Scotland trip recommendations (1 Viewer)

[Aturnbull1]

I an planning on doing a birding trip to somewhere in Scotland for a couple of days in May.
Last year I went to the Cairngorms in February and saw golden eagles, grouse, crested tits etc.
I don't know where I would like to go this year, so any recommendations would be appreciated.

 

[leonardo_simon]

Shetland is awesome

 

[ClarkWGriswold]

I’d be tempted by somewhere on the West coast - near Handa/ Shieldaig or maybe Applecross.

Rich

 

[delia todd]

Indeed Shetland is awesome, but a long way for just a couple of days.

I wonder about the East Coast... Fife and the Isle of May would be great.

 

[Sandra (Taylor)]

I an planning on doing a birding trip to somewhere in Scotland for a couple of days in May.
Last year I went to the Cairngorms in February and saw golden eagles, grouse, crested tits etc.
I don't know where I would like to go this year, so any recommendations would be appreciated.

Isle of Mull

 

[Farnboro John]

What do you want to see would be a good starting point. Another vote for Mull, and Ardnamurchan is great as well.

John

 

[Thijsdekruif]

Lewis and Harris is awesome too. Also, there is a nice book about birding in Scotland.

 

[Paul Longland]

My vote would also be for Mull if you do not have a lot of time. get yourself a copy of Mr Hammels excellent book

 

[Andrew Whitehouse]

Wherever you go, I'd recommend the SOC's 'Where to watch birds in Scotland' app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.muckypuddle.soc&hl=en

 

[delia todd]

My vote would also be for Mull if you do not have a lot of time. get yourself a copy of Mr Hammels excellent book

LOL I think you mean Gordon Hamlett's excellent book Paul

 

[Euan Buchan]

Wherever you go, I'd recommend the SOC's 'Where to watch birds in Scotland' app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.muckypuddle.soc&hl=en

I recommend that too but have to say a trip to The Outer Hebrides is a must, I'm hoping to go back there in May.

 

[Telephoto Paul]

Another vote for Mull. We saw golden eagles, white tailed eagles, hen harriers, short eared owls, peregrine, cuckoo, a bunch of seabirds I can't remember off the top of my head, and although they don't have wings, the highlight was otter.

We missed corncrake.

 

[Andy Adcock]

I recommend that too but have to say a trip to The Outer Hebrides is a must, I'm hoping to go back there in May.

This would be what I'd do too.

 

[leonardo_simon]

For a trip for a couple of days then Outer Hebrides similar amount of effort to get to as Shetland from Nottingham.

Both great destinations, but for birding I think I'd still chose Shetland -- probably more chance of migrants -

The gannetry at Hermaness is quite an amazing sight, as are the puffins at Sumburgh Head. We stayed in a bunkhouse (Böd) at Voe, and the sounds of the curlew calling in the evening was wonderful.

Saying that Mingulay (south of Barra) was quite a memorable spot too - although camping alongside corncrakes makes sleeping somewhat difficult....I suspect the additional boat trip from Barra takes a trip to Mingulay firmly out of the "couple of days" category

 

[Euan Buchan]

If going the Hebrides I recommend this website that post recent sightings. https://www.western-isles-wildlife.co.uk

 

[Sandra (Taylor)]

My vote would also be for Mull if you do not have a lot of time. get yourself a copy of Mr Hammels excellent book

The name is Hamlett !

 

[Farnboro John]

The name is Hamlett !

The name is Hamlett... Gordon Hamlett. 3

John

 

[Paul Longland]

LOL I think you mean Gordon Hamlett's excellent book Paul

The name is Hamlett !

The name is Hamlett... Gordon Hamlett. 3

John

I know. I have had a copy for years. Bloody predictive text and lackadaisical proofing before hitting send again.
My sincerest apologies to Gordon (Mr Hamlett)

 

[KenM]

If you’ve only got a couple of days why not consider North Berwick and a boat to Bass Rock....Gannets galore! also Terns, Puffins, Guillemots and Razorbills also Eiders and whatever else that might be present during the wonderful month of May. Probably a c3+ hour drive from Nottingham....and just think of that “reduced” carbon footprint drive not to mention the mileage. :t:

 

[Euan Buchan]

If you’ve only got a couple of days why not consider North Berwick and a boat to Bass Rock....Gannets galore! also Terns, Puffins, Guillemots and Razorbills also Eiders and whatever else that might be present during the wonderful month of May. Probably a c3+ hour drive from Nottingham....and just think of that “reduced” carbon footprint drive not to mention the mileage. :t:

Yes and Musselburgh Lagoons too