Former converted croft (sleeps 6) set in 1 and a half acres of mature grounds with three wildlife ponds. An ideal location for touring the Highlands with both the East and West coasts only a 40 minute drive. Stunning views from the cottage, and a wealth of wildlife to watch without leaving the garden. Excellent opportunity to see osprey close to the house. A good base for visiting Loch Fleet and Handa Island nature reserves.

Rural, traditional, bright self catering cottage in Rodel (4 Star), White Cottage enjoys an elevated position giving direct loch and sea views. A cosy croft cottage tastefully modernised and well equipped.

Finmor is a traditional self catering cottage, situated in the stunning backdrop of the North Harris hills. With panoramic views taking in the Atlantic Ocean, Taransay and Ben Luskentyre, this peaceful setting on the sea front is an ideal getaway from busy mainland life.

Ardhasaig, Isle of Harris

There are eight wonderful self catering holiday lodges set in 28 acres of gloriously peaceful woodland with its own private lochan with beach, children’s play area and woodland walk all within the grounds. You can enjoy watching the wildlife around the lodges including buzzards, heron, deer, woodpeckers, red squirrels, ducks, moorhens and many species of wild birds.

Spacious apartment on the third floor of a beautiful, well-maintained, Victorian red sandstone building. Situated right on the seafront – just a two minute walk from all the shops, restaurants and amenities. The apartment is a stone’s throw from the ferry terminal from which you can explore the stunning islands in the Clyde estuary. Two bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom and sitting room. Children welcome.

Kinlochlaich House is a listed building of the 17th and 18th centuries set in its own beautiful gardens on the south facing slopes of the Appin hills, close to the sea with views to the mountains. You can stay in self contained apartments in the historic country house or in one of two cottages in the traditional buildings adjacent to the main house. Also, new in 2008, is the Tree House a unique octagonal eco building with a tree trunk in its centre.

3 and 4 star

Appin, near Oban

Tel: 01631 730342

www.kinlochlaich-house.co.uk

A day’s wildlife and digital photography experience, on the magnificent banks of Loch Awe, with award winning professional Philip Price. All equipment’s provided, including pro standard cameras. The day covers tuition, access to unique wildlife zones and a Photoshop session.

Kilchrenan

Tel 01866 833272

www.lochvisions.co.uk

The headland at the southern most tip of Shetland combines cliffs that host a breeding colony of more than 10,000 seabirds, including gannets, kittiwakes, puffins and shags, with sea-cliff grassland with breeding birds such as wheatear and oystercatcher. Also a good site for viewing cetaceans. Nature trails and interpretative panels available, and disabled parking available at the lighthouse to enable easier viewing of the cliffs.

Sumburgh, Mainland Shetland.

This 410 hectare island is home during the summer months to breeding Arctic terns, arctic skuas, great skuas, eider ducks, black guillemots, oystercatchers, ringed plovers, snipe and redshanks. The highlight of the site is the Iron Age broch which provides a nesting site for some of the 6,000 storm petrels that nest on the reserve. Access is by boat from Leebotten, Sandwick.

Sandwick, Mainland Shetland.

Tel 01950 460800

This shallow loch is home to long-tailed ducks, whooper swans, snipe and lapwings. Best viewed from the road, and access to the loch side is not permitted to avoid disturbing this sensitive area.

Sumburgh, Mainland Shetland.

Tel 01950 460800