Logie Newton
Awards and recognitions
Our Aberdeenshire self-catering lodges, with opportunities for guests to relax in luxury and explore and adventure on and around our farm, were born out of a dream of Louise’s long before Logie Newton lodges finally opened in 2024.
But regardless of her dream, we couldn’t have imagined calling ourselves award-winning and being recognised for our offering so quickly into this venture.
Yet this is where we are – offering luxury dog-friendly holiday accommodation or the chance to holiday with your horse with all the bonuses for humans like a hot tub and BBQ fire pits and being recognised for our commitment to sustainability, for our attention to detail, for the unique offering we provide guests, and for our entrepreneurship for the diversification of our family farm.
The biggest thank you goes to our guests, and our lodge partners and suppliers for making it all possible.
Awards
Green Tourism
Recognising businesses who are committed to sustainable tourism practices and reducing their environmental impact.
Best Self-Catering or Exclusive Use 2026 Regional Finalist
Recognising businesses in Aberdeen City and Shire who provide an outstanding bespoke accommodation experience to suit visitors' travel style, while ensuring an authentic Scottish experience and welcome and an exceptional guest experience.
Best Accommodation or Unique Stay 2026 Regional Finalist
Recognising businesses in Aberdeen City and Shire who provide a unique accommodation experience, while going the extra mile to provide a personal, memorable, authentic and exceptional guest experience.
Best Self-Catering or Unique Stay Award 2025 Regional Winner
Recognising businesses in Aberdeen City and Shire who provide outstanding overnight accommodation, an authentic Scottish experience and genuine engagement with the visitor.
Best Self-Catering or Unique Stay Award 2025 National Finalist
Recognising businesses in Scotland who provide outstanding overnight accommodation, an authentic Scottish experience and genuine engagement with the visitor.
Sustainable Business of the year 2025 Finalist
Recognising women-led businesses in Scotland who have sustainability at the core of their business.
Top 100 Women in Tourism 2024
Peer-nominated, the bi-annual Top 100 recognises women working across Scotland’s tourism sector, at any stage of their career.
We are proud to have achieved the Green Tourism Bronze Award, recognising our commitment to operating Logie Newton Lodges in a more sustainable way.
From generating renewable energy through our on-farm wind turbines and battery storage system to using locally sourced materials, refillable toiletries and supporting local businesses, sustainability is at the heart of what we do.
This award reflects our ongoing efforts to minimise our environmental impact while creating exceptional countryside escapes for our guests. We are working towards completing the paperwork for upgrading to Gold.
We are delighted to be included in the final three for this award following our win last year. The winner will be announced at the Awards night in September.
We are delighted to be included in the final three for this award following our win last year. The winner will be announced at the Awards night in September.
We are honoured to have won this award during our first year of business.
From the judges:
"The winner stood out for its single-minded focus on one clear USP – brought to life with meticulous attention to detail. Its commitment to quality, outstanding guest engagement, and a reputation reflected in glowing online reviews. Add in an innovative and sustainable business model, and you have a real asset to the tourism offering of both the North East and Scotland as a whole."
Following our win at the Aberdeen City and Shire Thistle Awards, we were delighted to be one of the five National Finalists.
We were blown away to be included in such a prestigious award in our very first year. It’s incredible to see our commitment to A-rated eco-lodges, renewable energy, biodiversity and strong local partnerships being recognised, and we’re excited to keep growing sustainable tourism in Aberdeenshire.
This list was announced in November 2024, when our Lodges were launched. To be recognised amongst such a fantastic list of women in tourism at such an early stage in my tourism journey was an honour.
Recognition and mentions
Unusual Retreats for Multi-Generational Family Holidays (From Newborn Babies to 100-Year-Old Grandparents!)
Thank you to Host Unusual for recommending our lodges for multi-generational family holidays.
6 romantic mini-moon stays in Scotland for newlyweds
Thank you to Tie The Knot for including the Bennachie Lodge as a recommended mini-moon stay in Scotland.
The Scotland We Love to Share: Summer Experiences Recommended by Locals
We were delighted to be able to recommend Thorneybank Farm Shop in the Embrace Scotland blog. Thank you for including our local recommendation.
15 the best lodges and glamping in Scotland
Thank you to Scottish Field for including us in their top 15 lodges and glamping locations in Scotland.
Unusual – and Cool! – Stays for Sweltering Days in the UK and Europe
Thank you to Host Unusual for including us, alongside may other great locations, recognising where you can stay cool on holiday during summer heatwaves.
Inspired by Wuthering Heights: Rolling UK Landscapes to Make You Swoon
Thank you to Host Unusual for including us in their blog focusing on properties with landscapes inspired by Wuthering Heights.
Love, Longer Days, and Little Escapes: Romantic Self-Catering Stays in Scotland
Thank you to Embrace Scotland for including our Bennachie Lodge in their romantic stays blog.
And the Winner Is! Our Red Carpet Roll Call of Unique, Award-Winning (and Award-Nominated) Global Retreats of 2025
Thank you to Host Unusual for recognising our 2025 award win and nominations. We are very proud of what we have achieved in our first year of business.
Christmas Shopping? Unusual Retreats with Creative Gifts for Lucky Loved Ones!
Thank you to Host Unusual for showcasing our alpaca bracelets in their Christmas shopping list focusing on retreats with Christmas gifts available.
Have a Very Unusual Christmas! Unique Retreats with Festive Season Availability
Thank you to Host Unusual for including us in their Festive availability blog.
Top Self-Catering Stays in Scotland for Every Kind of Celebreak
Thank you to Embrace Scotland for recognising Logie Newton Lodges as somewhere you can celebrate together, celebrate love and celebrate you.
Our Best Family-Friendly UK and Ireland Breaks for the October Half-Term Holidays
Thank you to Host Unusual for including us in their blog which focuses on October Half Term availability for families. What a fabulous selction of placse to stay.
No Self-Check-Ins Here! Unusual Stays with Unique Personalised Service
Thank you to Host Unusual for recognising our personalised hosting service we offer our guests.
Prepare To Be Amazed! Host Unusual Retreats with Unique Innovations and Cutting-Edge Tech
Thank you to Host Unusual for highlighting our wind power in their unique guest innovations blog.
Be Yourself Again: Wellness Retreats and Restorative Breaks with an Unusual Twist
Thank you to Host Unusual for highlighting our wellness lodge partners.
#AccelerateAction: Inspiring Stories and Unusual Stays to Celebrate International Women’s Day 2025
Thank you to Host Unusual for recognising Louise in their 2025 International Women's Day blog.
Find Your Eco Break – EmbraceScotland Self-Catering Stays That Go the Extra Mile
Thank you to EmbraceScotland for recognising our sustainable efforts and including us with such a great list of escapes.
Decade-long dream to bring ‘unique’ horse holiday haven to Huntly comes true as plans approved
Thank you to the Press and Journal for the early recognition when we were granted planning permission.
‘Unique’ chance to holiday with your horse as farmer lodges plans for ‘equestrian retreat’ at Huntly
Thank you to the Press and Journal for the first press coverage of our lodge project.
North east women cycled through storms for charity
Thank you to the Press and Journal for their support with Louise's charity cycle, Tour O' Scotland
