Trees for Life volunteers in Glen Affric
© Trees for Life
Dundreggan: In the heart of the Highlands
In 2008, Trees for Life bought the 10,000-acre estate at Dundreggan in Glenmoriston, situated just eight miles from the shores of Loch Ness. The charity’s rewilding work has allowed important fragments of the Caledonian forest to recover, providing a habitat for over 4,000 species of plants and animals, including golden eagles and black grouse.
Dundreggan Rewilding Centre
© Paul Campbell
Treading lightly
From its inception, sustainability has been central to the Rewilding Centre’s efforts to ensure a low-carbon visitor centre and accommodation building. The project was supported by the Low Carbon Infrastructure Transition Programme (LCITP), and an integrated renewable energy system was installed for both buildings, including air source heat pumps, solar heating, and electric vehicle charging points.
Existing buildings on the estate were also retrofitted with energy-efficient measures. Dundreggan hopes to lead the way as a low-emissions Highland estate that can bring additional benefits to the local community and economy.
Dundreggan Rewilding Centre guided rewilding walking
© Paul Campbell
Support Rewilding with Your Event in the Scottish Highlands
Booking a corporate event or meeting at the Rewilding Centre supports crucial rewilding work at Dundreggan and throughout the wider Scottish Highlands. Rewilding is a shared journey, and the state-of-the-art Rewilding Centre is the perfect venue for team meetings and training days, conferences, exhibitions and corporate events.
The centre enables corporate groups to host unique events in a landscape brimming with wildlife, mythology and local culture.
The Dundreggan Rewilding Centre is a state-of-the-art venue and its facilities include:
- A large multi-purpose presentation and event space
- Light-filled meeting rooms
- Catering for breakfasts, lunches and evening meals using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients
- Accommodation for up to 40 people, in 20 en-suite bedrooms
- Free on-site parking
- AV and sound equipment
Organisations are encouraged to elevate their events by participating in nature-inspired activities as part of bespoke corporate packages, such as:
- Guided rewilding walks
- Wildlife tracking
- Nursery tours
