Programmes By Date - Aigas Field Centre

This was my second visit and I certainly hope to come again. Accommodation and catering are excellent and the centre is in a splendid setting within its own grounds, which encompass woodland, moorland and a small loch, the home of beavers. The daily field trips were well planned to cover a variety of Highland habitats and to encounter many species - golden eagles, red deer, otters, dolphins and pine martens perhaps the most memorable among the great many seen. The rangers who lead the trips are first-rate in their knowledge and enthusiasm and their consideration for the groups in their care. Both my stays were for one week: the first (in 2010), "Walking and Wildlife", requiring more physical stamina than the second, "Aigas Wildlife", whicxh involved walking but of a gentler nature. For both, good waterproofs and footwear were essential, binoculars too, although these can be hired. Apart from wildlife weeks, there are others focussed on different topics. For example, there was a "Creative writing" group during my second visit, and the interaction between the groups over meals is stimulating.
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JohnPPhilpott

This was my second visit and I certainly hope to come again. Accommodation and catering are excellent and the centre is in a splendid setting within its own grounds, which encompass woodland, moorland and a small loch, the home of beavers. The daily field trips were well planned to cover a variety of Highland habitats and to encounter many species - golden eagles, red deer, otters, dolphins and pine martens perhaps the most memorable among the great many seen. The rangers who lead the trips are first-rate in their knowledge and enthusiasm and their consideration for the groups in their care. Both my stays were for one week: the first (in 2010), "Walking and Wildlife", requiring more physical stamina than the second, "Aigas Wildlife", whicxh involved walking but of a gentler nature. For both, good waterproofs and footwear were essential, binoculars too, although these can be hired. Apart from wildlife weeks, there are others focussed on different topics. For example, there was a "Creative writing" group during my second visit, and the interaction between the groups over meals is stimulating.
I stayed at Aigas for 7 nights. nothing was too much trouble for Sir John and Lady Lucy Lister-Kaye. All the rangers are highly motivated, doing a job they love. Where else can you see beaver kits, otters,eagles and buzzards, dissect owl pellets, track badgers, wait for hours for pine martins, and identify moths. An Eco dolphin boat trip was also included. The food is second to none, and included breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and a 3 course evening meal. All the staff were friendly. The accomodation was very clean in log cabins, with private bathroom and kitchenette. highly recommended to any bird/wildlife enthusiast.
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tina62a

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tina62a

I stayed at Aigas for 7 nights. nothing was too much trouble for Sir John and Lady Lucy Lister-Kaye. All the rangers are highly motivated, doing a job they love. Where else can you see beaver kits, otters,eagles and buzzards, dissect owl pellets, track badgers, wait for hours for pine martins, and identify moths. An Eco dolphin boat trip was also included. The food is second to none, and included breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and a 3 course evening meal. All the staff were friendly. The accomodation was very clean in log cabins, with private bathroom and kitchenette. highly recommended to any bird/wildlife enthusiast.
We had a wonderful and busy Aigas Wildlife week earlier this month. Sir John and Lady Lucy are excellent hosts and we had lovely meals. We enjoyed the amazing highland scenery and wonderful wildlife including dolphins, pine martins, sea eagle, golden eagle, peregrine falcons to name just a few! The rangers are very knowledgeable and so helpful, a real credit to Aigas. We thoroughly recommend a week here away from the hustle and bustle of life.
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sstvh

We had a wonderful and busy Aigas Wildlife week earlier this month. Sir John and Lady Lucy are excellent hosts and we had lovely meals. We enjoyed the amazing highland scenery and wonderful wildlife including dolphins, pine martins, sea eagle, golden eagle, peregrine falcons to name just a few! The rangers are very knowledgeable and so helpful, a real credit to Aigas. We thoroughly recommend a week here away from the hustle and bustle of life.