Science Center Nature Tours

Puffin Executive Director Iain MacLeod (a native Scot) leads Natural and Cultural History Tours to Scotland each year. These are very personal, small-group tours to various parts of the Scottish Highlands and Islands. Iain is an experienced group tour leader who has organized and led tours of Scotland more than twenty times. The hotels are chosen by Iain for their comfort, ambiance, hospitality, and excellent food and Iain arranges each day's activities to really get a flavor of Scotland's wildlife, natural beauty, and cultural heritage. The group size (maximum 12 people), and unhurried pace fosters new friendships, a relaxed atmosphere, and flexibility in the schedule. Iain also leads spectacular birding trips to New Mexico.

There are a couple spots open on the June 2025 trip. The November New Mexico trip is sold out, but Iain is adding a second trip (Nov. 13-23). The Scotland 2026 trip is also sold out, but Iain is trying to add a second trip in June 2026. Iain just added a 2027 trip. Email Iain MacLeod () now if you are interested in any of these incredible trips.

Amber Norcross, 07/29/22
Always a great way to spend the day with the kids. They never get bored even after several trips, the love the interactive stations throughout the place, and the playground and zipline are a favorite. The giant insects were very cool to see as well. Well worth the membership!
Janet McMahon, 08/02/23
What a great place!! Lots to see and learn. The kids loved the opposum, owls and much more. The trail was easy and we'll marked with so much to view. Great day out!!
Joshua Rosen, 10/14/23
We took the last boat trip of the season on Oct 14. The trip is an hour and a half around the lake. There were loons and bald eagles and views of the mountains that surround the lake. The guide did a terrific job explaining the wildlife and history.
Lori Blais, 06/08/21
Another fun experience at Squam. It was clean and beautiful. Always great to see the animals. The kids always love it.
Dyanna O, 07/18/20
We loved it here. We spent 2 hrs and we didnt even walk the trails! Our 6 year old read every single word on the nature trail! He really enjoyed the bobcat, mountain lion and otters but his favorite was the bears! I wish we had packed a lunch. We only had some water and apples. We would have liked to explore the trails that were open. Just another reason to return!