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Free mountain huts and shelters run by the Mountain Bothies Association across Scotland.
Booking: No advance booking. Mountain Bothies Association bothies operate as free first-come shelter accommodation.
Seasonal pressure: Access can be affected by weather, river levels, estate activity, stalking, or temporary maintenance closures.
Access . The bothy is situated 4km up a private estate track. Vehicles are not allowed on this track; there is car parking available at Butterbridge at the...
A spacious bothy, with two rooms upstairs and two downstairs. Each downstairs room has an open fire and there is a plentiful supply of fallen wood in the...
Please give priority to shepherds who use the bothy occasionally. Dogs : The bothy is on a sheep farm, please keep dogs under strict control. Fuel : The sheep...
Fuel . The bothy has two open fires and there is a supply of fallen timber in the local forest. Do not cut live wood. Availability : No restrictions on access...
Please note that new bylaws prohibit the lighting of campfires and BBQs within the Cairngorm National Park between 1st April and 30th September. Availability...
The bothy is a single room shelter. Historical Note Bearnais bothy is in a great location to explore the hills between Glen Carron and Loch Monar. It was...
Ben Alder Cottage is in two parts. The old stone part of the bothy is always open and accessible for anyone to use. The timber built extension is for estate...
Small bothy with one room only. No off-road vehicles please. Historical Note Blackburn of Corrieyairack sits beside one of General Wade’s Military Roads. The...
Important note re Parking: No vehicles must be taken beyond the public road end at Cloffinburn Cottage, NT 046 066. Parking at Cloffinburn Cottage is strictly...
The bothy is situated on a hill sheep farm and both it and the adjacent pens may be used by shepherds. Dogs must be kept under close control at all times...
Small sleeping area with bunks in the back room. Open fires in the two front rooms. Fuel available from local woodland. Availability and access. Vehicles not...
Owner. Invercauld Estate is a working estate with farming and sporting activities.The livelihood of several local people depends on this activity and it...
The building is on the east side of the bay about 1km from the site of the old bothy. It can accommodate around 15 people. Please respect the privacy of the...
Facilities . Two large rooms with sleeping platforms for 8 upwards. Renovated with Corriemulzie MC in memory of Tranter and Park. 2008 renovation in memory of...
Stalking . There is stag stalking in the area south and west of the bothy from end September to end October. The Forestry Commission website states that the...
MBA bothy in Eastern Highlands. Grid reference LR45: NO 616 831. Check the official MBA page for current access and condition notes. No fire or stove. This...
A deer fence has been constructed by the Moorbrock Estate around their land and this has blocked access on some of the walking routes to the bothy. Two...
MBA bothy in Southwest Highlands and Islands. Grid reference NR 8119 1457. Check the official MBA page for current access and condition notes. This bothy is...
Vehicle parking There is a car parking area just over the bridge close to start of the public footpath to the bothy. Can bothy users please avoid parking on...
During the stalking season, September 1st to October 20th, please keep to the main estate tracks and keep dogs under strict control. Access : Coiremor bothy...
Toilet . There is a toilet at the bothy, please observe instructions for its use. Fuel. No fuel in surrounding area. Please do not dig up bogwood. Please note...
Please remember to bring your own fuel in with you. There is none in the vicinity and, as with all bothies, it is in any case preferred that people bring dry...
Access- Important Note : The track into Croft House from the A836 passes through two windfarm construction sites. The contractors at both sites are committed...
Fuel. No wood available, driftwood rarely found. This bothy is listed by the Mountain Bothies Association in the Southwest Highlands and Islands area of...
Note that there is currently no shelter at all in the vicinity Work on constructing a new building will commence in 2026 Whilst we will be able to meet the...
Warning. Care should be taken on coastal track after heavy rain as streams in spate can be difficult to cross. Also, please note that the bothy is close to...
This is a busy bothy, the West Highland Way passes close by. It has one large room, 10m by 6m dimensions with sleeping platforms for around 10 people. Fuel...
MBA bothy in Southwest Highlands and Islands. Grid reference NN 06975 38002. Check the official MBA page for current access and condition notes. Currently...
Access: No vehicles in the forest please, except by arrangement with Tilhill Forestry and/or other owners. If parking at Waterhead, PLEASE DO NOT PARK ON THE...
As its name implies, this is a very small bothy. There is no fireplace and fires are not permitted outside the bothy. This bothy is listed by the Mountain...
There is no path to this bothy. The recommended route from Lochailort is to go past Glenshian house and along argocat tracks heading east, then strike up the...
Facilities. The former stable across from the bothy may also be used if the bothy is busy. Availability. Contact to be made before visiting during period 1...
A small emergency refuge shelter only , situated on the north side of the River Avon. Not intended for planned overnight stays. No fire or stove. Please note...
The bothy is sited on land owned by Borders Forest Trust which is undertaking an ambitious long term habitat restoration project in the surrounding area...
Please note that new bylaws prohibit the lighting of campfires and BBQs within the Cairngorm National Park between 1st April and 30th September. Refurbished...
Toilet . There is a toilet at the bothy, please observe instructions for its use and ensure that it is left clean. Fuel . The estate asks that visitors dont...
Facilities. Large loft for sleeping. Originally maintained by the Dundee Rucksack Club – adopted by the MBA in 2019 Please note that the bothy is an...
The bothy was restored in memory of Nicholas Randall. Availability : No access restrictions but please consult estate notices about low level routes during...
MBA bothy in Central Highlands. Grid reference LR34: NN 336 996. Check the official MBA page for current access and condition notes. Availability: Not...
Small bothy sleeping 8 on a platform. Fuel : Firewood is restricted to scarce driftwood only. Please respect the long suffering trees adjacent to the bothy...
LOGBOOK ENTRY “Called in to see this as it was the birthplace of my grt granma in 1833, it was a thrill to actually take shelter from the hail in her place...
Owner. Ardlussa Estate, 01496 820 323. Permission should always be sought from the owner before visiting the bothy. Availability . The bothy is not available...
Facilities . There are sleeping platforms in both downstairs rooms and plenty of floor space upstairs. Composting toilet. Please note, no outside fires...
Note: The bridge over The Water of Tulla, 500m east of Gorton bothy is no longer there – anybody wanting to go to Glen Lyon or access the mountains south of...
Access . The easiest way on foot or by bike to Greensykes is via the farm track running up the west side of the Meggat Water Glen from the roadhead at...
Fuel : Some fallen timber (often wet) in the plantation on Bloodstone Hill. Please do not cut live wood. Although there is rarely driftwood in Guirdil Bay...
Log book entry: “Last here 50 years ago. Nothing much has changed” GW Historical Note The Hutchison Memorial Hut was built in 1954 with kind permission of the...
Access : Please note that the bridge marked on the OS map is now around 1/2 mile upstream of the bothy. The area around the bothy is prone to flooding after...
Access Restrictions: Kearvaig is within an MoD firing range and for safety reasons access to, and use of the bothy, is strictly prohibited when the range is...
Please be aware of estate partridge shooting taking place between September 1st and mid-January, especially across the route from Durisdeer village to the...
Fuel : only limited bogwood (usually wet). Historical Note Kinbreack bothy is the stable building of a former shepherd’s cottage in lonely Glen Kingie. The...
LOGBOOK ENTRY “Dead sheep in storage/workshop area at rear of bothy. Starting to go off a bit. Otherwise fine (the bothy, not the sheep) .” Availability: Not...
LOGBOOK ENTRY “I couldn’t believe the mouse had even jumped into my tea cup over night…fortunately we hung up all the food!” Availability : The stag stalking...
A major work party was held at this bothy in May 2019. Among the works carried out were a complete roof replacement, renovation of the wall heads...
Access: Note that vehicular access is expressly prohibited – any transgression may seriously affect the viability of the bothy. Please Note: Use of chainsaws...
MBA bothy in Central Highlands. Grid reference LR41: NN 289 634. Check the official MBA page for current access and condition notes. Availability: The stag...
This is a small bothy that only has accommodation for three persons. There is no fireplace or stove and no drinking water either at the bothy or on the...
Note: there is a bridge (as of 2017) across the Allt Chonnal approx 1km upstream from the bothy Availability : Walkers and bothy users should be aware that...
MBA bothy in North West Highlands and Islands. Grid reference LR25: NH 053 360. Check the official MBA page for current access and condition notes...
Access. Mark Cottage (also known as Mark Ferry) is situated on the Ardgartan peninsula on the shores of Loch Long. Normal access is by forest track from the...
MBA bothy in Central Highlands. Grid reference LR41: NN 266 685. Check the official MBA page for current access and condition notes. Availability : The stag...
Although accessible by water, please respect both MBA policy and the owner’s reservations about larger groups using the bothy for longer stays. Not available...
A new roof was fitted in the early autumn of September 2021 and in early spring of 2025 we removed the existing snug linings, uncovering the open fire – which...
Indoor flushing toilet in the byre adjacent to the bothy. Vehicles must not be taken beyond end of tarmac road up Ettrick Valley. Timber extraction currently...
Please be aware of the fire risk to surrounding plantation. Do not light fires outside bothy. Please don’t drive on forestry roads. This bothy is listed by...
Do not cut live wood. Please help by burning or removing rubbish. Do not light fires outside bothy and don’t drive on forestry roads. Historical Note...
This bothy is owned and maintained by Wildland Limited. If you have any concerns or questions concerning its management or maintenance please contact the MBA...
Fuel . Also note that the bothy is an area of native wood regeneration – under no circumstance must any live wood be cut. Availability. The estate is an RSPB...
There is NO available shelter at this location at present Proposed New MBA Project 2026-28 This bothy is listed by the Mountain Bothies Association in the...
The Schoolhouse was an MBA project in 2008. The exterior of the building has been restored as far as possible in keeping with the original. Availability: No...
Fishing activity: The MBA has use of this bothy courtesy of the local estate. Please co-operate with them by reporting any fishing activity to them. Doing so...
Please note that new bylaws prohibit the lighting of campfires and BBQs within the Cairngorm National Park between 1st April and 30th September. Availability...
Litter : Please note that there is no rubbish collection at the bothy so please take all your litter home with you. Availability : No restrictions but please...
LOGBOOK ENTRY “Stuart Provan age ten. I have been in a bothy once before in my life, and I enjoy them very much. We arrived about nine o’clock at night after...
Parking : Please be careful parking, access to the track is required at all times- any vehicle blocking the entrance will be moved. Fuel : Please do not cut...
The bothy is on a working sheep farm; please keep dogs under close control. Fuel : None available Please note that the path from the road, by Oldshore Beg...
Access : The bothy is situated on a working sheep farm; please keep dogs under close control. A new sheep fence now runs across the Parph. To access the...
MBA bothy in Western Highlands and Islands. Grid reference LR33: NG 883 173. Check the official MBA page for current access and condition notes. Availability...
Fuel : No fuel available locally. No fires outside. Fishing : Loch fishing by permit only. This bothy is listed by the Mountain Bothies Association in the...
Single storey building, large open room. Freshwater source nearby. Fuel. Please burn deadfall only. Historical note The bothy was the birthplace of James...
The bothy was restored in memory of Graham Lipp. Fuel and water : No fuel is available locally. Lochan gun Ghrunnd is often the only water supply. Historical...
Please note that new bylaws prohibit the lighting of campfires and BBQs within the Cairngorm National Park between 1st April and 30th September. Access and...
Please note that new bylaws prohibit the lighting of campfires and BBQs within the Cairngorm National Park between 1st April and 30th September. Opened...
The bothy has two large rooms and one small room. 8 person double bunk in one room; 2 person sleeping platform in small room. Parking and Access . Do not...
Please note that there is no rubbish collection at any bothy. Please take all of your litter home with you. Tunskeen was the first MBA project in 1965. It was...
Note that using the Toscaig pier car park for overnight camping in a van or other vehicle is not permitted – so if leaving a vehicle there overnight whilst...
The bothy is small and unsuitable for groups. The bothy was renovated in memory of Donald Stuart. This bothy is listed by the Mountain Bothies Association in...
Forestry & Land Scotland have advised that all vehicle gates on the access tracks to White Laggan bothy from both Bruce’s Stone car park and the car park 2km...