Brucefield Estate, a largely untouched Scottish country estate with a rich landscape of architectural history and unique ancestry dating back 700 years, is set to welcome its first guests as part of an extensive regeneration journey. Slackbrae Cottage allows guests to immerse themselves in nature and reconnect with the land.
Owned by biologist Victoria Bruce-Winkler, Brucefield Estate, less than an hour’s drive north from Ediburgh, has been undergoing painstaking conservation for almost a decade. Victoria is passionate about the regeneration of the 420 hectare family estate.
A 10-year wildlife plan is in place, including monitoring and managing the estate’s rich habitats including woodlands with ancient Scots Pine, meadows and a lowland heath which is a Natural Scotland site of special scientific interest. A former avenue of 300 year old Lime trees have recently been discovered.
Slackbrae Self-Catering Cottage
Slackbrae, originally a forester’s cottage, launches autumn 2021 for self-catering holidays. It has been renovated using a conservation approach with sustainable materials to achieve a low energy house. Inside, specially-commissioned kitchen and bathroom tiles tell the heritage of the cottage and the Estate throughout the centuries.
Slackbrae has vaulted ceilings, day-long sunlight and stunning views of the fields and woodlands, allowing guests to immerse themselves in nature and reconnect with the land.
The gardens have been rejuvenated with a new planting scheme providing a blaze of colour and herbs throughout the year. The fully-accessible cottage contains two bedrooms and two bathrooms – a master bedroom with en-suite and a double bedroom which converts into a twin room.
Built in the 1700’s Slackbrae was the former gatehouse to the estate and covers 120m². At one time it was owned by the Stirling & Dunfermline Railway. The original train line dating back to 1852 is now a cycle route, providing easy access for day trips to the Wallace Monument.
Find Out More
The cottage is priced from £300 per night for three, four and seven night stays, accommodating four guests. This includes a welcome breakfast hamper for the first morning. Additional groceries and local artisan produce can be pre-ordered. Bookings are being taken from 1st October 2021.
Phone: 01259 690013
Email info@brucefieldestate.scot
Website: www.brucefieldestate.scot
