The Black Isle sea around Moray Firth, the east coast of Scotland, has lots of bottlenose dolphins, where you can watch the dolphins swimming and playing just from the shore, 10 meters in front of you. Sea Life Surveys 385 Boat Where is the best place to see orca whales? Interestingly, and unlike many other destinations, spring is one of Scotlands driest seasons. Click on one of the links below to find out more: Hiking the remote location of Knoydart during the month of Spring. You could try swimming with wild dolphins at your own risk, but if they had young they might not like your presence amongst them. The average lifespan can be as low as 17 years old, but some have been known to live for 40 years, and those in captivity have lived as long as 51 years. Readers ask: Where To See Orcas In Scotland WebVisit the Black Isle, just across the Moray Firth from Inverness, to experience one of the best places in Europe to shore watch dolphins. Check out this video below: Read more about what to wear for summer hiking in Scotland. The downside of Chanonry Point is that as its so popular the car park can become very busy, especially in the summer months. WebBest time to watch dolphins in Scotland Scotlands summer sunshine presents the best time to watch dolphins in the wild, with weather conditions during May to September Imagine seeing all of them in one day! Really, spring and summer are a good to time to go dolphin spotting in the Moray Firth. However, summer is a fantastic time to go Dolphin watching along the Moray Firth as youll benefit from the lovely sunny days with hours of daylight stretching throughout the hours. If you manage to catch them at these feeding grounds you are in for a treat and many photo opportunities. You might like to arrive early or do what we do which is park in Rosemarkie, visit the village shops and walk along the beach to the point. Look out across the Moray Firth just as the tide starts to rise, and you are highly likely to spot dolphins as they swim in-land to feed. Both summer and winter have plenty to offer as well. WebORCA are helping to raise awareness of the forgotton whales and dolphins within the North East Atlantic. The average temperature for this month tends to be a baking 17C/64F remember to bring a good amount of water during the summer to avoid dehydration while hiking the hills! More info in our. //-->//>