Can we talk about the Highland Council Visitor Levy please? I am worried about the unexpected consequences. In theory, the Scottish tourism tax should be good for the North Highlands. The region desperately needs money spent on visitor infrastructure. Off the top of my head, we need permanent …
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So many of our guests say “I wish we’d stayed longer” because they didn’t know how much there is here. So here is an itinerary of great things do on on the NC500 to help you discover Caithness. A week is not enough! But this will give you …
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Six things you (probably) didn’t know about Caithness When you are looking for things to see and do on the NC500, you may decide to drive through Caithness, or skip it completely. Don’t do this! Caithness is truly one of Scotland’s hidden gems! Caithness is more like neighbouring …
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I want the Lighthouse Keeper’s Cottage to be one of the best places to stay on the North Coast 500, so it’s been a delight to invest back into the Cottage this year. Looking back, I am amazed at how much we’ve done, so huge thanks to our …
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Think the only thing to see and do in Caithness is John o’Groats? Discover hidden gems on the NC500, and the histories behind them. 1 – People in Caithness used to speak Gaelic – MYTH! The dialect in Caithness is rather gloriously called “North North Scots”. It has …
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I always amuses me that people think “running an Airbnb” is passive income. It’s busy, it’s fun, and I love it. But passive, it isn’t! Here’s a glimpse behind the scenes to a particularly manic Monday last month… 5:00 6:00 7:00 8:00 10:00 11:00 12:30 13:00 15:30 16:15 …
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Scotland is great to explore in a car, or even a camper van or motor home. But our roads may be a bit different from the ones you are used to even if you live in the UK. Here are my top tips for driving safely on our …
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Caithness on the North Coast 500 is a dog-friendly and family-friendly place for a holiday – there is so much to explore when you get out from behind the wheel, and a lot of it is free. Believe it or not, this list is just a taster! Pins …
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Guests who’ve travelled to Scotland often comment how good the food is here. Scottish livestock are typically reared outdoors, our seafood is legendary, and our fruit and vegetables are delicious too. Scots away from home really miss our traditional brands like Tunnocks and Irn Bru, and we have …
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It’s International Women’s Day, so this is a tribute to the women married to lightkeepers here in Scotland. Margaret Aitken was not exceptional, which is why I chose her voice to celebrate today. Born in Orkney, married in the mid-1950s, she and her husband lived in Stroma, an …
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