Trannish Island Bothy

The creak of the bothy door, the rush of wind across open water, and nothing but the cry of gulls to mark your arrival on Trannish Island.

This is proper wilderness camping for those who relish solitude and self-sufficiency — experienced wild campers, bothyers who know the code, couples seeking total escape from the grid. You can pitch a tent on the island or bunk down in the mountain bothy itself, a bare-bones shelter that's all about the experience rather than the amenities. Dogs may be welcome but check ahead, and the same goes for campfires — the island's fragile, so ask on arrival what's allowed.

Open year-round, though you'll need to be prepared for whatever the Scottish weather throws at you. There are no listed facilities, so come equipped with everything you need and ready to leave no trace. The vibe is raw, remote, and utterly uncommercialized — this is bothying in its purest form, where the reward is the place itself and the profound quiet that comes with it.