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 your holiday with us is dependant on dates, please search the calendar below to find out what is on during your preferred dates. Alternatively, you might like to look at a tailormade holiday and create your own itinerary.
For enquiries about the upcoming season, or an existing booking this year, please contact the office for more information. We may have some availability this summer which is not shown here.
Please note that programmes that are fully booked will not be shown in this calendar. If you wish to enquire about a fully booked programme, please contact the office.
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Did this as part of Road Scholar. Best trip ever. I can only say that if you like comfortable, somewhat rustic accommodations and like to wake up to the songs of birds, you’ll like this. You are treated to excellent meals, a bit of history, and taken to diverse areas of the scenic beauty of the Highlands. The rangers who accompany you are very knowledgeable and can answer almost any question about history and nature. If they cannot answer it, the main house of Aigas has an incredible reference library at your disposal. The rangers are also a joy to be with. The Aigas staff makes it very clear that if you need anything, just let them know and they will try to accommodate your needs. The rangers handle all your luggage arriving and departing. The activity schedule varies, depending upon the weather forecast. You must be prepared for wet conditions every day. As they say “Wear your waterproofs.” No need for major hiking boots, but shoes with a “hiking” shoe tread important, since you occasionally must cross wet rocks. Nice thick socks also wise. They have midges there (we call them no-see-ums). They sell Smidge in the Aigas gift shop. Smidge was also recommended to fight against deer ticks. I only saw one deer tick on the trip. That was enough. Nobody was bitten. Temperatures were in the higher 60’s most days. Refreshing to most. It's obvious that TripAdvisor does not know that there are no HOT days there. I found trekking poles to be most helpful on the days we went on short trails. There were options offered on some trails - an easy and more challenging route. Rangers split up to accommodate the preferences. Wi-Fi is only available in the Common Room of the main house. The main house is open from 7:45 a.m. until about 9:00 p.m. There are no TV’s and the phone in the cabin is only for calling the main house in case of an emergency. The Common Room of the cabin has comfortable seating, magazines, books, a dining table, a kitchen. In the kitchen, there is a basket with Walker Shortbread, hot chocolate mix, teas and instant coffees. They provide an electric water kettle and porcelain cups. There are two bottles of water. After you finish those, you must reuse the bottle by filling with tap water. The tap is a tad tan from being percolated through peat, but nobody suffered any ills from it. The guestroom curtain is thick enough to block light, but I needed a clothespin to bring it together at the top. There are very few hours of darkness in the summer. Each guestroom has its own bathroom with a walk-in shower and towel warmer. Also provided are glycerin soaps, shampoo and conditioner. Bring a travel alarm. The schedule for the following day is written on a board in the main house Common Room. Breakfast is at 8, vans leave on adventures at 9:15 after a 15 minute briefing. Some days we ate a provided packed lunch on the road. Comfort breaks occurred about every 2 hours. On the road, they would bring along hot chocolate, tea and coffee. We were provided with an insulated, capped coffee cup. Tea and some sweets were provided about 4:30 at the main house. Cocktail time was 6, dinner at 6:30. People tried to look a little dressier for dinner, but women simply put on a wrap/shawl. Simple is better. They did have a laundry service. Allow time to stroll the grounds of Aigas. The gardens are beautiful. I felt so fortunate to be a guest there with such an incredible family and such wonderful hosts. I highly recommend reading at least one of Sir John Lister-Kaye’s books. Their experiences in the wilds boggle the mind. They are truly a very rare family.
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Did this as part of Road Scholar. Best trip ever. I can only say that if you like comfortable, somewhat rustic accommodations and like to wake up to the songs of birds, you’ll like this. You are treated to excellent meals, a bit of history, and taken to diverse areas of the scenic beauty of the Highlands. The rangers who accompany you are very knowledgeable and can answer almost any question about history and nature. If they cannot answer it, the main house of Aigas has an incredible reference library at your disposal. The rangers are also a joy to be with. The Aigas staff makes it very clear that if you need anything, just let them know and they will try to accommodate your needs. The rangers handle all your luggage arriving and departing. The activity schedule varies, depending upon the weather forecast. You must be prepared for wet conditions every day. As they say “Wear your waterproofs.” No need for major hiking boots, but shoes with a “hiking” shoe tread important, since you occasionally must cross wet rocks. Nice thick socks also wise. They have midges there (we call them no-see-ums). They sell Smidge in the Aigas gift shop. Smidge was also recommended to fight against deer ticks. I only saw one deer tick on the trip. That was enough. Nobody was bitten. Temperatures were in the higher 60’s most days. Refreshing to most. It's obvious that TripAdvisor does not know that there are no HOT days there. I found trekking poles to be most helpful on the days we went on short trails. There were options offered on some trails - an easy and more challenging route. Rangers split up to accommodate the preferences. Wi-Fi is only available in the Common Room of the main house. The main house is open from 7:45 a.m. until about 9:00 p.m. There are no TV’s and the phone in the cabin is only for calling the main house in case of an emergency. The Common Room of the cabin has comfortable seating, magazines, books, a dining table, a kitchen. In the kitchen, there is a basket with Walker Shortbread, hot chocolate mix, teas and instant coffees. They provide an electric water kettle and porcelain cups. There are two bottles of water. After you finish those, you must reuse the bottle by filling with tap water. The tap is a tad tan from being percolated through peat, but nobody suffered any ills from it. The guestroom curtain is thick enough to block light, but I needed a clothespin to bring it together at the top. There are very few hours of darkness in the summer. Each guestroom has its own bathroom with a walk-in shower and towel warmer. Also provided are glycerin soaps, shampoo and conditioner. Bring a travel alarm. The schedule for the following day is written on a board in the main house Common Room. Breakfast is at 8, vans leave on adventures at 9:15 after a 15 minute briefing. Some days we ate a provided packed lunch on the road. Comfort breaks occurred about every 2 hours. On the road, they would bring along hot chocolate, tea and coffee. We were provided with an insulated, capped coffee cup. Tea and some sweets were provided about 4:30 at the main house. Cocktail time was 6, dinner at 6:30. People tried to look a little dressier for dinner, but women simply put on a wrap/shawl. Simple is better. They did have a laundry service. Allow time to stroll the grounds of Aigas. The gardens are beautiful. I felt so fortunate to be a guest there with such an incredible family and such wonderful hosts. I highly recommend reading at least one of Sir John Lister-Kaye’s books. Their experiences in the wilds boggle the mind. They are truly a very rare family.
I stayed at the Aigas Field Centre for a week with a foray from the Audubon Naturalist Society. I'd read books by Sir John Lister-Kaye and had been in Scotland before, so I had high hopes, but this place topped them all. The young Rangers who took us out each day knew all the birds, the mammals, and the geology. Beauty was everywhere, on the grounds of the House of Aigas and in the lovely Highlands country. I loved the focus on the landscape and the environment; I loved the historical aspects. I loved seeing the Scottish wildcats, red grouse, and a golden eagle feeding a weasel to its chicks. And I loved Sir John reading us "bedtime stories." Walking around the loch at Aigas with Warwick was a treat. Seeing the site of The Lord of the Isles on the Isle of Islay was a treat.The food, under the direction of Lady Lucy, was wonderful, and the solicitude for guest comfort was genuine and on-going. I'm now hoping I can return some day!
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cnabors2015
I stayed at the Aigas Field Centre for a week with a foray from the Audubon Naturalist Society. I'd read books by Sir John Lister-Kaye and had been in Scotland before, so I had high hopes, but this place topped them all. The young Rangers who took us out each day knew all the birds, the mammals, and the geology. Beauty was everywhere, on the grounds of the House of Aigas and in the lovely Highlands country. I loved the focus on the landscape and the environment; I loved the historical aspects. I loved seeing the Scottish wildcats, red grouse, and a golden eagle feeding a weasel to its chicks. And I loved Sir John reading us "bedtime stories." Walking around the loch at Aigas with Warwick was a treat. Seeing the site of The Lord of the Isles on the Isle of Islay was a treat.The food, under the direction of Lady Lucy, was wonderful, and the solicitude for guest comfort was genuine and on-going. I'm now hoping I can return some day!
We selected the Road Scholar trip that brought us to the Aigas Field Centre for a 7 night stay. Each day taught us about and brought us to a varied selection of Highlands' experiences from the Culloden Battlefield to the Cawdor Castle. We took hikes, observed wild life from hides (blinds) and enjoyed the hospitality of Lady Lucy and Sir John. The manor home is amazing and social time and dinners were held there. We each stayed in guest cottages a short walk away. Accommodations were comfortable....it felt a little like staying at a camp for a week but with much better beds and an ensuite bathroom! The field rangers who led our varied experiences are young, enthusiastic and very knowledgeable about the nature, geology and history of the region. They took great care of us on the hikes including helping me down some rather step rock steps on one hike. They also served us tea, coffee, or hot chocolate out of the back of their vehicles for our picnic lunch stops and at tea time if we were not getting back in time for tea at Aigas. The scenery is amazingly varied, rugged and beautiful. Other folks who stayed for a more nature centered week also were enthusiastic about their experiences and the wide variety of bird and plant species seen. Social times were fun too as the Americans in the Road Scholar group met and talked with the local UKers visiting for the wildlife experiences. This was such a great way to experience the Highlands and its amazing environment.
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Barbara N
We selected the Road Scholar trip that brought us to the Aigas Field Centre for a 7 night stay. Each day taught us about and brought us to a varied selection of Highlands' experiences from the Culloden Battlefield to the Cawdor Castle. We took hikes, observed wild life from hides (blinds) and enjoyed the hospitality of Lady Lucy and Sir John. The manor home is amazing and social time and dinners were held there. We each stayed in guest cottages a short walk away. Accommodations were comfortable....it felt a little like staying at a camp for a week but with much better beds and an ensuite bathroom! The field rangers who led our varied experiences are young, enthusiastic and very knowledgeable about the nature, geology and history of the region. They took great care of us on the hikes including helping me down some rather step rock steps on one hike. They also served us tea, coffee, or hot chocolate out of the back of their vehicles for our picnic lunch stops and at tea time if we were not getting back in time for tea at Aigas. The scenery is amazingly varied, rugged and beautiful. Other folks who stayed for a more nature centered week also were enthusiastic about their experiences and the wide variety of bird and plant species seen. Social times were fun too as the Americans in the Road Scholar group met and talked with the local UKers visiting for the wildlife experiences. This was such a great way to experience the Highlands and its amazing environment.
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