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…
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…
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…
Aigas and the Local Area
Formerly known as Aigas Retreat, we have been working hard to improve and upgrade this low-key week. We have listened to our returning guests and developed a locally based, low emissions programme. We have capped total daily mileage to 40…
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…
Raptor Week – Eagles, Hawks and Harriers
This week will focus on finding the Highlands’ Birds of Prey. We will visit a range of habitats, each one suited to a specific array of raptors. This week-long experience will take you from the rugged west coast to the…
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.…
Spring Birds
Our Spring Birds programme offers an early morning visit to watch lekking black grouse at our local RSPB reserve. We bid farewell to thousands of pink-footed and greylag geese, ducks and waders and welcome back ospreys, cuckoos, wheatears, whinchats and…
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…
Aigas Mini-Break
If a week-long programme won’t fit into your calendar, you can experience a little snapshot of what Aigas has to offer with a mini-break. Spending time on the estate is a delight with red squirrels running between the lodges, woodpeckers…
