Well, it’s the final day of our 12 Days of Christmas, did you enjoy it? We hope so. So here goes. For the Twelfth Day of Christmas, Pinewood Steading gave to me… everything Pinewood Steading and the Highlands! What more could you want for Christmas? Haha. So take a tour around the Steading with us […]

On the eleventh day of Christmas, Pinewood Steading gave to me.. The Black Isle! There is so much to see and do on the Black Isle, worth at least a day out but here are some of our favourite ideas in no particular order. Start off at Chanrony Point, between Fortrose and Rosemarkie to walk […]

On the tenth day of Christmas, Pinewood Steading gave to me – lochs, water and Loch Ness! Being so close to Loch Ness (5 miles), we had to include boat trips and getting onto the water. There are a few companies who can take you out on the water: the likes of @lochnesscruises who can […]

On the ninth day of Christmas, Pinewood Steading gave to me… Applecross and Torridon! This Day of Christmas brings to you many famous and iconic parts of the Highlands. This is another road trip from Pinewood Steading taking in Loch Maree, Torridon, Applecross and the infamous Bealach na Ba. The view of Loch Maree from […]

On the eighth day of Christmas, Pinewood Steading gave to me.. Reelig Glen! A true local gem, just a 5 minute car drive or a 30 minute walk from Pinewood. Wonderful at all times of the year, it’s a local community wood that offers so much. There are a number of possibilities to explore the […]

One the seventh day of Christmas, Pinewood Steading gave to me – Glen Affric! One of my favourite places in the Highlands and said to be the most beautiful glen in Scotland. Even the drive is amazing. It’s only 30 miles from Pinewood, but takes about an hour – the road becomes single track and […]

On the sixth day of Christmas, Pinewood Steading gave to me – Urquhart Castle! Undoubtedly one of my favourites, but maybe because it’s a ruin and I love ruins! Over by Drumnadrochit, on the shores of Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle is about 30 mins drive from Pinewood. Or, arrive by boat via @lochnesscruises and enjoy […]

On the fifth day of Christmas, Pinewood Steading gave to me – Inverness! The capital of the Highlands and only a 20 mins drive. And what a drive, right alongside the Beauly Firth and crossing the Caledonian Canal. On the way back, you often have to pull over in the car to get photos! Inverness […]

On the fourth day of Christmas, Pinewood Steading gave to me… the Shenavall Bothy walk! Now, for those of you that like a longer walk, we would be spoilt for choice. But we picked this one. As a loop, it’s about 12 miles and a stop at the bothy is a great place to eat […]

On the third day of Christmas, Pinewood Steading gave to me…. a West Coast Road Trip! Jump in the car and join us on one of our favourite road trips! This lovely drive to the West Coast takes in great views and the Falls of Shin, Glen Oykel, Assynt, Knockan Crag National Nature Reserve and […]

On the 2nd day of Christmas, Pinewood Steading gave to me – Abriachan! For those that know us and follow us on Facebook and Instagram regularly, you will know this had to be on the list ! One of our favourite local places to walk and explore, and just a 15 minutes drive from Pinewood. […]