Aikenhead House

08/01/2024

is up and running, and we are currently in a period of dry weather - so why not book a few nights away in The Attic, which has a kit and drying room for guests.
We are 45mins from the slopes.
Email [email protected] for more info.

18/08/2023

LAST REMAINING DATES FOR THE SEASON in The Orchard
8th, 9th and 10th Sept
15th, 16th and 17th Sept
Contact us for further details

17/03/2023

Adam has been busy this week with a new addition to The Cottage.
This oak porch really sets off the gable end well and will add shelter as you're opening the door on rainy days

17/07/2022

Sunny days and nature's bounty at Aikenhead House.

02/06/2022

The Orchard is available this weekend (3rd-6th June). Last minute break away? Contact us for more information

19/03/2022

MORNING... what a sunrise... and it keeps getting better! Whats better than standing outside in the cold watching the sunrise and slurping a fresh mug of The Bean Shop coffee?

17/03/2022

More hedges? Yup, that's another 200m planted! And yes, Puppy supervised

30/12/2021

Thank you for featuring us in your end of year round vid! 😁
We find what3words so useful to navigate guests to their exact parking sport. 👌

27/11/2021

No electricity today due to the storms - so a day keeping warm by chainsawing & chopping up the beach tree that we had to have taken down 3 years ago.
The wood is now really well seasoned and perfect for burning.

21/10/2021

Fancy an alternative route to the house? 🤷‍♀️😅🚴

09/09/2021

We now have EV charging at Aikenhead House!
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14/08/2021

The Orchard is now fully booked for 2021 & we are already taking bookings for 2022!
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Many thanks to for this wonderful stretch in our visitors book.
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16/07/2021

Fancy a weekend of adventure?
2 spaces left on Rosie Baxendine - Bikepacking Guide, Scotland women's weekend.
Can't make that weekend? Ask Rosie about bespoke trips.
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2 spaces left on my Women's Intro to Bikepacking Experience on the 7/8th August (based in Perthshire.)
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Contact me for more info and to book your place.
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12/07/2021

This is our wonderful local deli that we get our platters from. 👌

🌟🌟 COMPETITION TIME🌟🌟

Monday 12th of July will mark 2 years since we took over Cornerstone Deli.

To celebrate with our lovely customers we are giving one lucky person the chance to win one of our delicious Deli Platters.

Winner will be drawn on Friday 16th of July and the platter can be collected from Cornerstone Deli at your convenience.

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Best of luck🤞🤞

11/07/2021

BOOKED!!! Thank you for those who got in touch.

LAST MINUTE CANCELLATION - THE ORCHARD - Available Tomorrow for two nights (12th and 13th July). DM for more details

28/06/2021

Check out our video on the what3words and Airbnb partnership!
We use what3words so that guests know exactly where their parking space for The Orchard, The Cottage or The Attic is -
otherwise it can be a bit confusing as to where to go!
More info here - https://what3words.com/host-on-airbnb

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26/06/2021

Fancy a cycling adventure during your stay?
Rosie Baxendine - Bikepacking Guide, Scotland (aka your hostess!) Can guide you on one (or more!) day gravel rides in the most beautiful areas.

11/06/2021

That's the new Hikki - Naturspa hot tub from Bushgear in situ for The Cottage.
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We hope that this design is more accessible for our guests.
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Just some screening & climbers to be planted now.
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28/05/2021

Introducing The Cottage @ Aikenhead House.
Our new accessible holiday accommodation opening this weekend!
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The Cottage is a self contained apartment for 2 adults. It is attached to Aikenhead House and has private parking, its own entrance & outside space with a wood fired hot tub.
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We are now open for bookings - DM us for info.
VisitScotland Euan's Guide Airbnb

08/05/2021

This weekend we reopened The Orchard for the summer.
This is a Bell Tent for 2 adults from Funky Mountain Ventures with private wood burning hot tub and private use kitchen and shower 25m from the tent.

29/04/2021

Our local ospreys circling above the house!
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Every year we watch one or two chick's being raised. They carry the fish from the local loch over the house to the nest.
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01/04/2021

Look what we found when digging amongst the parsnips this morning!🤩💍

21/02/2021

When the new insulated pipe gets left at the end of the drive....
Hamster wheel time!
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This pipe will run the heating from the new wood chip boiler in the new shed to the house.
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08/02/2021

More snow & a strange evening light.
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28/01/2021

Well...today was HRH's turn for a photo...
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She decided that was too much to cope with.
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She's some character!
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27/01/2021

Tiny Toby's turn to say Hi today!
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Toby is a geriatric (30+ years old!) miniature Shetland pony with ALL the attitude if you don't feed him on time.
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26/01/2021

Good morning from DelBoy & Rodney.
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You can tell they are plotting some mischief...
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21/01/2021

Tina, Dolly & Cap's fleeces have turned into this gorgeous rug by the very talented Pocket House Studio!
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We are keeping this one - but have booked for 2 rugs (5 fleeces) next time and they will be for sale to guests.
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