Experience the Marine Wildlife of Wester Ross from the comfort of our Catamaran, Seaquest MRV. We are the only boat in Gairloch skippered by a qualified Marine Biologist with decades of experience working and researching the local Marine life. Ian is a qualified marine biologist and his knowledge and passion for the marine environment is inspiring.
Gairloch and The Minch provide habitat and migratory feeding grounds for a diverse range of marine life, from marine mammals such as Whales, Dolphins, Porpoise and Seals to numerous species of Seabirds, and not forgetting Ocean Sunfish, Basking Sharks, Jellyfish and even the occasional Leatherback Turtle and Walrus!
Gairloch and The Minch provide habitat and migratory feeding grounds for a diverse range of marine life, from marine mammals such as Whales, Dolphins, Porpoise and Seals to numerous species of Seabirds, and not forgetting Ocean Sunfish, Basking Sharks, Jellyfish and even the occasional Leatherback Turtle and Walrus!
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About Us
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Established in 1989 Gairloch Marine Life Centre & Cruises is one of the longest running marine wildlife operators in Europe and has the longest running Harbour Porpoise survey world-wide. Located in Gairloch Harbour, on the magnificent West coast of the Highlands of Scotland, we offer scenic and wildlife survey cruises around Gairloch and into the Minch with the emphasis on research and education.
Meet Our Team
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Ian is our Marine Biologist and Skipper of Seaquest MRV and skippered MV Starquest for 20 years. He is the Seawatch Foundation North-west Scotland Regional Coordinator and the UK Ambassador for the Porpoise Conservation Society.
Originally from Nottingham, as a child Ian was fascinated by the aquatic explorations of Jacques Cousteau, this fascination stayed with him and inspired him to go on to study Marine Biology at Bangor University and the University Marine Biological Station Millport.
Originally from Nottingham, as a child Ian was fascinated by the aquatic explorations of Jacques Cousteau, this fascination stayed with him and inspired him to go on to study Marine Biology at Bangor University and the University Marine Biological Station Millport.
Wildlife Centre
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Our Marine Wildlife Information Centre can be found at the end of the harbour road by the pier. It is an information, education and research centre welcome to all. We have numerous displays on the the local Marine wildlife including where you are likely to see them from the shoreline to the Maerl beds of the deeper water of the Loch and the out into the Very deep waters of the Minch.
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Phone calls are difficult due to signal problems and internet access can be unreliable, if your enquiry is for cruises today or the next couple of days please use the texting option as we are more likely to get back to you.
If you are unable to text please us the box opposite to tell us as much information about your group, how many adults and children and children's ages, and your preferred date, or to ask any other questions and Donna will reply as soon as she is able.
If you are unable to text please us the box opposite to tell us as much information about your group, how many adults and children and children's ages, and your preferred date, or to ask any other questions and Donna will reply as soon as she is able.
Our Location
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If entering the village on the A832 from the North, you need to keep driving straight, past the shop and petrol station, round past the golf course on your right and you will find the harbour just over the hill on your right hand side. If arriving in Gairloch from the South, you will find the Harbour on your left side before entering the actual village.
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