Shooting Bothy

The Shooting Bothy sits tucked away in the Highland landscape near Beauly, a small stone shelter that tells you everything about Victorian sporting culture in the Highlands. It's basically what you'd expect - a compact stone building used by estate workers and guests during the shooting season, though these days it's more of a historical curiosity than a functioning refuge.

You won't spend hours here, but it's worth stopping if you're walking through the area or exploring the broader Highland estates. History enthusiasts will appreciate the glimpse into 19th-century country life, particularly how estates operated during the autumn grouse and deer season. The structure itself is straightforward - nothing flashy, just solid Highland practicality.

Access and timings aren't always clear-cut with these old buildings, so it's worth checking locally in Beauly before you set out. It's the sort of spot that works best as part of a wider walking route rather than a standalone destination. If you're based at Cannich Woodland Camping and Caravan Park - a genuinely decent spot about six miles away - you could build this into a day exploring the glens and old estate architecture that defines this part of Scotland.

Best suited to walkers with a genuine interest in Highland history rather than families after a set-piece attraction. Don't expect visitor facilities or interpretation boards. What you get is authenticity and a proper sense of how things operated in the Highlands a century ago.