The Yurt at Craignee

01/01/2024

A lovely day at last, so we were able to start the year with a walk to our local trig point, via Tynron Doon hill fort.

31/12/2023

Thank you to all our lovely guests of 2023 for making it so enjoyable to share Craignee and Scaur Glen.

We’ve been reviewing the year in photos - and after all the greyness and rain we’re hoping for some of this in 2024.

Book your wee escape now!

14/12/2023

As recommended by Lonely Planet 😁

The best reasons to visit the often overlooked southwestern region of Scotland.

27/11/2023

A wee yurt nestled in the hills is a perfect ‘cool’ base to explore Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Unesco Biosphere

03/11/2023

We’re officially cool 😎

The Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere, Scotland’s first UNESCO Biosphere, is celebrating the news that National Geographic Traveller (UK) has […]

02/11/2023

Lovely autumn colour 🍂🍁

01/11/2023

A lovely addition to a yurt stay 😊

17/10/2023

Some more autumn views from Craignee - including my favourite tree. The frost had gone by the time I walked the collies, but the mist was still lying over The Nith.

30/09/2023

Catching the sunshine between the rain.

24/09/2023

If you want to upgrade your getaway with a bit of Spa Luxury, do get in touch with Templand to book! 🛁

Only 3.5 miles away, so an easy drive or cycle

17/09/2023

The seasons are changing again…
Thankfully the yurt gets toasty warm when the wood burner is lit, and it’s a great time of year to sit out by the fire pit and enjoy the autumn colour and the stars.

02/09/2023

The summer is back 🎉! We celebrated the sunshine with a trip to the lovely Drumlanrig gardens and an outdoor cake at - all on the doorstep.
Book a last minute getaway to enjoy the indian summer.

31/08/2023

…. And make a short detour to visit us en route! 😁

Done the ? Head down south and check out the South West 300.

08/08/2023

Scottish bluebells and Scottish blue skies. 🌤
Just on the doorstep.

29/07/2023

You can now add a little extra adventure to your yurt stay with the new Assault Course at Drumlanrig.

15/07/2023

It’s that sort of weekend.
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08/07/2023

We’re proud of our lovely reviews from guests and work hard to keep our 5 ⭐️ record. This review from Alex particularly made us glow.

26/06/2023

A change in the weather… waiting for the rain.

18/06/2023

Recommended for a lovely meal out.

Our New Bar & Garden Menu seems to be going down well 🍀 please book to avoid disappointment 😎

11/06/2023

After the rain - watching the sun go down behind Craignee.

We have last minute availability for next weekend, and the weather is set fair. https://www.airbnb.com/h/craigneeyurt

18/05/2023

So many different spring visitors to the garden. We haven’t been able to get a photo of the otter, but we have had another sighting in the pond 🤩🦦

13/05/2023

Waiting for the sun to break through….

12/05/2023

So many amazing restaurants to chose from!
So many undiscovered wee gems.

https://www.theguardian.com/food/2023/may/12/home-dumfries-grace-dent-restaurant-review?fbclid=IwAR0DV7vGucCPP6fovjD8vK_rJSHNhVf2j3aJOywgDY8QW_-Sj1lWo1afCOc

One of the best restaurants within 100 miles or more

04/05/2023

It really must be spring, the glen is getting busy with new visitors … the cuckoo joined the swallows this morning, and lassies and their bairns are back in the field!

Ps. A busy week coming up in the yurt, but no bookings yet for next weekend…..

23/04/2023

Spring is springing. The rhododendrons and bluebells are out and the first Swallows found their way back to Craignee this morning. Hurrah!
April and May really are the most special time in Scaur Glen.

23/04/2023

19/04/2023

Our latest guests had an unforgettable visit thanks to a couple of otter visits. We have occasionally seen them, but never an experience like this! I think we’ll be sitting out by the pond ourselves for the next few nights.

17/04/2023

Another happy guest and ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review. It’s so rewarding seeing people discover our corner of Scotland.

07/04/2023

We left the collies to look after Craignee and guests (with a little bit of help from our house sitters). Skye was amazing, was very relaxing and the Cuillin were magnificent…. but it’s always lovely to return to the green oasis of home.
Ps. We make a great stop-over en route to Skye and the North of Scotland 😊