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.
Wellness & Wildlife Week
A week to unwind – a new programme created by our Senior Ranger Emilie Shuttlewood for 2026, our ‘Wellness and Wildlife’ week is for anyone who wants to discover some of our local wildlife, such as golden eagles and bottlenose…
Wildflowers and Walking
Timed to match optimum flowering, this week combines gentle walks into the hills and glens to search for orchids, sundews and delicate moorland flowers like milkwort, tormentil and lousewort, as well as specialist rarities such a twinflower and one-flowered wintergreen,…
Walking and Wildlife
Discover the Scottish Highlands on foot, accompanied by experts with an intimate knowledge of its flora, fauna and culture. Our Walking and Wildlife programme is a guest favourite, offering a truly immersive way to experience the region’s breathtaking landscapes and…
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…
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…
Raptor Week – Eagles, Hawks and Harriers
This week is dedicated to one of the Highlands’ most charismatic groups of birds: raptors. From the impressive ‘barn door’ silhouette of the white-tailed eagle to a merlin darting across open moorland, the Scottish Highlands offer some of the best…
Nature Photography Workshop with Laurie Campbell
Laurie Campbell is one of the most well-respected nature photographers in Scotland, with over fifty years of experience. During this week Laurie will help you develop your skills, whether you are just getting started with photography or are a seasoned…
Spring Birds
Spring in the Highlands marks a thrilling transition in the birdwatching calendar, as many migratory birds return to their northern breeding grounds whilst others arrive back from wintering in Africa. This means you’ll have the rare chance to spot winter…
Summer Birds
The breeding season is well established, and we shall be looking for a full suite of nesting birds from the mountains right down to the sea. Raptors, especially osprey and golden eagle, will be hunting, with well grown chicks to…
Autumn Birds
Autumn is one of the most exciting times during the birding calendar in the Scottish Highlands, as we begin to see new arrivals flooding back to the UK for winter. Our position on the East Atlantic Flyway means that the…
The Outer Hebrides – North and South Uist
The Uists are alive with wildlife in spring, particularly raptors, waders and shorebirds, and in summer they’re best known for machair which are coastal grasslands covered with lush diverse wildflowers. Important notice: both weeks in 2027 will run from Saturday…
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…
