In the 1890's the ground around the
Lazy Duck was used as a stopover for clansmen bringing
their horses from Lochaber on the west coast through
Badenoch and Strathspey to the Inverness Wool Fair on
the east. In those days the Wool Fair saw the
largest annual gathering of horses for sale north of
Perth.
The MacDonalds used to camp here and
tethered their horses amongst the old Caledonian pine
trees for many years before building the original
Badanfhuarain cottage and settling with their families
in the early 1900s.
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Now we welcome a different kind of
camping and since the opening of the Speyside Way in
2002 we have seen anything up to 4 small (2-3 person)
tents at any one time, usually for just 3 or 4 nights.
This is a truly 'light-weight'
campsite, in line with Lazy Duck's green practices and
out of respect for what is a pristine environment as
well as to preserve the peacefulness and the wildlife
in this beautiful spot.
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Campers have the use of a flush toilet and
washbasin, hot and cold water washing-up space, an
adventurous hot-water 'bush shower', wet weather
cooking shelter, chimenea fire, and free range eggs
when available. For lazy days there's also a hammock
and the 2-person 'Woodshed Sauna' - with music.
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Sorry, no dogs on account of resident waterfowl and
Soay sheep, no campervans or caravans because of space
and, for the safety of our fragile woodland
environment, disposable or 'on the ground' BBQs can
only be used if you borrow our tall cast-iron BBQ
stand. After 3 nights we will also ask you please to
re-pitch your tent to save the grass.
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Next to the camping ground, and
sharing the campers amenities (including the bush
shower), is a fully equipped, twin-bedded 15ft classic
touring caravan.
Available in April only.
£30 for 2 people per night (£20 for
single use) includes electricity, cooking gas, bedding
and linen. Just bring your own towels.
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