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 to book.
Wildlife of Orkney
The Orkney Islands are home to a unique and abundant wildlife. This year we are running two Orkney weeks with slightly differing itineraries. This week will have more of a focus on wildlife, botany and birdlife, than historical and cultural…
The Orkney Isles
The Orkney Islands are home to a unique and special blend of abundant wildlife and globally important historical sites. Making the best of the long summer days, this week will give you the opportunity to learn about and experience both…
Highland Landscapes with Jonathan Willet
The Highlands boasts some of the United Kingdom’s most diverse habitats and Aigas is situated in the perfect location to explore a wide range of environments. This programme will delve into a different habitat each day to revel in ancient…
Incredible Invertebrates
This week we focus on the smaller species living alongside us in the Highlands, visiting a variety of the best wildlife habitats the Highlands have to offer. Each day will vary from the next – from searching the sheltered pools…
The Outer Hebrides in Spring – North and South Uist
The Uists are alive with wildlife in spring, it is a time of change and new life. There are over 50 pairs of eagle, both golden and white-tailed, holding territory on the Uists, well into their breeding season by May.…
Highland Wildlife Art Course with Jackie Garner
With such a plethora of wildlife on the doorstep Aigas is ideally situated for a Highland Wildlife Art Course. We invite you to join Jackie Garner – one of the UK’s leading wildlife artists and author of The Wildlife Artist’s Handbook – on a…
