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how the weather shapes your hike

How the weather can change your hiking experience

Published by Rebecca Field October 29, 2025

How the weather can change your experience of hiking in the Highlands One of the great truths of exploring the Scottish Highlands is that the […]

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Autumn in the Highlands

Autumn in the Highlands: wildlife, fiery colours and changing landscapes

Published by Rebecca Field October 8, 2025

Autumn in the Highlands – Wildlife, Colours & Changing Landscapes When the first chill touches the air and the light takes on a softer golden […]

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Local suppliers and crafters in the Cairngorms

A piece of our story: our local suppliers and crafters

Published by Rebecca Field August 27, 2025

A Piece of Our Story – Our Local Suppliers and Crafters When guests sit down to dinner at Fraoch Lodge, or look around the walls […]

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Scottish weather words explained

Published by Rebecca Field August 13, 2025

A Wee Blether About the Weather They say talking about the weather is a national pastime in Britain, but here in Scotland? It’s practically a […]

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what's so great about the scottish highlands

What’s so great about the Scottish Highlands?

Published by Tammy Reynolds August 6, 2025

Why I Call the Scottish Highlands Home—and Why You Should Visit Some of you may never have heard much about Scotland. Some of you might […]

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wild camping

Wild Camping in Scotland

Published by Rebecca Field July 16, 2025

Wild Camping in Scotland: Freedom, Responsibility, and the Roadside Problem Scotland is often hailed as a camper’s paradise—home to some of the last truly wild […]

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the venison debate

The venison debate

Published by Rebecca Field June 18, 2025

Venison and Deer Control in the Highlands: Balancing Nature, Culture, and Community When you walk across the peaks and high tops, spotting a red deer […]

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Burma Road

Cycling the Burma Road

Published by Rebecca Field June 4, 2025

Burma Road: Natural MTB Trails in the Cairngorms Burma Road: Natural MTB & Gravel Adventure in the Cairngorms Looking for a rewarding and scenic mountain […]

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how to cope with short winter days

Tips on how to cope with short daylight hours in winter

Published by Rebecca Field December 18, 2024

Seizing the Daylight: Embracing Winter “Wellness” in the Scottish Highlands Tips on how to cope with short daylight hours – As winter cloaks the Highlands […]

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clans and the games

Scotland, famous for …. clans and highland games

Published by Rebecca Field July 24, 2024

Clans and clan ties are a strong pull for a lot of our visitors from the US, Canada and Australia. Many of these visitors are coming […]

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