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Glamping in the Cairngorms

Take a walk on the wild side in the mighty Cairngorms, the UK’s largest National Park.  Everything in this breathtaking landscape is on a grand scale, from the towering mountains and huge lochs to the dark skies, amazing array of wildlife and generous measures of whiskey. A glamping trip to the Cairngorms removes every barrier between you and the great outdoors, while providing a cosy sanctuary to return to after new adventures. Staying deep in the Scottish Highlands, you’ll disconnect from the stresses of daily life and find a new rhythm in harmony with nature.

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Recommended places in the Cairngorms

The Bothy at Inshriach
The Bothy at Inshriach

The Bothy at Inshriach

From £105 p/n
Inshriach Shepherd's Hut
Inshriach Shepherd's Hut

Inshriach Shepherd's Hut

From £80 p/n
Inshriach Loghouse
Inshriach Loghouse

Inshriach Loghouse

From £125 p/n
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Why choose glamping in Scotland?

In a country as big as Scotland, it’s helpful to have some insider know-how on the best places to stay. That’s where we come in. We’ve explored remote trails, forest paths and friendly villages to bring you unique glamping places to stay. They range from simple and rustic, to playful and luxurious but they’ve all been created by passionate owners ready to impart their encyclopaedic knowledge about the local area. We inspect each and every space to make sure it has those extra special details and spectacular views that will leave a lasting impression in your memory.

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About glamping in the Cairngorms

Are the Cairngorms worth visiting?

You won’t be stuck for things to do in the majestic Cairngorms, it’s more a case of fitting it all in. Walkers can tackle some of the 55 towering Munroes (mountains over 3,000 ft) while history buffs will love the ancient ruins, castles and Highland culture. When night falls, the magic continues in the most Northerly dark sky park in the world where you can see hundreds of stars, constellations and even the Aurora Borealis.

Do you need a car in the Cairngorms?

It feels blissfully remote, but the Cairngorms are surprisingly accessible via public transport. Our glamping places are in the heart of the Highlands with great rail and bus links, as well as Inverness airports within easy reach. Secluded sanctuaries, like The Bothy at Inshriach are conveniently near train stations, in this case a five-minute taxi or bike ride from Aviemore station. Once you’re settled in, you’ll find so many incredible walking trails from the front door that it’s easy to spend your break without a car, exploring the woods, lochs and mountains. 

What are the Cairngorms known for?

As well as being home to five of the six highest mountains in the UK, the Cairngorms National Park contains 25% of all of the UK’s endangered species. If you’re lucky enough, you might spot Scottish wildcats, golden eagles, red squirrels, ospreys, snow bunting, lapwing and black grouse. It’s also renowned for fishing, skiing and winter sports with three of Scotland’s five ski resorts in the area, perfect for adrenaline seekers who aren’t afraid to venture out all year round. 

Who we are

Canopy & Stars is an independent travel company in Bristol, made up of passionate outdoorsy types (plus dog lovers and hot tub aficionados) who want to help as many people as possible to find their wild.  We’re one of the highest-scoring B Corps in travel and we’ve set ourselves some ambitious goals including achieving net zero carbon by 2030. Find out more about our environmental goals and our Access To Nature campaign in our latest impact report.

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Why we're one of the highest scoring travel B Corps in the world

People

We're majority employee owned, which means we all get a say in how the business is run.

Profit

Our Charitable Trust uses 24% ownership of the company to support environmental causes

Planet

We're committing to raise £50,000 by 2027 to help protect nature in our national parks.