School of Birding

Name: School of Birding
Address: Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown on Spey, PH263HF, GB
Telephone: +447506730461

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Join Simon and Mark to become a better birder and have a lot of fun learning!

26/10/2026

SCHOOL OF BIRDING 2027 UPDATE!

FEBRUARY - LAST TWO PLACES REMAINING

APRIL - FULLY BOOKED

MAY - FULLY BOOKED

JUNE - FULLY BOOKED

SEPTEMBER - FULLY BOOKED

NOVEMBER - LAST PLACES REMAINING

See schoolofbirding.com for details!

ZEISS Birding BWWC at The Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown-on-Spey Grant Arms Hotel

17/10/2026

"What a fabulous week, expertly lead by our truly exceptional guides, Simon & Mark.
Their knowledge of local habitats and uncanny ability to spot well-camouflaged species transformed every excursion into an educational and fantastic adventure. From our amazing day on the Calmac ferry from Ullapool to Stornaway, sea watching, to tracking majestic birds of prey over remote glens and spectacular scenery, Simon and Mark's passion and patience ensured we didn't miss a single highlight. Over 100 species seen and we didn't even look for all the little birds!
I would 100% recommend"

Sue Walkland

Thanks to our wonderful team member Sue for the great review! Want to join us? See here: https://www.schoolofbirding.com/

(Pics - Merlin, Manx Shearwater)

17/10/2026

Close-up Great, swirls of Sooty and many Manx Shearwaters, Leach's and Euro Storm-petrels, displaying Goshawks, Golden & White-tailed Eagles, Merlins, Hen Harriers, Pomarine, Great and Arctic Skuas.... a few of the highlights from our recent School of Birding. More here: https://northernrustic.blogspot.com/2026/10/school-of-birding-deep-dive-specials.html

Very limited availability on our February and November '27 schools (all the rest are sold out for next year) - see here: https://www.schoolofbirding.com/

15/10/2026

Thanks to John for another great review of our September School!

"Mark and Simon are excellent ornithologists who make a great double act. They have the happy knack of combining enthusiasm and erudition. Excellent value for a week’s expert tuition and accommodation... Simon and Mark prove that you can indulge in serious birding and yet have fun at the same time!"

John Brunton

A very few places still available for Feb and Nov '27: https://www.schoolofbirding.com/

15/10/2026

A few weeks ago, we delivered our first School of Birding 'Deep Dives', focusing on the identification of raptors and seabirds. It was a blast! More here: https://northernrustic.blogspot.com/2026/10/school-of-birding-deep-dive-specials.html

A couple of places now available for our February School - see here: https://www.schoolofbirding.com/

15/10/2026

A lovely review from Sally about our last School of Birding:

"Wow! What a week. Wall-to-wall birding, a great group of people and the best guiding partnership there is in Mark and Simon. We saw every Scottish raptor and a fine selection of seabirds too. Can’t recommend it enough!"

Sally Light

Our 2027 Schools are booking up fast, but we still have a couple of spots left on our February and November Schools. More here: https://www.schoolofbirding.com/

14/10/2026

Thanks Sarah for this fantastic review of our last School!

"Simon and Mark guided us through the most inspiring, insightful and rewarding week, getting to grips with two notoriously tricky groups, Raptors and Seabirds.
This brilliant team share their vast knowledge generously, and ensure that everyone can learn in a safe and encouraging environment. And if that all sounds a bit worthy, fear not! School of Birding weeks are always great fun, full of laughter, banter and the formation of lasting friendships."

Sarah Hutton

Spaces still available for February! Contact us here: https://www.schoolofbirding.com/

BWWC at The Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown-on-Spey Grant Arms Hotel ZEISS Birding

14/10/2026

The reviews are rolling in from our last School of Birding, our first 'Deep Dive' (focusing on seabirds and raptors)....

"Mark & Simon delivered an excellent week focusing on raptors and seabirds, organising our days to make the most of any weather challenges. Highlights included a ferry trip to Stornoway to see Shearwaters, Petrels and Skuas and 12 species of raptors (what a tally!). The grand finale, for me, was welcoming hundreds of Pink-footed Geese on their migration from Iceland as they battled strong westerly winds en route to Findhorn. A fun and informative week in great company. Looking forward to the next one!"

Julie Lewis

We now have a couple of spaces free on our February School - see here for details! https://www.schoolofbirding.com/

19/06/2026

"From start to finish, this is an excellent course for birders of any level, with no pressure - just fun!
Mark and Simon have vast experience and are excellent communicators with a sense of humour. We visited a range of habitats that allowed us to experience over a hundred different species which made many memorable experiences.
The week was organised superbly with a very comfortable stay at the Grant Arms."

Sue Rosser, May 2026

Thanks Sue!

2027 dates now available: https://www.schoolofbirding.com/

10/06/2026

"If you have the slightest hesitation about joining a School of Birding trip… don’t … just do it! In fact, hurry up and book!

I’ve been on Module One and Module Two… and I’d do both of them again in a heartbeat. Mark and Simon are the BEST! So considerate, so helpful, so knowledgeable and just all round lovely blokes! heir ability to explain, to find and point out, to describe, to steer away from the worst of the weather and provide superb experiences is second to none. Their enthusiasm is infectious.

I’ve booked again - Grant Arms Hotel and School of Birding is a fabulous combination!"

Thank you, Penny, for your very kind words!

2027 spots available now: https://www.schoolofbirding.com/

Address

Grant Arms Hotel
Grantown On Spey
PH263HF

Telephone

+447506730461

Website

https://www.schoolofbirding.com/

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