Aberdeen Countryside Rangers

The Countryside Ranger Service works for a biodiverse, best-value, and socially inclusive future for all the city’s countryside resources. They offer quality environmental education and recreational opportunities.

Give your clients an exhilarating outdoor Aberdeen experience and a breath of fresh air just a stone’s throw from the harbour.

Choose from three bookable experiences and, in the company of an expert Countryside Ranger, explore the best of the Granite City’s countryside and wildlife, including spots known and loved by local people.

Perfect for all ages in group or FIT settings.

Seabird Safari

Travel Trade Exclusive: N
Duration: 3 hours
Availability: April–September (off-season on request)
Group Size: 1–15

Take a walk along part of Aberdeen’s North Sea Trail south of the city centre with an official Countryside Ranger. Walk along the rugged coastline from the quaint suburb of Cove back towards the South Harbour (distance and starting point can be tailored to suit your clients’ needs). Spot varieties of seabirds such as razorbills, kittiwakes, and gannets, and look out for resident bottlenose dolphins.

For an enhanced experience, please bring your own binoculars.
Dress for the weather and wear appropriate shoes.
The trail is 4 miles long and includes uneven ground and steep slopes.
Binoculars and raincoats are available if required.

Includes:

• 1.5 hours guided excursion led by an official Countryside Ranger
• Photo opportunities
• Headsets
• Binoculars
• Optional:
• Extended time and distance on trail
• Guide books

Woodland Walk & Minibeast Hunt

Travel Trade Exclusive: N
Duration: 1.5 hours
Availability: All year
Group Size: 1–15

Enjoy a guided tour of the rich and varied wildlife found in the grassland, heathland, and woodland of Aberdeen’s Tullos Hill, a favourite walking spot for local people. In the company of a Countryside Ranger, get up close to some of the hill’s smallest residents and discover the diversity of invertebrates that call North East Scotland home, including the delicate peacock butterfly and the fierce devil’s coachman beetle.

If your clients have more time, this experience can also take place at Elrick Hill, a more rural location and a true highlight of Aberdeen’s spectacular countryside.

Please note: the experience covers uneven ground and steep slopes.

Includes:

• 1.5 hours guided excursion led by an official Countryside Ranger
• Photo opportunities

Optional:

Tours can be extended to explore more of Aberdeen’s countryside

Bat & Moth Evening

Travel Trade Exclusive: N
Duration: 3 hours
Availability: April–September
Group Size: 1–20

Join the Countryside Rangers after dark and step into the nocturnal world of bats and moths. Use specialised detectors to listen to the otherwise inaudible clicks and calls of hunting bats native to North East Scotland. Using sugar and light traps, learn about the incredible adaptations that help moths survive in darkness.

Aberdeen’s Tullos Hill, a well-loved walking spot, is the prime location for this experience. It can also take place at Elrick Hill for a more rural setting.

Please dress for the weather and wear appropriate shoes.
Start time is typically between 6–7pm.
Please note: the experience covers uneven ground and steep slopes.

Includes:

• 3 hours guided excursion led by an official Countryside Ranger
• Photo opportunities