Lottie Andrews

Seasonal Ranger

After reading a degree in biochemistry, Lottie pursued a diverse range of projects around the UK involving wildlife such as little terns, beavers, and salmonids. She spent time working as a fisheries scientist and loves nothing better than sticking on some waders and getting to know a river. She is passionate about citizen science and volunteering, and is enthusiastic about the benefits of accessing green spaces. In her hometown of Brighton, Lottie’s favourite wildlife is the murmuring starlings, seen over the winter months. In her free time, she enjoys walking, mountaineering, and singing loudly in the car.

Aigas is a special place with a beautiful house and lots of wildlife to see. We were treated like one of the family!
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Keith Cornman

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Keith Cornman

Aigas is a special place with a beautiful house and lots of wildlife to see. We were treated like one of the family!
Beautiful scenery and wildlife. Extremely friendly staff.
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Keith Livingstone

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Keith Livingstone

Beautiful scenery and wildlife. Extremely friendly staff.
This was my second visit and I certainly hope to come again. Accommodation and catering are excellent and the centre is in a splendid setting within its own grounds, which encompass woodland, moorland and a small loch, the home of beavers. The daily field trips were well planned to cover a variety of Highland habitats and to encounter many species - golden eagles, red deer, otters, dolphins and pine martens perhaps the most memorable among the great many seen. The rangers who lead the trips are first-rate in their knowledge and enthusiasm and their consideration for the groups in their care. Both my stays were for one week: the first (in 2010), "Walking and Wildlife", requiring more physical stamina than the second, "Aigas Wildlife", whicxh involved walking but of a gentler nature. For both, good waterproofs and footwear were essential, binoculars too, although these can be hired. Apart from wildlife weeks, there are others focussed on different topics. For example, there was a "Creative writing" group during my second visit, and the interaction between the groups over meals is stimulating.
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JohnPPhilpott

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JohnPPhilpott

This was my second visit and I certainly hope to come again. Accommodation and catering are excellent and the centre is in a splendid setting within its own grounds, which encompass woodland, moorland and a small loch, the home of beavers. The daily field trips were well planned to cover a variety of Highland habitats and to encounter many species - golden eagles, red deer, otters, dolphins and pine martens perhaps the most memorable among the great many seen. The rangers who lead the trips are first-rate in their knowledge and enthusiasm and their consideration for the groups in their care. Both my stays were for one week: the first (in 2010), "Walking and Wildlife", requiring more physical stamina than the second, "Aigas Wildlife", whicxh involved walking but of a gentler nature. For both, good waterproofs and footwear were essential, binoculars too, although these can be hired. Apart from wildlife weeks, there are others focussed on different topics. For example, there was a "Creative writing" group during my second visit, and the interaction between the groups over meals is stimulating.

The Famous Aigas Wildlife Week

Gardens and Highland Homes

Wildflowers and Gardens

Highland Landscapes with Jonathan Willet

Wellness & Wildlife