The Top 6 Huts and Cabins in Scottish Borders
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 Scottish Borders — 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: December 2, 2025
Yearning Saddle Refuge Hut
Highlight • Mountain Hut
This mountain refuge hut is helpfully positioned in remote moorland on the final stage of the Pennine Way. It might be basic, but it's a good place to stop overnight if the weather closes in.
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Auchope Mountain Refuge Hut
Highlight • Viewpoint
This mountain refuge hut is helpfully positioned on the remote final stage of the Pennine Way between Byrness to Kirk Yetholm.
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Over Phawhope Bothy
Highlight • Mountain Hut
Over Phawhope Bothy is thought to have been the home of William Laidlaw, a famous Scottish poet, and his wife Bessie Scott in the early 18th century. These days, the …
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Hearthstanes Steading
Highlight • Settlement
Here we stand for a week at this nice cottage. It's nature pure. The landlord is very helpful. He is speaking perfect German. He drove with his classic mercedes jeep …
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Newcastleton Bunkhouse
Highlight • Rest Area
Superb Community run Bunkhouse. Secure bike storage. Three large en-suite rooms - see website for details. Well equipped kitchen/dining room. And a very effective drying room with dehumidifier. Olive Tree …
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Gullet Wood Stone Shelter
Highlight • Structure
This is the most awesome shelter you have ever seen! Frodo Baggins would be proud!
There are picnic tables next to this extraordinary thatched, stone structure, so you can have your sustenance and beverage stop here, too.
There are picnic tables next to this extraordinary thatched, stone structure, so you can have your sustenance and beverage stop here, too.
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