Meet Donnie and Ailsa, the hosts at Garlyne Brae
Campervan and Motorhome site, near Nethy Bridge
For over 300 years, our family has worked the land here at Garlyne Brae in the heart of the Highlands. Farming has always been our way of life, and we’ve long dreamt of sharing this special place with visitors. By opening up our campervan and motorhome pitches, we’re able to do just that—offering travellers a welcoming base to explore the Cairngorms and Speyside.
Our site is small and friendly, with 12 hardstanding pitches, each with water and electric hook-up. We’re open all year round, so whether you’re planning a summer adventure, an autumn escape, or a cosy winter stopover, you’ll always find a place here. Dogs are welcome, and we provide Wi-Fi, parking by your pitch, and access to chemical disposal facilities.
We’re proud of our roots and still run the farm alongside welcoming visitors. You might see our hens roaming about or catch us tending to our crops of potatoes, cabbage, and turnips. It’s a working farm and a peaceful site rolled into one. Ailsa sells freshly laid eggs from our hens to guests!
Whether you’re here to discover whisky distilleries, join the Highland Games, hike through Abernethy Forest, or simply relax in the fresh Highland air, Garlyne Brae gives you the perfect place to stop, rest, and enjoy it all.
Our Pitch Names
Each pitch at Garlyne Brae carries the name of a local hill or mountain, grounding your stay in the dramatic landscapes that surround the site. From gentle rounded hills to soaring summits, these names reflect the character of the Cairngorms and remind guests that adventure lies just beyond the horizon.
Pitches include Carn Na Loinne, Beinn An Fhudair, and Sgor Gaoithe, which take their names from nearby hills that offer sweeping views over Speyside and the surrounding glens. These names evoke the wild ridges and windswept slopes that define this corner of the Highlands.
Pitches such as Baddock, Geal Charn, and Carn a’ Chnuig carry echoes of Gaelic heritage, describing the pale peaks and knobbly summits that dot the Cairngorms. They give guests a sense of place, linking each stay to centuries of history and tradition in the landscape.
Carn Bheadhair, Bynack Mhor, and Cairngorm are all significant mountains within the National Park, their rugged outlines familiar to walkers and climbers. Meall a’ Bhuachaille, Creag an Gorm, and Creag Cailleach complete the set, honouring peaks and ridges visible from the local area and much loved by those who know the Cairngorms well.