Go on a surprising safari in the Cairngorms National Park

Why not try something entirely new this winter on exhilarating sled-dog trips and safaris in the beautiful snow-capped Cairngorms?

 

Situated near Aviemore, at the foot of the Cairngorm Mountain Range, The Cairngorm Sleddog Centre offers a wide range of activities, such as kennel and museum tours. Get comfortable on a Sleddog buggy, where you will enjoy spectacular views of the Cairngorm Mountains, or travel at night by floodlight and spot herds of red deer roaming in the wild.

 

Also in the Scottish Highlands, you can see wildlife like majestic red kites. These magnificent birds feed at the Brahan Estate near Dingwall, just north of Inverness. A visit during the winter months will often reward bird-watchers with great views from the purpose-built viewing facility at Tollie, as the red kites are keen to take advantage of feeding opportunities.

 

To spot a broad range of woodland birds, take the Hill 99 trail at Culbin. The gentle climb up Culbin’s highest hill will provide wonderful panoramas over the Moray Firth. Hill 99, a towering wooden structure, provides an excellent viewpoint where winter wildlife can be spotted amongst the trees. This is a beautiful winter white walk.