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…
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…
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…
Aigas and the Local Area
This low‑mileage week is designed to run at a slightly slower pace than many of our more action‑packed programmes, while still taking in some of the very best wildlife the Highlands has to offer. At Aigas, we are fortunate to…
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…
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…
Whisky & Wildlife
Led by Jacob New, Aigas’ Head Ranger and whisky enthusiast, 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 to enjoy distillery…
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…
