WildLand is a story of hope and regeneration, of rewilding on an epic scale and of extraordinary experiences in Scotland’s truly wild spaces. This is Europe’s largest and most ambitious conservation project, spanning 220,000 acres across 13 estates, from Loch Ness and the Cairngorm to the raw, rugged coastline of Sutherland in the far north.

At the heart of WildLand is a pioneering movement to reshape the future of the Highlands. Anders Holch Povlsen, Danish entrepreneur and Scotland’s largest private landowner, with his wife Anne and a team of experts, has a 200-year vision to restore lost habitats, rewild entire ecosystems, provide sustainable income for local communities and safeguard this land for generations to come. Deforested hillsides are reawakening with native woodlands. Peatlands, drained for centuries, are returning to life. Wildlife is reclaiming its natural corridors, while endangered species including beavers, capercaillie and ptarmigan are being gradually reintroduced to restore balance to the ecosystem.

A legacy in the making, WildLand is a vision that begins with regeneration, allowing access to vast areas that were long the preserve of the rarified few. With a collection of thoughtfully-restored hotels, lodges and cottages – ranging from heritage-rich baronial estates to contemporary, Scandi-chic bothies – hospitality is WildLand’s way of sharing this unfolding story with experiences that bring guests to the beating heart of the Highlands.

CAIRNGORM: THE HEART OF THE HIGHLANDS

At the core of WildLand’s vision, the Cairngorm embodies Scotland’s wild beauty and ecological renewal. Glenfeshie Lodge, a historic, exclusive-use retreat dating back to the 1880s, sits at the heart of this vast estate – a place where conservation is visibly transforming the landscape, from regenerating Caledonian pine forests to the return of golden eagles, beavers, and other native species. Nearby, Killiehuntly Farmhouse offers a blend of Scandinavian style and Highland warmth, creating an understated yet deeply connected escape. A scattering of self-catering cottages extends into the wilderness, offering rare solitude in one of the UK’s most remote environments. These properties aren’t simply places to stay – they are gateways for guests to step into a living conservation project, where adventurous activities allow you to experience these rewilding landscapes at their best.

LOCH NESS: LEGENDARY WATERS AND HISTORIC GRANDEUR

On the banks of Loch Ness, Aldourie Castle is a 300-year-old, exclusive-use Baronial estate set within 500 acres of manicured grounds, walled gardens, woodlands and wildflower meadows. Every turret and tapestry reflect centuries of heritage, brought bang up to date with lovingly restored, beautifully styled interiors, while the surrounding cottages and outhouses have been updated to create fabulous places to stay and entertain. As part of WildLand’s long-term vision, the surrounding woodlands are being restored and the community is being invested in, allowing guests to experience both the legend of Loch Ness and a landscape that is thriving.

SUTHERLAND: THE WILD FRONTIERS OF SCOTLAND’S NORTHERN COAST

Stretching to the dramatic coastline of Sutherland – home to a UNESCO-designated geopark – WildLand’s holdings are asdiverse as the landscape itself. Lundies House, once a 19th-century church manse that has been beautifully restored into an elegant boutique hotel, offers a chic and immersive Highland experience within the pretty village of Tongue, which itself is being regenerated through WildLand’s involvement. Nearby, the exclusive-use Kinloch Lodge has stylish Scandinavian-inspired interiors and a secluded riverside setting. In addition, a collection of self-catered cottages and bothies provide access to one of the UK’s last truly wild coastlines.

WHAT’S TO COME: A BOLD FUTURE

As WildLand continues to grow, so too does its vision. In May 2026, the brand will unveil its most ambitious project yet: Hope. A collaboration with the renowned interior designers Cecil & Boyd, Hope will introduce a remarkable retreat to the Highlands – one that thoughtfully integrates with its surroundings while setting a new standard for regenerative hospitality. Including a thoughtfully restored hotel, self-catering cottages and a striking adventure centre, here immersive experiences will take guests into the wild to experience nature at its rawest.

At its essence, WildLand is more than a conservation project. It is a commitment to the land, a promise to restore and protect Scotland’s wild heart for generations to come. Through its carefully restored properties, it offers a rare opportunity to step into an unspoiled world, where the delicate balance between regeneration and adventure allows a new, authentic way to experience the Highlands.

For more information, visit www.wildland.scot

CAIRNGORM

Exclusive Use Lodge: Glenfeshie Lodge

Hotel: Killiehuntly Farmhouse

Homes: Geordies Cottage, Coire Domhain Cottage, Kennels Cottage, Killiehuntly Bothy

LOCH NESS

Exclusive Use Castle: Aldourie Castle

Homes: Tigh Na Coille Cottage, Gate Cottage, Ivy Cottage, Garden Cottage, North Bothy, South Bothy

SUTHERLAND

Exclusive Use Lodge: Kinloch Lodge

Hotel: Lundies House

Homes: Lundies Bothy, Kyle Cottage, Strathmore Cottage, Foulain Cottage

Coming May 2026: Hope House, Ferrymans Cottage, Lochside Cottage, Keepers Cottage

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