Log Cabins & Lodges in Glenshee

Perched in eastern Perthshire, Scotland’s Glenshee is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Travellers to this area will find activities ranging from shooting to golf. Hike the highest peaks in Scotland, or have the time of your life on world-class ski slopes. If you’ve ever had fantasies of becoming an outdoors man (or woman) living off the land, this is definitely the place for you! There is so much variety to enjoy and other destinations in Scotland are just an hour’s drive away in any direction. Many of the log cabins are in natural areas around Cairn Gorms National Park and Perthshire.

Class, beauty and serenity are adjectives that can be used to describe these lodges. With help from stellar views and fragrant gardens, you will find inspiration in the sunrise and gratitude at sunset. Complete with all the amenities including fireplace, TV, and cosy living room, you and your clan or plus one will hardly feel anything is missing. Unwind with your favourite tipple in the hot tub with the national park as a backdrop. Fix yourself a therapeutic sauna. These log cabins will surpass your expectations!

Glenshee and the surrounding area are a jackpot for outdoor activities. Some of the activities you can do include kayaking, raft building, archery and more! To get more perspective on the activities available, head over to Highland Adventure Activities. And, for the fishermen at heart, you’ll find many lochs and rivers for salmon & trout fishing as well as angling and possibly even cray fishing. For rods and permits, visit Crockarts or Fleming Kate.

There are very few outdoor activities that can’t be done in the area. However, Glenshee is probably best known for its ski slopes. So, if you love winter sports, then this area could be your next skiing and snowboarding hotspot. If, on the other hand, you’re more of a tree bird than a penguin, check out the wall climbing, abseiling and tree climbing available at Highland Adventure Activities and other outdoor sports venues. You’ll also find several waterfalls worth the walk, like Glen Isla, as well as the highest mountains in Scotland.

Before setting out for the trails, get a copy of the Glenshee & Strathardle Walking Guide which has valuable information about nearly all the trails in the area. If you’re up for a challenge, climb Monamenach mountain. Or, try the 64 mile circular endurance trail from Blairgowrie to the Spittal of Glenshee and Glen Isla. Of course, there’s no need to take on the entire trek at once. Feel free to choose your tail, or break it up into parts. Another popular trail is the Kirkmichael Paths Network with a trail for every skill level.

Just a 5-minute walk from the car park through a lovely forest, the Reekie Linn Falls in Glenisla is a wonderfully accessible waterfall. You will be glad you came as you watch the breath-taking falls feed into the River Isla. Truly a therapeutic experience.

Glenshee and Perthshire is practically a mountain biking haven. You will have loads of trails to choose from. One such trail is Beinn A Ghlo Circuit. A strenuous remote trail leading mountain bikers through three summits with rewarding scenery. For fun, guided mountain bike rides, head over to Craig Kershaw in Pitlochry for bookings.

Perthshire, with its pristine woodlands, mountains and waterfalls is practically Glenshee’s cousin. Some of the highlights that you won’t want to miss include The Hermitage, Scone Palace and Pitlochry Festival Theatre.

Glenshee has something to do for every season. However, if visiting in fall, have a Winnie the Pooh moment with your friends and family with a classic game of ‘Pooh Sticks’. The Den of Alyth with its tranquil wooded glen and autumn leaves is perfect for a camera shot moment like this.

A trip to Persie Distillery will leave you enlightened about just how good a bottle of gin can be. And they take gin seriously. You’ll get a chance to taste different aromatic gins as well as a few unique, charity dog gins meant to support an abandoned dog rescue charity.

Have an appetite for extreme sports and safari? Then you’re in for a treat! Go canyoning and coasteering with The Canyoning Company. Tour the expansive countryside with Highland Safaris. Develop a new appreciation for the river while white water rafting with Nae Limits. It’s easy to understand why this area is among the top adventure playgrounds of the Highlands.

Golf aficionados will not run out of golfing greens to try in Glenshee! Venture to Blairgowrie for its three renowned championship courses. Then mosey over to Dalmunzie, home to the highest 9-hole course in Perthshire. Alternatively, the Braemar Golf Course welcomes newcomers to try the highest 18-hole course in Scotland.