Glenburn Speyside Lodge

27/05/2026

27/05/2026

I’m proud to be a small part of the Great Scottish Holidays campaign. A heartfelt thank you to all of my guests. In the words of the campaign, this is why it means so much that you opted to stay in my lodge….

A thank you to the guests who choose to stay in self-catering accommodation and in doing so, make a real difference to the places they visit.
Because that choice matters.

When guests book a self-catering stay, they are not just choosing where to sleep. They are supporting a much wider network of local businesses – from cafés and restaurants to shops, activity providers and visitor attractions. Together, these businesses help sustain rural, coastal and urban communities right across Scotland.

Self-catering businesses themselves are typically small, independent micro-enterprises. They form a vital part of Scotland’s tourism bedstock – particularly in areas where other accommodation options may be limited. Their presence helps ensure visitors can stay, explore and contribute to local economies year-round.

At the same time, self-catering relies on those same communities to thrive. The quality of the local experience – the places to eat, visit and enjoy – is what makes a stay memorable. It is a shared ecosystem, where each part depends on the others.

You’ll find current availability, plus lots of links to ‘the ecosystem’ at www.glenburn-speyside.co.uk

17/05/2026

Beautiful roses as a romantic surprise for one of today’s arriving guests. Thank you to Petals & Bows for such a lovely bouquet.

I’ll always do my best to supply any extras that guests may request. Not been beaten yet!

21/04/2026

The Glenburn Express has arrived!!

Made by Colin McBain of Barrel Creations, a local Cabrach legend and still grafting and crafting at 82 years young. (https://cabrachtrust.org/people/colin-mcbain/).

The train overlooks the old 1863 railway viaduct, now part of the Speyside Way walking route. Uniting whisky and railway heritage….bang on trend for Cragganmore.

Choo choo 🚂

11/04/2026

Aggie and I have a very good working partnership for running the lodges.

Lorna’s duties:
-Cleaning
-Laundry & ironing
-Interior design
-Exterior design
-All guest communication
-Licensing and regulatory compliance
-Accountancy and tax bookkeeping
-Maintenance and repairs
-Safety check logs
-Service scheduling
-Website design, build and upkeep
-Updating booking calendars
-Liaising with online booking platforms
-Advertising
-Restocking guest consumables
-All procurement

Aggie’s duties:
-Rugs
-Yes, mostly rugs

Play to your strengths 😉

03/04/2026

What a lovely start to my day.

I was also left some amazing home-made tablet. Alas, no photo evidence as it didn’t last long enough 😋

Wishing you all a happy Easter weekend 🐣

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23/03/2026

A happy wee scottie on the banks of Lochindorb today.

We escaped for an hour from noise and mess at Glenburn…. the moss build up is being removed from the roof tiles this week.

Aggie is now asleep in front of the woodburner ☺️