Est. 1923
A Century of Highland Hospitality
Our story
Built on stone. Built to last.
In 1923, the Aurum family commissioned a highland retreat on the banks of Loch Glen — a place of refuge from the din of the modern world, built from local slate and sandstone that had been quarried from the same hill for generations. The estate opened its doors to guests in 1947 and has remained in careful stewardship ever since.
Through decades of change, one thing has remained constant: the belief that true luxury is not found in excess, but in the quality of quiet — in a fire burning without being asked, in a meal that tastes of the place you are in, in a guide who knows every hidden corrie on the hill.
Today, Aurum & Stone holds its original form while embracing the best of contemporary craft. The original stone walls remain. The cast-iron fireplaces still burn. And the mist still rolls in from the west before breakfast, filling the glen with the particular silence that keeps guests returning year after year.
What guides us
Our values
Sustainability
Net-zero operations by 2027. Every decision honours the landscape.
Craft
Handmade, locally sourced, held to the highest standard.
Privacy
A retreat in the truest sense — your space, your pace.
Community
Deep roots in the highland community, from suppliers to staff.
The people
Meet the team
Catriona MacAulay
General Manager
With 20 years in luxury hospitality across Edinburgh, Gleneagles, and the Maldives, Catriona brings an unwavering eye for detail and a warm, personal approach to leadership.
Alasdair Moray
Executive Chef
Alasdair trained under Michel Roux Jr in London before returning to Scotland to champion local produce. His menus celebrate the seasons and the landscape in equal measure.
Fiona Drummond
Head of Spa
A qualified naturopath and ESPA therapist, Fiona has developed Aurum's signature treatment menu using foraged highland botanicals and traditional Scottish healing practices.
Euan Fraser
Head Guide
A Mountain Leader Award holder with 15 years guiding in the Cairngorms and Northwest Highlands. Euan knows every hidden corrie, loch, and stargazing spot on the estate.
Recognition