Essentials at Ben Alder

Directions

From Perth, go north on the A9 past Dunkeld, Pitlochry, and Blair Atholl. Take the first turning left after Blair Atholl, signed to Calvine and Kinloch Rannoch, and then after just under a quarter of a mile, turn right followed by a sharp turn under the railway bridge. Continue for 10 miles to a T junction taking a right turn and then a further 3 miles to Kinloch Rannoch. Follow the road through the village and along the north shores of Loch Rannoch for 9 miles to Bridge of Ericht. Approximately half a mile past the power station on the right, turn right by a white cottage. Use the combination lock code to get through the locked weldmesh gate, signposted Talla Bheith Estate. Please relock the gate once through.

Please telephone before arrival to get the code to the combination lock. Tel: 07827 330383 for the code, or the Housekeeper, Mrs. Linda Savage Tel: 07769 314843. After 3 miles, bear right at the junction near the dam. Continue for a further 7 miles where the road drops down to the lodge on the left. Please drive slowly.

Address

Corrievarkie Lodge
Bridge of Gaur
Rannoch
Perthshire
PH17 2QP

Directions

Take the Dalwhinnie exit off of the A9 and follow the road to the petrol station. Take the track located next to the petrol station and continue past the white houses on the left to the railway barrier under the railway arch. On reaching the barrier, call the Estate security (07827 330 383) for the code. Turn immediately right through the stone gate posts, follow the track up a short steep hill, then bear left. Continue to the first turreted building with electric gates in an archway. Just before the gates, there is a post with a keypad. Press the security button for access. Carry on for half a mile to An-Tochailt Lodge which will be on your left.

It is necessary to have the use of a vehicle during your stay but if any of your party wishes to arrive by train there is a station at Dalwhinnie. The overnight sleeper service from London stops at Dalwhinnie as do some of the day trains. Nearby Kingussie Station offers more choice of train times.

https://www.thetrainline.com/

Address

Ben Alder Estate
Dalwhinnie
Inverness-shire
PH19 1AE

Directions

Turn off the A9 then take the first turning left. Follow the road round. At the railway crossing there is a traffic light system in place, please follow the instructions carefully before crossing. Once you have crossed the train track, continue for a further 300 feet. You will then see signage with directions to Dalnaspidal Lodge.

Address

Dalnaspidal Lodge
Calvine
Pitlochry
Perthshire
PH18 5UJ

Directions

Take the Dalwhinnie exit off of the A9 and follow the road to the petrol station. Take the track located next to the petrol station and continue past the white houses on the left to the railway barrier under the railway arch. On reaching the barrier, call the Estate security (07827 330 383) for the code. Turn immediately right through the stone gate posts, follow the track up a short steep hill, then bear left. Continue to the first turreted building with electric gates in an archway. Just before the gates, there is a post with a keypad. Press the security button for access. Carry on, along the track passing An-Tochailt Lodge on your left, and continue until you reach another set of electric gates. Press the security button on the keypad located on the wooden post. Once you pass through the gates, the Gate Lodge is immediately on the left.

It is necessary to have the use of a vehicle during your stay but if any of your party wishes to arrive by train there is a station at Dalwhinnie. The overnight sleeper service from London stops at Dalwhinnie as do some of the day trains. Nearby Kingussie Station offers more choice of train times.

https://www.thetrainline.com/

Address

The Gate Lodge
Ben Alder Estate
Dalwhinnie
Inverness-shire
PH19 1AE