Alladale Brochure

ALLADALE WILDERNESS RESERVE

The translocation of red squirrels to Alladale and
its surrounding areas is underway; and keep an eye open too for pine marten,

red deer, and the multiplicity of other wildlife all across the Reserve.

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Alladale’s own heard of Highland cattle, always popular
with visitors, have free run of the Reserve.

ALLADALE WILDERNESS RESERVE



THE RESERVE ALLADALE WILDERNESS RESERVE

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1 ALLADALE LODGE 6 GLEN MOR 11 LOCH SRÙ BA N MÒR E
2 GHILLIE’S REST 7 BADGER HIDE 12 LOCHAN POLLAIG
3 EAGLE’S CRAG 8 SALMON LEAP 13 TWO OCEAN VIEW
4 DEANICH LODGE 9 CLAY & RIFLE R ANGE 14 CÀ R N BÀ N
5 GLEN ALLADALE 10 CROM LOCH 15 CROICK CHURCH

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A C C O M M O D AT I O N Our accommodation is ideal for family gatherings
or corporate retreats, and provides all the
facilities one might expect from such a stunning
home-away-from-home.

ALLADALE LODGE SPECIFICATION
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This fine Victorian lodge is an
escape for all seasons, where – Fully catered
you, your family and your – Exclusive use rental
guests can relax peacefully, – Sleeps 14
or enjoy the outdoors before – 7 double bedrooms with
returning to your home-away-
from-home. Set against rugged ensuite shower/bathroom
hills and the country’s most (6 can be twinned)
northerly ancient Caledonian – Flexible catering options
pine forest, the Alladale – WIFI
Lodge guarantees seclusion – Boardroom with latest
and absolute privacy; and AV equipment
affording you the opportunity – Fully equipped gym
to experience the heart of the and sauna
Highlands in true comfort. – Baby grand piano
– Billiard room
Please do consider also booking – TV room
other properties on the Reserve – Daily housekeeping service
for your larger party.

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ALLADALE WILDERNESS RESERVE

GHILLIE’S REST SPECIFICATION
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A beautifully appointed – Fully equipped galley kitchen
two-bedroom cottage – Catered options available
alongside the River Alladale – Sleeps 4
that affords stunning views – 2 double/twin bedrooms
all along the Glen. Ghillie’s – Large wet room with bath
Rest has been designed to offer – Underfloor heating
an affordable and intimate – Free WIFI
Highland retreat providing – Outdoor terrace space
easy access to the whole of – Basic larder, firewood,
Alladale Wilderness Reserve.
bedlinen and towels provided

There’s a galley kitchen with
all necessary fixtures and
fittings, and once settled there’s
no need to ever actually leave
the Reserve.

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EAGLE’S CRAG SPECIFICATION
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Further along Glen Alladale,
Eagle’s Crag is a three-bedroom – Fully equipped kitchen
lodge offering a lovely sense of – Catered options available
privacy that is part and parcel – Sleeps 8
of what the perfect Highland – 2 double/twin bedrooms with
retreat should be.
ensuite wet rooms (and bath)
With the additional benefit – 1 large attic family room
of a large attic room it is
the ideal family getaway. (4 people) with separate large
And like Ghillie’s Rest, Eagle’s shower and bathroom
Crag offers wonderful comfort – Underfloor heating
that is just what’s needed at – Large TV and DVD player
the end of a long day hiking – WIFI
the hills. – Washing machine and
drying area
– Outdoor terrace space
– Basic larder, firewood,
bedlinen and towels provided

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A L L AADLALLAEDWA LIEL DWEI LRDNEERS NS ERSESSRE REVS EER V E

DEANICH LODGE SPECIFICATION
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This is a beautifully rustic
bunkhouse deep in the heart – Catering optional
of the Reserve and provides – Sleeps 18
the perfect setting for wild – Spacious open-plan living
retreats, school groups, or just
a complete escape from it all room and dining room
for you and your friends. – Fully equipped kitchen
– Drying room
Available May to October, – Basic larder, firewood,
Deanich Lodge is one of the
most remote buildings in bedlinen and towels provided
Scotland – located where our
red deer gather, and close
to where the golden eagles
nest – and has been sensitively
restored with an interior
both practical and authentic,
making it possible to be truly
‘off-grid’ and wholly connected
with nature.

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HOW TO FIND US John O’Groats
Wick
Alladale Wilderness Reserve
Ardgay, Sutherland, IV24 3BS Alladale Lodge
Scotland
Tel +44 (0)1863 755338 Inverness
Email [email protected]
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Glasgow Edinburgh

BEYOND ALLADALE clearances and just a short DIRECTIONS
- cycle ride from Alladale Lodge. -
Whilst Alladale offers space Dunrobin Castle, the seat From Inverness take the A9
and variety enough to satisfy of the Earl and Dukes of north (towards Wick) over the
most traveller’s needs, the Sutherland is an hour’s Kessock Bridge. Before the
Reserve is also ideally situated drive away. For those with town of Alness turn left on to
to be the base for a wider more refined tastes, a visit the B9176 to Bonar Bridge.
ranging exploration of the to the Balblair, Dalmore or At Ardgay, turn left onto the
surrounding Highlands. Glenmorangie Scottish whiskey minor road by the Kyle of
distilleries offers its own unique Sutherland Fisheries and after
Alladale is an easy drive from distractions. The potteries and about a mile you will cross the
Scotland’s north west coastline. glassworks of the historic town River Carron, where you should
The beautifully secluded of Tain are also well worth a follow the road to Croick
beaches and cliff faces are visit. There are many fine golf Church. After a further 8 miles
home not just to a broad mix courses nearby too; not least turn left at the red telephone
of sea birds, but sightings of one of world’s most famous on box and continue for another
seal, dolphin and even whales the coast at Dornoch. 1.5 miles until you reach the
and basking shark are also cattle grid, then drive carefully
common. If bird watching is for 2 miles on the gravel track
your thing, a trip to the Handa to the Alladale Lodge.
Island Reserve, administered
by the Scottish Wildlife Trust,
will get you up close with not
just the puffins for which the
island is famous, but also large
colonies of skua, guillemot and
razorbills too. Visitors seeking
to experience or explore more
of Scotland’s history can visit
Croick Church, a moving
memorial to the Highland

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