Strathavon Safari

Our safari begins by following the west bank of the River Avon. These steep wooded hillsides and grassy haughs are the haunt of Roe Deer and Brown Hare. Sand Martin nest on sunny banks whilst Dipper bob and duck on rocks in the swiftly flowing river. Crossing the Avon we leave the public road to climb through ancient birch woods and emerge onto open ground above the Chabet Water where Kestrel hunt Field Vole and Meadow Pipit whilst Buzzard soar overhead.

Gaining more height, we pass through pine forests that are home to Red Deer, Red Squirrel and Crossbill, finally arriving on the summit of Carn Daimh. The panorama from here is absolutely magnificent and includes the central Cairngorms as well as Lochnagar on Deeside. Here, on the roof of Glenlivet, Red Grouse and Mountain Hare may be spotted browsing on tender shoots of young heather and blaeberry.

Descending the eastern side of Cairn Daimh, we traverse a secluded glen where Lapwing, Oystercatcher and Curlew raise their young in early summer, before finally rejoining the public road at Tomnavoulin.

Join us on a tour of one of Scotland's most beautiful river valleys.


Roe Deer, Brown Hare, Dipper, Sand Martin, Swallow, Mistle Thrush, Kestrel, Partridge and Meadow Pipit are all frequently seen on the Strathavon Safari as well as several other more common species.

Red Deer, Mountain Hare, Red Squirrel, Stoat, Curlew, Heron, Lapwing, Oystercatcher, Raven, Song Thrush, Pied Wagtail, Woodcock, Sparrow Hawk, Crossbill, Spotted Flycatcher and Grey Wagtail are also spotted from time to time.