Private trips to explore the Highlands
Eagle Brae’s 5-star holiday log cabins in the heart of the Scottish Highlands offer a refreshing break from busy city life. Alongside utter peace and tranquility, guests can unwind and take in the country at their leisure. There are many exclusive activities to enjoy nearby. Here’s a few of our suggestions for luxury experiences in Scotland when staying at Eagle Brae.
1. Wildlife safari
There’s no better way to explore Scotland’s wild corners than on a wildlife safari. For example, here at Eagle Brae we offer Black Grouse safaris in winter and spring. This is a chance to see one of the most striking wild birds in Scotland on our 8×8 ATV Argocat off-road vehicle. That’s not all you can do here. Camera stalking is a popular excursion where, along with a trusted guide, we aim to take you within a hundred yards of wild deer for that perfect photograph. And who knows what else we might see on our trip? With over 8,000 acres to explore on Eagle Brae’s estate, you never know what might be hiding under the heather. These experiences are exclusively available to guests staying at Eagle Brae, so book your stay today.
2. Cruise Loch Ness
A chartered cruise on Loch Ness lets you enjoy this mystical body of water alongside just your friends and family. Explore all corners of the loch, even taking in the areas of sightings of the Loch Ness Monster. Perhaps today will be your lucky day for a glimpse of Nessie?
Fun on the water doesn’t stop at Loch Ness. One of the country’s greatest canal journeys is right on your doorstep at Eagle Brae. The Caledonian Canal was built in 1822 and serves as one of the most beautiful ways to explore this area of the Highlands. It connects up to Loch Ness, meaning you are able to enjoy both canal and loch cruising on the same trip.
3. Cairngorm adventures
The nearby Cairngorm National Park is a destination worth visiting at any time of the year. That’s because whether you are interested in solitary walks to enjoy its summer splendour, or into something a bit more active like winter ski-mountaineering, there’s something for you here. It is best if you join a guide, as they can not only help keep you safe, but explain a bit about the terrain and nature around you. There are few things that can give you a sense of accomplishment than climbing up a mountain in the Cairngorms.
4. Private distillery tours
If you are a lover of whisky, then a trip to a Scottish distillery is a must for your visit. Local distilleries like Glen Ord offer private tastings where you can enjoy the rich flavours in a peaceful setting with your group. Discover how the drink is made, and meet some of the people who create this magic in a glass for yourself. You can even bottle some up to take home!
5. Highland roads
From the road, there’s plenty to see across the Highlands. A private road trip is ideal for those here for a short time and want to take in as much of our scenery as possible. Even better is having someone do the driving for you who can point out sights of particular note. This also means that if something piques your curiosity out of the window, you can stop and explore before setting off again.
Scotland at your fingertips
There are many thrilling luxury experiences in Scotland to enjoy. If you’d like to find out more about what’s available near Eagle Brae when you stay in one of our eco-friendly private log cabins, then we’d be happy to chat and help you book onto an experience of a lifetime. Get in touch today.
