Braemar Highland Experience

05/12/2023

Tullochmacarrick in Glen Gairn. The local minister in the area lived here in the 1850s, looking after his congregation who lived down this stunning glen. One of our go-to walks!

25/11/2023

21/11/2023

A rather lovely rainbow highlighting the green fields of Auchtavan, once home to twelve families who lived off the land here. Auchtavan translates as "field of the two goats," the rent that often was paid by the tenants to their laird. Today, most buildings are in ruins at Auchtavan, although the late Queen Mother's picnic cottage is in good condition and is a favourite venue of ours for picnics and whisky tastings.

11/11/2023

Beginning to hit.colder temperatures now (-7 two nights ago). But it's worth wrapping up and heading out to enjoy skies like this.

04/11/2023

One of my favourite views on the Balmoral Estate.

24/10/2023

21/10/2023

Snowy Lochnagar.

16/10/2023

Beautiful autumnal colours on our walk at Balmoral Estate earlier today. Hope these leaves aren't swept away by the storms forecasted later in the week!

11/10/2023

Blairglass, lying just off the B976 road to Gairnshiel from Crathie. Blairglass translates as grey field, but it was looking more green than grey today. One of my happy places, this house still has a cheese press and bike that needs a little tlc, propped up carefully against the wall.

03/10/2023

Quite extraordinary really that I've restrained myself to one post about chanterelles this year. I've been enjoying them post-run on almost each breakfast!
I always head to birch forests to find chanterelles.
Birch is always a moving forest - their offspring can't grow directly underneath them, so move just a little forward for some more light. I love the thought that the mycelium of the chanterelles on the forest floor accompany them, supporting new generations of birch.

29/09/2023

We offer a wide variety of guided walking, at low and high level, from a couple of hours to several days. Let us introduce you to the wild places with spectacular scenery, guide you up some of our mountains, or walk you through the history of the area and its flora and fauna.

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22/09/2023

Lovely morning spent playing with ideas for a cocktail foraging workshop next week.

17/09/2023

Our heather has been amazing this year, coming into bloom earlier than normal. This peacock butterfly was very obliging on a walk earlier this week, stopping to pose in the early morning sun.

11/09/2023

What a fabulous weekend to walk through the Lairig Ghru!

30/08/2022

Wee call out for Braemar Mountain Rescue Team earlier today. Fabulous flying skills (not Julian!)

13/05/2022

Checking out a route for mountain rescue training later in the month. Worse things to do after a day at the PC.