[3] The hamlet was affected by the Highland Clearances, the cleared crofting village being resettled in the early 20th century.

[9] As well as the salmon, which are important commercially as well as ecologically, the area supports otters, trout, birds and protected molluscs.

[15] The forest is primarily a Sitka spruce plantation but also contains mature Scots pine and a selection of deciduous trees, which were planted to encourage visitors and increase biodiversity.

[19] [20] A hilltop clearing in Borgie Glen was chosen by Kenny Hunter as the location for his sculpture, The Unknown, which he wanted to place in a "remote" and changing landscape, such as a commercial forest.

The lodge has stag antlers on display, log fires and Sutherland tartan carpets, and contains the Naver Lounge restaurant.