Fraoch Lodge

03/11/2026

✨ Where wool meets folklore, and Scottish stories come to life… 🧶🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

There’s something really special about keeping old traditions alive, and we’re delighted to be welcoming the wonderful .guidwives as part of our Highland Knitting Retreat at Fraoch Lodge.

Step back in time and immerse yourself in an evening of Scottish folklore, fascinating tales, traditional crafts and a little Highland magic.

From spinning yarns to sharing stories, it’s an opportunity to experience a little piece of Scotland’s rich heritage, all while enjoying the company of like minded women.

✨ Fancy joining us for a weekend of wool, wonderful company and unforgettable Highland experiences?

Discover our upcoming retreats at Fraoch Lodge. We’d love to welcome you! 🧶

03/11/2026

If you fancy a hill walk this month, Cairngorm Mountain Resort have made things much easier with the short days, by introducing a super cheap tariff on the funicular for the whole of November. And you might even have time to catch the sunset at Loch Morlich which can be stunning!

30/10/2026

Alpacas, wool and a weekend with a lovely bunch of women. What’s not to love?

As part of our Winter Yarn Retreat, we’ll be visiting Auld Mill Alpacas getting up close with these gorgeous animals and learning all about their wool, from the alpacas themselves to the beautiful yarn it becomes.

Our retreat is all about bringing women together who share a love of yarn, learning something new, making friends and enjoying a few days away in the Highlands.

And yes, you’ll get to meet the alpacas too! 🦙

Fancy joining us? We’d love to have you along. Drop us a mail for more information or booking.

29/10/2026

The stories hidden in Scotland’s traditional crafts

From wool and hand-sewn clothes to the skills people passed between generations, traditional crafts offer a different way to explore Scotland’s history. History is often associated with castles, battles and the lives of important people. But there is another way to understand the past: look at the things people made, the clothes they wore and the everyday skills they relied on....

From wool and hand-sewn clothes to the skills people passed between generations, traditional crafts offer a different way to explore Scotland’s history. History is often associated with castles, b…

26/10/2026

🧶 What’s Included in Our Yarn Retreat?

A cosy lunch at The Gather'n☕️

As part of our upcoming November and January yarn retreats, we’ll be heading to the lovely Gather’n café, nestled in the beautiful Speyside village of Aberlour.

After a wonderful morning of knitting at Flock & Saunter, it’s the perfect place to relax, enjoy a delicious lunch and spend time getting to know your fellow retreat guests.

Lunch is included in your retreat, with all dietary requirements catered for. Head over to their page to check out all their lovely food.

Just one of the lovely experiences waiting for you on our Highland yarn retreats! 🧶

22/10/2026

The Cairngorms after dark: stargazing from Fraoch Lodge

As the days shorten and the evenings draw in, there is a different reason to visit the Cairngorms in October and November. You don't have to wait until the middle of the night to experience a properly dark sky. Here at Fraoch Lodge, we've been noticing the changing season in the garden and around Boat of Garten. There have been beautiful sunrises, mist along the river and the first frost of autumn. On clear evenings, the view above us can be just as rewarding as the landscape below....

As the days shorten and the evenings draw in, there is a different reason to visit the Cairngorms in October and November. You don’t have to wait until the middle of the night to experience …

22/10/2026

🧶 A little look at what’s included in our Yarn Retreat!

Our weekends are filled with lovely experiences, learning new skills, discovering Scottish heritage and women enjoying time together.

On the Sunday, we’ll be heading to the renowned Johnstons of Elgin wool mill a Scottish family business with over 225 years of history.

We’ll enjoy a guided tour of the mill, learning about the traditional craftsmanship behind their beautiful wool and cashmere products, and discovering how raw fibres are transformed into finished pieces.

It’s a wonderful opportunity to learn more about Scotland’s rich textile heritage and the skills that have been passed down through generations.

There will also an opportunity to shop in the beautiful gift shop.

🚐 Transport to and from the mill is provided, and your guided tour ticket is included in the retreat price.

Just one of the lovely experiences we have planned for our November and January Yarn Retreats at Fraoch Lodge.

Fancy joining us? Get in touch for more information or to book your place!

*photo credit Johnstons of Elgin

22/10/2026

Hopefully good news for the forthcoming winter season. Snow hole expedition anyone?

20/10/2026

🧶 Meet Your Host | from Flock & Saunter

We’re delighted to introduce Sarah from Flock & Saunter, who will be hosting our knitting workshops during our Highland Yarn Retreat!

Located in the beautiful Speyside village of Aberlour, Flock & Saunter is a cosy little yarn shop.

Sarah is an incredibly experienced and knowledgeable teacher, with a real passion for sharing her skills.!

During our retreat, we’ll be travelling to Flock & Saunter on both Saturday and Sunday, with transport provided.

Over the two days, Sarah will guide you through creating your very own wrist warmers, inspired by designs from Hilary Grant’s knitting book. You’ll explore colourwork, knitting in the round and stranded knitting techniques, with plenty of support along the way.

And of course, there’ll be plenty of time to browse all the beautiful yarns in the shop!

We can’t wait for you to meet Sarah and enjoy two lovely mornings of knitting, learning and creativity in the heart of Speyside. 🧶

📩 Get in touch to find out more about our upcoming Highland Yarn Retreats.
We only have 2 spaces left for November.