Programmes By Theme
The Aigas season begins in April and will finish in October. We are running more programmes than ever to cater for a wide variety of interests. If you are interested in a specific theme, please scroll through the themes below to find your preferred area of interest and the courses we do that relate to it.
Click on the programme name below to see full details and book.
Whisky

Scotland’s national tipple, known in Gaelic as uisge beatha, the ‘water of life’, is deeply entwined in our country’s heritage and culture. Enjoy a week of wildlife, birdlife and local history, all whilst discovering the history of whisky with visits to local distilleries and tastings.
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15 Oct - 22 Oct 2022
£1,515 per person
Places available
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14 Oct - 21 Oct 2023
£1,575 per person
Places available
Walking

By popular request we now offer more walking programmes than ever before, allowing guests the opportunity to explore the Highlands on foot. Led by an Aigas ranger, our low level walks will take you to some of the most beautiful spots in the Scottish Highlands. All programmes will also offer an optional hill walk.
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30 Jul - 04 Aug 2022
£925 per person
5 places available
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09 Aug - 13 Aug 2022
£825 per person
Places Available
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29 Apr - 06 May 2023
£1,510 per person
Places available
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13 May - 20 May 2023
£1,510 per person
Places available
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27 May - 03 Jun 2023
£1,510 per person
Fully booked
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10 Jun - 17 Jun 2023
£1,525 per person
Places available
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01 Jul - 08 Jul 2023
£1,510 per person
Places Available
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29 Jul - 05 Aug 2023
£1,510 per person
Places available
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05 Aug - 12 Aug 2023
£1,510 per person
Places available
Scottish Wildlife

Aigas Field Centre is ideally located for exploring the Highlands of Scotland and the plethora of wildlife that lives here, both on the Aigas estate and in the surrounding landscape. Accompanied by an Aigas ranger, guests will spend their days in search of dolphins, eagles (both golden and white tailed), red and black throated divers, a plethora of waders and seabirds, red and roe deer and many more coveted native and migratory species. The Aigas hides are frequently visited by pine martens and badgers and the loch is home to a family of beavers with visiting otters and ospreys. Guests will also have to opportunity to see one of Aigas’ Scottish wildcats.
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11 Jun - 18 Jun 2022
£1,350 per person
Contact the office to book
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09 Jul - 16 Jul 2022
£1,005 per person
4 places available
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30 Jul - 04 Aug 2022
£925 per person
5 places available
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09 Aug - 13 Aug 2022
£825 per person
Places Available
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03 Sep - 10 Sep 2022
£1,445 per person
Places available
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01 Oct - 08 Oct 2022
£1,445 per person
Places Available
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08 Oct - 15 Oct 2022
£1,445 per person
Places Available
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08 Oct - 15 Oct 2022
£1,495 per person
Places available
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15 Oct - 22 Oct 2022
£1,515 per person
Places available
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01 Apr - 08 Apr 2023
£1,115 per person
Places Available
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08 Apr - 15 Apr 2023
£1,115 per person
Places Available
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15 Apr - 22 Apr 2023
£1,545 per person
Places available
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29 Apr - 06 May 2023
£1,510 per person
Places available
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29 Apr - 06 May 2023
£1,545 per person
Places Available
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05 May - 13 May 2023
£2,525 per person
Places available
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13 May - 20 May 2023
£1,510 per person
Places available
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27 May - 03 Jun 2023
£1,545 per person
Places available
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27 May - 03 Jun 2023
£1,510 per person
Fully booked
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03 Jun - 10 Jun 2023
£1,545 per person
Places available
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03 Jun - 10 Jun 2023
£1,545 per person
Places Available
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10 Jun - 17 Jun 2023
£1,545 per person
Contact the office to book
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10 Jun - 17 Jun 2023
£1,325 per person
Places available
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24 Jun - 01 Jul 2023
£1,545 per person
Contact the office to book
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01 Jul - 08 Jul 2023
£1,510 per person
Places Available
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01 Jul - 08 Jul 2023
£1,545 per person
Places available
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29 Jul - 05 Aug 2023
£1,510 per person
Places available
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05 Aug - 12 Aug 2023
£1,510 per person
Places available
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26 Aug - 02 Sep 2023
£1,105 per person
Places available
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26 Aug - 02 Oct 2021
£1,545 per person
Places available
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30 Sep - 07 Oct 2023
£1,545 per person
Places Available
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30 Sep - 07 Oct 2023
£1,545 per person
Places available
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30 Sep - 07 Oct 2023
£1,105 per person
Places available
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14 Oct - 21 Oct 2023
£1,575 per person
Places available
Scottish History

The Scottish Highlands has so much to offer by way of history, culture, wildlife and spectacular landscapes. Aigas is the perfect base from which to explore and learn about our ancient Pictish and Celtic roots, unique clan history, the Jacobite Revolution, sporting and crofting traditions, whilst staying in the grounds of the House of Aigas.
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05 May - 13 May 2023
£2,525 per person
Places available
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19 Aug - 26 Aug 2023
£1,575 per person
Places available
Scenery
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05 May - 13 May 2023
£2,525 per person
Places available
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26 Aug - 02 Sep 2023
£1,515 per person
Places Available
Rest and Relaxation

Often our guests have said that we ought to do more “chilled out weeks”, so if you would rather enjoy a bit of R&R and spend a gentle week exploring the 600 acre Aigas estate on foot, using the wildlife hides, wandering through the gardens and taking it easy, then we have some great relaxation programmes for you.
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09 Jul - 16 Jul 2022
£1,005 per person
4 places available
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08 Jul - 15 Jul 2023
£1,105 per person
Places available
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26 Aug - 02 Sep 2023
£1,105 per person
Places available
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30 Sep - 07 Oct 2023
£1,105 per person
Places available
Nature Photography

Laurie Campbell is widely recognised as Scotland’s foremost nature photographer. In 2015 he was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award from the RSPB. He has been running wildlife photography courses at Aigas for many years and they have gained a superb reputation. Laurie’s courses are always the first to fill, so book early to avoid disappointment.
Courses will also include a one-to-one review and photo editing session with Laurie, during which he will provide constructive feedback on guests’ images.
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30 Jul - 04 Aug 2022
£925 per person
5 places available
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09 Aug - 13 Aug 2022
£825 per person
Places Available
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24 Sep - 01 Oct 2022
£1,795 per person
Contact the office to book
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08 Oct - 15 Oct 2022
£1,525 per person
Places available
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15 Apr - 22 Apr 2023
£1,565 per person
Places available
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05 May - 13 May 2023
£2,525 per person
Places available
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09 Sep - 16 Sep 2023
£1,795 per person
Places available
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23 Sep - 30 Sep 2023
£1,795 per person
Places available
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14 Oct - 21 Oct 2023
£1,565 per person
Fully booked
Island Expeditions

Aigas is delighted to relaunching trips to the Western Isles.
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05 May - 13 May 2023
£2,525 per person
Places available
Gardens and Wildflowers

By the middle of June the Highlands of Scotland have come alive with vibrantly coloured wildflowers and local gardens such as Inverewe and Attadale are in full bloom. Aigas has a selection of specially designed programmes, created for garden and wildflower lovers.
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10 Jun - 17 Jun 2023
£1,525 per person
Places available
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24 Jun - 01 Jul 2023
£1,565 per person
Places available
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19 Aug - 26 Aug 2023
£1,575 per person
Places available
Fungi

Led by renowned mycologist, Liz Holden, this programme explores in-depth the extraordinary diversity of fungi found in the Highlands. Forays into the woods and tutorial identification sessions make this autumn programme a much sought after speciality in our calendar. Limited to 11 places, book early to ensure a place.
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09 Sep - 16 Sep 2023
£1,545 per person
Places available
External Group Leaders

Each year Aigas invites a selection of special group leaders – experts in their field – to lead programmes specialising in a range of subjects, including birds, wildflowers, fungi, art, wildlife, geology, whisky and more.
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15 Oct - 22 Oct 2022
£1,515 per person
Places available
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10 Jun - 17 Jun 2023
£1,545 per person
Contact the office to book
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19 Aug - 26 Aug 2023
£1,575 per person
Places available
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09 Sep - 16 Sep 2023
£1,795 per person
Places available
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09 Sep - 16 Sep 2023
£1,545 per person
Places available
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23 Sep - 30 Sep 2023
£1,795 per person
Places available
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14 Oct - 21 Oct 2023
£1,575 per person
Places available
Bird Watching

Join us in spring, summer or autumn for a finely tuned feathery feast, perfect for the expert and beginner alike. Aigas bird watching programmes are for all levels of bird watchers. Our knowledgeable and enthusiastic Aigas rangers will take you off the beaten track in search of up to 120 species of birds, including golden and white tailed eagles, peregrine falcons, black and red throated diver, crossbills, crested tits and ospreys among many other specialised species.
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30 Jul - 04 Aug 2022
£925 per person
5 places available
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09 Aug - 13 Aug 2022
£825 per person
Places Available
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29 Apr - 06 May 2023
£1,545 per person
Places available
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05 May - 13 May 2023
£2,525 per person
Places available
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03 Jun - 10 Jun 2023
£1,545 per person
Places available
Art Courses

There is no better location to sketch and study wildlife subjects than Aigas. Led by celebrated artist Jackie Garner, our art programmes combine wonderful landscapes, amazing wildlife and an airy art studio with the tranquil peace and quiet.
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24 Sep - 01 Oct 2022
£1,545 per person
Contact the office to book
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23 Sep - 30 Sep 2023
£1,545 per person
Places Available
Adults and Children

Intergenerational holidays at Aigas are the perfect opportunity for families to learn and connect with the natural environment, whilst having a lot of fun along the way. Highlights of our children’s holidays include a boat trip to spot dolphins and whales, bush craft session in the Aigas woodland and a ceilidh party with music from a local band. Suitable for children aged between 5 – 14 years of age with their parents or grandparents.
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11 Jun - 18 Jun 2022
£1,350 per person
Contact the office to book
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23 Jul - 30 Jul 2022
£1,445 for adults (£650 for children)
Places available
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10 Jun - 17 Jun 2023
£1,325 per person
Places available
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22 Jul - 29 Jul 2023
£1,445 for adults (£650 for children)
Places available