A Swift Walk (The birds)

Join High Life Highland Ranger John Orr and fellow nature enthusiasts during Swift Awareness Week for the chance to witness one of Inverness’ most exciting summer wildlife spectacles. Watch swifts sweep and soar high above Inverness Castle and the city centre, while learning about these remarkable birds and the incredible journeys they make each year.

Highlights

• Experience the thrill of seeing swifts in flight above Inverness Castle and the town centre.

• Learn about the lives of these extraordinary long-distance migrants, which spend almost their entire lives in the air.

• Discover how local conservation efforts are helping to protect swifts in Inverness.

• Support the creation of new swift nest boxes through your ticket donation.

• Enjoy a family-friendly guided wildlife experience with Ranger John Orr.

How to Take Part

• Meet at the Flora MacDonald statue at The Inverness Castle Experience Garden.

• Children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.

• Bring binoculars if you have them, as swifts fly high and fast.

• Spaces are limited, so advance booking is recommended.

• Donations are encouraged to support the Ranger Service and the creation of new swift nest boxes. A suggested donation is £5 per person to help cover costs, or £10 per person to further support the project.

• Please note that Eventbrite bookings require a minimum £1 donation to cover platform fees.