On a dreich morning or a lazy sunny afternoon I have often set out to visit a bothy just to have a look around. When I was compiling the walks for the book, I looked to feature the most intriguing and varied day walks across the whole of Scotland, as well as exciting multi-day adventures. My aim has been to tempt you out into Scotland's rugged and beautiful landscape, whatever your level of ability.

Rest assured it is a wonderful balance between brown sugar and complex tasting notes (as a previous review has stated - like cloves, nutmeg, and warmth from saffron) that you might expect from two different styles of rum. The road to Kilmory is around 12 miles return while the road to Harris is around 15 miles return, which potentially puts either destination out of reach of walkers but is certainly possible for those on two wheels. Drink responsibly, be mindful of the rules, and you shouldn’t run into bother. HOW TO CARRY A HIP FLASK The majority of people on Rum live around the tiny village of Kinloch which is also the location of the ferry terminal and the first place visitors step foot onto. As a usual whisky/whiskey drinker I have to say that this is slightly on the sweet side, but the brown sugar / molasses type hit somewhere amongst the other spices is something you start to search for, gives a real mouth feel, and adds to the great complexity of this rum.

The bothy is one of just two MBA shelters where the communal area occupies only the attic space; the ground level is simply an empty shell with a cobbled floor. Access is via the replaced and slightly precarious ladder up to a trap door. The room is slightly cramped but there is a big stone fireplace at one end, and with a fire going, it is very cosy. A worn chaise lounge left in the house functions as a table, flanked by a couple of benches. Natural light filters through four clear perspex roof panels, but the winter months can be a little gloomy when the bothy is shaded by the hill and gets no direct sunlight. Key Attractions: From the bothy door enjoy stunning views of the mountain ridge extending from Corbett Sgùrr an Fhuarain (901m) to one of the most remote Munros, Sgùrr Mòr (1,003m).

Our award winning preserves are hand-made the traditional way in small batches. Our jams are made using the fresh seasonal fruit calendar of Scotland, and our marmalades contain Bothy spirits for an extra zing! Whether you’ve been toasting the hills or a friend’s wedding, always clean your hip flask when you get home. Simply clean with hot water and washing up liquid then air dry thoroughly. Well, for a number of reasons actually, the first being it’s one of the best places in Scotland for wildlife watching.

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Location: North West Highlands - LAT/LONG 57.3722, -5.2405, NH 052 360, 261m, LR Map 25, Explorer 429 When it comes to outdoor drinking a hip flask is a must. Practical and portable, these handy hippers store just the right amount of your favourite drink. Take them to festivals and sporting events, to bothies and wild camps, or simply as a warming accompaniment to lochside stravaigs.