Whale Watch

£15.00

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What's Included?

Highlights:

→ Learn about marine mammals in the Outer Hebrides and Scotland.
→ Find out how to conduct and record your own land-based survey.

 ⟟ Meeting Point : Butt of Lewis Lighthouse

Join us on this guided whale watch from the Butt of Lewis Lighthouse and learn about marine mammals and how to identify them in our seas. You'll find out how to conduct a land-based survey, tips and techniques to spot whales and dolphins, hear about recent sightings and hopefully spot some marine life!

This tour is suitable for age 5+, an adult must accompany all under 18.

Highlights:

→ Learn about marine mammals in the Outer Hebrides and Scotland.
→ Find out how to conduct and record your own land-based survey.

 ⟟ Meeting Point : Butt of Lewis Lighthouse

Join us on this guided whale watch from the Butt of Lewis Lighthouse and learn about marine mammals and how to identify them in our seas. You'll find out how to conduct a land-based survey, tips and techniques to spot whales and dolphins, hear about recent sightings and hopefully spot some marine life!

This tour is suitable for age 5+, an adult must accompany all under 18.

PACKING LIST

→ Waterproof Coat & Trousers
→ Sturdy Footwear
→ Warm Layers
→ Refillable Water Bottle (refills available)
→ Phone & Camera

→ Waterproof Coat & Trousers
→ Sturdy Footwear
→ Warm Layers
→ Refillable Water Bottle (refills available)
→ Phone & Camera

MEETING POINT

Your guide will meet you at the Butt of Lewis Lighthouse carpark.

Your guide will meet you at the Butt of Lewis Lighthouse carpark.

Don't see a suitable date? Contact us to request a different day.

Explore the Giants of Scotland's Seas.

With ID Guides provided, we’ll begin our shorewatch as a group, learning best practices for spotting marine life. Along the way, we’ll explore the differences between dolphins and whales, their adaptations, migration patterns, and their significance in Scottish waters. After our watch, we’ll enjoy some refreshments. By the end of the experience, you’ll have gained valuable skills for identifying marine animals in the wild.

Target Species
Dolphins species may include porpoise, common, risso's & bottlenose. Whale species may include minke, humpback & fin.

What's Included?
→ A small group, limited to 10 participants.
→ A two-hour, guided seawatch from the headland.
→ Guidebooks and ID Guides for your use.
→ Hot drinks and refreshments.

What To Expect

We will explore the Butt of Lewis Lighthouse Lighthouse, and walk a short distance to our lookout. We will search the waters and hear about these fascinating animals. Your guide will talk about the diverse marine life in Scotland, telling you about cetacean biology, conservation and behaviour, so you come away with a better understanding of how to spot whales and dolphins yourself.