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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 a the ideal base for exploring the national park, Speyside’s rivers and distilleries, and the castles and coastline of the east.

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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.

  • Champagne Picnic Gorge Walk

  • Fae Bothy

  • Fresh from the Estate

  • Wildlife Watching

  • Hiking

Testimonials

  • “Great stay in spacious, clean and comfortable cottage. The pool and games room were fabulous as it rained every day. Had a lovely relaxing time.”

    - Louise

  • “Night safari was a highlight, the guide is passionate and knowledgeable.”

    - Simon

  • “Another lovely stay, such a warm welcome. Cottage is super, location beautiful and swimming pool a bonus.”

    - Mike

  • “Nothing could have prepared us for the warm welcome and the amazing cottage and views. Orchard Cottage is beautifully furnished and so well laid out. The view is to die for! Mike helped the children collect eggs, which they then brought back and cooked – we will definitely come back!”

    - Chris

  • “Very quiet and peaceful location, spacious accommodation. Swimming pool and sauna first class. Games room well set up for the more energetic. Stunning exhilarating walks through Easter Wood. Good value for money.”

    - Richard

  • “Thoroughly recommended! A beautifully light, warm and super comfortable cottage and immaculately clean. We’ve stayed in lots of cottages and this has been the best… at Barn Cottage everything was brilliant.”

    - Oliver

  • “We stayed here as a large family, the cottage was gorgeous and met all of our needs. Swimming pool, sauna and games room were brilliant and the views were spectacular!”

    - Richard

  • “We had an amazing stay at the Old Stables, kids loved the pool and the games room! Great countryside for walks. Thank you!”

    - Daniel

  • “Living area was extremely roomy plenty of seating area to accommodate 8. Large kitchen with all the equipment supplied. Very warm and cosy, loved the log fire and outside areas.”

    - David

  • “We loved walking round the estate and using the swimming pool and sauna every day. Thanks for having us.”

    - Katie

  • “Absolutely loved our stay at Mornacott, really peaceful, relaxing location. The night safari was so much fun and had the kids mesmerised – special thanks for this. The games room was great to keep the kids occupied while we made dinner.”

    - Anna