Alladale Wilderness Reserve | About Alladale | A Wilderness In The Heart Of The Highlands

About Alladale

Alladale is a former sporting estate in the heart of the highlands of Scotland. For the past twenty years we’ve been restoring ancient pinewoods and other natural habitats by giving nature a helping hand. From the dramatic scenery of glens and high tops, to glistening rivers and glacial mountain lochs; our 23,000 acres of wonder and beauty will capture your heart. We offer a range of accommodation and activities that allow you to relax and recharge, immerse in nature, and explore the wilder side of the Scottish Highlands.

ALLADALE’S STORY, FROM
CUSTODIAN PAUL LISTER:

In 2003 I was fortunate enough to acquire Alladale, a former family sport estate, located deep in the Scottish Highlands. Just an hour’s drive north of Inverness, Alladale Wilderness Reserve lies on the eastern side of the watershed, enjoying a micro-climate with an above average number of sunny, rain-free days.

Set within majestic mountains, deep glens, high lochs and two rivers, our four lodges offer unparalleled experiences that allow you to unwind in a space more akin to your home than a hotel. Our friendly hospitality and ranger teams will do everything possible to ensure your stay is special and tailored to your needs.

Our vision at Alladale is to see the restoration of as much flora and fauna as possible, which will help create a healthier and more balanced environment on which we all depend.

Over the last two decades a million trees have been planted, damaged peatlands repaired, the native red squirrel reintroduced, and thousands of teenagers have attended our week-long school trips. Your stay at Alladale directly contributes to the restoration, wildlife and educational projects on and around the Reserve.

We look forward to welcoming you to the heart of the Highlands.

THINGS WE CARE ABOUT

RESTORATION:

At Alladale, we have set about restoring 100 square kilometres of the Highlands. We believe in the power of restoring natural processes, habitats and native species.

WILDERNESS:

Alladale offers the chance to disconnect from the everyday; to explore an untamed landscape and to leave feeling rejuvenated.

CONSCIOUSNESS:

Everything we do at Alladale gives back to the health of our natural environment. We strive for sustainability and self-sufficiency.

Comfort:

Above all, your comfort and enjoyment are an integral part of any trip, with accommodation to suit all types of guest.

ECO-LOCALISM:

We collaborate with regional conservation initiatives and businesses, always with the aim of giving back to nature and the community.

“In wilderness is the preservation of the world”

HENRY DAVID THOREAU
Naturalist and environmentalist

WHAT YOU CAN SEE AT ALLADALE

Discover nature on the Reserve.

Nature

WHAT YOU CAN DO AT ALLADALE

Get active and explore, both at Alladale and beyond.

Activities

Our Team

Hugh Fullerton-Smith

GENERAL MANAGER/ HOSPITALITY

Innes MacNeill

RESERVE MANAGER

OUR PARTNERS

We partner with conservation groups and conscious businesses to help restore nature on the Reserve, and empower the next generation of environmental stewards.

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EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH

We give back to the local community in everything we do at Alladale. Our work focuses on education; helping to connect people with nature and the great outdoors.

Alladale hosts 150 local schoolchildren each year on expert-led environmental journeys, supporting their education and development. During the weeklong trips children hike, navigate and craft their way to a deeper ecological understanding of the natural world – with our rustic ‘off grid’ Deanich Lodge offering an invaluable base to escape from the everyday and embrace nature’s teachings.