View of Castle Sinclair Girnigoe from outside Noss Head Lighthouse grounds

View of Castle Sinclair Girnigoe from outside Noss Head Lighthouse grounds

View of Castle Sinclair Girnigoe through the gates at Noss Head Lighthouse

Did you know you can see the ruined Castle Sinclair Girnigoe from your kitchen window at the Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage!

Book now for your castle view getaway: https://f.mtr.cool/hiqpiqkcop

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Keep up to date with things to do & the latest news and offers with my monthly newsletter from the Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage.

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A room with floor to ceiling bookshelves and antique furniture and rugs in Dunrobin Castle

The Seafarers' memorial in Wick

Shelves of whisky casks labelled "Wolfburn Distillery"

So many of our guests say “I wish we’d stayed longer” - My one week itinerary will give you lots of ideas of things you can see and do in Sutherland & Caithness

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Rainy afternoons call for board games & hot chocolate ☕ Having room to spread out makes all the difference on a family holiday. 

Our family / dining room is perfect for meals, & great for board games & jigsaws too. 🎲🧩 

Check availability and book now.

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Happy Easter from the Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage!  🐣🐤🐰

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Collage of books by Robert Louis Stevenson

It's International Children's Book Day! 📚

Robert Louis Stevenson's family built almost all the lighthouses in Scotland! 🛠️ He didn't fancy the cold, so he wrote books and went to Samoa! ✨

Book your kids' a lighthouse adventure!🗝️⚓🏴‍☠️

 #FamilyHoliday #ScottishHolidays #internationalchildrensbookday

Movie Poster for Local Hero

Movie poster for Trainspotting

There are some great Scottish movies! What’s your favourite?

Local Hero, or Trainspotting?

(And can you believe that Peter Capaldi and Ewan McGregor were ever that YOUNG?)

#Scotland #lovescotland #movies #movienight
#streaming

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You only need to step out of our door in the summer, to be surrounded by wildflowers, the sea and the sky. 

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A rocky bay at sunset

A rivulet cutting through sand to the sea

Footsteps on a sandy beach

Bare feet in water on a sandy beach

The shock of the COLD!
Wild swimming - Wonderful or mad?

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An angus bull

A ruined broch

Sea cliffs with rough waves behind them

Why do the worst places on Airbnb score 4-stars plus? Guest reviews are confusing. My blog tells you how to read between the lines and find the places you'll truly love!

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A well-stocked kitchen with open shelves

Local treats next to a welcome basket

Mugs and crockery on an open shelf

A kitchen drawer with kitchen utensils

When you stay in a cottage, can you find the mugs? ☕️ It's easy here! 🏡 You can find everything, whether you're defrosting a  pizza 🍕, or gourmet cooking for two! 🍽️

Book your relaxing getaway, 🌊
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A young golden retriever with a lighthouse in the distance

Isn't this photo of the Lighthouse Pup, Bonnie, absolutely gorgeous!  

Your dogs are welcome to stay with us!

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Ben at her computer, at the Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage

I've been hosting here for 8 years now, and I write an email once a month for past and future guests, and for subscribers. Human insights for human travellers! 🥾- It's from me, not AI.

Keep in touch with the Lighthouse! https://www.lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk/get-news

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A Victorian illustration showing a woman up to her thighs in stormy water, handing chickens to another woman leaning out of a window. A tower is collapsing behind her. It depicts Abbie Burgess Grant.

A Victorian illustration of a woman rowing a boat in stormy water with a lighthouse behind her. This image is variously credited as being of Ida Lewis by Phebe Ann Hanaford and of Grace Darling by George Zobel and Thomas Brooks. Maybe one of them copied the other.

A Victorian illustration showing two young women with the sea behind them. One is playing a flute, the other is beating a drum, "The Army of Two" - women who were believed to have scared off invading soldiers by sounding like soldiers themselves.

“In all these years I always put the lamps in order in the morning, and I lit them at sunset…. I often dream of them." 
Read about the omtrepid women lighthouse keepers of America.

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#iwd #internationalwomensday #iwd2026

It's #worldbookday! 📚✨ We have books! 🏡

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Highland stag in Sutherland

Picture in the Cottage of "Puffin Landing" by Jane Smith https://janesmithwildlifeart.blogspot.com/

Bird colony - seen on a tour with Caithness Sea Coast

What wildlife encounter thrills you most? 🐋Deer on the hills? Puffins on the cliffs? Orca at sea?

#Scotland has them all!  Which ones are on YOUR bucket list?

#WorldWildlifeDay  #WorldWildlifeDay26 
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Buttercups in the foreground and the ruins of Castle Sinclair Girnigoe in the background

A family standing in front of the ruins of Castle Sinclair Girnigoe

The ruins of Castle Sinclair Girnigoe glimpsed through the gates of Noss Head lighthouse

The ruins of Castle Sinclair Girnigoe

There goes the neighbourhood! Our neighbours just let the place fall to rack and ruin!

With amazing walks from the cottage door, we are perfect for family adventures & solo retreats. 

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Find the perfect place to stay in Scotland in three steps This step by step guide shows you how to find truly special places to stay that are perfect for you during your Scottish trip.

How can you find unusual places to stay in Scotland & be certain they’ll be great?

My three step guide has links & tips to help you find those perfect places to stay. 

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Collage of images of the twin bedroom at the Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage, Noss Head

Our twin bedroom provides flexible sleeping arrangements with the same luxury organic cotton bedding and feather-free comfort. Perfect for friends, family members, and couples - whatever works best for your group! 🛏️

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A shelf of whisky bottles

What’s your favourite Scottish whisky? 🥃

Are you a fan of smoky and peaty Islay drams, smooth Lowland sippers, or bold Speyside expressions? There’s a whisky for every taste!

What's YOUR favourite? - (Whiskeys need not apply!)

(Thx to Bin Ends, Wick, for letting me take the photo)

Aerial view of Noss Head Lighthouse

Aerial view of Noss Head Lighthouse at dusk

Seathrift on the walls over looking the sea at Noss Head Lighthouse

Castle Sinclair Girnigoe and Sinclair Bay at sunset at Noss Head Lighthouse

Set on a headland with sea on three sides, our lighthouse cottage offers one of Scotland's most spectacular coastal locations. Wake up to endless sea views and fall asleep to the sound of waves - Highland living at its finest! 🌊

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The family / dining room at the Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage, Noss Head

Local foodstuffs on the table in the family / dining room at the Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage, Noss Head

The family / dining room at the Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage, Noss Head

Family board-games on the table in the family / dining room at the Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage, Noss Head

Our family/dining room table is perfect for everything - family meals, board games, or even as a workspace for remote working. 

Book now for your family gathering space: https://www.lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk 

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A collage of six photos of Castle Sinclair Girnigoe, the Castle of Mey, and Dunrobin Castle

When visiting Scotland's historic castles, do you prefer to do the tour and read every information board or soak up the atmosphere and imagine the stories these walls could tell?

Both options are here, when you stay with us!

How do you explore? 📚

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8 top tips for driving in Scotland Not sure how to drive on Scotland's single track roads? Nervous about driving on the left? 8 top tips for driving in Scotland.

Feeling anxious about passing places? 🚐 You're not alone! Master the art of single-track etiquette with my informative guide. Turn road worries into Highland adventures! 🌄

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The family / dining room at the Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage, Noss Head

DVDs in the living room at the Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage, Noss Head

Flying kites at the Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage, Noss Head

A family at Castle Sinclair Girnigoe near the Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage, Noss Head

Take the family on adventures to ruined castles or boat trips to see orcas & puffins!

The Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage includes everything for family fun - boardgames, books, DVDs! 🏰

Find out more https://www.lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk

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The amazing skies at the Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage, Noss Head

The amazing skies at the Lighthouse, Noss Head

The amazing skies at the Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage, Noss Head

The outside seating area at the Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage, Noss Head

Our off-season breaks for two people are perfect for couples or friends seeking a peaceful retreat. Enjoy the dramatic Highland scenery without the crowds, with cosy indoor spaces and endless coastal walks. 🏔️

Book your winter escape: https://www.lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk

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- pay less - charges make up to 20% of what you pay on Airbnb, VRBO & Booking,com
- your money's not siphoned off by tech bros
- you see ALL the dates available, not just dates the host is struggling to fill
- you'll deal direct with a human, not with endless corporate AI bots

When to book direct - and when not to! Discover the pros and cons of the Online Travel Agents (OTAs), when you should book direct, and when you might want to use them

Today is Book Direct Day.  There are so many reasons to book direct!

Read my blog "When to book direct - and when not to!"

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NC500 - Off the Beaten Track Hello   Would you like my free six page guide to some of the NC500’s truly hidden gems? Twenty of my favourite places, here in the far North of Scotland?   Drop me your details so I can send you my list of 20 of my favourite places … Read more…

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