Why not sign up to the new forum? Thanks, Your email address will not be published. Though the water is cold here and dolphins usually prefer warm water, they are here for the Scottish Atlantic salmon. 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 are looking for a hiking adventure with a difference then visiting Scotland in autumn is truly otherworldly. You can see dolphins out during the tidal times as the salmon fish gets caught in tide and dolphins pods come to catch them. Many of these locations are within 1-hour walking distance within the Inverness city center. Go wildlife watching in Scotland without tying yourself to just spotting dolphins. You should not miss the perfect chance to see the dolphins here One of the Free Scottish Wildlife Experience. Dolphins can be found around the world - from the warm waters of the Ionian Sea off Greece to the chillier climes of the Azores and Scotland. Grey seals can be identified by their larger size than common seals and are normally grey coloured with darker spots. I suggest heading into the village and parking up looking over the water. In terms of weather, Scotland never gets either super hot or super cold (with the exception of the Highlands, of course), so most activities are available year-round. Scotland has a very temperate climate. See our cookie policy for more information. Tessa from our Travel Team spent five hours watching a pod of orcas swimming around the coastline of Shetland in July. spot some dolphins for myself! While whales are most commonly spotted in the west of Scotland, cheeky and charming wild dolphins have primarily claimed the east coast of the country as their home. If youre in Inverness on your way to or from the Black Isle, get in touch with Dolphin Spirit. Expect to encounter stunning wildlife such as the great Cuckoo, Red Squirrels and the elusive Cairngorm Pine Marten. You can see Chris's personal photography portfolio on flickr.com/colourjam. During the warmer months, a variety of different sea life can appear be on the lookout for Dolphins, Killer whales, Minke whales and maybe even catch a rare glimpse of Humpback whales! Short-beaked common dolphins can be identified by a figure of eight on their flanks formed through distinctive yellow and white flashes around their dorsal fins. Eilean Dhubh or the Black Isle as its known is technically not an island as such, but certainly feels like one with an almost Scotland in Miniature thing going on from sandy beaches to high craggy cliffs, thick forest, wide open farmland and wildlifelots of wildlife if you know where to look. A great way to keep entertained is by waiting for dolphins to arrive. It is best to check the tide time of the day you are visiting to increase your chances of seeing the dolphins. Theres also a cafe to get some food while youre watching. //-->//>