Wildlife by Night

Spend a day immersed in the Scottish Highlands with local outdoorsman Kurt Connell before discovering a hidden world that only comes alive after dark.

Few visitors experience the Highlands after sunset. This exclusive experience combines outdoor adventure, exceptional dining and unforgettable wildlife encounters, offering a side of Scotland that remains hidden to most.

To book, follow the steps below:

  • Select your dates and room category

  • Input your details

  • Select your Highland Adventure of choice in extras‍ ‍

T&Cs

  • Our concierge will be in touch with the costs and details of your chosen adventure

  • Highland Adventures are sample itineraries, subject to availability and weather conditions

  • Selected adventures may require a deposit or prepayment in full

  • Dinner in MARA is subject to availability and excluded from the price

Your day in detail

  • Start your day with breakfast served at Links House before enjoying the hotel or exploring Dornoch at your own pace.

  • In the afternoon, join local outdoorsman Kurt Connell for a private Highland adventure, including archery, axe throwing and time spent discovering the area through the eyes of someone who knows it well.

  • Return to Links House to unwind before dinner in MARA, where seasonal Scottish produce and warm hospitality set the tone for the evening.

  • After dark, head back into the Highlands for a private thermal imaging wildlife safari. From the comfort of a specially equipped vehicle, watch quietly as the landscape reveals a different kind of life.

  • Complete the evening with a Links House nightcap, whether a warming hot chocolate or a dram of The Dalmore Malt Whisky.

All Itineraries

“My heart’s in the Highlands, a’chasing the deer.”