Coming this autumn 2026 The Scottish Wildcat and Badger Photography hide. 

Based on the Rothiemurchus Estate in the Scottish Highlands near Aviemore, our Scottish Wildcat and Badger night photography hide offers an opportunity to photograph two of Britain’s most elusive mammals under the cover of darkness.

The hide is based in woodland and overlooks a secluded clearing within the forest with natural moss covered fallen trees and stumps.

We currently are running on a 90% success rate for badgers and the critically endangered Scottish wildcat visiting the hide each night. Designed for nocturnal photography, the hide allows photographers to capture these remarkable animals without disturbing them.

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This hide is exclusive and is only available to either 1 photographer or photographers from the same group per night and can seat up to 4 people.

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Features

• Purpose-built nocturnal wildlife photography hide

• Eye-level shooting positions

• Comfortable seating for extended evening sessions

• Capacity for small groups up to 4 to maintain a quiet environment

• Compost Toilet

Price:

1 Photographer £150

2 Photographers £200

3 Photographers £300

4 Photographers £350

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Coming this Autumn 2026

Meeting time will be 3-6pm depending on the time of year.

Finish time is 1am or an hour after dawn​

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General Conduct/Rules 

• Maintain Silence: Speak quietly and avoid loud noises to prevent startling wildlife and disturbing other visitors. 

• Minimise Movement: Move slowly and keep movements to a minimum when inside the hide to avoid attracting attention from animals. 

• Mobile Phones: Switch mobile phones to silent mode and keep phones under your shelf on the dimmest setting. (The wildcat will see the light coming from the hide if this is not followed). Sound is not allowed to be played from your phone at any time earphones must be worn. 

• No Flash Photography: Use cameras without flash to avoid frightening animals. The hide is flood lit.  

• Silent shooting modes only when taking pictures. 

• No Littering: Take all rubbish with you when you leave, including food wrappers and tissues. 

• Emergency toilet: is only to be used in emergency situations as using the toilet could disturb the animals and cause them not to show. 

• Once in the Hide: you are not permitted to leave the hide until 1am and then if you choose to stay longer you are not permitted to leave until 1 hour after dawn. When leaving the hide at 1am do so quietly following the track with a dim lit torch. 

Hide Etiquette. 

• Limit Use of Equipment: Use the shelfs provided or tripod and never put lens out of the pipes provided. Once set up you are not permitted to move your camera or lens once the animals are in view. Pick the shot/area you want to photograph and keep cameras completely still. 

• Keep Doors Closed: Always close the hide door quietly behind you to prevent disturbing wildlife and to maintain the hide’s concealment. 

• Clean Up: Leave the hide as you found it, ensuring all personal belongings and rubbish are taken away. 

• Be Prepared: Dress appropriately for the cold weather and bring necessary supplies such as water and food. 

 

Anybody being found to not be adhering to the rule will not be permitted to use the hide again.