List of Mountain Bothies Association bothies explained

Bothies are remote, rural cottages that have outlived their original purposes but now are kept unlocked for people to take shelter or stay overnight without charge. They are located mostly in Scotland, with a small number in England and Wales, and have extremely basic facilities - with no electricity, gas, or piped water. The Mountain Bothies Association, established in 1965, is a charity that maintains bothies.

Background

Bothies

See main article: Bothy. Bothies are primitive shelters found primarily in Scotland (particularly in the Highlands) but also in remote parts of Wales and northern England. Highland Scotland has a low density of population by European standards, and in many remote areas the population has declined over the last 200 years due to emigration following the Highland Clearances and the Highland Potato Famine, together with migration to the cities because of industrialisation. In consequence, ruined but and ben cottages are often found abandoned in remote areas. Bothies were built for deer stalking (deer shooting), quarrying, cattle droving and shepherding but these have also fallen out of use.

The owners of these abandoned properties sometimes allow them be used freely by backpackers, climbers and the like – they are simply kept unlocked. There is no charge for use but neither are there any facilities – they have no electricity or piped water supply.

Mountain Bothies Association

See main article: Mountain Bothies Association. The Mountain Bothies Association was established in 1965, becoming a Scottish charity in 1975, to take on the basic care and maintenance of some of these shelters, with the cooperation of the owners who sometimes help financially.[1] The first bothy to be restored was Tunskeen. The organisation has over ninety bothies, mostly in Scotland but with a few in England and Wales all of which may be stayed in without any charges at all. Very rarely is there vehicular access and in some cases, even those located on the mainland are more directly accessible by boat.

The MBA aims to keep its properties windproof and waterproof so someone checks them a few times a year. At minimum there will be a table and a few chairs, and many bothies have a fireplace or stove although plenty do not.[2] Fuel needs to be carried in (coal is best) – a blazing fire is known as "bothy TV". MBA bothies sometimes have an outside toilet but when this is not the case a toilet spade is provided. Raised platforms or bunks have been installed for sleeping – sometimes the floor, particularly an attic floor, is also suitable.

Visitors are expected to bring food and bedding with them. Sometimes there are books, cooking equipment and so forth left by previous visitors. A bothy book (visitors' book) is an important aspect of bothying culture. There is no system for reserving places or checking availability so, if the need arises, more people may squeeze in even if it means that some other people may decide to sleep outside in their tents.[3] Visitors are only expected to stay for a short period – for a night or two – before moving on. Large groups – six or more – and commercial groups are not allowed.

Deer stalking in Scotland

See main article: Deer stalking. In the Scottish Highlands many bothies are situated on deer stalking estates and so in the stalking season the land owner may restrict access or the bothy may be closed completely. Red deer stag hunting is from 1 July to 20 October (often starting 15 September) and this is the time of the greatest likelihood of restrictions. However, hind culling starts 21 October and can extend into February. Elsewhere, in sheep country, the shepherds themselves may need to use a bothy at lambing time and they take priority over visitors. Estates often ask visitors to telephone in advance to enquire about restrictions. Warning notices will be displayed and a website maintains up-to-date access arrangements throughout Scotland.[4] [5] [6]

List of MBA bothies

This sortable list includes all the Mountain Bothies Association bothies as listed on their website. Traditionally these locations were not published but a change of policy in 2009 led to the locations being made openly available.[7] [8] In 2017 Geoff Allan published The Scottish Bothy Bible (referred to in the table as SBB), detailing all MBA bothies in Scotland as well as many other non-MBA bothies. Publication of this and other guides in recent years has led to controversy over the publicity of bothies and the 'bothy experience'. Some believe increased publicity in respect of bothies (as opposed to publicity of the maintenance work of the MBA) is detrimental to their long term sustainability.[9] It has also been suggested that there should be a subcategory of bothies that are not publicised and are known only to MBA members, or alternatively, for no new bothies to be published beyond the MBA membership.[10]

List of MBA bothies
MBA region[11]
NameDistrictGrid ref
Lat/long
data-sort-type="number"Sleeps
 
data-sort-type="number"Elevation
EstatePhotoNotes
Northern HighlandsAchnanclachSutherlandNC630511
58.427°N -4.346°W
data-sort-value="999" many148m (486feet))SyreMBA SBB, 43.
Northern HighlandsCoiremor, Magoo's BothyRoss-shireNH305888
57.857°N -4.858°W
data-sort-value="999" many318m (1,043feet))CorriemulzieMBA SBB, 45.
Northern HighlandsCroft House, LochstrathySutherlandNC793490
58.412°N -4.067°W
data-sort-value="999" many160m (530feet))Strathy SouthMBA SBB, 61.
Northern HighlandsGlencoulSutherlandNC270303
58.228°N -4.947°W
data-sort-value="40" 411m (36feet))Reay ForestBest approached by water.
MBA SBB, 49; also.
Northern HighlandsGlendhuSutherlandNC283337
58.259°N -4.928°W
data-sort-value="5" 0+ upstairs25m (82feet))Reay ForestMBA SBB, 53.
Northern HighlandsKearvaigSutherlandNC292727
58.609°N -4.941°W
data-sort-value="25" 2+ attic9m (30feet))Cape Wrath (MoD)MBA SBB, 55.
Northern HighlandsKnockdamphSutherlandNH285953
57.915°N -4.895°W
data-sort-value="999" many233m (764feet))East RhidorrochMBA SBB, 59.
Northern Highlandsdata-sort-value="Schoolhouse" Schoolhouse, Duag BridgeSutherlandNH340975
57.935°N -4.805°W
data-sort-value="50" 599m (325feet))CorriemulzieMBA SBB, 77;. also.
Northern HighlandsShenavallWester RossNH066810
57.777°N -5.254°W
data-sort-value="999" many128m (420feet))GruinardBusy.
MBA SBB, 63; also.
Northern HighlandsStrabegSutherlandNC391518
58.425°N -4.756°W
data-sort-value="999" many35m (115feet))EribollEasy access.
MBA SBB, 67.
Northern HighlandsStrathanSutherlandNC247612
58.503°N -5.01°W
data-sort-value="23" 2+62m (203feet))KeoldaleNear Sandwood Bay.
MBA 15; SBB, 69.
Northern HighlandsStrathchailleachSutherlandNC249658
58.545°N -5.01°W
data-sort-value="20" 295m (312feet))KeoldaleNear Sandwood Bay.
MBA SBB, 71; also.
Northern HighlandsSuileagSutherlandNC149212
58.14°N -5.145°W
data-sort-value="80" 8137m (449feet))GlencanispMBA SBB, 75.
North West Highlands and IslandsBearnaisWester RossNH021431
57.434°N -5.298°W
data-sort-value="20" 2279m (915feet))AttadaleMBA SBB, 85.
North West Highlands and IslandsCamasunary (new)SkyeNG517183
57.19°N -6.112°W
data-sort-value="160" 165m (16feet))CamasunaryNew bothy.
MBA SBB, 285.
North West Highlands and IslandsCambanKintailNH053184
57.214°N -5.225°W
data-sort-value="999" many279m (915feet))West Affric (NTS)MBA SBB, 89.
North West Highlands and IslandsCoire FionnaraichWester RossNG950480
57.476°N -5.421°W
data-sort-value="999" many180m (590feet))FionnaraichMBA SBB, 93.
North West Highlands and IslandsCraigWester RossNG774639
57.61°N -5.727°W
data-sort-value="999" many83m (272feet))SYHAMBA SBB, 95; also.
North West Highlands and IslandsEasan Dorcha (The Teahouse)Wester RossNH012526
57.519°N -5.323°W
0215m (705feet))CoulinMBA SBB, 103; also.
North West Highlands and Islandsdata-sort-value = "Lookout" Lookout (Rubha Hunish)SkyeNG412763
57.701°N -6.344°W
data-sort-value="30" 3+ 4 floor82m (269feet))MBAEx-coastguard station, hence excellent views.
MBA SBB, 293; also.
North West Highlands and IslandsMaol BhuidheWester RossNH053360
57.372°N -5.241°W
data-sort-value="1000" many in attic261m (856feet))KillilanMBA SBB, 97.
North West Highlands and IslandsOllisdalSkyeNG213394
57.36°N -6.636°W
data-sort-value="15" small89m (292feet))GlendaleInterior photo.
MBA SBB, 287.
North West Highlands and IslandsTaigh Thormoid Dhuibh (Raasay)SkyeNG612524
57.499°N -5.988°W
data-sort-value="60" 615m (49feet))RaasayIsland of Raasay, interior photos.
MBA SBB, 291.
North West Highlands and IslandsUagsApplecrossNG723351
57.349°N -5.787°W
data-sort-value="15" 1+ attic23m (75feet))ApplecrossMBA SBB, 105.
North West Highlands and IslandsUisinisOuter HebridesNF849332
57.28°N -7.231°W
data-sort-value="40" 424m (79feet))South UistIsland of South Uist.
MBA SBB, 297.
Western HighlandsA' ChuilLochaberNM944924
56.977°N -5.384°W
data-sort-value="70" 7137m (449feet))GlendessaryBusy but rarely full.
MBA SBB, 111.
Western HighlandsDibidilRùmNM393928
56.952°N -6.289°W
data-sort-value="60" 629m (95feet))Scottish Natural HeritageIsland of Rùm.
MBA SBB, 275.
Western HighlandsGleann Dubh-ligheLochaberNM945820
56.884°N -5.375°W
data-sort-value="23" 2+128m (420feet))FassfernMBA SBB, 117.
Western HighlandsGlenpeanLochaberNM936904
56.958°N -5.396°W
data-sort-value="28" 2+ large attic106m (348feet))GlendessaryMBA SBB, 119.
Western HighlandsGuirdilRùmNG320014
57.025°N -6.418°W
data-sort-value="43" 4+21m (69feet))Scottish Natural HeritageIsland of Rùm.
MBA SBB, 281.
Western HighlandsInvermallieLochaberNN136888
56.953°N -5.067°W
data-sort-value="48" 4+ large attic45m (148feet))LocheilBusy.
MBA SBB, 123.
Western HighlandsKinbreackLochaberNN002961
57.013°N -5.292°W
data-sort-value="5" 0+ small attic182m (597feet)) LocheilInterior photo.
MBA SBB, 125.
Western HighlandsObanLochaberNM863901
56.952°N -5.515°W
data-sort-value="999" many11m (36feet))MeobleMBA SBB, 129.
Western HighlandsSourliesLochaberNM868951
56.997°N -5.513°W
data-sort-value="80" 824m (79feet))CamusroryBusy in summer.
MBA SBB, 135.
Western HighlandsSuardalanLochaberNG883173
57.197°N -5.506°W
data-sort-value="90" 9113m (371feet))Glenelg GrazingMBA SBB, 101.
Southwest Highlands and IslandsAbyssiniaLoch LomondNN256117
56.266°N -4.818°W
data-sort-value="80" 8250m (820feet)) Strone[12] MBA also.[13]
Southwest Highlands and IslandsCadderlieNorth ArgyllNN047370
56.486°N -5.175°W
data-sort-value="40" 414m (46feet))Loch EtiveMBA SBB, 207.
Southwest Highlands and IslandsCarronKnapdaleNR944996
56.145°N -5.311°W
data-sort-value="23" 2+ floor188m (617feet))EderlineMBA SBB, 211.
Southwest Highlands and IslandsCruibJuraNR567829
55.977°N -5.902°W
data-sort-value="50" 52m (07feet))RuantallaineIsland of Jura.
MBA SBB, 273.
Southwest Highlands and IslandsDoune ByreLoch LomondNN332144
56.293°N -4.696°W
data-sort-value="40" 471m (233feet))GlenfallochWest Highland Way.
MBA SBB, 215p.
Southwest Highlands and IslandsDruimnashallogLorneNM898164
56.294°N -5.396°W
data-sort-value="-1" 0160m (530feet))Forestry and Land ScotlandMBA
Southwest Highlands and IslandsEssanWester RossNM817817
56.875°N -5.584°W
data-sort-value="120" 1234m (112feet))InverailortMBA SBB, 115.
Southwest Highlands and IslandsGlengarrisdaleJuraNR644970
56.107°N -5.79°W
data-sort-value="40" 47m (23feet))ArdlussaIsland of Jura.
MBA SBB, 279.
Southwest Highlands and IslandsLeacraithnaichArdgourNM742472
56.562°N -5.676°W
data-sort-value="40" 4148m (486feet))ArdtornishMBA SBB, 221.
Southwest Highlands and IslandsMark CottageLoch LomondNS229952
56.116°N -4.849°W
data-sort-value="60" 69m (30feet))Forestry CommissionMBA SBB, 223.
Southwest Highlands and IslandsResourieArdgourNM861710
56.781°N -5.502°W
data-sort-value="100" 10139m (456feet))Glenhurich ForestMBA SBB, 225.
Southwest Highlands and IslandsRowchoishLoch LomondNN336043
56.202°N -4.684°W
data-sort-value="120" 1241m (135feet))East Lomond ForestWest Highland Way.
MBA SBB, 227.
Southwest Highlands and IslandsTaigh Seumas a' Ghlinne, Glen DurorLochaberNN022539
56.635°N -5.227°W
data-sort-value="40" 4203m (666feet))Lorne ForestMBA SBB, 217; also.
Southwest Highlands and IslandsTomsleibheMullNM617372
56.466°N -5.869°W
data-sort-value="100" 1094m (308feet)) Glen ForsaIsle of Mull.
MBA SBB, 295.
Central HighlandsBen Alder CottageRannochNN499680
56.779°N -4.459°W
data-sort-value="40" 4373m (1,224feet))Ben AlderMBA SBB, 143.
Central HighlandsBlackburn of CorrieyairackMonadhliathNH382029
57.088°N -4.672°W
data-sort-value="3" 0+ 8 floor344m (1,129feet))CulachyMBA SBB, 147; also.
Central HighlandsCulra-NN523762
56.854°N -4.424°W
data-sort-value="-1" 0457m (1,499feet))Ben AlderPermanently closed.
MBA SBB, 144.
Central HighlandsGlenbuckMonadhliathNN336996
57.057°N -4.746°W
data-sort-value="999" many283m (928feet))AberchalderMBA SBB, 149; also.
Central HighlandsGortonRannochNN375481
56.597°N -4.649°W
data-sort-value="3" 0+ floor299m (981feet))BlackmountMBA SBB, 219.
Central HighlandsLairig LeacachLochaberNN282738
56.823°N -4.816°W
data-sort-value="80" 8467m (1,532feet))Killiechonate and MamoresBusy.
MBA SBB, 151; also.
Central HighlandsLoch ChiarainLochaberNN289634
56.731°N -4.798°W
data-sort-value="13" 1+ large attic370m (1,210feet))Killiechonate and MamoresMBA SBB, 153.
Central HighlandsLuib ChonnalMonadhliathNN394936
57.006°N -4.646°W
data-sort-value="5" 0+ attic331m (1,086feet))BraeroyMBA SBB, 155.
Central HighlandsMeanachLochaberNN266685
56.775°N -4.839°W
data-sort-value="30" 3345m (1,132feet))Killiechonate and MamoresMBA SBB, 157.
Central HighlandsStaoineagLochaberNN296678
56.771°N -4.791°W
data-sort-value="999" many293m (961feet))Killiechonate and MamoresMBA SBB, 161.
Eastern HighlandsAllt ScheicheachanBadenochNN835737
56.84°N -3.912°W
data-sort-value="25" 2+ attic487m (1,598feet))AthollInterior photo. Not at all busy.
MBA SBB, 167.
Eastern HighlandsCallater StableMounthNO178845
56.944°N -3.353°W
data-sort-value="80" 8514m (1,686feet))InvercauldMBA SBB, 171.
Eastern HighlandsCharrMounthNO616831
56.938°N -2.633°W
data-sort-value="30" 3264m (866feet))GlendyeMBA SBB, 185.
Eastern HighlandsCorrourCairngormsNN981958
57.042°N -3.681°W
data-sort-value="40" 4564m (1,850feet))Mar Lodge (NTS)Lairig Ghru. Often crowded.
MBA SBB, 175.
Eastern HighlandsFaindouranCairngormsNJ082062
57.137°N -3.519°W
data-sort-value="25" 2+ attic603m (1,978feet))InchroryMBA SBB, 179.
Eastern HighlandsFords of Avon Refuge HutCairngormsNJ042032
57.11°N -3.584°W
0689m (2,260feet))Abernethy (RSPB)Interior photo.
MBA SBB, 201.
Eastern HighlandsGarbh Choire RefugeCairngormsNN959986
57.067°N -3.718°W
0710m (2,330feet))Mar Lodge (NTS)MBA also.[14]
Eastern HighlandsGelder Shiel StableMounthNO258900
56.995°N -3.224°W
data-sort-value="60" 6444m (1,457feet))BalmoralMBA SBB, 181; also.
Eastern HighlandsGlas Allt Shiel BothyLoch MuickNO276824
56.927°N -3.191°W
data-sort-value="60" 6 in attic400m (1,300feet))Balmoral EstateMBA SBB, 183.
Eastern HighlandsHutchison Memorial HutCairngormsNO023998
57.078°N -3.613°W
data-sort-value="24" 2+ 4 floor747m (2,451feet))Mar Lodge (NTS)Interior photo.
MBA SBB, 187; also.
Eastern HighlandsRuigh AiteachainCairngormsNN847928
57.012°N -3.9°W
data-sort-value="105" 10+ attic389m (1,276feet))GlenfeshieMBA SBB, 189; also.
Eastern HighlandsRuighe Ealasaid (Red House)CairngormsNO003869
56.962°N -3.643°W
439m (1,440feet))Mar LodgeMBA also.[15]
Eastern HighlandsRyvoanCairngormsNJ006115
57.184°N -3.646°W
data-sort-value="40" 4394m (1,293feet))Abernethy (RSPB)RSPB nature reserve.
MBA SBB, 193; also.
Eastern HighlandsShielin of MarkMounthNO337827
56.93°N -3.092°W
data-sort-value="20" 2644m (2,113feet))DalhousieMBA SBB, 195.
Eastern HighlandsTarf Hotel (Feith Uaine)BadenochNN927789
56.889°N -3.763°W
data-sort-value="70" 7566m (1,857feet))AthollRemote.
MBA SBB, 197.
Southern ScotlandBrattleburnLowther HillsNT016069
55.346°N -3.554°W
data-sort-value="25" 2+ attic275m (902feet))-MBA SBB, 239.
Southern ScotlandBurlywhagLowther HillsNS971001
55.284°N -3.622°W
data-sort-value="20" 2360m (1,180feet))QueensberryMBA SBB, 241.
Southern ScotlandClennochGallowayNS603002
55.276°N -4.201°W
data-sort-value="60" 6416m (1,365feet))MoorbrockMBA SBB, 243.
Southern ScotlandDryfeheadDumfriesshireNY170999
55.286°N -3.308°W
data-sort-value="60" 6310m (1,020feet))Tanlawhill Farm, Tilhill ForestryBothy restored since photo taken.
MBA SBB, 247.
Southern ScotlandGameshopeDumfriesshireNT135185
55.453°N -3.371°W
data-sort-value="80" 8419m (1,375feet))Borders ForestMBA SBB, 249.
Southern ScotlandGreensykesDumfriesshireNT312000
55.29°N -3.084°W
data-sort-value="80" 8268m (879feet))GreensykesMBA SBB, 251.
Southern ScotlandKettleton ByreLowther HillsNS912021
55.301°N -3.716°W
data-sort-value="40" 4356m (1,168feet))QueensberryMBA SBB, 253; also.
Southern ScotlandLeysburnfoot (Will's Bothy)LiddesdaleNY536976
55.272°N -2.732°W
250m (820feet))-MBA
Southern ScotlandOver PhawhopeDumfriesshireNT183082
55.361°N -3.293°W
data-sort-value="80" 8395m (1,296feet))MBAMBA SBB, 255.
Southern ScotlandTunskeenGallowayNX425906
55.184°N -4.476°W
data-sort-value="60" 6324m (1,063feet))Galloway ForestMBA SBB, 257; also.
Southern ScotlandWhite LagganGallowayNX466775
55.068°N -4.403°W
data-sort-value="60" 6264m (866feet))Galloway ForestMBA SBB, 259.
Northern England and BordersCross Fell (Greg's Hut)North PenninesNY690355
54.713°N -2.481°W
data-sort-value="80" 6–10690m (2,260feet))-Mining subsidence nearby.
MBA also.[16]
Northern England and BordersDubs HutLake DistrictNY209134
54.51°N -3.223°W
480m (1,580feet))-MBA.
Northern England and BordersFlittingfordKielderNY754886
55.192°N -2.387°W
data-sort-value="40" 4281m (922feet))Forest Enterprise EnglandMBA also.[17]
Northern England and BordersGreat Lingy HutLake DistrictNY312337
54.694°N -3.068°W
data-sort-value="35" 3–4600m (2,000feet))Lake District NationalParkMBA also.[18]
Northern England and BordersGreenKielderNY740786
55.101°N -2.409°W
272m (892feet))-MBA. Closed until further notice[19]
Northern England and BordersHaughtongreenKielderNY788713
55.035°N -2.333°W
248m (814feet))-MBA .
Northern England and BordersKershopeheadNorth PenninesNY544863
55.169°N -2.717°W
data-sort-value="25" 2+ 10 floor248m (814feet))-MBA also.[20]
Northern England and BordersMosedale CottageLake DistrictNY495095
54.478°N -2.781°W
data-sort-value="125" 12+ floor450m (1,480feet))-Interior photo.
MBA; also.
Northern England and BordersRoughsideKielderNY745833
55.143°N -2.401°W
220m (720feet))-MBA.
Northern England and BordersSpithopeCheviotsNT769057
55.344°N -2.367°W
340m (1,120feet))-MBA.
Northern England and BordersWainhopeKielderNY671925
55.226°N -2.519°W
270m (890feet))-MBA.
Northern England and BordersWarnscale HeadLake DistrictNY206132
54.508°N -3.228°W
data-sort-value="0" 0460m (1,510feet))-MBA; also.
WalesArenig FawrSnowdoniaSH851380
52.929°N -3.712°W
data-sort-value="30" 3400m (1,300feet))Welsh WaterMBA also.[21]
WalesCae AmosSnowdoniaSH517454
52.986°N -4.211°W
216m (709feet))-MBA, also.[22]
WalesDulynSnowdoniaSH705664
53.179°N -3.939°W
data-sort-value=5 0+ 10 floor510m (1,670feet))-MBA also.[23]
WalesGrwyne FawrBlack MountainsSO225312
51.974°N -3.129°W
data-sort-value="40" 4552m (1,811feet))-MBA also.
WalesLluest Cwm BachCambrian MountainsSN900705
52.321°N -3.614°W
data-sort-value="65" 6–7350m (1,150feet))Elan Valley TrustMBA, also.[24]
WalesMoel PrysgauCambrian MountainsSN806611
52.235°N -3.75°W
data-sort-value="999" many378m (1,240feet))Natural Resources WalesMBA also.
WalesNant RhysCambrian MountainsSN836792
52.399°N -3.711°W
466m (1,529feet))-MBA also.
WalesNant SyddionCambrian MountainsSN773791
52.396°N -3.804°W
data-sort-value="180" 18+ 310m (1,020feet))Forest Enterprise Ceredigion AreaMBA also.
WalesPenrhos IsafSnowdoniaSH737238
52.798°N -3.874°W
169m (554feet))-MBA, also.[25]

Maps

The locations of all the bothies listed in this article are available for mapping purposes.

References

Works cited

Further reading and external links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: MBA History. Mountain Bothies Association. 14 September 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170914124453/https://www.mountainbothies.org.uk/about-the-mba/mba-history/. 14 September 2017. dmy-all.
  2. Web site: What is a Bothy?. Mountain Bothies Association UK. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170914124453/https://www.mountainbothies.org.uk/bothies/what-is-a-bothy/. 14 September 2017. dmy-all.
  3. Web site: FAQ. Mountain Bothies Association UK. 14 September 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170914124452/https://www.mountainbothies.org.uk/bothies/faq/. 14 September 2017. dmy-all.
  4. Web site: Heading for the Scottish Hills: deer stalking information for hillwalkers. Scottish Outdoor Access Code. Scottish Natural Heritage. 11 May 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170420182410/http://www.outdooraccess-scotland.com/Practical-guide/public/heading-for-the-scottish-hills. 20 April 2017. dmy-all.
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