The Sutherland Bothy was built in the summer of 2005 using locally grown larch and environmentally-friendly materials such as triple-glazed window units.
The Bothy measures approximately 7 x 4 metres and the wall height is 2.5 metres. The design echoes Scandinavian building styles where optimum light and good insulation are essential requirements for coping with the northern climate.

The Sutherland Bothy (which is built to an open-plan specification) is designed to accommodate four people in comfort.

Facilities include kitchen (with hot water, washer/dryer and cooker), a sitting room/living area with sofa-bed, table and wooden-burning stove, a bed area (with bunk beds) and a separate bathroom with hot shower, sink (with hot and cold running water) and composting toilet.
A small burn (Altan Ruadh) runs within a few feet of the building. You will be provided with clean bedding, towels and fuel (logs at £2.00 per bag). Electricity is metered and charged at 8.5p per unit and is payable (along with fuel) on departure. Unfortunately we cannot accommodate pets.
Within easy reach of the bothy are fishing, bird-watching, boating, walking and numerous climbing opportunities including the nearby Munros, Ben Loyal and Ben Hope.

To the east Bettyhill (approximately 8 miles away) has an excellent swimming pool complex which includes a state-of-the-art gym, a sauna, sunbed and jacuzzi.

The village of Bettyhill also has a number of shops, cafes, hotels and pubs, as well as the magnificent Farr beach. To the west the village of Tongue also has a number of shops, hotels and walking routes.

The Bothy is the perfect centre for a fishing holiday for those who wish to fish for the famous Sutherland fighting brown trout or for sea trout on the beautiful Kyle of Tongue. Tongue and District Angling Club are responsible for issuing the permits for fishing in the area – at £4.00 per day, amongst the cheapest in the country.

The Angling Club also has boats on Loch Loyal, Loch Craggie, Loch Hakel and Loch Cormack and a selection of outboard motors that can be hired by the day. Local ghillies are available who will be pleased to show you the best places to fish and also provide instruction in the art of fly-fishing if required.

Not everyone comes to the North Coast to do something energetic. If you are looking for peace and tranquillity after the rat race of modern life then this is the place to be.
We are surrounded by some of the most superb scenery in Scotland with miles of unspoilt beaches, reputedly some of the best surf in Europe, and more sheep than people even at the height of the season!
If you visit in autumn or winter you may be very lucky and see a wonderful display of the Aurora Borealis or the Northern Lights. The best place to see them is by going down to the causeway over the Kyle and looking out to sea. Be prepared for a late night though as they are usually at their best after 11 PM. Sutherland’s beauty truly is one of the best-kept secrets of Scotland.