Bamff Ecotourism

Located on a private estate near Alyth, Blairgowie, Bamff Ecotourism includes 5 different accommodation options on the Bamff Estate. Free WiFi access is available and free parking is possible on site.

There is 1 apartment, 1 bungalow, 2 yurts and 1 glamping hut.

The closest shops are a 10-minute drive away in Alyth and grocery deliveries can be arranged. The apartment overlooks a large lawn, trees and fields. Barbecue facilities and outdoor seating are available.

There is a medieval castle next door, and beaver/wildlife watching tours are available for purchase. Activities in the surrounding area including walking, golf and fishing.

Information about the host

At Bamff there are various types of accommodation; An Old Brewhouse, a Gate Lodge, a farm manager's cottage, two Mongolian Yurts in open wooded ground behind the castle and an off-grid glamping hut, known as The Hideaway, overlooking 2 beaver ponds on a woodland path. They all include a Wood-Burning Stove and access to logs and kindling. The Lodge and The Old Brewhouse are fully self-sufficient, each with a kitchen, bathroom and living area, as well as the bedrooms. The two Yurts are slightly different from one another, one with a double bed and the other two singles. The Hideaway is entirely off-grid (like the yurts) and has very simple camping style cooking options. Both Yurts have access to kitchen, bathroom and lounge facilities inside the Castle as well as their own Barbecues and access to a shared Bonfire area. The Hideaway is not a good place for bonfires or barbecues as it is close to the beavers and the woods. Its a especially good for people who like to watch wildlife. There is free parking for everyone who stays at Bamff. We provide rechargable led lamps and also tea-light lamps in the yurts and Hide, but you might like to bring a head torch for night

The Ramsays have been at Bamff since it was given by King Alexander II of Scotland to Paul's ancestor, the King's doctor, in 1232 for saving his life by an early surgical operation. Paul and I have lived at Bamff for thirty five years and brought up our four children here. Paul, an ecologist and naturalist is a great source of information on natural history, history, placenames, and a multitude of other subjects both locally and further afield. We are both keen environmentalists, campaigning on a range of issues. We run the estate together with the help of Aileen, our administrator who is also a local yoga teacher. Like everyone at Bamff Paul and Louise always enjoy chatting to guests and answering any questions about the estate or the surrounding area. Paul will happily take you out to look for beavers if you would like.

For those that love wildlife, Bamff is hard to beat. The environmental conservation management on the estate over 30 years has led to maturing native woodland of birch and hazel, oak and pine, providing habitat for roe deer, red squirrels, stoats and weasles, foxes and badgers and literally dozens of species of bird. The beaver wetlands play host to otters, water voles, fish, dragon-flies and hundreds of frogs and toads. Wildlife photographers will have a feast staying here. Bamff is a great place to come for a romantic holiday for two, or a place to bring your children and set them free to build dens in the woods or play football on the large lawn, or take them to enjoy the many local activities. The wider area also offers a large range of possibilities, from golf to white water rafting, and from riding to visiting castles. There are a number of excellent restaurants in the area for food-lovers. Glamis, Scone Palace, Blair Castle and Balmoral are all within easy driving distance. Bamff is also a good spot for Glenshee skiers in the winter, and visitors taking part in the many activities available in this beautiful and central part of Scotland.