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A touch of India in the Highlands

Date published: 7/2/2022

Eagle Brae is a unique holiday destination in the Scottish Highlands. Sitting on a remote hilltop in the magnificent area of Strathglass, everything possible about our luxury log cabin resort is hand-made, sustainable and the...

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Eco-friendly holidays at Eagle Brae

Date published: 13/10/2021

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 ...

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Winter, the most wonderful time of the year at Eagle Brae

Date published: 19/7/2021

There is something very special about winter in the Scottish Highlands. Here at Eagle Brae we are far removed from the busy cities. Winter ushers in a tranquil calm and a stillness slowly settles in. A blanket of snow covers the hills, where wild deer ...

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Things to do in the Highlands this February break

Date published: 3/2/2020

It might only be the second month of the new year, but you still deserve a holiday! The February break is coming up, and what better a time to visit the beautiful Scottish Highlands? Winter is a magical time at Eagle Brae log cabins, and with our own ...

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Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards 2019 – We’re Winners!

Date published: 4/11/2019

Here at Eagle Brae, we are so proud to have won this year’s Best Self-Catering Accommodation Experience award at the Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards (HITA). This is a prestigious annual scheme, which rewards businesses and individuals ...

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How to make an antler chandelier

Date published: 14/5/2019

If you've ever stayed with us at Eagle Brae, you'll have noticed the stunning antler chandeliers that hang from the rafters of every log cabin. Eagle Brae Owner, Mike Spencer-Nairn, lovingly makes these chandeliers by hand using deer antlers ...

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A look inside our three new log cabins

Date published: 15/4/2019

In December 2018, we introduced three new log cabins to our collection – let’s take a look inside. Certhia - Meaning ‘treecreeper’, a little bird that catches insects on trees, Certhia sleeps two to four people. The cabin has one double or twin room ...

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Stay in the only UK log cabin resort built by the Timber Kings

Date published: 18/2/2019

For a holiday with a difference this year, head for the beautiful Scottish Highlands and stay in our luxury self-catering eco-resort. The only log cabin resort in the UK to be built by the Timber Kings (Pioneer Log Homes of BC), our log cabins in Scotland are ...

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The story of our beautiful Himalayan carvings

Date published: 7/8/2018

Our beautiful Eagle Brae log cabins are crafted by hand and feature unique intricate wood carvings. A team of experts in the Indian Himalayas created all the flat panel carvings. While the carvings in the rounds of the logs were done in Canada ...

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Three new log cabins on their way to Eagle Brae

Date published: 11/4/2018

Back in 2016, we announced we would be adding another three new log cabins to our collection in the heart of the Scottish Highlands. Now the wait is almost over! By December 2018, Certhia, Ardea and Cinclus will be complete. And they will join ...

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Secrets of Eagle Brae, the ultimate Highland getaway

Date published: 9/11/2017

Nestled on a Highland mountainside, between the stunning glens of Affric and Strathfarrar, your ultimate Scottish getaway awaits. Eagle Brae is the perfect place to escape to the country but with all the comforts of home and some added luxuries!

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All wrapped up for winter – Our Nehru jackets

Date published: 7/11/2017

Grab yourself a truly unique memento of your visit to Eagle Brae with a beautiful Nehru jacket, made exclusively for us in the Indian Himalayan Region, where our very own Pawana is from. We are delighted to bring these entirely original, hand-made ...

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10 pictures that prove Eagle Brae is simply out of this world

Date published: 21/8/2017

Luxury Scottish log cabins, the most stunning Highland scenery imaginable and a closer-to-nature experience you won't find anywhere else. Welcome to Eagle Brae! Sun-kissed mountains, a meandering river, breath-taking scenery and a view that ...

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Eagle Brae highlights: Celebrating our 4th anniversary

Date published: 15/8/2017

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again – Eagle Brae is a dream in the making. It’s the culmination of years of hard work and determination from Mike, Pawana and the entire Eagle Brae team. Because let’s face it, when we decided to build ...

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Building Eagle Brae’s log cabins

Date published: 22/12/2016

With 3 beautiful new log cabins on the way, we thought it only fitting we share some of the secrets of building an Eagle Brae log cabin with you. All of our cabins are hand built by master craftsmen using the finest Western Red Cedar logs. Each log ...

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2016 highlights from Eagle Brae

Date published: 14/12/2016

We knew it was going to be a great year when we welcomed in the New Year with an amazing display of the Aurora Borealis. On New Year’s Eve, we were treated to a spectacular display of the Northern Lights. It was the perfect way to toast the bells and ...

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Ten things to do at Eagle Brae

Date published: 12/1/2016

Located in the heart of the Scottish wilderness, Eagle Brae is awash with the beauty of nature. From glens to mountains and gorgeous lochs, we make for the perfect walking or photography destination. Our eco-friendly log cabins are in the best ...

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Honeymoons and minimoons in the Highlands

Date published: 6/1/2016

The Scottish Highlands are well reputed as one of the most gorgeous natural locations on the planet. With sweeping vistas and forests, wonderful towns and lochs, it’s not hard to see why. For that very reason, Scotland also maintains a reputation as ...

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The eco-friendly western red cedar log cabin 

Date published: 16/12/2015

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 ...

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Discover 5 things you never knew about Eagle Brae

Date published: 3/12/2015

Eagle Brae is gorgeous. There’s no doubting that. It's why it makes the perfect getaway for a unique holiday in Scotland.  Each of our log cabins has their own unique identity and feel, tailor-made to suit any number of different needs. Eco-friendly ...

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Creating our Highland hideaway

Date published: 14/7/2015

Over ten years ago, the concept of Eagle Brae, our Highland hideaway, was merely but a twinkle in the eyes for hosts, Mike and Pawana Spencer-Nairn. Mike and Pawana met in 1998 in a small village in the Himachal Pradesh state of the Indian ...

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The family guide to Eagle Brae

Date published: 30/6/2015

How do you make your family holidays in Scotland perfect? Check out our guide to the best family holidays at Eagle Brae.

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