While it may be chilly during the winter months, this is a fantastic time to visit Aberdeenshire and experience all it has to offer. From snow-capped mountains to charming towns and villages, there is no shortage of things to see and do in this picturesqu...

We'd like to wish all of our guests and Dalriada friends a very Merry Christmas and a healthy and prosperous New Year.The McAlpine family look forward to welcoming you again in 2024.

If you are still looking for that perfect gift for a loved one, then we...

Choosing where to stay during a family holiday or a trip away with friends can be tough and frustrating. Balancing preferences, tastes and budgets can be a nightmare. We might be biased, but we believe that choosing self-catering cottages has pretty stron...

By Kelly McAlpineIt’s not very often that I’m in the right place at the right time but this one time was different. It was just after midnight on Wednesday 13th September 2023 when I received an alert on my mobile phone stating that the activity levels we...

Our commitment to making our luxury lodges as accessible, safe and easy to navigate as possible has been recognised by the Aberdeen City and Shire Thistle Awards; we have reached the finals of the newly created Inclusive Tourism category in the 2023 award...

Summer is officially here; the sun is shining and the temperatures are rising.Here is a list of some of our favourite things to do to keep you entertained while you are staying at Dalriada Luxury Lodges. Plenty to do for families, couples, friends or just...