Culra Bothy beneath Ben Alder

Culra Bothy beneath Ben Alder April 2006.

One of my favourite Mountain Bothies is Culra Bothy nestling beneath the mighty Ben Alder. I've been lucky enough to be there in all weathers, but April 2006 takes some beating as you can see from some of the photographs.

It can be reached from many different routes, but I like the track up the River Pattack past roaring waterfalls and drifts of Scots Pine. I would recommend that anyone planning to climb the munros should use the Bothy as a base and enjoy some time in this fantastic environment.

April 2010 saw mixed weather with much snow still on the munros. The stove, supplied by the late Chris Brasher gave us all the warmth we needed though! Thanks to the Mountain Bothies Association for maintaining this valuable shelter.


Culra Bothy April 2006.


Culra Bothy and Ben Alder April 2010.


Culra Bothy April 2010.


Heading for Culra Bothy.


The River Pattack.


Sunny April in Scotland.


Ben Alder and the Lancet Edge.


Lancet Edge of Sgor Iutharn.

Kearvaig Beach Cape Wrath Sutherland Scotland

Kearvaig Beach, Cape Wrath, Sutherland, Scotland.

One of the most idyllic places in the whole of Scotland, Kearvaig Beach and Bay near Cape Wrath. The magnificent beach is likely to be empty in spite of the wonderful location. The Bothy provides basic accommodation and there are many good camping sites.

Normally, Kearvaig is reached from the Ferry over the Kyle of Durness followed by a minibus ride in the direction of Cape Wrath. Once there, you are spoilt for choice - walking the lovely beach, exploring the soaring cliffs and rocky coastline including 'The Cathedral' of Stac Clo, climbing the nearby hills including Sgribhis Bheinn.

On our two night stay in June 2009, the weather was kind and allowed some great walking over to another iconic Scottish Beach, Sandwood Bay.

A truly wonderful place!

Kearvaig Bothy is maintained by the Mountain Bothies Association, A Scottish Charity SC008685


Stack Clo, The Cathedral Rock near Cape Wrath.


Stack Clo, The Cathedral, Kearvaig Bay.


Morning at Kearvaig, Sutherland.


Sgribhis Bheinn from Kearvaig Bothy.


Kearvaig Bothy, Sutherland, Scotland.


Kearvaig Bothy, Sutherland, North West Scotland.


Kearvaig Bothy near Cape Wrath.


Kearvaig Beach, Sutherland, Scotland.


Kearvaig Beach near Durness.


Kearvaig Beach near Cape Wrath.


Kearvaig beach and Cathedral Rock.


Kearvaig Beach and Bothy.


Kearvaig Bay, North West Scotland.


Evening at Kearvaig Beach, Sutherland, Scotland.


Evening at Kearvaig Beach.


Camping at Kearvaig Bay.


Beach at Kearvaig Bay, Cape Wrath, Sutherland, Scotland.