New - Isle of Skye Conservation Days
These new tours are all about what you can do to make our world last a wee bit longer and still enjoy an amazing day out on Skye.
No two days will be the same. So please be prepared to be flexible. We will visit some remote and amazing places on Skye to learn about the islands wildlife and understand its Ecology. This is a chance to learn about what is missing from the Highland landscape and how it has changed since the last ice age. We will also look at some of the key conservation projects that are happening on Skye that are managed by local and national conservation charities. Then there is the chance to meet and work with some of the people that are delivering them.
This is a wonderful opportunity to show that you care about our planet and to make your trip to Skye more memorable.
Departure Times vary from Somerled Square, Portree.
These new tours are all about what you can do to make our world last a wee bit longer and still enjoy an amazing day out on Skye.
No two days will be the same. So please be prepared to be flexible. We will visit some remote and amazing places on Skye to learn about the islands wildlife and understand its Ecology. This is a chance to learn about what is missing from the Highland landscape and how it has changed since the last ice age. We will also look at some of the key conservation projects that are happening on Skye that are managed by local and national conservation charities. Then there is the chance to meet and work with some of the people that are delivering them.
This is a wonderful opportunity to show that you care about our planet and to make your trip to Skye more memorable.
Departure Times vary from Somerled Square, Portree.
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Departure details
New dates coming in 2023 Departs from Somerled Square, Portree, Isle of Skye. The departure time varies depending on activities)
Cost £ varies but always includes a donation to conservation charity on Skye ) This tour must be booked in advance. Please email us for more information.
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Skye Conservation Days
Typically, we will explore Skye together in the morning then break for our pack lunch. The morning session will be about why we need to protect Skye and how we can start to fix it. In the afternoon we will work together on a specific project. These projects will allow you to make a practical contribution to conservation on the Isle of Skye that will be of lasting benefit to the local community, visitors and wildlife.
Typical Projects Include:
Return to Portree
We get back to Portree in evening. Please check with us if you have onward travel plans. Days and activities vary and you will need boots and warm and waterproof clothing.
What to expect:
There may be some hiking and a bit of hard work in exposed conditions. There are only short coffee and toilet breaks. Please bring a packed lunch.
A list of available dates, projects and more information will be available shortly. If you are interested please let us know.
Typically, we will explore Skye together in the morning then break for our pack lunch. The morning session will be about why we need to protect Skye and how we can start to fix it. In the afternoon we will work together on a specific project. These projects will allow you to make a practical contribution to conservation on the Isle of Skye that will be of lasting benefit to the local community, visitors and wildlife.
Typical Projects Include:
- Skye’s coastal ecology and wildlife, impact of plastics in our ocean and Beach Clean
- Changing landscapes followed by removal of non - native species
- Changing landscapes followed by path maintenance
- Native Species and rewilding followed by exclosure building or forest management for conservation
- Rewilding Skye followed by tree planting (seasonal)
- Wildlife Surveys
Return to Portree
We get back to Portree in evening. Please check with us if you have onward travel plans. Days and activities vary and you will need boots and warm and waterproof clothing.
What to expect:
There may be some hiking and a bit of hard work in exposed conditions. There are only short coffee and toilet breaks. Please bring a packed lunch.
A list of available dates, projects and more information will be available shortly. If you are interested please let us know.
