What's On
Join us and discover more about Scotland’s marine wildlife and how you can help protect it. HWDT run a number of events through-out the year, both in person and online; from family focussed activity sessions to guided outdoor experiences.
Whaley Ceilidh
7pm Friday 4th October
Aros Hall, Tobermory
Join us to celebrate 30 years of whale conservation in the Hebrides with a special Whaley Ceilidh. Dust-off your dancing shoes with live music from Hannah Fisher and Sorren McLean, special Nc’Nean Distillery cocktails, great raffle prizes, and all for a great cause!
Arrive at 7pm for a complimentary glass of delicious Sea Change Wine to toast our 30th Birthday!
£10, under 12s go free
FINS & GINS
Evening talk series celebrating our incredible natural environment with complimentary gin supplied by Tobermory Distillery.
7pm Tuesday 20th August - Maps, Placenames and Landscapes with James Westland
7pm Tuesday 27th August - Sea Turtles of Scotland with Jess Byers
7pm Tuesday 3rd September - The West Coast Community of Killer Whales with Lauren Smith
7pm Tuesday 10th September - A Guide to Rockpooling on the Isle of Mull with Grace Lambert
7pm Tuesday 17th September - The Return of Large Whales to the Hebrides by Kai Grundy
7pm Tuesday 24th September - Seabird Studies on the Treshnish Isles with Tim Dixon
FOGHORN WHALE WATCH AT ARDNAMURCHAN LIGHTHOUSE
Join us for a pop-up whale watch at Ardnamurchan Lighthouse! You can find us at the foghorn between 11am and 2pm.
FRIDAY 16TH AUGUST
FRIDAY 30TH AUGUST
FRIDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER
This is a drop in activity so no need to book.
TRESHNISH FARM WALK & WATCH
Join us to discover the incredible natural scenery and wildlife on a guided walk and sea watch at the beautiful Treshnish Farm.
EVERY SECOND FRIDAY
Pay what you can. Your donation will help protect Scottish whales and dolphins.
Photo credit: Treshnish Farm
GUIDED WALK TO TOBERMORY LIGHTHOUSE
Join our expert guides for a gentle walk along the coast to Tobermory Lighthouse as we take in the nature and wildlife around us. This guided walk is available to join every Tuesday and Thursday.
TUESDAY FROM 10:30AM - 12:30PM
THURSDAY FROM 2PM - 4PM
Cost to join is £4 per child, £6 per adult and £18 for a family ticket (2 adults, up to 3 kids)
GUIDED WILDLIFE WATCH AT GLENGORM CASTLE
Join us to discover the incredible natural scenery, wildlife and history on a guided walk and sea watch at beautiful Glengorm Castle. This guided walk is available to join every Tuesday and Thursday throughout the season.
TUESDAY FROM 2PM - 4PM
THURSDAY FROM 10AM - 12PM
Cost to join is £5 per child, £8 per adult and £22 for a family ticket (2 adults, up to 3 kids)
WHALE WATCH WORKSHOP
Learn top-tips for spotting and identifying whales and dolphins around the Isle of Mull. This activity takes place in our Hebridean Whale Centre in Tobermory.
MONDAY FROM 11AM - 12PM
WEDNESDAY FROM 11AM - 12PM
FRIDAY FROM 11AM - 12PM
Pay what you can. Your donation will help protect Scottish whales and dolphins.
TEETH, BONES AND BALEEN: DISCOVERING WHALES
Dive into our bones box to discover whales and dolphins through our fascinating collection of teeth, bones and baleen. This activity takes place in our Hebridean Whale Centre in Tobermory.
MONDAY: 10:30AM AND 3PM
WEDNESDAY: 10:30AM
FRIDAY: 10:30AM AND 3PM
Pay what you can. Your donation will help protect Scottish whales and dolphins.
CRAFTY WHALE
Conservation crafts - get crafty as we turn rubbish into art! This activity takes place in our Hebridean Whale Centre in Tobermory.
MONDAY FROM 4PM - 5PM
FRIDAY FROM 4PM - 5PM
Pay what you can. Your donation will help protect Scottish whales and dolphins.
WHALE HEROES: SAVE OUR SEAS!
What are the threats facing whales in our waters and how can you help? Become a conservation champion in this fun, family-friendly activity. This activity takes place in our Hebridean Whale Centre in Tobermory.
WEDNESDAY FROM 2PM - 3:30PM
Pay what you can. Your donation will help protect Scottish whales and dolphins.