Wildlife holidays in the Scottish Highlands
The Scottish Highlands is home to some of the most impressive wildlife in the world. With the highest mountains and deepest bodies of water in the United Kingdom. It’s rich in history, unspoilt scenery and untamed ...
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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 ...
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Get hooked on fishing at Eagle Brae
There’s a general rule of thumb when it comes to fishing in Scotland. Drive 30 minutes in any direction and you will find a great place to fish. And while that rings true for pretty much all of the country, fishing in the Scottish Highlands ...
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Experience the benefits of water wellness at Eagle Brae
Time for some water wellness in the Highlands. So you want to improve your physical and mental wellbeing whilst getting active in the great outdoors of Scotland? Here at Eagle Brae we are at one with nature, with the aim of helping you to reconnect with the world ...
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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 ...
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Birdwatching in the Scottish Highlands
A stay at Eagle Brae offers the birder one of the most versatile bases for birdwatching in the Highlands of Scotland. Only 15 miles from the east coast and its shelducks, curlews and pink-footed geese. Just an hour’s drive from the west coast and its white-tailed sea eagles ...
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Eagle Brae’s wild deer
If you would like to know where to see our wild red deer when in Scotland on holiday, or watch them going about their everyday lives, then book a stay at Eagle Brae. We’re one of the best places to see red deer in Scotland, if not the best!
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Top 10 things to do in the Highlands
The Highlands of Scotland is a holiday destination like no other! From visiting ancient ruins to taking selfies at Hollywood filming locations; no two days here are ever the same. In fact, there are so many different types of activities and attractions, that narrowing ...
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Things to do with your dog at Eagle Brae
If you’re looking for dog friendly accommodation in the Highlands, then Eagle Brae should be top of your list. We love dogs here, and even have our own resident pup, the Bernese Mountain Dog Shanti! And so you can spend your holidays with your best friend ...
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Wild swimming in the Scottish Highlands
With many places to go wild swimming near Inverness, we have created a guide to some of the hot spots to take a refreshing dip. If you are lucky enough to be in Scotland when we have sunshine then there is nothing more magical than a swim in the great outdoors.
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5 top Highland day trips from Eagle Brae
When you stay at Eagle Brae, you will find yourself immersed in nature. It can sometimes feel like there is nobody else nearby! But if you want to get out and explore, we are perfectly placed for many Highland day trips. Jump in the car or hop on your bike ...
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Tips for camera stalking at Eagle Brae
During your stay at Eagle Brae, you have the excellent opportunity to participate in camera stalking. We run guided camera stalking activities, where we take groups out on the mountain to stalk wild deer, but shooting photos rather than bullets ...
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Winter, the most wonderful time of the year at Eagle Brae
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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Golfing holidays at Eagle Brae
You’ll find many of the most beautiful (and challenging) golf courses in the world in Scotland. And nowhere is better known for its golf than the Highlands. In fact, golf courses in the Scottish Highlands feature regularly in lists of the world’s top 100 courses. So if you’re planning ...
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Where golden eagles swoop and soar
Situated just three miles from the nearest known eyrie (eagle’s nest), Eagle Brae is a magical place in the Highlands of Scotland where golden eagles roam the skies. In our quiet hillside location, you can spot several magnificent birds of prey ...
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What to do this spring in the Scottish Highlands
The first signs of spring are popping up, from the longer days to the scattering of freshly bloomed daffodils. So, there’s no better time to visit Eagle Brae in Scottish Highlands and witness nature’s finest coming to life. With Easter around the corner ...
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Things to do in the Highlands this February break
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!
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
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
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
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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Things to experience In Beauly
Here at Eagle Brae, we’re lucky enough to be located in the spectacular Scottish Highlands, surrounded by nature and wildlife. And, as well as dramatic landscapes, we’re just 13 miles from the picturesque village of Beauly. Perfect for a visit during your ...
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Facts and secrets of Glen Affric
Glen Affric is home to more than 30 miles of ancient pine forests. It also has one of Scotland’s largest ancient Caledonian pine woods. Here, you’ll find wildlife species such as otters, red squirrels, red deer, osprey, native pine martens, and black grouse ...
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Did you know? Highland cow facts
Here at Eagle Brae in the Scottish Highlands, we are surrounded by magnificent natural landscapes. And these landscapes are home to a variety of local wildlife. One of the most iconic Scottish animals you’ll see during a stay in one of our beautiful ...
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