For the walker treading Scotland's highest terrains, the sight of a mountain bothy coming into view must feel like the greatest reward. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you ...

Dreaming of going hiking in Scotland but put off by the midges and bad weather? A bothy could be the answer. Bothies are small, remote cottages originally built as accommodation for temporary farm ...

A secluded bothy on a Scottish island could be the perfect summer retreat. As we enter June, it's the perfect time to explore the stunning Scottish countryside. While hiking is a fantastic way to take ...

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Bothies - remote shelters in the wilderness where walkers can spend the night free of charge - have long been one of Scotland's best-kept secrets. A new book has revealed the location of 80 of the ...

Scotland’s wilderness has a rugged beauty, where nature soothes the soul. Imagine trekking through the twilight of a soft summer evening after a long day in the hills. You ford a stream and scan the ...

IN AN age when even the hostelling network boasts digital wifi, for the uninitiated a night in a bothy can be a humbling experience. Often lying in a remote upland pass in the shadow of a mountain, ...

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For the walker treading Scotland's highest terrains, the sight of a mountain bothy coming into view must feel like the greatest reward. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you ...

Bothies - remote shelters in the wilderness where walkers can spend the night free of charge - have long been one of Scotland's best-kept secrets. A new book has revealed the location of 80 of the ...