Stuirt Wood

Description: Stuirt Wood is beautiful; a bright, spacious and colourful woodland of Scots pine with purple-flowering heather and blaeberry below. The Scots pine were planted in 1962 on the previous Caledonian forest, which qualifies the wood as a plantation on ancient woodland site (PAWS). The pine has been carefully and sensitively thinned since then and is now a beautiful wood with a fantastic character and future.

A few of the original Caledonian forest Scots pine remain with some self seeded birch trees. Lighter open areas have been created by the thinning lines at right angles to the main track. This healthy mixture of shade and light and the acidic soils, have ensured that the pine and extensive ground flora have flourished: in turn, the many rare and protected wildlife species that depend on the fruits of the fauna have prospered too. These include Scottish crossbill, capercaille, crested tit and mammals including the red squirrel.

There is scope for introducing small-scale improvements to the woodland structure and vegetation through planting patches of native upland broadleaves and conifers, such as birch, rowan, larch and spruce, and creating more ground cover. The regional RSPB can offer advice and help with planning and managing woodlands as habitats for the key species.

Internal access is off the main shared forest track along the north eastern boundary. As you get closer to the wood you will see the hut taking shape but at the same time blends in with the woodland landscape. 

This fine wee hut has been well built with a wood burning stove for the chilly evenings, inside the hut is basic but spacious and will provide a cosy base for exploring the wonderful Cairngorm National Park. There is wood storage outside and a compost toilet. All water would have to be brought to the wood. There are cctv cameras set up to provide and added layer of security when you are not there. These can be linked to give notifications to your phone. It is quite rare to find a wood with planning permission for a hut in this location as well as a large acreage of woodland. Early viewing is reccommended.

Access: There is a full right of access over the shared private woodland track along the north eastern boundary as shown in green on the detailed map, with maintenance according to use.

Sporting Rights: These are owned and included with the land.

Surrounding area: Stuirt Wood is part of Baddengorm Wood and is situated close to the attractive highland village of Carrbridge in the Cairngorm National Park, which is well known for its mountain ranges, outdoor pursuits and diverse native wildlife. Ancient Caledonian Pine Woodland sites are nearby to the north and to the south at the popular Rothiemurchus estate. Aviemore, the Spey river and Speyside way are all within 10 miles. The city of Inverness is about 30 minutes to the north.

Interested in this woodland? Get in touch with us:

Contact Torquil Varty & Rachel Bower on 07803 903 203 or email us at [email protected] with your details.