Importantly, a section is dedicated to the rules and bothy code, great for those unfamiliar with how to behave towards the bothy and others using it.

Including detailed descriptions of all current Mountain Bothy Association (MBA) bothies and many other lesser-known gems. Presenting a complete listing of bothies, including high-traffic spots and hidden gems, Allan takes the reader to Viking longhouses, island hideaways and highland homesteads, recounting captivating histories, imparting useful approach information, and sharing practical hillcraft knowledge along the way. His engaging travel writing documents the fascinating history of each bothy and the adventurers who use them.

This detailed and beautifully photographed publishing guides you on a wild adventure through Scotland's landscapes to discover a network of bothy cabins and mountain huts that remain free to stay in. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Even for the armchair enthusiast, the book is so well organized and presented (with excellent maps and indexes, too) that just by reading it you feel you are learning more about the real Scotland.

g. romantic, solitude, Munroes, beaches, etc); explores the work of the Mountain Bothy Association; gives advice on Hill craft and staying safe. This first ever guide to the Scottish bothies reveals the country’s unique and often hidden network of bothy cabins and mountain huts which are free to stay in and offer a chance to experience the ultimate in wild adventure living. It includes all the Mountain Bothy Association's 81 bothies and many lesser-known gems, accompanied by stunning photography which captures the spirit of bothying culture and Scotland’s wildest places.so, nice to look at and inspire, but you will need additional resources to find and navigate your way to the bothys.