Being outside, enjoying and admiring God’s creation is hugely beneficial to us body, soul and spirit providing us with respite from the busyness and intensity of life. To be able to explore one of the most beautiful parts of the country with like-minded people is an additional bonus!
This event offers you the chance to do just this with a week of inspirational walks in the stunning beauty of the Scottish countryside. With rugged mountains, rolling hills, peaceful lochs and dramatic coastline all within easy reach of Blairmore, this event allows you to explore the diversity of God’s creation and give you time and space to be with Him as well as enjoy the company of others.
The walks will be tailored to the abilities of those who attend, with the focus not being on achievement, but rather on enjoying the beauty of God’s creation and allowing Him to speak through it. Each day will begin with an inspirational devotional to set the right focus for the day and the walks will offer you time of personal reflection or times of restorative fellowship, there is no pressure either way.
Each day offers a different experience; you will be able to enjoy the raw beauty of the Moray Firth coastline (keep your eye out for dolphins), the rugged peaks of the Cairngorm mountains (you don’t have to climb one), as well as rivers, forests, heathland and hills. We will also do our best to find coffee shops for restorative drinks and cake throughout the week.
You will be in safe and knowledgeable hands. We recommend all participants bring suitable walking footwear and waterproof clothes as we will not be deterred by inclement weather!
Registration begins at 4pm on the first day of the event followed by an evening meal at 6pm.
Departures are by 9.45am following breakfast on the final day.
I’ve enjoyed Scottish nature and through that hear from God... God is so good and takes care of me. Through this week – the walking, the worship, the devotionals, the sharing together, the care by the team – I have come to a greater acceptance of myself.
You'll be able to select your preferred booking option for each participant in the next step
Deposit
£100.00
Non-Residential
£280.00
Standard
£525.00
Premium
£595.00
When booking an event at Blairmore,
there are two options for accommodation,
Premium and Standard.
All rooms at Blairmore are 2-3 person sharing and en-suite. Premium accommodation is more expensive due to the high-quality standard of the rooms, which were lovingly restored with antiques; standard accommodation is more simply renovated in a modern style.
Do contact us if you have any query about staying at Blairmore House.
Our kitchen team are passionate about making delicious, nutritious meals for our guests. We are able to cater for some special medical diets if you give us notice on booking and liaise with us.
Meal times are typically:
Breakfast 8.45am
Lunch 12.45pm
Evening Meal 6.00pm.
Weekend courses start with a 6.00pm dinner and finish after lunch on the final day. Week-long courses start with a 6.00pm dinner and finish after breakfast on the final day.
We have a friendly reception team who will be available throughout your stay and will be able to help you with any problems or questions you may have.
It is generally open week days 9.00am- 5.00pm.
We have a car park in front of the house for all our guests. Feel free to unload at reception before parking (all cars are parked at your own risk).
We have limited ground floor bedrooms available so please enquire when booking your room if we have availability.
Free WiFi internet access is available by reception in the house.
Ellel Scotland is set in the village of Glass, which is 45 miles west of Aberdeen in the north of Scotland. Its nearest town is Huntly.
Ellel Scotland
Blairmore House
Glass, Huntly
Aberdeenshire
AB54 4XH
United Kingdom
Our nearest international airport is Aberdeen (ABZ), which is 45 miles away. From there you can take a taxi to the local train station, Aberdeen Dyce, and take a train to Huntly, the closest town.
CAR
From Aberdeen take the A96 (signposted Inverness) and turn off at Huntly onto the A920 (signposted to Dufftown). Drive about 6 miles from the A96, turn left down the drive signposted “Glass Church & Blairmore House” which leads into the front drive of Blairmore. Driving time from Aberdeen is about 60 minutes.
From the A95 at Charlestown take the A941 to Dufftown and then the A920 for about 5 miles. Take the first right turn (signposted “Glass Church & Blairmore House” which leads into the front drive. For Sat Nav use our post code – AB54 4XH. The Sat Nav will take people to our back driveway, so please follow the signposts.
BUS
Our nearest bus stop is in Huntly. We collect guests from The Square, in Huntly at 16.10 on the first day of any event. Please notify the office if you want to be added to the list.
TRAIN
Our nearest train station is Huntly (7 miles away). We collect guests from Huntly at 16:50 on the first day of any event. Please notify the office if you want to be added to the list.
TAXI
Local taxis are occasionally available to and from Blairmore. Contact us for taxi phone numbers, if required. Pre-booking is suggested as availability is varied.
Blairmore House is situated amongst stunning scenery, with rivers, lochs, mountains and coastland all within easy reach. It makes it an ideal destination for our walking and creative retreats. The coast is 25 miles north to Blairmore House, about 45 minutes drive.
Balmoral Castle was owned by Queen Victoria and is now the private property of the Royal Family. The late Queen Elizabeth was especially fond of visiting each summer. When the Royal Family is away, the castle is open to receive tourist guests. Balmoral is 50 miles south of Blairmore House, and about 1.5 hr drive away.
The Cairngorms are a wild mountain range in the eastern highlands of Scotland. They are a National Park, and offer stunning scenery, hiking and skiing adventures. Aviemore town is a hub of winter sport activity when the snow arrives, having its own ski resort.
There is plenty of beautiful scenery on the doorstep of Blairmore House, with woodland paths around our own grounds, or nearby walks just a short drive away.
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01524 751651 or hello@ellel.org
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