Lan Mara. Where the highlands meet the sea.
A boutique shepherd’s hut at the edge of a sheep farm by the sea, where muddy boots and sandy toes happily co-exist .
The perfect stopover on your Scottish Highlands trip.
Wake up to a glorious sea view in a beautiful shepherd’s hut, situated on the edge of a working sheep farm. Conveniently located directly off of the A9 between Brora and Helmsdale.
A unique shepherd’s hut experience
Enjoy a comfortable bed, a hot shower, and your own cooking facilities in this whimsical little highlands hideaway. The perfect place for two to snuggle up and enjoy some down time.
Situated on the North Coast 500 route
If you’re on a schedule, you won’t need to divert far from the A9 to park up and simply rest and relax in a cosy shepherd’s hut. When you’re ready to continue your journey, you’ll be back on route in no time.
A stargazers haven
We have very little light pollution, so whether it’s a star strewn night sky, the beauty of the northern lights or the ISS passing overhead, there is usually plenty to see if you just look up.
Easy access to beautiful Loth Beach
Take a trip down the farm lane to Loth Beach, just a 15 minute walk, or a 3 minute drive. A wild and beautiful sandy beach, part of the Scottish Jurassic coast, where fossils and shells nestle together in the rock pools.
Access to tourist trails, restaurants & shops
With good local shops, and a lovely selection of restaurants and cafes close by. All this on top of being on the North Coast 500, with a good selection of local distilleries, golf courses, tourist attractions and simply stunning scenery.
Surrounded by nature
With views across a working farm, you’re usually guaranteed to see sheep, hear gentle birdsong and occasionally the neighbourhood peacock and guinea fowl will drop by too.
A little piece of heaven
With stunning Glen Loth in the hills behind us, and the spectacular Moray Firth ahead of us, it really is the best of both worlds.
Whimsical yet practical
- A self contained hot shower & WC as standard.
- Kitchen facilities including gas cooker & microwave.
- A stocked log burner to make evenings instantly cosy.
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- Easy lock box check in.
- Abundant guest information to help you get the best out of your trip.
“Staying is easy, leaving is hard. Haste ye back to the highlands.”
Rene & Ged
Lan Mara Hosts
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Boutique Shepherd's Hut Accommodation, North Coast 500, Scottish Highlands 