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The Top 20 Huts and Cabins in the Highlands

Huts are always a Highlight of any day spent outdoors, which is why we’ve collected all of the best cabins and log cabins in the Highlands — so you can better add one to your next route. Just browse our list below to find the perfect cabin or hut, and easily plan your next adventure.

Last updated: October 24, 2025

Ryvoan Bothy

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Ryvoan is a classic Scottish bothy, a haven on the open ground beyond the Ryvoan Pass. It's a popular shelter too, being relatively easy to access from Glen More.

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Rubha Hunish Lookout Bothy

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A great, flat hike to the top. You can enjoy the various hills and the view of the sea. Plan on about two hours. Note: There are only about 10-15 parking spaces, but there are plenty of sheep.

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Charles Inglis Clark Memorial Hut (CIC Hut)

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The Charles Inglis Clarke Memorial Hut (usually referred to as the CIC Hut) is an alpine-style mountain hut in the shadow of Ben Nevis' immense North Face. Owned by the …

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Camban Bothy

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Brilliant little bothy that sleeps up to eight people over two big rooms.

There's an open fire but you'll need to bring your own fuel.

Check out more at mountainbothies.org.uk/bothies/north-west-highlands-islands/camban

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Ruigh Aiteachain Bothy and Campsite

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Ruigh Aiteachain bothy is recently renovated, of stone and tin construction. It's well equipped with a composting toilet (please follow instructions carefully) and fireplace which can be used with wood supplied by the estate.

The bothy sleeps 10.

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Camasunary Bothy

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This is a medium sized bothy of two rooms with bunk-bed platforms for 16 people. It was built in 2016 when the owner of the former bothy reclaimed the original …

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Glencanisp Lodge

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Glencanisp Lodge is often the starting point for a hike onto Suilven, one of the UK's most remarkable mountains. Any approach to Suilven is long and Glencanisp Lodge is about …

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Blackrock Cottage

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This iconic cottage, framed by the beautiful mountains beyond, stands starkly on its own. Privately owned by the Ladies Scottish Climbing Club, it's used as a base for climbing the …

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Clachaig Inn

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Glen Coe is often cited as being the home of Scottish Mountaineering. It's a historic glen where some of the greatest climbers have tested themselves on the buttresses, ridges and …

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Lagangarbh Mountain Hut

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Lagangarbh is a mountain hut owned by the National Trust for Scotland and maintained and used by the Scottish Mountaineering Club. Its location below the huge Stob Dearg makes it …

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The Top 20 Huts and Cabins in the Highlands

Ryvoan Bothy

Rubha Hunish Lookout Bothy

Charles Inglis Clark Memorial Hut (CIC Hut)

Camban Bothy

Ruigh Aiteachain Bothy and Campsite

Camasunary Bothy

Glencanisp Lodge

Blackrock Cottage

Clachaig Inn

Lagangarbh Mountain Hut

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