Environment blogs

A guide to Scottish Munros

If you're up for an adventure right at your doorstep while staying at Eagle Brae, there are plenty of local Scottish Munros to explore.

The changing colours of Scottish Mountain Hares

Have you ever heard of Scottish mountain hares? These elusive creatures are known for their unique coat that changes colour with the seasons. But why do they do this? What purpose does it serve? Let’s take a closer look at these...

Best selling items in our Eagle Brae Shop

If you’re looking for something to take home when you visit Eagle Brae, you’re in luck. Our shop is fully stocked with wonderful, thoughtful gifts for you and your family. Unsure what to get? Why not try one of our best selling items?

Our rare breeds

It’s not just the wildlife at Eagle Brae that we care deeply about here at Eagle Brae. Did you know that we have some rare livestock breeds too? We have a flock of Hebridean Sheep, a herd of Black Highland Cows and a passel of pedigree Berkshire pigs. All ...

New year’s resolutions that are easy to keep at Eagle Brae

With the festive season well and truly upon us, there’s no better time to reflect on the year gone by. As 2017 draws to a close, thoughts turn to celebrating a brand-new year. So, what better way to kick-start 2018 than by making your New year’s ...

Iconic views in the Scottish Highlands

What is the best view in Scotland? Well, there’s a stumper. Finding a general consensus is going to be impossible, and is the sort of question that sets Facebook groups on fire! However here at Eagle Brae, we don’t shirk in the face ...

Eco-friendly holidays at Eagle Brae

While you may well be aware of the magnificent log homes of Eagle Brae, you might not know that we offer sustainable, eco-friendly holidays. So, here are some facts about our Highland hideaway and how we like to work with nature, not against it ...

The eco-friendly western red cedar log cabin 

These days a lot of effort goes into designing more eco-friendly buildings for us to live, work or holiday in. But a building technique that has been around for hundreds of years may hold the key to a sustainable future. We’re talking about ...