - Just back from a lovely day with Stewart, exploring the unique wildlife of Isle of Skye. As a bird nerd, my main focus wasn't photography (pun intended) but identifying birds unknown to me as an east coast based American. Stewart is true professional, identifying for me the variety of birds mentioned in the other reviews, including the eagles and local song and shore birds. What is important to me is his devotion to doing right by the animals (keeping a distance, respecting their needs) and by the community - he offhandedly mentioned he has the personal permission of the largest landowner to access her property - the only local guide with that. He didn't need to ask for it - it was, though, the right thing to do. Thank you, Stewart, for a great intro to Skye wildlife!
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178sylviav
May 2, 2023
Beautiful! - We had a perfect morning. Seen a Golden Eagle and Deer and lots of other Birds. Stewart was a great guide gave much information and did everything to show us an Otter. But the Otters stayed away. Thanks Stewart for a lovely morning!
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Ewald_g
Apr 3, 2024
Nothing exciting - Nothing memorable - disappointing, needle in a haystack, the whole time in car, didn’t really see anything
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