Croft Holidays
Accommodation in the Scottish Highlands & Islands
Crofting is small scale, sustainable agriculture in the remote north, west and islands of Scotland. This makes crofts an ideal place for holidays where you can share the wide open spaces, clear skies, outdoor lifestyle and natural environment with those who work the land and maintain the old traditions and culture. Couple this with local food production and you have the right recipe for a wonderful holiday. Relax, unwind and enjoy the scenery.
The holiday cottages and businesses advertised here are working crofts where the owners work the land and keep the heritage alive. They will be on hand to welcome you and tell you where to eat well, walk, fish or whatever you fancy
Click on the links below or pick up the phone and you could soon be sharing the beauty of the Scottish Highlands & Islands and its history.
Achue Croft Cottage
Well appointed, comfortable cottage just outside Bonar Bridge on the picturesque Kyle of Sutherland. The cottage sleeps up to 6 people in 3 bedrooms. It is an ideal centre for touring the Northern Highlands, for walking, mountain biking, golf or fishing. Shops and hotels are close by but Achue sits off the beaten track and you will only have wildlife and sheep for company.
Contact: Evelyn Walker Smith
Telephone: 01863 766144
Website: www.achuecroftcottage.moonfruit.com
Kirkton Croft
Cottage (4 star) sleeps 2/4 with one twin and sofa bed. Chalet (3 star), sleeps 2. Both are in rural environment with lovely mountain scenery and loch Etive close by, in the beautiful village of Taynuilt. Village has shops, post office, 9 hole golf course, tearoom and Hotel all within walking distance. Nearest town is Oban – 12 miles.
Contact: Lucy Beaton
Telephone: 01866 822 657
Web site: www.kirktoncroft.co.uk
Snarranness House
Norman & Evelyn will be your guide and hosts at the recently renovated Snarraness House on the west side of Shetland, 27 miles from Lerwick. Bed and breakfast and an evening meal (by arrangement) is available in 3 bedrooms, 2 en-suite and 1 with private facilities and private conservatory. Watch the wildlife from the lounge window and relax.
Contact: Evelyn Leask
Telephone: 01595 693 714
Fax: 01595 694 811
Website: www.shetlandknitwear.com
"The Scottish Crofting Foundation is not responsible for the properties advertised. The SCF is not a party to any contract made between the customer and the holiday or accommodation provider."