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.
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…
Gardens of the Highlands
With a special focus on some of the Highland’s most special gardens, both private and public, this programme has been designed by garden-lovers Lucy Lister-Kaye and Sue Pomeroy. Highlights include: Week long leadership from Sue Pomeroy, a longtime gardener and…
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…
Gardens and Highland Homes
Specially designed by garden-lover Lucy Lister-Kaye, this programme visits some of our most spectacular local homes, both open to the public and private, with nearby gardens. This programme will be led jointly by guest leader Sue Pomeroy and Lady Lister-Kaye.…
Walking and Wildlife
More and more of our guests express the desire for longer walks in the stunning surrounding scenery. We are now offering more walking programmes than ever before. Striding out on long but low level walks, we will explore coastlines and…
Whisky and Wildlife with Martyn Jamieson
Led by our experienced wildlife guide and whisky aficionado – Martyn Jamieson – this is a wildlife week with a strong whisky theme running through it. We will explore the hills and glens for their wonderful wildlife and will stop…
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,…
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.…
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…
