BOTHIES

Carn Dearg Bothy at Ashintully Near Blairgowrie, Perthshire

Truly off-grid, Carn Dearg Bothy is set on the southern edge of the Cairngorms National Park, high in the heather-clad Perthshire Hills, surrounded by stunning views. This secluded converted Shepherd’s Bothy featuring a Dutch tub with a view is situated just under 3 miles off the main road in the heart of Ashintully Estate and the famous Cateran Trail. Sleeps: 2 Bedrooms: 1 Pets Allowed: Yes (2) Pub: 5 miles Restaurant: 15 miles With over 40 miles of uninhabited wilderness to the North it makes for the perfect base for walking, mountain biking and wild swimming with just deer, sheep and birds as your [...]

2026-05-27T17:52:09+00:00Tags: |

ST CONANS ESCAPE LOCH AWE ARGYLL

St Conan’s Escape – Glass-Fronted Lodges with Loch Awe Views Tucked on the slopes of Ben Cruachan above Loch Awe, St Conan’s Escape is two self-catering lodges built for one thing: the view. Floor-to-ceiling glass and bifold doors open straight onto Scotland’s longest loch, with Ben Cruachan rising behind you and the southern Highlands stretching out below. This is Argyll at its quietest. No road noise, no neighbours, just hills, water, and the chance of seeing ospreys, otters, and if you’re lucky, sea eagles drifting over the loch. The Lodges There are two lodges, Columba and Odhrán, each sleeping two [...]

2026-09-08T23:45:34+00:00Tags: , |

BOTHIES IN SCOTLAND

Bothies are shelters very often old dwellings made of stone or wood with very basic facilities like a real fire and cooker if you are lucky ! ( camping without a tent ) is nearer the mark. These can can be found throughout Scotland and are always free to stay in and mainly used by hillwalkers and mountain bikers. There is a Bothy code of rules which are important to make it work for everyone this can be seen here at this site link https://www.mountainbothies.org.uk/bothies/using-a-bothy/  The Mountain Bothy Association are always looking for volunteers to help with maineanance https://www.mountainbothies.org.uk/bothies/maintaining-a-bothy/   BOTHY LOCATIONS [...]

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