Best time of year to see dolphins and whales in scotland

[FIGOB]

My wife and I are touring the North of Scotland in Sep and are interested in Whale and Dolphin viewing. Could someone advise of the best time of the year to see them.

[ron1863]

Hi and a warm welcome to WAB. I don't have an answer for you but some of our members will give you some useful info, here is a link that may help:

Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust

[earthdragon64]

Again, I'm not sure of the best times, but the following link to the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society may help;

WDCS International - WDCS Wildlife Centres

The Spey Bay WDCS centre;

WDCS International - Wildlife Centre Feature

and the North Kessock Centre, just north of Inverness;

WDCS International - Wildlife Centre Feature

[aeshna5]

I would say now is a good time as any.

[Ann2]

If you head for Chanonry Point you should be lucky enough to see dolphins there in September.

Ann

[ANNO]

good time for Cetacean movement in the Minch, or if boats aren't good for you try Ardnamurchan point - also good for Wildcat and Pine Marten.......

Minch will also produce Basking Shark, but you need to be very lucky or put the hours in,

Another heads up for Chanonry Point - also lots of chartered boats for Moray Bottlenoses at Cromarty and legit Rock Dove!!

[larachmor]

Chanonry Point has been mentioned, but it has been somewhat disappointing this year. The dolphins are there daily (best time to see them during the 3 or 4 hours following low water) but their aerial displays have been less frequent recently in comparison to recent years.
You can keep an eye on their levels of activity by visiting Charlie Phillips' blog. Charlie, who works for the WDCS (Whale and dolphin conservation society) is a regular at The Point, though recently he has been getting quite a few good sightings and photographs at North Kessock near Inverness.

http://www.adoptadolphin.com/blog/