Post by Owen on Apr 16, 2024 10:43:03 GMT
1 ~~~ The best bothies in Scotland ~~~
Where to find the best Scottish bothies: both free shelters dotted around the countryside, which are left unlocked for you to discover, and their plush paid-for counterparts
Traditional bothies are free lodgings left open to anyone in need, scattered across Scotland's heather-strewn moors, snow-capped peaks, and secret beaches.
They once provided shelter for those who worked the land and are now a network of basic accommodation options for adventurous hikers searching for a night out in the wild.
These bare-bones structures, described by the Mountain Bothies Association as more akin to camping spots than holiday homes, may have previously had a rough-and-ready reputation.
Still, their reinvention was only a matter of time.
While the original primitive dwellings still hold an appeal for their typically remote locations and offer a truly unique experience, the buzz around more luxurious cabins has been accelerating to a fever pitch for some time.
Scotland’s vast wilderness offers a natural spiritual home, and it’s fair to say that the bothy is in the midst of a renaissance here, with comfortably appointed digs borrowing the term for an altogether higher-end holiday.
Whether you’re looking for a rugged bolthole for the night or a comfortable five-star experience, below is our pick of the best free and luxury bothies in Scotland.
www.cntraveller.com/gallery/bothies-in-scotland?
2 April 2024
Where to find the best Scottish bothies: both free shelters dotted around the countryside, which are left unlocked for you to discover, and their plush paid-for counterparts
Traditional bothies are free lodgings left open to anyone in need, scattered across Scotland's heather-strewn moors, snow-capped peaks, and secret beaches.
They once provided shelter for those who worked the land and are now a network of basic accommodation options for adventurous hikers searching for a night out in the wild.
These bare-bones structures, described by the Mountain Bothies Association as more akin to camping spots than holiday homes, may have previously had a rough-and-ready reputation.
Still, their reinvention was only a matter of time.
While the original primitive dwellings still hold an appeal for their typically remote locations and offer a truly unique experience, the buzz around more luxurious cabins has been accelerating to a fever pitch for some time.
Scotland’s vast wilderness offers a natural spiritual home, and it’s fair to say that the bothy is in the midst of a renaissance here, with comfortably appointed digs borrowing the term for an altogether higher-end holiday.
Whether you’re looking for a rugged bolthole for the night or a comfortable five-star experience, below is our pick of the best free and luxury bothies in Scotland.
www.cntraveller.com/gallery/bothies-in-scotland?
2 April 2024