We rented the yurt from the Canopy Under the Stars website - what a wonderful find. Tucked away in the Cairngorms National Park in the lands of Inshriach, run by the utterly charming Walter and his mother. Upon arrival, we were picked up by aforementioned Walter, driven by landrover through fields to the yurt (a Mongolian tent) - no electricity or running water, but equipped with bed, towels, a cast iron stove, plenty of firewood and coal and crockery to keep you happy for a few days.
Staying in a giant tent may not have been the most advisable, but I tell you, rolled up in duvets through a chilly night, listening to the rain.. only to discover that it snowed the night before, and the 'rain' you heard was melting snow dripping from the trees... heavenly. Inshriach house also has larger spaces to rent out for a larger fee (and more people), for weddings and other activities. There is also a folk music festival in its early years hosted here. It's eclectic, and you get the feeling rather bonkers, but in an incredibly friendly way. Go, spread the love, and make some memories amongst the mountains and trees and rivers. read more