Lets explore together.
Hidden Glen Safaris is owned and operated by Alan Sneddon who was born and brought up just outside Falkirk before studying Biological Science in Dundee. With Alan’s keen interest in Scottish history and over 35 years experience in both farm and wildlife management you are assured of having a wealth of knowledge in the driving seat and will be in the safe hands of someone who has lived and worked in the area for the past 14 years.
Our vehicle is a comfortable and capable 4WD which will take us along the sometimes challenging single track roads and out onto the farm and forest tracks that we are are privelaged to have access through.
We have high quality binoculars and a tripod mounted telescope through which you may get up close and personal with our iconic red deer and the soaring golden eagles as we drive through some stunning landscape.
Half Day Safari
The Experience
- Explore close up the rich wildlife and history of Balquhidder Glen
- Take time to spy for red deer and the elusive golden eagle
- Hear the legend of Rob Roy brought to life in the landscape he lived in
- Learn about land use both past and present and the clans folk who once populated the glen
- Soak in the spectacular scenery with ample opportunity to stop for photographs
Take a journey with us through a timeless landscape of lochs and mountains in a glen referred to as a “Thin Place”…a place where the veil between this world and the eternal world is thin. As we travel through we will pass old settlements and ruins which were once populated with people of the clans who lived here and worked the land.
Get close up with the rich wildlife that thrives in this landscape when we stop to scan the ridges for herds of red deer or search the skies for golden eagle.
Journey off road up forestry tracks and old drove roads to which we are privileged to have access.
What you need to know
- £55 per adult / £30 under 16 / Family 2 Adults and 2 under 16 £160
- Duration approx 3 hrs with a maximum capacity of 4 per trip
- High quality binoclulars and tripod mounted telescope provided
- For pick up points and options please see the 'Maps' page
Full Day Safari
The Experience
- Let us create a full day experience just for you!
- Extended wildlife watching/photography options
- Balquidder Glen, Glen Lyon, Rannoch or an area of Perthshire of your choice
- Guided walk can be incorporated into the day
- We can collect you from local accommodation in the Balquihidder/Crieff area
- Lunch options from a local produce packed lunch to fine dining
Perthshire is one of Scotland’s most scenic and diverse counties, from the rich farmland and winding rivers of Strathearn to the snow capped mountains of Highland Perthshire and the majestic beauty of Glen Lyon, often referred to as Scotland’s loveliest glen.On a full day safari we can take more time to enjoy the wildlife of these places and tap into the rich cultural heritage of a landscape steeped in standing stones and folklore and the ruins of long abandoned settlements.
We have access onto estate tracks and remote roads and have the experience and hard gained knowledge to know where best to stop to spy for wildlife along the way. A full day with us will give you long lasting memories and a taste to explore another area next time.
What you need to know
- From £85 per person (lunch option extra)
- Duration approx 6 hrs with minimum 2 and max 4 per trip
- High quality binoclulars and tripod mounted telescope provided
- For pick up points and options please see the 'Maps' page
Price can depend on the area you wish to explore and the lunch option you would prefer. We can tailor bespoke safaris just for you and can pick up and drop off at local accommodation in the Balquhidder /Crieff area if you fancy a wee dram during the day. If there is anything special you would like us to arrange then just ask us !
What People Say
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