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SAORSA 1875: THE UK’S FIRST LUXURY VEGAN HOTEL

17th October 2021

Last Updated on 3rd March 2025 by Bejal

Saorsa 1875, hailed as the UK’s first Vegan hotel, takes a serene position in Pitlochry, Scotland and oozes modernity, a good measure of quirkiness and homely surroundings but firm ethics promoting a plant-based, cruelty free environment right through to its core. A welcome change from the usual vegan cliches, absolute perfection for those wanting to explore a plant-based lifestyle or simply enjoy a relaxing break with an open mind. Read on to discover what it’ s like to stay and dine at Saorsa 1875.

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  • The Hotel
  • The Lobby
  • The Bar & Lounge
  • The Library & Games Room
  • The Dining Room
  • The Rooms
  • Wining & Dining
  • The Yurt
  • Sustainability
  • Saorsa 1875 is Prfect For:
  • Saorsa 1875 FAQs
  • Saorsa 1875 Round-Up
  • The Details
  • Things to do in Pitlochry
  • Related Articles
  • À bientôt
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Saorsa 1875 Golden Eagle Room

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The Hotel

Pitlochry is a relatively small town, approximately an hour and a half’s drive from Edinburgh on the outskirts of the Cairngorms National Park, is beautiful and quite a seasonal tourist spot.

The hotel is located off an A road in Pitlochry surrounded in a tranquil setting of small gardens and a woodland consisting of walking trails. Parking is available right outside the property making things hugely convenient when exploring the area.

Saorsa 1875 House

The word ‘Saorsa’ in Gaelic is the word for ‘freedom’ and 1875 is the year that the almost gothic façade house was built. The hotel was established in 2018 by Sandra Mclaren-Stewart, (who showcases her passion for design throughout the hotel), her son Jack (who has a background in cocktails) and husband. This family run set-up follow a vegan lifestyle and it’s evident in the attention to detail of the place. It’s well thought out and executed at every turn. Although they were away during the stay, you most certainly get a family feel throughout at Saorsa 1875. Their aim for the hotel is for it to be a place for vegans, vegetarians, and the plant curious. It most definitely ticks the boxes.

The Lobby

On entry into the double-faced 19th century baronial property, you are instantly met with an almost rock n roll, neon lights, bare light bulbs, bohemian eclectic vibe as you approach the front desk. It’s not your traditional hotel reception but a cool and discreet alternative. It’s not slap-dash but well executed and drives curiosity to explore the rest of the property.

Saorsa 1875 Reception

The Bar & Lounge

The bar and lounge is most definitely a bright and airy space but with comfy sofas and oversized cushions. High ceilings and sash windows add great period character Floral fabrics and brightly coloured velvets give the room a level of modern yet comfy feel.

Bar Area
Vegan Cocktails

It’s the place to sink in, relax, enjoy a drink or read a book. Cosy evenings and winter days can be spent next to the fire.

Saorsa 1875 Lounge

The Library & Games Room

Head over to this room to scope out one of the selection of books or games free for guests to use. Filled with lots of decorative pieces such as plants, ornaments and china tea cups, it’s a great place for a game of cards or book meeting!

Saorsa 1875 Library

The Dining Room

Tables scattered across the room hued with a spray of light from the large bay windows at the top end, the dining room is the setting for all the show-stopping cuisine that is cooked here. The walls are hung with large, striking art work and block candles adorn the statement candlesticks.

The Dining Room Set-up
The Dining Room Set-up

The Rooms

There are 11 rooms at the hotel (The Honeybee that sleeps 1 to the Water Vole, Red Squirrel, Wildcat, Capercaillie, Otter, Pine Marten, which are doubles and sleep 2 to finally the Super king rooms for 2 – Red Deer, Puffin, Golden Eagle and Lynx), which are all names after endangered Scottish wildlife species.

The Golden Eagle Room

Each room is individually designed with it’s own unique touches and complementing colour palette. Rooms come with beautifully soft high thread count bedding and no goose-down duvets for obvious reasons

The Golden Eagle Room

Vegan furnishings are mostly upcycled pieces, minus leather, or fur. There are no televisions but rooms are provided with glossy fronted magazines, upholstered armchairs, Bluetooth speakers and cloud-like beds.

There’s an array of vegan snacks in your tea/coffee tray and plant-based milk is available in the fridge on the landing.

Vegan Tea Tray

Bathrooms have simple, clean lines and come with a rain shower as well as Fig and Vanilla Natural Spa Factory toiletries some of which you can purchase from the hotel.

Bathroom Toilettries

Wining & Dining

Dining is a complete trip and the star of the show at the hotel without a doubt.

Saorsa 1875 The Dining Room Set-up

Breakfast, snacks, lunch, dinner and drinks are available at set times throughout the day. Dinner should be booked in advance (as the restaurant is also open to non-residents) and breakfast options are confirmed the night before to ensure everything is ready and prepped in the morning.

Meals can be accompanied by a selection of vegan wines. Pop into the bar pre or post dinner for one of the many cocktails on the menu based on local spirits. Select from a range of whiskey’s, aperitifs, Digestifs and of course cocktails.

Vegan Wine
jammy monkey shiraz : great rich full-bodied natural wine

Each night a different five course taster menu is served in the dining room consisting of seasonal, foraged and local produce, and plant-based ingredients put together and overseen by Australian ex-Noma chef, Deborah Fleck. Beautifully plated and presented, each course is an explosion of flavours and ingredients cooked inventively.

A Sample 5 Course Menu

Artisan Bread
course 1: artisan bread. the baba ganoush dip is to die for!
Saorsa 1875 Squash with fermented mozzarella
.course 2: squash with mozzarella, fermented chilli & tomato
King Oyster Mushrooms
course 3: king oyster mushrooms with pesto & almon aillade
Brinned cauliflower
course 4: brined cauliflower with macademia miso & deep fried chickpeas
Saorsa 1875 Whipped Sea Buckthorn
course 5: whipped sea buckthorn with blackberries, burny meringue, crispy rice & tonka bean gastique

Breakfast is a healthy affair with fresh fruit, homemade granola, juices, smoothie bowls packed full of berries and seeds, vegan croissants, peanut butter, homemade preserves and toast. Homemade beans on toast can also be cooked to order consisting of black beans soaked overnight, then cooked with tomato paste, smoked paprika, black pepper and bay leaves.

Saorsa 1875 Breakfast Smoothie Bowls
Saorsa 1875 Granola Bowls

Hot drink including teas and coffees are available, with coffee sourced from local artisan roaster, Glen Lyon and cappuccinos, a personal favourite for breakfast are made with Sproud, pea milk.

The Yurt

The gardens surrounding the property have many tranquil spots to relax in as well as a yurt that you can escape to for a yoga session. There is a yoga class a couple of times a week as well as retreats which can be booked at certain times of the year.

Saorsa 1975 Yurt

Sustainability

Soarsa 1875 is completely free from animal products including furnishings, toiletries, cleaning products are all vegan including the food and drink of course.

The hotel supports the Green Earth Appeal by planting a tree for every dinner served. The property is entirely powered by Ecotricity, a green energy company that’s certified by the Vegan Society.

Food wastage is also kept to a minimum as meals are cooked to order and by guests confirming selections for breakfast.

Textiles used in the interiors are fairtrade and the stoves are powered by offcuts from the birch trees on the grounds.

Towels and linens are only washed and changed at guests request or if required saving on unnecessary water usage.

The hotel’s suppliers have been carefully selected and are also cruelty-free, from a human-rights-focused food co-operative in Glasgow, to the wine is also sourced to ensure there is no non-vegan filtration. 

Saorsa 1875 Gardens

Saorsa 1875 is Prfect For:

  • Responsible and eco-conscious travellers
  • Solo travellers
  • couples
  • families
  • seniors
  • Those celebrating a special occasion

Saorsa 1875 FAQs

Is breakfast included in your stay at Saorsa 1875?

Yes, a plant-based breakfast is included in the price of the stay and includes fruit, granola, bread, jams. hot drinks and more, Guests are required to make a selection from the breakfast menu the evening before.

Is the hotel well located in Pitlochry?

Absolutely. The hotel is pretty close to the centre of Pitlochry town guests can walk there and to many other spots in the town within 15 minutes.

Is Saorsa 1875 dog -friendly?

The hotel is very dog-friendly and the Puffin, Water Vole, and Capercaillie are rooms you can stay in with your poochie companions. Dog costs are £25 per night. They are not allowed in the dining room but can be accommodated in the snug whilst guestshave dinner.

Saorsa 1875 Round-Up

It is evident that the team at Saorsa 1875 has paid the greatest attention to detail in establishing a hotel based on their own passion for veganism and lifestyle. The service is attentive, friendly and accommodating. Younger staff members are at your service, which gives it a cool edge and there is nothing stuffy about the place, without compromising standards. The hotel is most definitely a place for those who already follow a predominantly plant-based lifestyle but also those who are experimenting or wanting to experience plant-based living to feed their curiosity.

Saorsa 1875 wood trail

Unwind, deplug, explore and partake in a short affair with a slower pace of life eliminating animals and embracing the environment at Saorsa 1875.

In charge of security and sensory customer experiences in the form of cuddles are adorable rescue pups Ziggy and Whisky!

Saorsa 1875 dogs

The Details

  • Address: Saorsa 1875. 2 East Moulin Road. Pitlochry, Perthshire, PH16 5DW
  • Tel. +44 (0)1796 475217
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  • Details: Check-in 15:00 & Check-out 11:00
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Things to do in Pitlochry

A few recommended tours and activities that can be enjoyed in the Pitlochry area and surroundings.

  • Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour
  • Pitlochry Gorge Walking
  • Falls of Bruar Canyoning Experience

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Bejal

I’m Bejal aka Be, an ex-scientist turned travel writer and digital content creator. I have travelled to 6 continents, visited 70 plus countries, including an around the world trip, making me quite the expert in crafting intricate itineraries. I love to discover some of the world's more remote destinations and stay in some incredible hidden location eco-hotels. My aim is to transport you, my audience, to inspirational and cultural global spots that are less visited and allow you to see the 'real' and authentic side of destinations through detailed guides with a sprinkling of luxury. The spotlight is on eco-friendly responsible experiential travel with lifelong memories.

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  • Camilla
    22nd October 2021

    How lovely this building looks. Gorgeous. Such comfortable rooms and the food looks delicious 😋 Love good food when I stay at a hotel 😍

    Reply
    • Bejal
      Camilla
      22nd October 2021

      Thanks Camilla. It’s an interesting concept with teh plant-based approach. It was a lovely stay indeed!

      Reply
  • Rubina
    22nd October 2021

    Wow this is the first vegan hotel I have come across and what a beautiful hotel it is. I love how you have captured it in all its glory! Warm enticing interiors and great vegan ethics! Perfect for everyone especially a true vegan 🙂

    Reply
    • Bejal
      Rubina
      22nd October 2021

      It is me too. The UK’s first Vegan hotel and it was a great first time experience. Really interesting to delve into the ethics and how they created the concept! B xxx

      Reply
  • Scott McGlashan
    22nd October 2021

    I’ve always wanted to visit this hotel as it’s in my favourite part of Scotland. Looks absolutely beautiful and loving how you have captured it x

    Reply
    • Bejal
      Scott McGlashan
      24th October 2021

      Thanks Scott. You must go and check it out and I agree it sits in such a beautiful part of Scotland. B x

      Reply
  • oannaoshop
    26th October 2021

    If only. That’s fabulous.
    https://www.oannaoshop.com

    Reply
    • Bejal
      oannaoshop
      26th October 2021

      Thankyou. Hope you can visit!

      Reply

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