The coastal Scottish bothy on Skye built as a Coastguard lookout 95 years ago
dailyrecord.co.ukMost people's idea of a perfect spring getaway likely involves a luxurious retreat in the wilderness or a charming coastal cottage.However, those who truly want to get in amongst nature this Easter holiday season may find themselves using a bothy, the basic shelters in Scotland that are usually left unlocked and available for anyone to use free of charge.Bothies can provide vital accommodation in the middle of the Scottish wilderness, but they are far from holiday cottages.
They do not have beds, electricity, or a piped fuel or water supply. Nonetheless, staying in a bothy is a unique experience particularly enjoyed by outdoorsy people.If all of this sounds appealing, then you may enjoy spending a night in The Lookout which bears the distinction of being a former Coastguard watch station.
Stone pyramid in Scotland erected by Queen Victoria captured in 'gorgeous' pictures The bothy is located at the northern most tip of the Isle of Skye at Rubha Hunish, providing spectacular views of the North Sea.With its large bay window, The Lookout was originally constructed in 1928 for the Coastguard, though by the 1970s it was no longer in use and it began its life as a bothy.
However, a major storm in 2005 blew out all the windows and put the historic building in jeopardy. Fortunately, the Mountain Bothies Association charity began renovating the structure so that it could again be used by the public.
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