New for December 2026, Pete is offering five day Scottish Highlands Winter Wildlife Tours for just £799 per person, with a maximum of three people per tour.

The tours are to be run from Monday to Friday for two consecutive weeks in the lead up to Christmas. They are aimed to offer an affordable way to see and photograph the iconic wildlife of the Scottish Highlands, in a relaxed and informative manner, in a small group of like-minded enthusiasts.

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Tour

Dates

Availability

1

7th - 11th December 2026

3 places available

2

14th - 18th December 2026

3 places available

Based in Inverness, this five day wildlife photography tour aims to include much of the iconic winter wildlife the Scottish Highlands has to offer.

Anyone from complete novices to professional photographers are welcome to book. 

Subjects you will aim to photograph:

  • Mountain hare
  • Red squirrel
  • Crested tit
  • Red deer
  • Red grouse
  • Ptarmigan*
  • Snow buntings
  • Wildfowl

*Ptarmigan live high on the hills so are difficult to reach in anything but decent weather. Pete will try to pick the best day for this subject, but if the weather isn't suitable, he will substitute something else from the list instead.

Included

  • Five days of wildlife photography guidance
  • All driving to and from wildlife locations in an 4x4 SUV with winter tyres
  • Collection from your choice of accommodation*
  • Advice and assistance on photographic settings
  • Public liability cover via professional photographic insurance policy

    • *Accommodation must be in Inverness. Pete can suggest hotels, B&Bs and even hostels.

    Not included

  • Photographic equipment
  • Travel to and from Scottish Highlands
  • Accommodation
  • Food or drinks
  • Insurance

    • Tour Cost

  • £799 per person
  • Non-refundable deposit of £200
  • Deposit can be refunded only if the place is refilled
  • Balance due six weeks before tour begins

    • FAQ

    1How fit do I need to be?
    Pete will chat to you regarding fitness. The most strenuous days will be for the mountain hare and ptarmigan. Both require a hike up to look for the subjects, and may require sitting or lying down for lengths of time.
    2What equipment and clothing will I need?
    Pete will issue a checklist for the requirements for the tour, and is available to chat to, or answer emailed questions prior to the tour.
    3Where can I stay?
    Inverness has a wide array of accommodation, from high-end luxury hotels, to the familiar likes of Premier Inns, Travelodge etc. Plus there are AirBnBs, B&Bs and hostels.
    4Can I buy food for lunch each day?
    Pete can call into one of the many supermarkets around Inverness to grab food and drink for each day.
    5How long is each day?
    Pete will collect each client from their accommodation, and then head out to the location(s) for the day. Obviously the time needed for this will depend on where the clients are staying around the city, and what traffic is present. The days will end when the light is lost, and you will be dropped back to your accommodation again.
    6Will I be able to photograph all the subjects from the list?
    Pete will strive to cram in as many of the species as possible. Clients will be asked before the tour what their preferred subjects are, so they can be prioritised over less important ones. Some species will take a whole day to cover. Others can be squeezed into shorter sessions, so more than one can be visited in one day.
    7How do I get to Inverness?
    Inverness is the capital of the Scottish Highlands, and is blessed with good travel links, from the A9 road, through rail options (including the Caledonian Sleeper service) plus flights from London, Birmingham and beyond.