Wild Discovery in the Media
We are pleased to share you with some recent media attention we have been receiving. If you want to watch, listen or read more about what we get up to on our tours just follow the links below….
Read: The Matador Network
August 2024. Read here.
“Africa Isn’t the Only Place to Go on a Safari. Scotland’s Wildlife Is Just as Fulfilling”
Read: Aberdeen City & Shire Tourism Awards 2023
July 2023. Read here.
Wild Discovery was a finalist in the ‘Best Outdoor or Adventure Experience 2023’
Read: Wanderlust
July 2023. Read here.
“6 ethical tours and experiences to enjoy in the UK this summer
1 - Go Wild in Aberdeenshire”
Watch: Wild Isles
February 2023. Watch here (BBC) or watch here (Amazon).
Dan and Rachael were involve in the making of Sir David Attenborough’s Wild Isles BBC documentary, and even featured on the ‘behind the scenes’ feature on episode 3.
Read: National Thistles Award media coverage
February 2023. Wild Discovery win the national award for ‘Best Outdoor or Adventure Experience’ 2022/23
The Scotsman: read here
“Deeside winners at Scottish Thistle Awards”
The Times: read here
“Scottish Thistle Awards 2023: full list of winners”
The Times: read here
“Scotland’s best — from luxury hotel stays to wildlife cruises”
Aberdeen Live: read here
“Aberdeenshire businesses impress at Scottish Tourism 'Oscars'“
Scottish Sun: read here
“THISTLE DO NICELY - Scotland’s best bar, hotel and restaurant named at glitzy 2023 Thistle Awards”
Wild Discovery wins a national Scottish Thistle Award!
What are the Scottish Thistle Awards? Hear from winning businesses, including Wild Discovery, on what winning a Thistle Award means to them.
Read: Aberdeen City & Shire Tourism Awards 2022
November 2022. Wild Discovery wins the ‘Best Outdoor or Adventure Experience 2022’.
Press and Journal: read here
Listen: BBC Radio Scotland - Out of Doors
May 2022. Listen here
Mark Stephen from BBC Radio Scotland came out to explore the Muir of Dinnet Nature Reserve with us. Listen to the programme here, but don't leave it too late... the recording expires on the 12th June.
Listen: Cairngorms Characters Podcast, Episode 1
May 2022. Listen here
"Bringing the UK’s largest National Park to life through the voices of our communities."
Created for Visit Cairngorms by The Big Light
Listen to episode 1 to find out what happened when we took Cameron Angus Mackay on an ebike safari adventure around Balmoral Estate in Royal Deeside.
Watch: Swarovski Optik’s Global Big Day Live
May 2022. Watch here
Live from the Ythan Estuary in Aberdeenshire we joined 14 other presenters all around the globe to show people the best birds from their region.
Read: Nurture your need for freedom and adventure
Tristan Cameron Harper & Wild Scotland
May 2022. Read here
Tristan, who is perhaps better known for his ‘kilted yoga’, joined us in Wester Ross in search of ‘Scotland’s Big Five’. From lichen eating Wild Goats to grappling White-tailed Eagles and the mysterious underwater world of rockpooling, find out about our day with Tristan in his own words.
Watch: Stories from our Home with Majestic Aberdeenshire
March 2022. Watch here
As part of Scotland’s Year of Stories, Majestic Aberdeenshire invited Dan and Rachael to share their thoughts on why Aberdeenshire is so special that they know call it home.
Read: Scottish Times
Wild ride through the Scottish countryside is truly electrifying
By Jeremy Watson
February 2022. Read here
Watch: Nature your need for freedom and adventure
Wild Scotland
February 2022. Watch here
Wild Discovery is part of Wild Scotland’s promotional campaign to encourage visitors to Scotland during the autumn and winter months.
Read: National Geographic - Green Escapes: The Best New Eco Tours for 2022
December 2021. Magazine or read online here
Read: The Guardian - Perfect for the wilderness: a Cairngorms safari by e-bike
By Jamie Lafferty
November 2021. Read here
