We’re calling for ideas that will make the most of the buildings on the area of Glen Prosen that we now look after, situated within the Cairngorms National Park.

The buildings could host a range of opportunities for communities and businesses looking to be part of our wider programme of landscape scale habitat restoration and sustainable land management.  

That’s why we want to hear from groups or individuals with innovative ventures that are environmentally sensitive and consistent with our overall approach to integrated land management and community wellbeing.

Thank you to everyone who has submitted an expression of interest. We are reviewing these and will be in touch in the new year. Further ideas are still welcome. Email our team for more information: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Potential opportunities

We have several properties ideal for ventures such as:

• community venues
• eco-tourism
• field centres for education
• walkers’ bothies
• forestry, conservation, or agricultural use
• office accommodation

We also have areas perfect for holiday pods or chalets available for commercial lease or third-party development.

Commercial

The large range of workshops offer an attractive location for a rural based company and the option to let one or all of the residential dwellings as part of the commercial lease, providing potential staff accommodation. 

A purpose-built building, enclosing a large concrete central courtyard, was constructed in 2012 which provides a combination of vehicle and machinery storage, workshop space, staff kitchen and WC. With nine lockable units, the buildings provide considerable flexibility for future use. 

There are existing foundations with planning consent which could be offered as part of a commercial lease and developed by the incoming business, potentially as office space or staff quarters.

Holiday cottages

The buildings below are available for commercial lease or development. They can be leased together or individually depending on expressed interest and availability.

Old Craig Lodge, 153sqm

Old Craig Lodge is a fully renovated traditional stone house with a slate roof.

Accommodation comprises:

Ground floor: living room, dining kitchen, boot room, larder and bathroom

First floor: three bedrooms and a WC

Outside: spacious enclosed garden with adjoining outbuilding containing garage and two stores

Head Keeper’s House, 269sqm

Head Keeper’s House was fully renovated and has been significantly extended since 2011. It sits at the bottom of the Glen with southerly views over the Prosen Water. It is of stone construction with a slate roof.

Accommodation comprises:

Ground floor: living room, dining kitchen, utility and bedroom

First floor: two bedrooms and bathroom

Strone Cottage, 119sqm

Strone Cottage was constructed in 2013 to a design which reflects the original buildings in the area. Single storey, timber frame and clad property with a slate roof. It comprises a pair of parallel buildings joined by a flat roof porch, and has high quality contemporary fittings and fixtures.

Accommodation comprises:

Wing 1: living room, kitchen, utility and shower room

Wing 2: three bedrooms, en-suite shower room and family bathroom

Learn more about Angus Glens

• Angus Glens - questions and answers
• Angus Glens - land management plan