Natural History Tours

Tasmania: History, Art, Historic Homesteads & Gardens 2024

• with
• Richard Heathcote
• Margaret Heathcote

Explore Tasmania's rich history, art collections, historic homesteads, gardens and natural wilderness of Bruny Island, the World Heritage-listed Gordon River & Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair NP. Read more

Spectacular Landscapes, Gardens, Imperial Cities & Kasbahs of Morocco 2024

• with
• Paul Urquhart
• Inge Pullar
• Prof. Amira K Bennison

Explore Morocco’s rich culture in gardening and landscape design, art, architecture & craft in medieval cities with old palaces and souqs, on high mountain ranges and in pre-Saharan desert fortresses. Read more

Natural Landscapes & Gardens of Madeira & the Azores 2024

• with
• Stephen Ryan
• Craig Lidgerwood

Explore Madeira and the volcanic archipelago of the Azores which are a geological hotspot supporting a wealth of flora and fauna including over 25 species of whales and dolphins. Read more

Cultural Landscapes and Gardens of the Channel Islands: Jersey, Guernsey, Herm & Sark 2024

• with
• Richard Heathcote
• Margaret Heathcote

A unique study of five Channel Islands, featuring local experts who will explore each island's distinctive history, culture, geography and wildlife.
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The Scottish Highlands: Great Country Houses, Castles & Gardens 2024

• with
• Richard Barley MBE MCIHort, FLS
• Anita Barley

Discover Charles Rennie Mackintosh in Glasgow, view fine castles and gardens incl. Mount Stuart, Benmore, Inverewe, Cawdor, Glamis & Drummond, and visit the ancient landscape of Kilmartin Glen. Read more

Shetland & Orkney: Archaeology and Wildlife of the Northern Isles 2024

• with
• Gillian Hovell
• Romain Nugou

Explore the rugged natural beauty of Shetland & Orkney. View the prehistoric sites of Skara Brae, Maeshowe, Stones of Stenness & Ring of Brodgar; Kirkwall, Lerwick & the islands' spectacular birdlife. Read more

Cornwall, Devon, Southern Wales & the Wye: Picturesque Coasts and Country Life 2024

• with
• Richard Heathcote
• Margaret Heathcote

A unique tour of south-west England, Wales and the Wye Valley, an area that has inspired diverse writers and artists, with its rich, varied coastal landscapes and picturesque countryside. Read more

Norway & the Lofoten Archipelago: Rock Carvings, Ragnarök and Reindeer 2024

• with
• Dr Mindy MacLeod

Explore Norway in depth, concentrating on the marvellous nature which has inspired the legends and literature, the art and architecture and the Norse and Sami ways of life in this rugged country Read more

Slovenia: Villages, Castles, Vineyards, Scenic Valleys and the Julian Alps 2024

• with
• Dr Adrian Jones, OAM
• Martin Muhek

Explore extraordinarily diverse Slovenia with its glorious landscapes, snow-capped peaks, ancient forests, charming villages and rich artistic traditions. Enjoy fine wines and innovative cuisine.
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Tasmania: Art, Spring Gardens, Cradle Mountain & Freycinet National Park 2024

• with
• Paul Urquhart

Join Paul Urquhart visiting a range of private gardens, working farms, art galleries, gourmet restaurants and the world-famous Freycinet and Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Parks Read more

Sri Lanka: Elephants, Temples, Spices & Forts 2025

• with
• Em. Prof. Bernard Hoffert

Combining UNESCO World Heritage sites of Anuradhapura, Dambulla, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Kandy and Galle with a number of Sri Lanka's best wildlife sanctuaries including Wilpattu & Yala National Park. Read more

Tasmania: History, Art, Historic Homesteads & Gardens 2025

• with
• Richard Heathcote
• Margaret Heathcote

Explore Tasmania's rich history, art collections, historic homesteads, gardens and natural wilderness of Bruny Island, the World Heritage-listed Gordon River & Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair NP. Read more