
“When we were building it, no one was interested, nor did others see it as much other than a waste of time and energy,” said John Norgrove. “However, now it’s there, it’s attained a life of its own, and people come from far and wide to marvel and to stay.”
The Cost: A night in this bothy is totally free. “The bothy is available for anyone to stay in, but we ask that people let us know beforehand because some people phone and book particular nights,” says Norgrove.

The Region:
This bothy is located on a specific section of the Isle of Lewis that is noted for dramatic cliffs and sparsely populated grasslands. The Isle of Lewis is a large island to the northwest of the mainland. “There is some fantastic rock climbing in the area,” says Norgrove. “One in particular, right next to the bothy, have been featured in a BBC program about rock climbs, and a Land Rover advertisement.”
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