Downie's Cottage

Downie's Cottage Dog Friendly, 5 Star, A-listed Historic Self-catering Holiday Cottage in Braemar with Hot Tub and Sauna - Sleeps 2. In the heart of the Cairngorms National Park

Downie’s Cottage is thought to be have been the highest working ‘croft’ in Scotland located high on the shoulder of Morrone with breathtaking views over the village of Braemar and the Dee valley in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park. The property was abandoned sometime between the wars and although the steading was damaged by fire many years ago, the house remained largely as an undisturbed time capsule complete with box beds and victorian christmas cards. On discovering this gem Historic Scotland has determined it is a building of national importance and has listed it as Category A and it is currently being restored to provide a new lease of life for the 21st Century.

We see these stags every day but these great photos show how beautiful they are. Thanks to Rob Salem Photography for sha...
24/09/2026

We see these stags every day but these great photos show how beautiful they are.
Thanks to
Rob Salem Photography for sharing their fantastic ‘holiday snaps’

A beautiful photo of one of our squirrels taken by a very talented photographer, a guest Downie's Cottage last week. Rob...
22/09/2026

A beautiful photo of one of our squirrels taken by a very talented photographer, a guest Downie's Cottage last week.
Rob Salem Photography

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We’ve just got back from Scotland this evening, and I’ve got hundreds of photos to go through over the next few weeks!

Here’s one of the first to make it through — a true Scottish wild Red Squirrel, photographed at one of the beautiful locations we stayed at Downie's Cottage.

There’s something really special about seeing these beautiful little squirrels in their natural surroundings.

Plenty more Scottish wildlife and landscapes to come!

Thanks to everyone who came from far and wide to visit us over the last couple days. Thank you for making the effort and...
20/09/2026

Thanks to everyone who came from far and wide to visit us over the last couple days. Thank you for making the effort and for all your enthusiasm. It was fantastic to meet you all. From the Downie's Cottage Braemar team.

18/09/2026
Hope to see you this weekend for Doors OpenSaturday 19th and Sunday 20th 11am-4pm
15/09/2026

Hope to see you this weekend for Doors Open
Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th 11am-4pm

We are delighted to be mentioned in today’s The Scotsman. 😃The perfect way to soak in the views A trio of Scottish self-...
08/08/2026

We are delighted to be mentioned in today’s The Scotsman.
😃
The perfect way to soak in the views
A trio of Scottish self-catering gems with spectacular views from the hot tub.



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