Scottish Mountain Huts Directory
Scottish Mountain Huts Directory
Cairngorms ● Braedownie * ● Milehouse North West Highlands ● Mill Cottage * ● Aultbea ● Muir Cottage * ● Glen Licht House * ● Raeburn * ● Inver Croft House ● The Cabin * ● Ling * ● Naismith * Central Highlands ● Strawberry Cottage ● The Smiddy (Dundonnell) * ● Alex MacIntyre Memorial Hut (AMMH) * ● Blackrock Cottage ● Charles Inglis Clark Memorial Hut (CIC) * Skye ● Clashgour * ● Coruisk Memorial Hut * ● Inbhirfhaolain * ● Glen Brittle Memorial Hut (GBMH) * ● Lagangarbh * ● Riasg ● Steall Southern Highlands ● The Smiddy (Glen Etive) * ● Inverardran Cottage *
* Individual members are able to book beds in these huts. Conditions may apply - check full hut details. Alex MacIntyre Memorial (AMMH) Held in trust for MS and the BMC
Area Central Highlands Contact Ms Sherry Macliver Situation Adjacent to Creag Mhor Lodge, North Contact's Ballachulish, 1 mile N of Ballachulish Address bridge - see note (4)
Map 41 Ben Nevis Grid Ref. NN044612 Telephone 07771 878522 - see note (2) Latitude 56.700471892081 Email [email protected] Longitude -5.193743911361707 Website www.mountaineering.scot/clubs/huts/
Access From A82 - the hut is immediately adjacent
Accommodation 16 places - mattresses; beds and Alpine platforms. Please see note on website regarding people under the age of 18 Facilities Lighting and heating (space and water) by electricity; 2 hobs and oven; microwave oven; 2 fridges; all utensils; heating in dormitories (coin meters - £1 & £2 coins); 2 showers; 2 WCs; drying room Charges £13/person/night - 50% in advance, balance payable one month prior to date of booking
Keys Access by digital lock; the code will be notified not less than a week before arrival
Notes (1) Booking: To see current availability or to make an online booking follow the link from the bookings page on the MS website. Before booking please first read the booking conditions Bookings accepted only from member clubs or individual members of Mountaineering Scotland or BMC (2) Telephone calls - urgent queries only; no calls after 9 pm, e-mail preferred (3) With the exception of assistance dogs, no dogs or other pets are allowed within the building (4) Access to the hut and car park is from the busy main road via a narrow driveway, involving a 90 degree turn. The entrance to the driveway is not visible until the last moment when approaching from the east. If you miss it continue to the filling station, turn round and watch out for the green fence
Additional Info www.mountaineering.scot/clubs/huts/national-huts/ammh-bookings
Please email [email protected] with details of any updates or corrections. Thank you. © The Mountaineering Council of Scotland, 13 September 2021 MCS-H10001 Blackrock Cottage The Ladies' Scottish Climbing Club
Area Central Highlands Contact Ms Jean Hunter Situation At the foot of Meall a’ Bhuiridh , about Contact's 12 Kirk Mews ½ mile S off the main road (A82); Address Busheyhill Street about 1½ miles SE of the Kingshouse Glasgow Hotel G72 8HY
Map 41 Ben Nevis Grid Ref. NN267530 Telephone Latitude 56.637265813594986 Email [email protected] Longitude -4.826373177909886 Website www.ladiesscottishclimbingclub.org
Access The cottage is off the A82 on the same access road as the Glencoe Mountain Resort which is clearly signposted. There is parking space for up to 5 cars outside the cottage. The Glasgow - Fort William bus stops on request at the junction of the A82 and the resort access road Accommodation Two rooms up steep stairs with 4 beds each; one room downstairs with bunk bed; 10 beds in all; mattresses and pillows provided - bring sleeping bag Facilities Electric lighting & cooking; microwave; fridge in the summer; utensils provided; solid fuel fires in sitting room & kitchen, fuel provided; WC and shower; drying room; private water supply Charges £10.00/person/night; £8.00 for members of clubs with reciprocal rights. A booking deposit is required. Before booking consult availability chart on LSCC website
Keys From bookings secretary
Notes (1) Bookings accepted only from recognised clubs (2) No camping (3) With the exception of assistance dogs, no dogs are allowed within the hut
Additional Info www.ladiesscottishclimbingclub.org/index.php/huts/blackrock
Please email [email protected] with details of any updates or corrections. Thank you. © The Mountaineering Council of Scotland, 13 September 2021 MCS-H10002 Braedownie Carn Dearg MC
Area Cairngorms Area Contact See "Charges" (above) Situation Braedownie, Glen Clova Contact's Address
Map 44 Ballater, Glen Clova & surrounding area Grid Ref. NO286758 Telephone Latitude 56.868701471162666 Email Longitude -3.1730332394332663 Website www.carndearg.org
Access From end of public road at Braedownie continue past speed restriction signs and within about 90m turn L into driveway that leads into club’s private car park. Unlock gates to driveway using code supplied. From car park follow marked footpath to hut Accommodation Up to 16 in 2 bedrooms with alpine style sleeping platforms (mattresses provided, sleeping bags required). See Notes below re. camping Facilities Large living space with wood burning stove; large kitchen with two stoves, fridge, pots, pans, crockery and cutlery, 2 microwave ovens, toaster; H & C running water; 2 WCs (1 of which is accessible for wheelchair users); 1 shower (also wheelchair accessible); drying room Charges £10.00/person/night; £50 booking deposit required in advance, deductible from fees. BOOKINGS: See booking availability calendar and booking enquiry form on the hut page on the website - accessed by clicking on the "Read more about...." button below
Keys Access via keypad; code will be e-mailed in advance of visit
Notes Camping is permitted, but please do not exceed 16 people in total - this is due to a limit on the drinking and waste water facilities
Additional Info www.carndearg.org/club-hut/
Please email [email protected] with details of any updates or corrections. Thank you. © The Mountaineering Council of Scotland, 13 September 2021 MCS-H10017 CIC (Charles Inglis Clark Memorial) The Scottish Mountaineering Club
Area Central Highlands Contact Mr Robin Clothier Situation On W bank of Allt a'Mhuillin at the foot Contact's of the cliffs of Ben Nevis, altitude Address 670m (2,400')
Map 41 Ben Nevis Grid Ref. NN167722 Telephone 07836 637842 (text or voice) Latitude 56.8054472798858 Email [email protected] Longitude -5.003159936523389 Website www.smc.org.uk
Access (1) From the Allt a'Mhuillin car park at grid ref. 144763. Turn off the A82 at Torlundy, cross the railway bridge then turn immediately R on to the forestry road. Follow this road for about half a mile. The car park is on the L and is just after the L-hand bend in the road. A path leading to the hut leaves the car park. (2) From Achintee by the Ben Nevis path (the 'tourist path') to Lochan Meall an t'Suidhe. Skirt the base of the Carn Dearg cliffs to reach the Allt a'Mhuillin leading to the hut Accommodation 24 places: 18 plus 6 reserved for SMC members in winter and 2 in summer. Bookings for other clubs - maximum 8 per club in winter and 12 in summer; minimum 3 in winter and 2 in summer. Alpine style sleeping platforms with mattresses Facilities lighting by both electricity and gas; cooking and heating by gas; crockery and utensils provided; drying room; composting toilets; water from outside standpipe Charges £15/person/night in summer (May to November) and £21/person/night in winter (December - April) - see Notes. Before booking see availability chart on SMC website. Booking by e-mail preferred
Keys From hut custodian (by post)
Notes (1) Bookings accepted only from member clubs or individual members of Mountaineering Scotland and BMC. (2) Bookings may be made no more than 1 year in advance, e.g. in Jan. 2019 for Jan. 2020. (3) Bookings are based as follows: Weekends = Friday & Saturday nights, Weekdays = Sunday - Thursday. (4) All bookings in winter (December - April) must be paid for in full with no refund. At all other times a non-refundable deposit is required. (5) No camping or fires allowed in the vicinity of the hut
Additional Info www.smc.org.uk/huts/cic
Please email [email protected] with details of any updates or corrections. Thank you. © The Mountaineering Council of Scotland, 13 September 2021 MCS-H10003 CIC (Charles Inglis Clark Memorial) The Scottish Mountaineering Club
Please email [email protected] with details of any updates or corrections. Thank you. © The Mountaineering Council of Scotland, 13 September 2021 MCS-H10003 Clashgour Glasgow University Mountaineering Club
Area Central Highlands Contact Clashgour Hut Custodian Situation At foot of Stob Ghabhar, 1 mile W of Contact's GUMC Forest Lodge, Loch Tulla Address c/o Stevenson Building 77 Oakfield Avenue Glasgow G12 8LT
Map 50 Bridge of Orchy Grid Ref. NN256424 Telephone Latitude 56.541882083722534 Email [email protected] Longitude -4.8373341104506835 Website www.gumclub.co.uk
Access By road (A8005) from Bridge of Orchy to Victoria Bridge (no vehicles beyond bridge) then walk 1 mile W along track Accommodation Sleeps 6-8 comfortably on upstairs sleeping platform, possibility for more downstairs; maximum 10 people Facilities Gas lighting; gas cooking - 3 hobs; solid fuel burning stove; basic kitchen utensils; ready supply of water from adjacent river Charges £3.00/person/night
Keys Key safe at hut, code supplied on booking
Notes Contact can be made via the facebook link
Facebook ClashgourHut/
Additional Info www.gumclub.co.uk/clashgour/
Please email [email protected] with details of any updates or corrections. Thank you. © The Mountaineering Council of Scotland, 13 September 2021 MCS-H10004 Coruisk Memorial Junior Mountaineering Club of Scotland (Glasgow)
Area Skye Contact Austin McKelvie Situation On shore of Loch na Cuilce, 100 m Contact's from landing stage and 100 m W of Address River Scavaig
Map 32 South Skye Grid Ref. NG487197 Telephone +44 (0) 78 24 45 24 23 Latitude 57.198592901270125 Email [email protected] Longitude -6.16196358401487 Website www.glasgowjmcs.org.uk/coruisk.php
Access Either by boat from Elgol or on foot from Sligachan via Glen Sligachan and Druin Hain, or from Strath Aird passing the Munro Blà Bheinn via Camasunary Bay and the ‘Bad Step’. Boat transport from Elgol can be arranged with the Misty Isle operating their boat from the village all year round. See Glasgow JMCS website for further details Accommodation Six bunks with mattresses, sleeping bags required.
Facilities Electric lighting (solar panel); gas cooking (hobs, grill and oven); gas room heater; all utensils supplied; running water with filter and UV sterilizer; WC. Charges £15.00/person/night, minimum booking of two persons. Minimum 25% deposit, full payment due 4 weeks before dates booked; loss of keys requires replacement of lock and all keys and this will be charged at actual cost. Booking availability calendar on JMCS website. e-mail booking preferred Camping and use of the hut is not permitted during Covid restrictions.
Keys From hut custodian, normally posted 3-4 weeks in advance.
Notes Warning: Heavy rain can cause the Abhainn Camus Fhionnairigh and the Scavaig River as well as associated burns to rise suddenly and make river crossings difficult.
Please email [email protected] with details of any updates or corrections. Thank you. © The Mountaineering Council of Scotland, 13 September 2021 MCS-H10023 Glen Brittle War Memorial (GBMH) Held in trust for the BMC and MCofS
Area Skye Contact Dr John Irving Situation Glen Brittle Contact's Gardnershall Address Linlithgow EH49 7RQ
Map 32 South Skye Grid Ref. NG412217 Telephone 07890 471662 Latitude 57.21195254788315 Email [email protected] Longitude -6.288692595550515 Website www.gbmh.co.uk
Access On road approaching from Carbost, about 300 yards short of Glenbrittle House. The hut is the white building immediately after the Mountain Rescue Building, 1 mile beyond the Youth Hostel Accommodation 20 bunks (sleeping bags required). Open all year - a custodian may be in residence at certain times Facilities Electric heating; Calor gas for hot water and kitchen hobs; all utensils; large drying room; showers; WCs Charges £15.00/person/night - non-members of MS and BMC £20. Discounts available if whole hut booked. For full booking information see website. Overnight charges include electricity for lighting and drying room, but not for bedroom heaters (£1 coins required)
Keys Key safe, code provided when full payment received
Notes Availability calendar and online booking via website
Additional Info www.gbmh.co.uk
Please email [email protected] with details of any updates or corrections. Thank you. © The Mountaineering Council of Scotland, 13 September 2021 MCS-H10024 Hadden-Woodburn Memorial Hut ('The Bothy') Edinburgh University MC
Area North West Highlands Contact The Bothy Secretary Situation Gleann Licht, between Beinn Fhada Contact's Edinburgh University and the Five Sisters. Marked as Address Mountaineering Club Glenlicht Ho. on OS map c/o Sports Union 48 Pleasance Edinburgh EH8 9TJ Map 33 Loch Alsh and Glen Shiel Grid Ref. NH005173 Telephone Latitude 57.20364328819325 Email [email protected] Longitude -5.308988930770852 Website eumc.eusu.ed.ac.uk/
Access Leave A87 and take public road to Morvich. Follow track (entrance locked) on S bank of River Croe for over 3 miles to hut. Accommodation 25, upstairs rooms have alpine sleeping platforms with mattresses on the top platforms
Facilities Stainless steel fitted kitchen with sink and gas hobs; cutlery, mugs, plates, and crockery; open fire in sitting room (coal supplied in black bin at back of the Bothy) and multifuel stove in dining room; drying rack, boot rack; drinkable water available via hose running from upper stream down to basin near the door; composting toilet; unlocked emergency shelter Charges £7.00/person/night during renovations (group discounts available - enquire). FOR BOOKING AND OTHER ENQUIRIES use the e-mail address below or the Facebook link ' f Like...' below. NOTE: If you are viewing online these notes in the pdf of the full Huts Directory copy this url -http://eumc.eusu.ed.ac.uk/facilitie/hut/ into your browser search window. This is because, for technical reasons, the links in the full .pdf given under "Website:" and "Additional Info." don't work when viewing the .pdf online
Keys Located on site, contact Bothy Secretary for access code
Facebook glenlichthouse/
Additional Info eumc.eusu.ed.ac.uk/facilities/hut/
Please email [email protected] with details of any updates or corrections. Thank you. © The Mountaineering Council of Scotland, 13 September 2021 MCS-H10011 Inbhirfhaolain The Grampian Club
Area Central Highlands Contact Mr Kevin Green Situation 7 miles from junction of Glen Etive Contact's 6 Trottick Mains road with Tyndrum/Glencoe road Address Dundee (A82) and 5 miles from Loch Etive Pier DD4 9DN
Map 41 Ben Nevis Grid Ref. NN158508 Telephone 01382 880751 Latitude 56.61218980785666 Email [email protected] Longitude -5.002341270446777 Website www.grampianclub.org.uk
Access From Glen Etive road; parking at end of short driveway
Accommodation 13 places with mattresses in hut. Ample space for camping
Facilities Electric lighting, heating & cooking; all utensils provided; wood burning stove; water from nearby burn (100 m); Clivus composting toilet Charges £7.50/person/night for non-GC members; GC members £4.50; camping £4.50/person/night; £30.00 deposit required; £1 coin electricity meter. Booking enquiries to custodian
Keys Key safe at hut; the combination will be supplied approx.1 week before arrival
Notes (1) Visitors are requested to take refuse away with them (2) No fires outside
Additional Info www.grampianclub.org.uk/about-the-grampian-club/club-properties/the-club-hut
Please email [email protected] with details of any updates or corrections. Thank you. © The Mountaineering Council of Scotland, 13 September 2021 MCS-H10005 Inver Croft House Jacobites MC
Area North West Highlands Contact Mr Graham Pearson Situation Near Achnasheen, by Loch Gowan Contact's Address
Map 25 Glen Carron Grid Ref. NH150559 Telephone Latitude 57.555163427723194 Email Longitude -5.09405815798948 Website www.jacobitesmc.co.uk
Access Park in layby at 147562 at 2.5 km along Achnasheen - Lochcarron road. Over bridge and along walkway (head torch essential after dark). Whelbarrows available at hut for carrying loads along walkway Accommodation Two dormitory rooms having a total of 16 mattresses for guests. NOTE: 6 spaces reserved at all times for JMC members. Total of 22 sleeping places Facilities Electric lighting (photovoltaic panels + storage batteries) but no sockets; kitchen with 2 gas cookers -10 rings and catering-size oven; good selection of pots pans and kitchen utensils; filtered and UV-purified water supply; heating by large open fire (bring own coal - 20 kg/night in winter); two toilet rooms each with space for a wash; drying room; living room with seating for 22 - extra folding dining tables available Charges £7.00/person/night BOOKING ENQUIRIES: First click on the "Read more about..." button below.. Please check the availability calendar and then e-mail the hut custodian, (follow link) stating the dates you would like to stay and the number of people
Keys Door code sent by custodian to person who made the booking
Notes (1) No mains electricity supply to Inver Croft so no 'fridge etc (2) Mobile 'phone signal with internet connection is good (3) Excellent views of surrounding mountains
Additional Info www.jacobitesmc.co.uk/inver
Please email [email protected] with details of any updates or corrections. Thank you. © The Mountaineering Council of Scotland, 13 September 2021 MCS-H10012 Inverardran Cottage Ochils MC
Area Southern Highlands Contact Ms Christina Murray Situation Crianlarich Contact's 30 Cleuch Drive Address Alva Clackmannanshire FK12 5NY
Map 50 Bridge of Orchy Grid Ref. NN392251 Telephone 01259 760734 Latitude 56.39024570405507 Email [email protected] Longitude -4.606533050537109 Website www.ochils.com
Access Just off A85 E of Crainlarich, adjacent to Ben More Restaurant & Bar
Accommodation 8 places in the 'Ben More' bunkroom at the rear of the cottage, on two-tiered single and double bunks. 10 places in 'The Auld Kitchen' at the front of the building on a two-tiered alpine-style sleeping platform. Separate members' room reserved for use of OMC members. All bunks are fitted with mattresses but sleeping bags are required Facilities electric lighting and heating; two conventional gas cookers, both with double oven and grill; two microwave ovens; two fridges (no freezer); all utensils, crockery and cutlery provided; h&c running water; m&f showers and separate wet room; m&f WCs; drying room and boot room; sitting room with wood burning stove (bring own dry, seasoned logs) Charges £12.00/person/night. Booking deposits required: weekends £50/night for 'Ben More' or 'The Auld Kitchen' or £100/night for both. Bed rates reviewed annually - see website. Cheques to be made out to 'Ochils Mountaineering Club' - in full please do not abbreviate
Keys From hut custodian
Additional Info www.ochils.com/club-cottage-for-let
Please email [email protected] with details of any updates or corrections. Thank you. © The Mountaineering Council of Scotland, 13 September 2021 MCS-H10000 Lagangarbh The Scottish Mountaineering Club
Area Central Highlands Contact Mr Bernard M Swan Situation At the foot of the Buachaille Etive Mor Contact's 16 Knowes View Address Faifley Clydebank G81 5AT
Map 41 Ben Nevis Grid Ref. NN221561 Telephone 01389 875505 (not after 9 pm) Latitude 56.66164362288013 Email [email protected] Longitude -4.904201222228949 Website www.smc.org.uk
Access ¼ mile S of Altnafeadh Cottage at E end of Glencoe via path. There is limited parking at the bottom of the rough access track, near the footbridge over the Coupal River Accommodation 14 plus 6 additional places reserved for SMC members. Alpine-style sleeping platforms with mattresses Facilities Electric lighting & cooking; microwave oven; fridge; all utensils provided; heating by electricity & propane gas; shower; WC; drying room Charges £15.00/person/night; a non-refundable deposit is required for any booking. Before booking see availability chart on hut page on SMC website. Bookings accepted only from member clubs or individual members of Mountaineering Scotland and BMC
Keys From hut custodian
Notes No camping or fires allowed in the vicinity of the hut
Additional Info www.smc.org.uk/huts/lagangarbh
Please email [email protected] with details of any updates or corrections. Thank you. © The Mountaineering Council of Scotland, 13 September 2021 MCS-H10006 Ling The Scottish Mountaineering Club
Area North West Highlands Contact Mr Pat Ingram Situation Glen Torridon on S side of Lochan an Contact's 52 Wellside Road Iasgair, 6 miles from Kinlochewe Address Inverness IV2 7GS
Map 25 Glen Carron Grid Ref. NG958562 Telephone 07729 865344 (mobile) Latitude 57.550247570333646 Email [email protected] Longitude -5.414743067810036 Website www.smc.org.uk
Access By footpath from Glen Torridon road, skirting E by side of Lochan an Iasgair; N.B. Do not go down boathouse road (river to wade) Accommodation 12 places plus 4 additional places reserved for SMC members. Alpine-style sleeping platforms with mattresses Facilities Electric lighting and power outlets for low power devices; gas heating and cooking; all utensils; drying room; WC; running water Charges £10.00/person/night; a non-refundable deposit is required for any booking. Before booking see availability chart on hut page on SMC website. Bookings accepted only from member clubs or individual members of Mountaineering Scotland and BMC
Keys From hut custodian
Notes No camping or fires allowed in the vicinity of the hut
Additional Info www.smc.org.uk/huts/ling
Please email [email protected] with details of any updates or corrections. Thank you. © The Mountaineering Council of Scotland, 13 September 2021 MCS-H10013 Milehouse The Ladies’ Scottish Climbing Club
Area Cairngorms Area Contact Ms Moira Broadhead Situation Kincraig, 1 mile from village on road to Contact's Cul Mor Insh Address Drynie Park North Muir of Ord Rosshire IV6 7RP
Map 35 Kingussie Grid Ref. NH839043 Telephone 01463 871274 or 07922183566 (mob) Latitude 57.11485008576048 Email [email protected] Longitude -3.919282795974709 Website www.ladiesscottishclimbingclub.org
Access By public road; parking at rear of building
Accommodation 17 places available 1 April to 31 October. Two rooms available - one with alpine-style sleeping platform for 12 with mattresses; members’ room with 5 bunk beds (NOT available 1 Nov to 31 March). Pillows and blankets provided; bring own sleeping bag & pillow case Facilities Electric lighting and heating (£1 coin meter); solid fuel stove; gas cooking; microwave; fridge; h&c running water at sinks and whbs; showers; drying room; WCs; shed for skis or about 4 bikes Charges £10.00/person/night; £8.00/person/night for clubs with reciprocal rights. Check the booking availability calendar on the LSCC website before making an enquiry
Keys Key safe; code from bookings secretary
Notes (1) Bookings accepted only from recognised clubs (2) With the exception of assistance dogs, no dogs or other pets are allowed within the building
Additional Info www.ladiesscottishclimbingclub.org/index.php/huts/milehouse
Please email [email protected] with details of any updates or corrections. Thank you. © The Mountaineering Council of Scotland, 13 September 2021 MCS-H10018 Mill Cottage (Bell Memorial) Mill Cottage SCIO. See note (1)
Area Cairngorms Area Contact Mr Gordon Stewart Situation Feshiebridge, 1/4 mile towards Contact's 32 Croila Road Kincraig Address Kingussie PH21 1PB
Map 35 Kingussie Grid Ref. NH844047 Telephone 01540 661569 Latitude 57.11959157215718 Email [email protected] Longitude -3.905925395080544 Website www.mountaineering.scot
Access Turn off A9 to Kincraig and take road to Feshiebridge and Glen Feshie, ¼mile before Feshiebridge turn L at sign marking entrance to Forestry Commission car park and picnic site (N side of road). Continue along left track, passing above the FC car park. Mill Cottage is below and on the right after 300m, turning right 20m after passing the disabled visitors’ car park for the Sculpture Park. Accommodation 14 (8 bunks with mattresses; alpine-style sleeping platform for 6, with mattresses); camping for 8 in back garden only when hut fully booked. Please see note on website regarding people under the age of 18; hut users under the age of 16 are not allowed upstairs. Facilities All electric lighting and heating; coal burning stove in lounge (coal supplied); drying room; all utensils; showers; WCs Charges £15.00 per person per night; under 16s £10.00/person/night. Camping/campervans £10.00 per person/night, with use of hut facilities. £20.00 fine for loss of key
Keys Please see notes
Notes (1) Mill Cottage SCIO is a charity registered in Scotland, registration number SC020138, at the registered address c/o Mountaineering Scotland, The Granary, West Mill Street, Perth, PH1 5QP (2) Bookings accepted only from member clubs or individual members of Mountaineering Scotland (MS) and BMC. Booking availability charts viewable on the Mill Cottage page on the MS website The code for the key safe at the doorway will be notified by the bookings secretary on receipt of full payment. The door key must be locked back into the safe on departure (3) With the exception of assistance dogs, no dogs or other pets are allowed within the building
Additional Info www.mountaineering.scot/clubs/huts/national-huts/mill-cottage
Please email [email protected] with details of any updates or corrections. Thank you. © The Mountaineering Council of Scotland, 13 September 2021 MCS-H10019 Mill Cottage (Bell Memorial) Mill Cottage SCIO. See note (1)
Please email [email protected] with details of any updates or corrections. Thank you. © The Mountaineering Council of Scotland, 13 September 2021 MCS-H10019 Muir Cottage The Cairngorm Club
Area Cairngorms Area Contact Mr David Kirk Situation Between Inverey and Linn of Dee, 5 Contact's Greenhowe Farmhouse miles W of Braemar on N side of road, Address Banchory Devenick by a wood; an original stone cottage Aberdeen with two extensions AB12 5YJ
Map 43 Braemar Grid Ref. NO 078896 Telephone 01224 869006 Latitude 56.98894432894758 Email [email protected] Longitude -3.520835282394387 Website www.cairngormclub.org.uk
Access Grounds immediately adjacent to public road
Accommodation 18 guests maximum (rooms sleep 6, 6, 4 and 2). Further room reserved for up to 4 Cairngorm Club members Facilities electric lighting, cooking, water heating (now solar assisted) and in parts space heating, all within the usage charge; wood-burning stove; three washrooms with WCs and showers, one fitted for disabled use; two cookers, two microwave ovens; two fridge-freezers in kitchen; full range of cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery etc; dormitories have sheets, pillow cases and some blankets but sleeping bags advised; drying room; secure bike shed Charges £12.00/person/night (including most electricity) in advance; special needs groups and 50+ groups based in Aberdeen City or Aberdeenshire qualify for a 50% discount; payment for party bookings required 1 month in advance
Keys Access code from bookings secretary
Additional Info www.cairngormclub.org.uk/muircottage/muircottage.htm
Please email [email protected] with details of any updates or corrections. Thank you. © The Mountaineering Council of Scotland, 13 September 2021 MCS-H10020 Naismith The Scottish Mountaineering Club
Area North West Highlands Contact Mr John Orr Situation Elphin, Sutherland. Adjacent to A835 Contact's Carn Mhor on a loop road below Cnoc Breac (280 Address Manbeen m) on S side of main road. The Elgin building is a converted traditional Moray cottage adjacent to a modern house IV30 8TN
Map 15 Loch Assynt & Surrounding Area Grid Ref. NC216118 Telephone 07881 621864 (mobile) Latitude 58.0597585119411 Email [email protected] Longitude -5.0270458479614035 Website www.smc.org.uk
Access Drive up loop road and park adjacent to hut, off access road
Accommodation 8 places plus 2 additional places reserved for SMC members
Facilities Electric lighting; cooking and heating by both electricity and propane gas; microwave oven; fridge; all utensils provided; drying room; shower; WC Charges £15.00/person/night; a non-refundable deposit is required for any booking. Before booking see availability chart on hut page on SMC website. Please book via e-mail and 'phone for information. Bookings accepted only from member clubs or individual members of Mountaineering Scotland and BMC
Keys From hut custodian
Notes (1) No camping or fires permitted in the vicinity of the hut. (2) The building is situated next to private homes so consideration for neighbours is essential
Additional Info www.smc.org.uk/huts/naismith
Please email [email protected] with details of any updates or corrections. Thank you. © The Mountaineering Council of Scotland, 13 September 2021 MCS-H10014 Raeburn The Scottish Mountaineering Club
Area Cairngorms Area Contact Mr Clive Rowland Situation 5 miles from Dalwhinnie and 3 miles Contact's Inverene from Laggan on A889 Address Links Place Nairn IV12 4NH
Map 35 Kingussie Grid Ref. NN636909 Telephone 01667 453749 Latitude 56.988973554331295 Email [email protected] Longitude -4.246737601348855 Website www.smc.org.uk
Access Adjacent to public road. Park in layby 100 m N of hut to avoid dangerous bend at hut
Accommodation 12 places plus 4 additional places reserved for SMC members. Alpine-style sleeping platforms with mattresses Facilities Electric lighting; cooking by propane gas; heating partly electric, partly propane gas; microwave oven; fridge; all utensils provided; drying room; shower; WC Charges £15.00/person/night; a non-refundable deposit is required for any booking. Before booking see availability chart on hut page on SMC website. Bookings accepted only from member clubs or individual members of Mountaineering Scotland and BMC
Keys By post from hut custodian or by arrangement
Notes (1) Telephone calls Mon -Thur between 6pm and 8pm only, please (2) No camping or fires permitted in the vicinity of the hut
Additional Info www.smc.org.uk/huts/raeburn
Please email [email protected] with details of any updates or corrections. Thank you. © The Mountaineering Council of Scotland, 13 September 2021 MCS-H10021 Riasg The Climbers' Club
Area Central Highlands Contact Ms Ruth Ashton Situation Roybridge, Contact's 77 Claude Road Postcode PH31 4AN Address Chorlton Manchester M21 8DE
Map 41 Ben Nevis Grid Ref. NN272812 Telephone 8606198 or 07818 043953 (mobile) Latitude 56.88931342643419 Email [email protected] Longitude -4.839242937156655 Website www.climbers-club.co.uk
Access Coming from Fort William to Spean Bridge, take A86 towards Newtonmore. Immediately past the Roy Bridge Hotel, turn sharp R, then take the second turn on the L (first L is the entrance to a bungalow). Riasg is the first bungalow on the R, it is signed as a CC property. There is a large amount of parking space adjacent to the hut Accommodation 14 maximum, 4 minimum, mixed
Facilities Heating; hot water; showers; WC; cutlery & crockery; oven & hobs; microwave; fridge Charges £12/person/night. No persons under 18 admitted. Available from mid May to 30th November apart from school or bank holidays
Keys From bookings secretary only
Notes (1) Online booking request preferred. (2) Signing-in hut book on arrival is obligatory, plus display of booking permission on notice board so that CC members or custodian can see/inspect it. (3) No camping
Additional Info www.climbers-club.co.uk/venues/riasg-roybridge/
Please email [email protected] with details of any updates or corrections. Thank you. © The Mountaineering Council of Scotland, 13 September 2021 MCS-H10008 Ronnan Cottage Ladies' Scottish Climbing Club
Area North West Highlands Contact Ms Pam Davies Situation Aultbea. Ronnan Cottage is situated Contact's on Loch Ewe, 7 miles North of Poolewe Address in Aultbea village on the coast road between the Aultbea Hotel and the village shop.
Map 19 Gairloch and Ullapool Grid Ref. NG873891 Telephone Latitude 57.840420099177734 Email [email protected] Longitude -5.585778773818902 Website www.ladiesscottishclimbingclub.org
Access Entrance is either through the side or front gate. Parking is in the designated parking area opposite the Post Office door . Accommodation The cottage sleeps 8 in three bedrooms, one downstairs with two beds and two upstairs each with three beds, all with mattresses and pillows - sleeping bag and pillow case required. There is a store room for food boxes. Facilities Electric heating throughout: electricity for panel heaters, shower and main room sockets via £1 and £2 coin meter system, the kitchen facilities and winter storage heaters are included in the tariff; wood burning stove, briquettes and firelighters provided; shower room with wash hand basin and WC and also second WC; well-equipped kitchen; dining room and sitting room; locked garage for storing bikes, kayaks etc. Charges See website
Keys Key safe - combination supplied on confirmation of booking
Additional Info www.ladiesscottishclimbingclub.org/index.php/huts/ronnan-house
Please email [email protected] with details of any updates or corrections. Thank you. © The Mountaineering Council of Scotland, 13 September 2021 MCS-H10027 Steall Junior Mountaineering Club of Scotland (Lochaber)
Area Central Highlands Contact Mr Ewen Kay Situation Glen Nevis, 9 miles from Fort William Contact's 340 Holburn Street on S bank of River Nevis Address Aberdeen AB10 7GX
Map 41 Ben Nevis Grid Ref. NN177684 Telephone 01224 587390 Latitude 56.77150363566598 Email [email protected] Longitude -4.983261468002297 Website www.steallhut.co.uk
Access From end of public road (car park) in Glen Nevis by path through Steall Gorge for 1½ miles to wire suspension bridge near waterfall. The cottage is across the river beside waterfall Accommodation 15 bedspaces in 2 upstairs bedrooms, mattresses provided, bring sleeping bag; seating for 12 in kitchen; separate sitting room Facilities Gas heating; Electric lighting; WC; Fully-equipped kitchen - cooking on two gas hobs, microwave oven, toaster, electric kettle, all utensils provided Charges £10.00/person/night with a minimum daily charge of £45
Keys key safe code by e-mail
Additional Info www.steallhut.co.uk/
Please email [email protected] with details of any updates or corrections. Thank you. © The Mountaineering Council of Scotland, 13 September 2021 MCS-H10009 Strawberry Cottage An Teallach Mountaineering Club
Area North West Highlands Contact Mr Sandy Anderson Situation At W end of Loch Affric, on the N side Contact's 7 Westfield Terrace of the River Affric, opposite Address Aberdeen Athnamulloch AB25 2RU
Map 25 Glen Carron Grid Ref. NH132207 Telephone 01224 645218 Latitude 57.23824512482538 Email [email protected] Longitude -5.0964614172668234 Website www.atmc.org.uk
Access By public road from Cannich to E end of Loch Affric, then rough track. Important: access is strictly for two vehicles only; if the two vehicle rule is broken then the concession to use the track may be lost. Parking within 200 yards of hut Accommodation 12 beds with mattresses, upstairs 8, down 4
Facilities Lighting by solar power and petrol-driven electric generator; cooking by gas; all utensils provided; wood burning stove - logs supplied; water supply by pump; drying room; WC Charges £6.50/person/night, £4.00 for youngsters
Keys From bookings secretary
Additional Info www.atmc.org.uk/course/view.php?id=35
Please email [email protected] with details of any updates or corrections. Thank you. © The Mountaineering Council of Scotland, 13 September 2021 MCS-H10015 The Cabin Junior Mountaineering Club of Scotland (Edinburgh
Area Cairngorms Area Contact Mr Ali Borthwick Situation Balgowan, nr. Laggan, Inverness-shire Contact's 2 Aytoun Grove Address Dunfermline KY12 9YA
Map 35 Kingussie and Monadhliath Mountains Grid Ref. NN638944 Telephone 01383 732232 Latitude 57.01982275579213 Email Longitude -4.242531897613503 Website www.edinburghjmcs.org.uk
Access From Newtonmore, Balgowan is just north of the A86 (Newtonmore/Spean Bridge road) at the W gate of Cluny Castle. Take the single track road (signposted Balgowan) on the R up to the car park (on R, about 300 m from the A86); space for 6 cars. Follow the access path on the L (facing in) of the car park up the hillside and round to the R to reach the hut in about 100m Accommodation 10 places - 8 on alpine-style sleeping platforms and 2 on bunk beds in an adjacent small room, all with mattresses Facilities Electric lighting, heating & cooking; microwave oven; electric kettle; 2 fridges; all kitchen utensils supplied; wood burning stove (bring your own wood or peat); drying room; H&C water, shower; WC; hi-fi system with a CD player Charges £10.00/person/night; £25 booking deposit; £1 coin electricity meter
Keys From hut custodian
Notes (1) Enquiries and bookings via telephone only - not after 21:00 h; please first consult the booking availability calendar for this hut available on the website. (2) No camping allowed in the vicinity of the hut. (3) The hut is in a residential area, so please keep late night noise to a minimum
Additional Info www.edinburghjmcs.org.uk/huts/huts-info-cabin-details.html
Please email [email protected] with details of any updates or corrections. Thank you. © The Mountaineering Council of Scotland, 13 September 2021 MCS-H10022 The Smiddy, Dundonnell (Clarkson Memorial) Junior Mountaineering Club of Scotland (Edinburgh)
Area North West Highlands Contact Ms Helen Forde Situation At the head of Little Loch Broom, at Contact's 30 Reid Terrace the foot of An Teallach Address Edinburgh EH3 5JH
Map 19 Gairloch and Ullapool Grid Ref. NH095877 Telephone 0131 3320071 - not after 21:00 h please Latitude 57.8383589037491 Email [email protected] Longitude -5.2097203751296774 Website www.edinburghjmcs.org.uk
Access On the S side of A832, 100 m E of public telephone. Car parking adjacent
Accommodation 10 on alpine-style sleeping platforms with mattresses
Facilities Electric lighting, heating, water heater and cooking; microwave oven; fridge; all utensils supplied; open fire (coal supplied); running water; WC Charges £10.00/person/night; £25.00 booking deposit; £1 coin electricity meter
Keys From hut custodian
Notes No camping allowed in the vicinity of the hut
Additional Info www.edinburghjmcs.org.uk/huts/huts-info-smiddy-details.html
Please email [email protected] with details of any updates or corrections. Thank you. © The Mountaineering Council of Scotland, 13 September 2021 MCS-H10016 The Smiddy, Glen Etive Forventure
Area Central Highlands Contact Situation Near head of Loch Etive; within Contact's walking distance of the Etive Slabs Address
Map 50 Glen Orchy Grid Ref. NN116455 Telephone Latitude 56.56414499413538 Email [email protected] Longitude -5.067793967315652 Website
Access Adjacent to public road. Please use 'official' car park on same side of road as hut, a few yards to W Accommodation 14 bunks with mattresses; some blankets
Facilities lighting, heating and cooking by electricity; all utensils provided; solid fuel stove (see note 2); running water; WCs XXXX Charges £5.00/person/night plus a standing charge (to cover electricity and insurance) related to duration of stay - £20 per weekend, £30 per week. Minimum booking 4
Keys From hut custodian (by post)
Notes (1) The Smiddy is owned by Forventure, a charitable organisation. It is managed and maintained by a non-profit group located in Clydebank. The hut is available to mountaineering clubs, supervised youth groups and family groups (2) No living timber to be felled (3) No fishing in theriver ...... COVID-19 VIRUS PANDEMIC 2021 - The hut is currently CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Updates will be posted here
Please email [email protected] with details of any updates or corrections. Thank you. © The Mountaineering Council of Scotland, 13 September 2021 MCS-H10010