When you visit Scotland, you will of course be expecting some beautiful countryside, famous historical sites and maybe a bit of haggis. There is one thing that you may have not considered before now, but is something that you will absolutely have to do during your stay - and that is go on a whale watching trip. It is not the first thing that springs to mind when you think of Scotland, but you will be blown away by this experience.
A great way to ensure that your trip to Scotland is full of new experiences and sights is by taking a trip to do some whale watching - the beauty of it is that it is something that you will never have expected to be doing!
On your whale watching cruise you will be taken far out into the sea to find dolphins and whales and on some cruises get to enjoy sailing around nearby islands and sights. Expect to see seals and plenty of different seabirds. Some of the islands are tiny and provide perfect nesting sites for terns, guillemots and gulls.
But, back to the whales - your guide will be knowledgeable about where best to find the big beasts and once they've been spotted, you will realise why they call this an experience of a lifetime. You must ensure that you take a camera on your trip to capture some enduring memories of the antics of these incredible creatures. Watch them literally cavorting in the water, blowing spouts of water and tail slapping. On some occasions, they even come to the boat to check you out. Even just seeing dolphins is phenomenal, but when you see the gigantic whales coming up to the surface, you will stand breathless as you see the size of these amazing creatures. This area is so rich with sea life that you will not have to worry about being disappointed on the whale watching cruise, and you can also count on the inquisitive nature of the dolphins!
There's a number of locations offering whale watching cruises in Scotland. These include the Isle of Mull in the Hebrides, Gairloch on the North West coast, Isle of Skye and Oban.
Scotland has many lochs and islands to offer, so you can amalgamate these into your trip too so that you see everything there is to see during your cruise, with the help of a local knowledgeable guide to complete the experience. When you are not searching for whales, you will be able to sit back and enjoy the picturesque islands off the coast of Scotland, and the peace and quiet of the ocean. Whale watching cruises offer something for all the family, but you are sure to find yourself squealing like the children when you see the whales! This is no ordinary boat trip, and you will not forget it, your photographs are sure to take pride of place for a long time.
Whale watching cruises and information about whales and dolphins can be found at http://www.planetwhale.com/
Thanks for the information. I would love to have whale watching oban.It's one of the things that I look forward to for my trip to scotland. It's a fun experience to see those lovely creatures.
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