{"id":244,"date":"2026-01-18T21:05:17","date_gmt":"2026-01-18T21:05:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lutragrampia.org\/?page_id=244"},"modified":"2026-09-12T16:09:52","modified_gmt":"2026-09-12T16:09:52","slug":"experience-tiree-otter-watching-workshops","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lutragrampia.org\/?page_id=244","title":{"rendered":"Experience Tiree & Otter Watching Workshops"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Experience Tiree & Otter Watching Workshops<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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The stunning Isle of Tiree in Scotland’s Inner Hebrides is a big part of our story at Lutra Grampia, and – new for 2026 – we’re giving small groups a chance to experience it with us!<\/span><\/p>\n

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We have an intimate knowledge of Tiree’s south-west coastline and its otter population, and it’s this area we’ll be focusing our time in. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Workshops will run over select dates in Spring and Autumn, and places are limited to four per group to limit potential for disturbance to the otters and ensure you’re all given the best experience possible. <\/span><\/p>\n

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May 2027 dates are now on sale to members of our Tiree waiting list. General sale will start from 31 October 2026. Enquire now to reserve your place!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Key Details<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Duration<\/em>: 2 Days<\/span><\/p>\n

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Next Dates<\/em>: 4 – 5 May 2027<\/span><\/p>\n

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Price<\/em>: \u00a3450* per person – inclusive of \u00a320 donation per person to Tiree Ranger Service (<\/span>*Early Bird Rate to 01.02.2027 – \u00a3375pp<\/span>)<\/span><\/p>\n

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What’s Included<\/em>: daily guiding, travel to island sites, refreshments, lunch and dinner at local cafe & restaurants, creative activity with Tiree Makery, exclusive goody bag, discounted rates from Tiree businesses including Tiree Fitness (bike hire & massage) and Tiree Sea Tours. <\/span><\/p>\n

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What’s Not Included<\/em>: return travel to Tiree, accommodation, alcoholic drinks. <\/span><\/p>\n

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What to Bring: <\/em> waterproof clothing and warm layers (weather can be changeable in September), hat and gloves, sturdy boots, binoculars (extra sets will be available), water bottle \/ travel mug, sunscreen, any daily medication you require.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Note on cameras<\/em>: please feel free to bring a camera if you wish, however it is important to note that the workshop will not focus on otter photography. If you would prefer a photographic workshop, we’ll be more than happy to signpost you to guides in other areas of Scotland who can cater to this. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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What to Expect<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Over each two-day workshop, we’ll take you to some of the best spots for otter watching around the south-west of Tiree, giving you ample opportunities to look out not only for otters but a whole host of island wildlife at the same time. <\/span><\/p>\n

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On day one, we’ll start with a short otter ecology walk, getting you used to what to look for when tracking and surveying otters on the coast, always keeping an eye out in case of any sightings along the way, before getting right into an otter watch! After lunch at the <\/span>Farmhouse Cafe<\/a> and another otter watch, we’ll spend 1 – 1.5 hours supporting <\/span>Tiree Ranger Service<\/a> with a biodiversity survey or another conservation activity that will benefit the island’s otters. We’ll have time for another spot of observation before heading off to get ready for dinner at <\/span>Alan Stevenson House<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Day two will include an extended period of otter watching, before and after lunch, we’ll make time for a rockpool survey, and in the afternoon we’ll head over to <\/span>Tiree Makery<\/a> to get creative, with an otter theme of course! You’ll each receive a goody bag, containing a few little bits of Tiree and some ottery gifts to take away with you at the end of the day, which we’ll finish up with a meal at <\/span>Tides at the Reef<\/a>. It’s then over to you to enjoy the rest of your time on Tiree – perhaps exploring some of the parts of the island we haven’t covered in the workshop or <\/span>joining <\/span>Tiree Sea Tours<\/a> for a wildlife watching boat trip, with an exclusive discount for booking with us!<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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Our itinerary for each day has plenty of flexibility, so we can adjust timings to spend longer with an otter or stop off in different places depending on what we come across and each group’s interests. <\/span><\/p>\n

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We will mostly be walking between key sites, though travel will be provided whenever we’re going further afield. A good standard of physical fitness for walking and moving across different shorelines is required. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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<\/use><\/svg>Discover more in our new May 2027 Brochure<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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A Taste of Tiree…<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Useful Information<\/strong><\/p>\n

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You can travel to Tiree either by ferry from Oban (<\/span>https:\/\/www.calmac.co.uk\/en-gb<\/a>) or by air from Glasgow (<\/span>www.loganair.co.uk\/en-gb\/flights-to-tiree<\/a>) or Oban (<\/span>https:\/\/bookhebridean.co.uk\/<\/a>). <\/span>Summer timetables will be available and open for booking from late 2026. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Accommodation options can be found at Discover Tiree (<\/span>www.isleoftiree.com<\/a>), Tiree Availability (<\/span>https:\/\/tireeavailability.com\/<\/a>) and isleHoliday (<\/span>www.isleholiday.com<\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n

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More information is available from VisitTiree (<\/span>www.visittiree.com<\/a>). <\/span><\/p>\n

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And of course, we’ll be on hand to advise you on travel, accommodation, things to do and see and anything else you need in the lead up to your workshop. Our workshops are not only about otter watching but an opportunity to introduce you to Tiree, its communities and small businesses and we want to make sure you have every opportunity to immerse yourself in all this special island has to offer! <\/span><\/p>\n

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Please feel free to reach out if you have any further questions. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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