Extraordinary experiences within our beautiful wilderness playground.
Activities and adventures designed to suit every interest and occasion from fishing and hiking to mountain biking, make a stay at Cairngorm Bothies truly unforgettable!
Winter Sports
During the colder months, skiing and snowboarding at The Lecht Ski Centre or Glenshee Snowsports Centre are popular activites for our guests.
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Mountain Biking
Royal Deeside and the Cairngorms are regarded as the best in Scotland for cycling and mountain biking. From gentle cycling along flat and quiet country lanes to arduous mountain trails, the area has something to satisfy every level of cyclist.
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Royal Deeside and the Cairngorms are regarded as the best in Scotland for cycling and mountain biking. From gentle cycling along flat and quiet country lanes to arduous mountain trails, the area has something to satisfy every level of cyclist.
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Castles & Estates
History is writ large here. Ancient sites and symbols mark this as a heartland of the ancient Picts. In the millennia that followed, no fewer than 300 castles were built here. Infact, there are more castles per square mile in Royal Deeside than in any other part of Scotland.
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The Speyside area is world famous for whisky and the Cairngorms’ six distilleries all offer something different, from iconic design, to Royal connections to personalised, hands-on tours.
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Walking Routes
Cairngorm Bothies have multiple forestry and woodland walks starting right outside your door with many more within a couple miles of the Bothies. The hillwalking routes in the area will really get the blood pumping with something for all levels of experience.
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Highland games are famous throughout the world and are a wonderful day out for all the family to enjoy.
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Fishing in the Cairngorms
The River Dee and River Don, located near the lodges, are classed as Scotland’s great fishing rivers and well known for the world’s best salmon fishing beats. It doesn’t stop there as the area boasts a multitude of lochs teeming with life.
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The keen golfers among us will be impressed by the high standard of courses in the area and at a very reasonable price.
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Food & Drink
Celebrate Scotland's fantastic natural larder and exceptional natural produce, as well as the landscapes, people and culture that make our food heritage so unique.
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We are animal lovers at Cairngorm Bothies and we welcome horses to stay because our surroundings are perfect for quality riding along the riverside, woodland and mountains. Don’t worry if you don’t have your own horse there are Equestrian centres in the area.
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Freedom and Tranquility
Explore our 12 bothies set in mature woodlands in the Cairngorms National Park
Our guests say...
We absolutely loved our stay. Beautiful bothy, beautiful surroundings. We didn’t want to go home! Will definitely be back at some point.
Our guests say...
Fantastic bothies in a beautiful setting. Excellent and helpful staff, would highly recommend for a long weekend or week or two. I didn't want to leave.
Our guests say...
Cosy and great base for trail running, plenty of wildlife and chill time
Our guests say...
Stunning location to come and unwind in the peace and quiet with a warm log fire.
Accreditations & Memberships
Short Term Let Full Licence Number AS 00913F
EPC Exempt
