For the past 10 years I've been regularly doing this crossing in autumn across the Minch as it has to be one of the best and easiest sea-watching excursions on offer. A comfortable and large boat fully equipped with all facilities and a great upper viewing deck, the crossing offers over 4 hours of great sea-watching for birds and cetaceans. Last weeks trip got superb views of Storm Petrels and Sooty Sheawaters as they crossed close in front of the boat, as well as several groups of Common Dolphin.
In good migration conditions passerines often join the boat as well as groups of waders and wildfowl heading for landfall on the mainland.
Species regularly seen include Storm Petrel, Leach's Petrel, Sooty and Manx Sheawater, all four Skuas, Risso's Dolphin, Common Dolphin, Minke Whale as well as rarer sightings such as Great and Cory's Shearwater, Sabine's Gull and of course there's always the chance of a mega rare too!!
Our day trips depart from Grantown or Nethybridge at 7.30am arriving back around 7pm transport to and from Ullapool, Ferry Crossing and guiding all inclusive. Dates are advertised on our Calendar but we can also so bespoke trips for a minimum of 2 persons. We can also book you an evening meal at the Grant Arms Hotel ready for your return to Grantown if you wish.
We have added one more date this year on 21st September, Email [email protected] to book.
In good migration conditions passerines often join the boat as well as groups of waders and wildfowl heading for landfall on the mainland.
Species regularly seen include Storm Petrel, Leach's Petrel, Sooty and Manx Sheawater, all four Skuas, Risso's Dolphin, Common Dolphin, Minke Whale as well as rarer sightings such as Great and Cory's Shearwater, Sabine's Gull and of course there's always the chance of a mega rare too!!
Our day trips depart from Grantown or Nethybridge at 7.30am arriving back around 7pm transport to and from Ullapool, Ferry Crossing and guiding all inclusive. Dates are advertised on our Calendar but we can also so bespoke trips for a minimum of 2 persons. We can also book you an evening meal at the Grant Arms Hotel ready for your return to Grantown if you wish.
We have added one more date this year on 21st September, Email [email protected] to book.
Viewing area from lounge.
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