Accommodation collection

Scottish Mountain Bothies

Scottish mountain bothies are one of the defining accommodation formats for remote hill walking in Scotland. This collection brings together the Mountain Bothies Association shelters that matter to adventurous walkers, scramblers, and mountain travellers planning routes, summit days, and multi-day Highland trips.

AreaScotland
OperatorMountain Bothies Association
MembershipUsually not required
Booking styleSome walk-in use

Who runs this accommodation

Mountain Bothies Association is the main hut or refuge organization referenced for this collection.

Open operator website

How booking works

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.

Scottish Mountain Bothies accommodation map

Mapped overview of the published huts and overnight stops in this collection.

Accommodation locations in this collection

Scotland

Achadh-nan-darach

Achadh-nan-darach is a mountain hut at about 140 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude140 m
Scotland

Ben Alder Cottage

Ben Alder Cottage is a mountain hut at about 363 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude363 m
Scotland

Blackburn of Corrieyairack

Blackburn of Corrieyairack is a mountain hut at about 344 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude344 m
Scotland

Culra

Culra is a mountain hut at about 467 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible. Season and...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude467 m
Scotland

Glenbuck

Glenbuck is a mountain hut at about 284 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible. Season and...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude284 m
Scotland

Gorton

Gorton is a mountain hut at about 301 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible. Season and...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude301 m
Scotland

Lairig Leacach

Lairig Leacach is a mountain hut at about 483 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible. Season...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude483 m
Scotland

Loch Chiarain

Loch Chiarain is a mountain hut at about 386 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible. Season...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude386 m
Scotland

Luib Chonnal

Luib Chonnal is a mountain hut at about 330 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible. Season...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude330 m
Scotland

Meanach

Meanach is a mountain hut at about 343 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible. Season and...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude343 m
Scotland

Staoineag

Staoineag is a mountain hut at about 283 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible. Season and...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude283 m
Scotland

Allt Scheicheachan

Allt Scheicheachan is a mountain hut at about 459 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude459 m
Scotland

Callater Stable

Callater Stable is a mountain hut at about 516 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude516 m
Scotland

Charr

Charr is a mountain hut at about 270 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible. Season and...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude270 m
Scotland

Corrour

Corrour is a mountain hut at about 566 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible. Season and...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude566 m
Scotland

Faindouran

Faindouran is a mountain hut at about 597 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible. Season and...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude597 m
Scotland

Fords of Avon Refuge

Fords of Avon Refuge is a mountain hut at about 690 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude690 m
Scotland

Garbh Choire Refuge

Garbh Choire Refuge is a mountain hut at about 726 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude726 m
Scotland

Gelder Shiel Stable

Gelder Shiel Stable is a mountain hut at about 434 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude434 m
Scotland

Glas Allt Shiel

Glas Allt Shiel is a mountain hut at about 422 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude422 m
Scotland

Hutchison Memorial Hut (Etchachan)

Hutchison Memorial Hut (Etchachan) is a mountain hut at about 697 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude697 m
Scotland

Ruigh Aiteachain

Ruigh Aiteachain is a mountain hut at about 359 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude359 m
Scotland

Ryvoan

Ryvoan is a mountain hut at about 409 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible. Season and...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude409 m
Scotland

Shielin of Mark

Shielin of Mark is a mountain hut at about 642 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude642 m
Scotland

Tarf Hotel (Feith Uaine)

Tarf Hotel (Feith Uaine) is a mountain hut at about 565 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude565 m
Scotland

The Red House (Ruighe Ealasaid)

The Red House (Ruighe Ealasaid) is a mountain hut at about 444 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude444 m
Scotland

Bearnais

Bearnais is a mountain hut at about 292 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible. Season and...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude292 m
Scotland

Camasunary

Camasunary is a mountain hut at about 2 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible. Season and...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude2 m
Scotland

Camban

Camban is a mountain hut at about 354 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible. Season and...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude354 m
Scotland

Coire Fionnaraich

Coire Fionnaraich is a mountain hut at about 181 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude181 m
Scotland

Craig

Craig is a mountain hut at about 52 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible. Season and...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude52 m
Scotland

Easan Dorcha (The Teahouse)

Easan Dorcha (The Teahouse) is a mountain hut at about 198 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude198 m
Scotland

Lookout (Rubha Hunish)

Lookout (Rubha Hunish) is a mountain hut at about 72 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude72 m
Scotland

Maol Bhuidhe

Maol Bhuidhe is a mountain hut at about 261 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible. Season...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude261 m
Scotland

Ollisdal

Ollisdal is a mountain hut at about 94 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible. Season and...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude94 m
Scotland

Taigh Thormoid Dhuibh (Raasay)

Taigh Thormoid Dhuibh (Raasay) is a mountain hut at about 33 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude33 m
Scotland

Uags

Uags is a mountain hut at about 10 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible. Season and access...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude10 m
Scotland

Uisinis

Uisinis is a mountain hut at about 31 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible. Season and...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude31 m
Scotland

Achnanclach

Achnanclach is a mountain hut at about 142 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible. Season...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude142 m
Scotland

Coiremor (Choire Mhoir)

Coiremor (Choire Mhoir) is a mountain hut at about 300 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude300 m
Scotland

Croft House (Lochstrathy)

Croft House (Lochstrathy) is a mountain hut at about 163 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude163 m
Scotland

Glencoul

Glencoul is a mountain hut at about 2 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible. Season and...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude2 m
Scotland

Glendhu

Glendhu is a mountain hut at about 46 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible. Season and...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude46 m
Scotland

Kearvaig

Kearvaig is a mountain hut. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible. Season and access details can...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude0 m
Scotland

Knockdamph

Knockdamph is a mountain hut at about 242 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible. Season and...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude242 m
Scotland

Salachy

Salachy is a mountain hut at about 136 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible. Season and...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude136 m
Scotland

Schoolhouse (Duag Bridge)

Schoolhouse (Duag Bridge) is a mountain hut at about 97 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude97 m
Scotland

Shenavall

Shenavall is a mountain hut at about 119 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible. Season and...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude119 m
Scotland

Strabeg

Strabeg is a mountain hut at about 20 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible. Season and...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude20 m
Scotland

Strathan

Strathan is a mountain hut at about 43 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible. Season and...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude43 m
Scotland

Strathchailleach

Strathchailleach is a mountain hut at about 93 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude93 m
Scotland

Suileag

Suileag is a mountain hut at about 152 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible. Season and...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude152 m
Scotland

Brattleburn

Brattleburn is a mountain hut at about 273 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible. Season...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude273 m
Scotland

Burleywhag

Burleywhag is a mountain hut at about 354 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible. Season and...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude354 m
Scotland

Clennoch

Clennoch is a mountain hut at about 406 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible. Season and...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude406 m
Scotland

Dryfehead

Dryfehead is a mountain hut at about 313 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible. Season and...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude313 m
Scotland

Gameshope

Gameshope is a mountain hut at about 410 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible. Season and...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude410 m
Scotland

Greensykes

Greensykes is a mountain hut at about 272 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible. Season and...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude272 m
Scotland

Kettleton Byre

Kettleton Byre is a mountain hut at about 328 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible. Season...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude328 m
Scotland

Leysburnfoot (Will's Bothy)

Leysburnfoot (Will's Bothy) is a mountain hut at about 263 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude263 m
Scotland

Over Phawhope

Over Phawhope is a mountain hut at about 378 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible. Season...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude378 m
Scotland

Tunskeen

Tunskeen is a mountain hut at about 310 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible. Season and...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude310 m
Scotland

White Laggan

White Laggan is a mountain hut at about 263 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible. Season...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude263 m
Scotland

Abyssinia

Abyssinia is a mountain hut at about 247 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible. Season and...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude247 m
Scotland

Cadderlie

Cadderlie is a mountain hut at about 17 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible. Season and...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude17 m
Scotland

Carron

Carron is a mountain hut at about 194 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible. Season and...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude194 m
Scotland

Cnoc Mor

Cnoc Mor is a mountain hut. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible. Season and access details can...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude0 m
Scotland

Cruib

Fuel. No wood available, driftwood rarely found. This bothy is listed by the Mountain Bothies Association in the Southwest Highlands and Islands area of...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude15 m
Scotland

Doune Byre

Doune Byre is a mountain hut at about 7 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible. Season and...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude7 m
Scotland

Druimnashallag

Druimnashallag is a mountain hut at about 180 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible. Season...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude180 m
Scotland

Essan

Essan is a mountain hut at about 34 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible. Season and...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude34 m
Scotland

Glengarrisdale

Glengarrisdale is a mountain hut at about 17 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible. Season...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude17 m
Scotland

Leacraithnaich

Leacraithnaich is a mountain hut at about 181 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible. Season...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude181 m
Scotland

Mark Cottage

Mark Cottage is a mountain hut at about 22 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible. Season...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude22 m
Scotland

Resourie

Resourie is a mountain hut at about 161 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible. Season and...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude161 m
Scotland

Rowchoish

Rowchoish is a mountain hut at about 7 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible. Season and...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude7 m
Scotland

Taigh Seumas a’ Ghlinne (Glenduror)

Taigh Seumas a' Ghlinne (Glenduror) is a mountain hut at about 216 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude216 m
Scotland

Tomsleibhe

Tomsleibhe is a mountain hut at about 88 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible. Season and...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude88 m
Scotland

A'Chuil

A'Chuil is a mountain hut at about 95 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible. Season and...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude95 m
Scotland

Dibidil

Dibidil is a mountain hut at about 40 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible. Season and...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude40 m
Scotland

Gleann Dubh-lighe

Gleann Dubh-lighe is a mountain hut at about 130 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude130 m
Scotland

Glenpean

Glenpean is a mountain hut at about 125 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible. Season and...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude125 m
Scotland

Guirdil

Guirdil is a mountain hut. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible. Season and access details can...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude0 m
Scotland

Invermallie

Invermallie is a mountain hut at about 45 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible. Season and...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude45 m
Scotland

Kinbreack

Kinbreack is a mountain hut at about 180 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible. Season and...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude180 m
Scotland

Oban

Oban is a mountain hut at about 9 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible. Season and access...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude9 m
Scotland

Sourlies

Sourlies is a mountain hut at about 15 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible. Season and...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude15 m
Scotland

Suardalan

Suardalan is a mountain hut at about 115 metres. Turn-up stays may be possible, but checking current availability before travel is still sensible. Season and...

  • TypeMountain hut
  • BaseRoute-linked
  • Altitude115 m