What might I see?

This area of Scotland – from Strathy Point in the north down to Wick and beyond in the south (and including Orkney and Shetland) – is one of the best places in the UK to see whales, dolphins, porpoise, seals and many different seabird species. As well as orca, you have the chance to spot many other species of whale and dolphin from the shore, including the common minke and humpback whale, Risso’s, common and white-beaked dolphins and the harbour porpoise. For the bird aficionados, sightings of razorbills, puffins, fulmars, great skuas, terns and eider are possible too. But, of course, there are no guarantees – a lot depends on the weather, and being in the right place at the right time.