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Discover Dorback, Scotland

Spanning 15,000 acres, Dorback Estate offers four stunning properties in the heart of the Cairngorms, providing the perfect location for guests to explore, relax and enjoy.

Dorback Estate is protected and restored under the stewardship of Oxygen Conservation, ensuring the Estate’s native woodlands thrive, peatlands regenerate, and biodiversity flourishes for generations to come.

Enjoy your stay immersed in nature with spectacular views, abundant wildlife, and miles of unspoiled trails – from tranquil forested glens to towering mountain summits.

Get ready to explore one of Scotland’s great wildernesses.

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YOUR STAY AT DORBACK

Our Estate cottages and lodge combine traditional Highland hospitality with modern comforts and amenities. Sleeping between 4 and 10 people, the Estate’s offerings provide a wilderness retreat for groups of all sizes, perfect for couples, families, and friends. Located in the northeast Cairngorms, the Estate is the ideal base for exploring the national park, Speyside’s rivers and distilleries, and the castles and coastline of the east.

YOUR ADVENTURE

Are you ready for a wilderness retreat?

Whether you’re craving action-packed hikes, thrilling wildlife spotting, or a peaceful stay immersed in nature, Dorback Estate has it all. Our range of onsite activities are designed to connect you deeply with this landscape, offering plenty of adventure and discovery should you wish. Best of all, every stay supports our vital conservation efforts, so you’re not just enjoying an unforgettable getaway, you’re helping protect this wild and vibrant ecosystem for generations to come.

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RELAXATION

Relax, explore, and rejuvenate.

Picture waking up to the sound of birdsong, with sweeping views of the forest stretching toward the mountains, and enjoying a peaceful morning of wildlife watching with your coffee. This is the Dorback experience — where conservation and nature immersion come together to offer an unforgettable stay in this magnificent landscape. 

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ACTIVITIES ON THE ESTATE

Immerse yourself in the wilds of Dorback.

The estate offers endless opportunities to explore its diverse landscapes, from forests and mountains to glens, lochs, and rivers, inviting you to connect deeply with nature and embark on unforgettable adventures. Whether hiking through the mountains, watching wildlife from your cottage garden, or enjoying a peaceful picnic, each corner of the estate reveals new wonders.

  • Fae Bothy

  • Fresh from the Estate

  • Champagne Picnic Gorge Walk

  • Wildlife Watching

  • Hiking

Testimonials

  • “Phenomenal cottage, thank you for an excellent stay; Well equipped, and a stunning interior and location.”

    - Wilde

  • “Great cottage in a superb location.”

    - Mcguff

  • “Great experience. Ellon Cottage was very well equipped and was ideal. The place was very clean, spacious and had all the amenities as described. Will definitely stay here again.”

    - Azzopardi

  • “Thoroughly enjoyed the charm of staying in Laggandhu cottage.”

    - Dawson

  • “Drum cottage was lovely and we had a fantastic week.”

    - Wilde