GEOFF ALLAN has hiked and biked to every well-known Scottish bothy – many two or three times. A photographer, surveyor and ex-maintenance officer for Dibidil – a Mountain Bothy Association’s bothy on the Isle of Rùm – he is your perfect guide to exploring Scotland’s wild places. MOUNTAIN BOTHY ASSOCIATION 10% of the proceeds from this book go to the MBA for the upkeep of their bothies. www.mountainbothies.org.uk Update: Peanmeanach bothy will be permanently closed from October 2020. Included in this ultimate guide to Scottish bothies: Complete listings The first complete guide to Scottish bothies. Including detailed descriptions of all current Mountain Bothy Association (MBA) bothies and many other lesser-known gems. Stunning photography Capturing the spirit of bothies and bothying culture, and celebrating Scotland’s wildest places. Fascinating history Engaging travel writing documents the captivating history of each bothy and the adventurers who use them. Route Descriptions Detailed information on the locations, approach routes, including alternative routes – on foot, by bike and kayak – with nine supporting maps. As well as public transport and ferry information. Top Bothies by Category The best bothies for Munros, beaches, seclusion, families and beginners, wildlife, romantic hideaways, wild and remote and stunning scenery. Key Attractions Suggestions for walks, cycle rides and places of interest en route. Go wild swimming under a hidden waterfall or discover an ancient shell midden. Hillcraft & staying safe Know what to take, where to get water and fuel, how to cross a river when in spate and what to do in an emergency. List of main bothies included Northern Highlands Achnanclach Coiremor Glenbeg Glencoul Glendhu Kearvaig Knockdamph Lochstrathy, Croft House Shenavall Strabeg Strathan Strathchailleach Suileag The Schoolhouse Lochivraon Leckie Carnmore North West Highlands Bearnais Ben Dronaig Lodge Camban Coire Fionnaraich Craig Maol Bhuidhe Suardalan The Teahouse Uags Western Highlands A’ Chùil Barisdale Corryhully Essan Gleann Dubh-lighe Glenpean Invermallie Kinbreack Oban Peanmeanach Sourlies Central Highlands Ben Alder Cottage Culra Blackburn Glenbuck Lairig Leacach Loch Chiarain Luib Chonnal Meanach Melgarve Staoineag Eastern Highlands Allt Scheicheachan Bob Scott’s Callater Stables Corrour Faindouran Gelder Shiel Stables Glas-Allt-Shiel House Of Charr Hutchinson Memorial Hut Ruigh Aiteachain Ryvoan Shielin Of Mark Tarf Hotel Secret Howff Fords of Avon Shelter Stone Garbh Choire South West Highlands Cadderlie Carron Doune Byre Glen Duror Gorton Leacraithnaich Mark Cottage Resourie Rowchoish Southern Scotland Backhill of Bush Brattleburn Burleywhag Clennoch Dryfehead Gameshope Greensykes Kettleton Byre Over Phawhope Tunskeen White Laggan Will’s Islands An Cladach Burnmouth Cottage Cruib Lodge Dibidil Eagle’s Nest Glengarrisdale Guirdil New Camasunary Ollisdal Ruantallain Taigh Thormoid Dhuibh The Lookout Tomsleibhe Uisinis
