“Think of the pine tea, Emma, think of the pine tea.”
These are the words ringing in my ears as I wade into a peaty river in rural Scotland, trying not to hyperventilate.
It is a Tuesday morning in late May and I am participating in a ‘wild swimming retreat’ at Glen Dye, a 15,000 acre private estate of cottages and cabins about a half hour’s drive from Aberdeen airport. Founded by Charlie and Caroline Gladstone, this Highlands haven has been offering self-catering accommodation since 2018 and today, welcomes thousands of visitors to its forested grounds every year.
