Cairngorm Lodges

Looking for a spontaneous start to your August? 🌲✨ We have exactly ONE lodge left for this weekend!

Our beautiful Capercaillie Cabin abailable starting TOMORROW, August 1st, for 4 nights. If you are craving a peaceful escape, this is your rare chance to secure a dog-friendly log cabin tucked right under the Scots pines.

Can’t make it this weekend? We still have a handful of limited August openings to help you plan the ultimate late-summer woodland retreat:

🪵 Capercaillie Cabin: Aug 11th (2 nights)
🪵 Woodcutters Cabin: Aug 8th (2 nights)

Whether you want to step straight out of your door to explore miles of dog-friendly forest walks, or simply let the quiet of the canopy restore you, your sanctuary is waiting. These late-summer dates will go fast! 🏃‍♂️💨

Tap the link in our bio to claim our last weekend spot or secure your future getaway. 🍃
📞 01339 289103
🔗 Special offers: https://tinyurl.com/yn6k6ud9

Ride in Peace Adventures based at Deeside Activity Park is a great place to learn your Mountain Bike skills this summer holiday.
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Over at Highland Wildlife Park 🫶🏻💕✨

This nose looks boopable... but we'll settle for a double tap🐾

📸 Keeper Brittney

Latest update from Scottish Fire and Rescue Service on the continuing fire in the Cairngorms National Park affected areas in Glenmore, Abernethy and Loch Morlich, which remain unsafe due to active firefighting operations. 🫶🏻

🚨 Wildfire update [Posted 4.30pm on Monday, 27 July]

Progress has been made in tackling the Cairngorms wildfire as aggressive firefighting operations continue today, Monday, 27 July.

It is estimated that the fire has affected an area of around 25 square kilometres, following an aerial assessment.

Improved weather conditions and a targeted effort to tackle the wildfire in key areas has resulted in a reduction in visible flames, however smouldering areas and burning spots in the ground remain.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service will maintain a significant presence in the area until the incident is brought to a safe conclusion.

Firefighting is ongoing alongside partners and heavy machinery in the North and West of the incident, supported by helicopter waterbombing.

Around 70 firefighters remain on scene, with nine fire appliances, specialist wildfire resources and Wildfire Tactical Advisors.

Members of the public, walkers, and visitors are urged to continue to avoid the affected areas within the Cairngorms National Park. The area remains unsafe due to active firefighting operations.

Image credit: Thurso Community Fire Station

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service are asking that members of the public, walkers and visitors are urged to continue to avoid the Cairngorms National Park affected areas in Glenmore, Abernethy and Loch Morlich, which remain unsafe due to active firefighting operations. 🫶🏻

That feeling of being completely tucked away under the canopy is exactly what a woodland retreat at Cairngorm Lodges is all about 🌲✨

Whether you are sipping your morning coffee while watching the red squirrels play, strolling through the trees, or simply letting the quiet of the forest restore your well-being, it is the perfect green prescription ☀️

We currently have some rare, limited availability coming up for anyone in need of a true Highland escape. If you are ready to trade the daily rush for the meditative calm of the woods, your sanctuary is waiting 🪵💚

Head to this link to check our available dates and secure your forest reset: https://tinyurl.com/yn6k6ud9

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Whether you are seeking a quiet mid-week breather or a vibrant weekend of Scottish tradition, the forest is calling 🌲✨

We have two rare, last-minute opportunities to trade the city buzz for the deep peace of our Scots pine woodlands:

🐿️ Red Squirrel Lodge: Sneak away for 2 nights this week. It is the perfect pocket of time to step back from the daily grind, let the meditative calm of the trees wash over you, and enjoy a much-needed green prescription.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Capercaillie Lodge: Arrive this weekend for 2 nights or more, perfectly timed for the Aboyne Highland Games! Spend your day soaking in the rich local heritage, then leave the crowds behind to recharge by the glow of your wood-burning stove under pristine dark skies.
Whichever pace you need, your tranquil Highland hideaway is ready to welcome you. 🍃

📞 01339 289103
🔗 More info on upcoming rare availability: https://tinyurl.com/yn6k6ud9

Latest update - Day 11
💫 Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
💫 Cairngorms National Park
💫 Police Scotland North East

[Update - 12pm on Saturday, 25 July]

There are sufficient heavy machinery resources in attendance at this time, and we ask that no further resources are mobilised. Thank you to all partner agencies, organisations and individuals supporting the overall response.

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[Update - 8.30am on Saturday, 25 July]

⚠️ Wildfire update – Public information

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service continues to respond to the ongoing wildfire within the Cairngorms National Park. There are currently nine fire appliances at the scene, supported by specialist wildfire resources, as firefighters work alongside partner agencies to tackle the incident.

As emergency service operations continue, we are asking the public to take note of the following important information:

🚨 Smoke advisory – Tomintoul
Residents in Tomintoul are advised to keep windows and doors closed as a precaution due to smoke from the wildfire.
If you are affected by smoke, stay indoors where possible, keep windows and doors closed, and avoid strenuous outdoor activity. For further health advice, please follow NHS Highland.

🏠 Evacuation update
As a precaution, residents in the small area of properties north-west of Dorback Lodge (Lain Thatchan) are being evacuated. Residents are being directed to a dedicated respite centre at the Macdonald Aviemore Resort.

🚜 Request for plant machinery
Operators who can provide suitable plant machinery to support the ongoing multi-agency response are asked to report to the Village Hall in Nethy Bridge.

⚠️ Please continue to avoid the affected areas while firefighting operations remain ongoing. The area remains unsafe due to active firefighting operations, rapidly changing fire behaviour and helicopter activity.

Thank you for your continued support and cooperation as emergency services and partner agencies respond to this incident.