Wild Scotland
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Departing
01 Jan 2001
Duration
0 days
Activity Level
Daily shore excursions, guided hikes & outings
Moderate
Season
2025, 2026, 2027
Discovery Expeditions
Isle of Noss
Scotland | Credit: Adrian Wlodarczyk
Kirkwall
Orkney, Scotland | Credit: Adrian Wlodarczyk
Passengers Hiking and the Sylvia Earle
Mousa, Scotland | Credit: Pia Harboure
Puffin
Scotland | Credit: Jamie Lafferty
Sheep at Fair Isle
Scotland | Credit: Pia Harboure
Zodiac Cruising on the Isle of Noss
Isle of Noss, Scotland | Credit: Adrian Wlodarczyk
Scotland
Wild Scotland
Aurora Expeditions operates in remote and challenging environments, and in the spirit of expedition travel, we encourage you to adopt a flexible and adventurous attitude when joining our voyages. This itinerary is a guide only and is subject to change due to weather, sea state and other conditions beyond our control.
*Our ‘Your Choice’ shore excursions listed in the itinerary are included. These must be reserved through our passenger portal at least 60 days prior to embarkation and cannot be amended after this time. If we do not receive your choices by this time, you will be allocated excursions by our automated system. We will always do our best to provide you with your first preference of shore excursion; however, we may occasionally need to place you on an alternative excursion for operational reasons.
*Our ‘Your Choice’ shore excursions listed in the itinerary are included. These must be reserved through our passenger portal at least 60 days prior to embarkation and cannot be amended after this time. If we do not receive your choices by this time, you will be allocated excursions by our automated system. We will always do our best to provide you with your first preference of shore excursion; however, we may occasionally need to place you on an alternative excursion for operational reasons.
Carol Knott
Historian
Carol’s passion for archaeology began with rescue excavations of medieval English towns, ports, churches and castles. After receiving a Masters degree in Archaeology and History from the University of Glasgow, she continued this work with investigation of some of the great medieval abbeys, palaces and gardens of England. In 1988 she returned to her native Scotland, and since then has lived and worked amongst the windswept islands of the Outer Hebrides, with field researches focused on ‘the archaeology of survival’ - the study of remote communities and deserted places.
Until 2012, Carol also worked for the National Trust for Scotland as archaeologist for St Kilda, helping to understand and preserve the unique heritage of this World Heritage site.
She also travels worldwide and in the polar regions as a guide and lecturer on expedition ships, including to Svalbard, Greenland and extensively to Antarctica, where she has found a second home under canvas on the ice cap.
Meet our Expert Special Guest
With education and enrichment at the heart of the way we explore, our Special Guests Program features experts in the fields of exploration, conservation, science, photography, art, culture and more to enrich your expedition with their unique perspectives, insights, and experiences.
Included Activities
Bird Watching
Lectures on wildlife, our environment, history and destinations
Marine Mammal Spotting
Photography
Scenic Cruising
Trips Ashore
Walking
Zodiac Cruising
Our Ships
The Greg Mortimer
Capacity
130 Passengers Maximum
Year built
2019
Cabins
76
Length
104m
Decks
8
Speed
10-12 Knots
The Sylvia Earle
Capacity
130 Passengers Maximum
Year built
2022
Cabins
71
Length
104 m
Decks
8
Speed
10-12 knots
Loyal Travelers
We love celebrating our loyal expeditioners who return to explore with us. After your first Aurora Expeditions voyage, you’ll automatically achieve Bronze Adventurer status. The more voyages you embark on, the higher you climb—progressing to Silver and eventually Gold!
Solo Travelers
Voyages with Aurora Expeditions are such a fantastic choice for solo travelers, giving you the chance to experience the world’s most remote and incredible destinations with like-minded travelers and our expert guides, while on board our small, social and welcoming ships.
Your Choice Experiences
Our ‘Your Choice’ experiences are included in your voyage, offering a variety of immersive activities designed to deepen your connection to each destination. From cultural encounters to natural wonders, these thoughtfully curated experiences take you beyond the ordinary and into the heart of the places you explore.
