Glen Affric

From the Steading drive down the A831 to Glen Affric, a wonderful place. It contains one of the largest ancient Caledonian pinewoods in Scotland as well as lochs, moorland and mountains.This wide range of habitats make Glen Affric a haven for wildlife. There are many rare and special birds, animals and plants found here.Amongst many others look out for deer, Scottish crossbills.

Glen Urquhart

Glen Urquhart the Highland glen with a wonderful mix of planted, conifer forest and native, broadleaved woodlands. The Glen provides wonderful walks. There are waymarked walks in Craigmonie woodland, near Drumnadrochit at the foot of the glen. There is also a network of forest roads all along the glen which are ideal for walking, cycling and horse riding.

Book Christmas dinner The Steading Loch Ness

Christmas at the Steading

Scotland is one of the world's most romantic destinations and ideal setting for that special trip at Christmas, the pace of life for the visitor is slower this time of year, with snow peaked mountains and frost-touched mornings, Christmas card and picture postcard scenes and landscapes.

Christmas tree