A Green Christmas at Woodlands Glencoe
At Woodlands, sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. From the way we heat our hot tubs to how we zip around from lodge to lodge, we’re always looking for ways to tread a little lighter on the Woodlands Estate. So when Christmas rolls around, we love to think of eco-friendly ways to embrace the festive season!
Why Scots Pines?
They may not be the classic Christmas tree shape, but we think Scots Pines are utterly magical. With their quirky trunks, soft needles and wild silhouettes, we think they bring character and authenticity to our lodges as they’re perfectly suited to the rugged beauty of Glencoe.
Scots Pine is also Scotland’s only native pine and proudly holds the title of the National Tree of Scotland! Once abundant (around 3.7 million trees strong) only 1% of the original Caledonian Forest survives today. That makes planting them not just meaningful, but vitally important.
These magnificent trees can live up to 700 years and reach heights of 35 metres. By choosing Scots Pines, we’re giving back to the landscape that gives us so much.
Growing together
After Christmas, the Woodlands team carefully plant the trees across the estate so if you stayed with us during December in previous years, keep your eyes peeled when you’re walking around the estate as you might just spot your Christmas tree out there somewhere!
See the trees for yourself
Our potted Scots Pines will be out on the terraces of RiverBeds Luxury Wee Lodges, SeaBeds Luxury Lookouts and Forest Corner Luxury Hideaways from 1st December to 5th January. If you’re staying with us over the festive season, you’ll be able to enjoy your own twinkling tree from the warm, bubbling comfort of your private hot tub, knowing that your Christmas tree will continue its life on the estate long after the decorations come down!
Whizzing towards a net zero future!
Across the Woodlands Estate, we’ve taken major steps to make our operations as environmentally friendly as possible. Our Activity Centre celebrates green experiences, offering low-impact adventures like golf, archery, Segway tours and e-bike hire.
All 21 of our luxury lodges feature private hot tubs powered by energy-efficient air-source heat pumps, helping reduce carbon output while ensuring guests enjoy the ultimate comfort. We’ve also introduced five fully electric staff vehicles and invested in electric car chargers, plus dedicated charging for our e-bikes and Segways.
Back in 2021, we launched our food-waste initiative and it’s been a huge success, significantly cutting down waste and helping us move closer to our net-zero goals. Over the years, we’ve also planted thousands of trees across the estate, contributing to long-term biodiversity and restoring native woodland.
We’re passionate about encouraging both our team and our guests to build a deeper appreciation for the environment and to share in the journey toward a greener future.
