Scottish Bothy Bible: The complete guide to Scotland s bothies and how to reach them

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Bothies are fairly basic shelters- so don’t expect mattresses, showers, or toilets- but that is all part of the charm of bothies. They are maintained by the Mountain Bothy Association [also known as the MBA], but it’s expected that guests staying will do their part to ensure the bothy stays clean and tidy for the next lot of visitors. The Bothy Code: What to know before you go Multi-day possibilities include camping at the old bothy at Culra, or a station-to-station trip from Rannoch to Corrour as described in Classic Walks.

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Inside the rather large but rather dark room, there is a sturdy table, a scattering of chairs, and a bizarre candelabra hanging from the ceiling. In 2012 the Friends of Bob Scott’s donated a stove – a very welcome addition. A steep wooden ladder leads up to an attic space.You should only expect to find a wind and waterproof building with somewhere dry to sleep. Some bothies have a sleeping platform but at many you have to sleep on a wooden or concrete floor. Most have a fireplace or stove that can be used to provide warmth but you will usually need to carry fuel in. You will also need to take a stove for cooking and candles for light. Water comes from a stream or spring nearby. Do not expect the bothy to have toilet facilities; you will need to use the spade provided. Leave the bothy clean and tidy and don’t forget to shut all doors and windows.

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The National Trust lists “bothies and bunkhouses” but these are paid for, bookable affairs. Not bothies in the genuine sense of the word. The Scottish bothy bible is the first ever complete guide book to Scotland’s bothies, featuring full details on over 100 MBA bothies and more. Geoff Allan navigates you across burns and bogs, taking you to Viking longhouses, island hideaways and highland homesteads. With captivating histories, detailed route descriptions and practical hillcraft knowledge, this is your essential guide to wild adventure living. Winner Travel Guidebook of the Year 2017Please help UKHillwalking continue to provide varied and free content by becoming an official UKH Supporter. You can show your support and will receive rewards. A place of pilgrimage for many bothy enthusiasts, the combination of apprehension, satisfaction and invigoration provided by the challenge of heading out here is only complemented by the almost palpable solitude and isolation experienced on your arrival. Unless you are planning to arrive by kayak, or take a boat trip from the Kylesku Hotel, there is no direct route to Glencoul. Approaches from West and North both require concentration and good navigation skills, particularly in poor weather conditions. Key Attractions:

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Travel writer, photographer and outdoor guide based in Edinburgh, Geoff Allan is also the Mountain Bothies Association’s maintenance officer for Dibidil Bothy on Rùm. He has hiked and biked to every well-known Scottish bothy and is the author of The Scottish Bothy Bible.Dalnashallag bothy near Newtonmore is more of a shelter than a bothy you can comfortably relax in for the evening. It is quite small, but charming nonetheless. This bothy is mostly used by locals and those hiking the East Highland Way. This is what makes this bothy special- no one, aside from those that live in the area, really knows about it. Located nearby are the remains of an old village- you’ll need to look very closely for the foundations of some of the buildings that still remain, but they are marked on OS maps. Surprisingly, two families have occupied this bothy since it was built during the mid-19th century; one family raising a brood of 10 children here! Yes, you can sleep in a bothy, that’s exactly what they are for. A bothy is a place to shelter for the night, or maybe 2. Any more, and you should seek permission from the landowner. Be respectful to everyone in the bothy. Bothies are for everyone to enjoy. Just because you’re there first doesn’t mean you have more rights than late arrivers. Be kind, share the space.