Cairngorm Bothies

Cairngorm Bothies An Offgrid Self catering forest retreat of 12 Bothies set in the Cairngorms. Short Term Let Full Licence Number AS 00913F
EPC Rating Exempt

Each pet friendly bothy is equipped with bedding, kitchen equipment and FREE logs for the wood burning stove.

11/09/2026

Happy National Quiet Day 🌿

In a world that rarely slows down, true peace can be hard to find. Turn up your sound and take a gentle moment in the woods where the only ambient noise is rustling leaves in the ancient Scots pines and native birds singing outside your door.

Escape the constant notifications and experience a deep, restorative off-grid reset in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park. It is time to press pause, breathe in the fresh forest air, and embrace the luxury of quiet. 🧘✨

Book your peaceful woodland retreat today: 👇

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Which trail will you conquer first? 🥾🌲When you go off-grid at Cairngorm Bothies, you are perfectly positioned to tackle ...
10/09/2026

Which trail will you conquer first? 🥾🌲

When you go off-grid at Cairngorm Bothies, you are perfectly positioned to tackle the best rugged routes in Royal Deeside. Head into nearby Ballater to map out your day at the local trailpost. Whether you are hiking the Cambus o’ May Circular, taking on the Pannanich Woods trail, or shredding local mountain bike tracks, our wild woodland retreat is the ultimate basecamp.

After a long day of outdoor adventure, return to the woods, listen to the native songbirds, and warm up by your private wood-burning stove 🔥

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Heading to the Thrive Festival for the Sept 18th weekend? We have just ONE off-grid bothy left! 🚵‍♂️🏕️Hazel Bothy is ava...
07/09/2026

Heading to the Thrive Festival for the Sept 18th weekend? We have just ONE off-grid bothy left! 🚵‍♂️🏕️

Hazel Bothy is available for a 2 or 3-night wild woodland escape. Featuring a comfy sofa bed, it is the perfect rugged basecamp for friends sharing a weekend of epic local trails. After a long day shredding the tracks, clean up your gear at our on-site bike wash station and store your ride safely in our secure bike shed. Unplug, stoke the wood-burning stove, and recharge in nature. Prices are £289 for 2 nights or £425 for 3 nights ‼️✨

Please call our reservations team directly to secure this final spot! 👇

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04/09/2026

Happy World Wildlife Day! 🌿

Take a peek at what our woodland neighbors get up to when nobody is watching.

We set up a trail camera in the woods, and the forest floor is always teeming with life! When you go off-grid at Cairngorm Bothies, you are sharing the wilderness with native red squirrels, woodland pigeons, and beautiful songbirds right outside your door. It is the perfect escape to unplug from the daily noise and tune back into nature. 🐿️🐦✨

Come see who you can spot on your next wild retreat! 👇

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Celebrating a special milestone? Book your unforgettable off-grid adventure. 🌲🥂Whether you are seeking a rugged basecamp...
03/09/2026

Celebrating a special milestone? Book your unforgettable off-grid adventure. 🌲🥂

Whether you are seeking a rugged basecamp to shred the local MTB tracks or just craving some quiet time completely unplugged from the world, our bothies offer the perfect balance of wild nature and cosy comfort. Master the art of cooking over a wood-burning stove, fall asleep to the sounds of the forest, and reconnect with what matters most. 👇

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When you go off-grid at Cairngorm Bothies, the forest comes alive around you. Step outside into the rugged wilderness an...
02/09/2026

When you go off-grid at Cairngorm Bothies, the forest comes alive around you. Step outside into the rugged wilderness and listen to the beautiful morning chorus of native songbirds echoing through the canopy 🐤✨

Keep your eyes peeled for red squirrels and other fascinating woodland critters darting through the undergrowth right outside your door 🐿️🌲

Disconnect from the daily noise, stoke the wood-burning stove, and let the deep tranquility of the woods come to you. 👇

📸 Photo credit: David Riddell

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Experience the ultimate off-grid biking & outdoor adventures under spectacular dark skies! 🚵‍♂️🌌Our Cairngorm Bothies cu...
31/08/2026

Experience the ultimate off-grid biking & outdoor adventures under spectacular dark skies! 🚵‍♂️🌌

Our Cairngorm Bothies currently have September dates available for your wild woodland retreat. Nestled in the Cairngorms National Park, it is the ideal basecamp for the
✅ ThriveBallater in Ballater on Friday Sept 18th - Sunday20th. Spend your days tearing up world-class tracks, then return to your cosy bothy to stargaze in crystal-clear dark skies before warming up by the wood-burning stove. 🔥🪵
✅ Tarland Food & Music Festival in Tarland on Friday Sept 18th - Sunday 20th.
✅ Doors Open Days Doors Open Day - Heritage at risk Cairngorm Bothies Sunday 20th September from 12.30

Book your off-grid adventures today! 👇
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🌲 Welcoming Our Cairngorm Bothies & Lodges Guests! 🦆🚗✨Hi everyone! With so many visitors enjoying off-grid escapes in ou...
26/08/2026

🌲 Welcoming Our Cairngorm Bothies & Lodges Guests! 🦆🚗✨
Hi everyone! With so many visitors enjoying off-grid escapes in our woods, we wanted to share a warm welcome along with a couple of exciting local updates!

1️⃣ Logie Coldstone Community Duck Race Tickets! 🦆
Mark your calendars! The upcoming Community Duck Race will be taking place at the Cairngorm Lodges Logie Burn on Sunday, 13th September. Dont forget to book your Sunday lunch at The Airedale Pub

Duck tickets will be available to buy at the next Community Cafe Friday 4th September 10 - 12 (held on the first Friday of the month). Be sure to grab yours and join in the fun!

2️⃣ Arrival Directions (Google Maps is best for now) 📍
If you are arriving for a stay with us soon, please use Google Maps for your Cairngorm Bothies directions, as it leads straight to our correct main entrance. https://maps.app.goo.gl/cudZJD58emYtGov58

If your navigation takes you to Cairngorm Lodges Red Squirrel Lodge, you are not quiet there yet. We have put up a temporary blue rope across that woodland track to stop vehicles from getting lost or stuck down the narrow path.

Please be assured, all our guests & our local community are very welcome to use the track as normal 🫶🏻🌿

3️⃣ Help Us Update Apple Maps 📱
If you accidentally end up near Red Squirrel Lodge, simply turn around and follow Google Maps back to our primary entrance.

For our local iPhone users, if you have a quick spare minute, you can help us fix the issue for future guests:

Open Apple Maps and search for https://maps.apple.com/place?place-id=IB5EC8A284AD30D9&address=Logie+Coldstone%2C+Aboyne%2C+AB34+5PZ%2C+Scotland&coordinate=57.123150%2C-2.936523&name=Cairngorm+Bothies&_provider=9902
Tap More (the three dots on the location card) and select Report an Issue.

Choose Location on Map is Wrong or Route Issue to point to our main entrance.

Thank you so much for your continued support in keeping our woodland safe and peaceful for locals, wildlife, and guests alike. We can't wait to see you at the Logie Coldstone Community Duck Race! 13th September💚

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Cairngorm Bothies, Logie Coldstone
Aboyne
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