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
Highland wildlife spotting! π¦ What would make your Scottish holiday complete? Spotting "majestic red deer roaming the Highland landscape" or "seals, puffins and maybe even orcas from our coastal location"? Caithness offers both!
Which wildlife encounter thrills you most? π
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Happy birthday to us! π₯³ Our 1st guests came to the Cottage, 7 yrs ago today!Β
Since then ...
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we have achieved a Gold Award for Green Tourism,Β
π the cottage has had hundreds of happy guests over the years,Β
π» many with gorgeous dogs.Β
https://www.lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk
#lighthouseholiday
04.10.2025 09:01 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Castle Sinclair Girnigoe in the golden hour
Castle Sinclair Girnigoe in the golden hour
Castle Sinclair Girnigoe in the golden hour
Castle Sinclair Girnigoe in the golden hour
Castle Sinclair Girnigoe - so close to our cottage you can see it from the kitchen window!Β What stories would these old ruins on the cliff edge tell?Β
https://www.lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk
#ScottishCastles #CastleSinclairGirnigoeΒ #nc500
30.09.2025 11:01 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Waves rolling in at Dunnet Bay
Dunnet Bay and Dunnet Lighthouse
Things to do with older kids! Get North Coast Watersports to teach them how to surf or paddleboard without drowning!
One of the stand-out experiences on one of Britainβs stand-out surfing beaches!
For inside info: https://www.lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk/get-news
#nc500 #familyfriendly #scotland
25.09.2025 09:03 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
The family / dining room at the Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage, Noss Head
The living room at the Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage, Noss Head
High chair and child gate at the Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage, Noss Head
Family games at the Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage, Noss Head
Little ones are very welcome! We provide high chairs, plastic crockery, child gates, & loads of family activities. π¨βπ©βπ§βπ§ πΆ
Visit the fairy glen at Latheron, or try surfing lessons for teenagers. π§πββοΈπ
https://www.lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk
#familyfriendly #lighthouseholiday #scotland #travelinspo
23.09.2025 13:57 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
The cosy living room at the Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage, Noss Head
Curl up with a book in the living room at the Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage, Noss Head
Go star-gazing at the Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage, Noss Head - photo by Alistair Moreton
What's your ideal evening? β¨
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After a day exploring Caithness, do you prefer "cosy night in with board games or a dram with a book" or "stargazing on the headland watching for Northern Lights"?
Our lighthouse cottage is perfect for both!Β
#lighthouseholiday #scotland
21.09.2025 09:01 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
πβ¨ The skies are getting dark enough to see the Northern Lights. No promises! We need the sun to have a hissy fit to see them!Β
By blog has tips how to see and photograph them with your phone.
https://www.lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk/blog-photographing-the-northern-lights-with-your-mobile-phone/
18.09.2025 09:01 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Photographing the Northern Lights with your mobile phone
Apps & advice for forecasting and photographing the Aurora in Northern Scotland - make the most of your chances of seeing the Northern Lights.
Can you catch the Northern Lights with just your phone? π±β¨Β I get asked this question a lot.Β Read my guide to the best apps to use, the best times, and why your phone is better than your eyes.
09.09.2025 11:02 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
The Gold Award for Green Tourism at the Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage, Noss Head
The main bedroom at the Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage, Noss Head, with 100% organic bedlinen and towels
The main bedroom at the Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage, Noss Head, with 100% organic bedlinen and towels
I made as many green choices as possible when refurbishing the cottage.β»οΈ From organic cotton bedlinen to supporting local suppliers, we're committed to sustainable tourism.πΒ
https:/./www.lighthousekeeperscottage.co.ukΒ
#greentourism #ecotourismΒ
#lighthouseholiday #scotland #travelinspiration
07.09.2025 09:01 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Collage of images showing a child taking a photo at a family celebration, a table laid out for a wedding, and the interior of the Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage
π Calling all local friends! π Planning a family get-together but short of space for guests to stay? π‘β¨ Our cosy cottage is the perfect "home away from home" for family & friends. π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦
π Send them the link (in first post & bio) so they can book their stay today, so you can catch up without the stress!
04.09.2025 09:01 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Heilan Coo cushions at John o'Groats
A shelf of mugs in the Coo's Tail, Thurso
Knitted woolie hats and warm shirts at Driftwood in Wick and Thurso
An Old Pulteney branded water jug
Holiday souvenir dilemma! ποΈ When visiting the Scottish Highlands, are you more likely to take home "traditional tartan & shortbread" or "local whisky & handmade crafts from Highland makers"?
What's YOUR perfect Scottish gift or keepsake? Share your finds! π₯
#scotland #travelinspiration
02.09.2025 11:01 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
A table with Boggle, Jenga and Carcassonne being played
A shelf with board games on it
Boardgames on a shelf - Story Box, Water's Edge, and Timeline
Snakes and Ladders, Monopoly and the Horrible Histories board games on a shelf
What are your favourite family games for fun not family feuds?
I loved choosing family games for the Cottage - still do, when I spot ones that look fun - so tell me what great games I've missed!
#boardgames #familyboardgames #familyholidays
28.08.2025 09:02 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
7.2K views Β· 1.2K reactions | Donβt call us rural #scottishculture #scottish #rurallife | Kenny Boyle - Actor and Playwright | Facebook
Donβt call us rural #scottishculture #scottish #rurallife.
Kenny Boyle making some great points about how others see rural communities. (And yes, I play into this with my "edge of nowhere" slogan π).
#scotland #hebridees #rural
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The dining room at the Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage seat six in comfy farmhouse chairs at our big table - great for meals or board games.
The living room at the Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage, Noss Head, comfortably seats six people. It has a Smart TV with a Chromecast, a DVD player, and a table you can use for boardgames or coffee.
The kitchen at the Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage, Noss Head, is well equipped - perfect for making big meals for all the family
The main bedroom at the Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage, Noss Head, has a luxurious super-king bed, with 100% organic cotton bedlinen for extra gorgeousness.
The cottage has the luxury of space, sleeping up to six people in three bedrooms with a living room and family/dining room. Every detail has been thought of for you - it's a true home from home in one of Scotland's most spectacular locations. β¨
https://www.lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk
19.08.2025 11:01 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Enjoy the videos and music that you love, upload original content and share it all with friends, family and the world on YouTube.
When we first thought about moving here, I said "so long as it isn't built over a sea cave" and Mr Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage laughed.
Well.... this is awkward! π
#lighthouse #scotland #kayak #kayaking
18.08.2025 09:02 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
A full Scottish Breakfast including square sausage, haggis, black pudding, link sausages, fried egg, baked beans and tattie scones.
(Image from Reddit: Stealroundchimp).
Square Sausage or Tattie Scones?
#scotland #scottishbreakfast #scottishfood #squaresausage #tattiescones
(Image from Reddit: Stealroundchimp).
14.08.2025 09:01 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Screenshot of a WhatsApp conversation with photos of new decking, and the text "Oooh! I lovd the decking" and the reply "My lovely decking that we bought with our Noss money- thank you so much xxxxxx"
Decking overlooking a grass garden and field, with a picnic table, and post snd rope fencing
Decking behind a house, with a picnic table, and post and rope fencing.
Why book independent Holiday Cottages & B&Bs, not chain hotels?
Well, you really support local people! Roz's gorgeous new decking is thanks to our guests who stayed here! Not to mention supporting the local timber merchant, & the lad who installed it.
So thank you, past guests! ππΌ
#bookdirect
11.08.2025 09:10 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
A breakfast tray on the bed in the main bedroom at The Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage, Noss Head ---- please don't spill tea or coffee though!!
A book and a vase of flowers at The Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage, Noss Head
The main bedroom at The Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage, Noss Head
The main bedroom at The Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage, Noss Head
Looking for the perfect place to reconnect? The cottage is light & cosy for romantic downtime, with sea views & open skies. See the sunset at nearby Castle Girnigoe or visit local distilleries for tastings & tours. π
https://www.lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk
#romanticbreaks #lighthouseholiday
10.08.2025 09:01 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
View of the kitchen at The Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage, Noss Head, showing appliances and worktops on both sides, with open shelves above them.
Red teapots and casseroles on an open shelf, with red cups hanging from hooks below
Mixing bowls and glasses on an open shelf
Open shelves with mugs and tea and coffee making equipment, and a kettle and toaster on the worktop below.
Our open shelves make everything really easy to find - itβs these details that make the difference in the Lighthouse Keeperβs Cottage.Β
Find out how easy it is to stay & book your holiday:
https://www.lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk
#selfcatering #holidaycottageΒ #nc500Β #scotlandΒ #lighthouseholiday
07.08.2025 09:02 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Maciej Winiarczyk
One more week and it should be dark enough here at night for auroras to be visible again. Craving the dark side ;)
Me - I prefer the long light summer evenings! But then I don't have the knowledge and skill to take photos like these! Maciej is one of our talented night time photohraphers, here in Caithness!
#northernlights #aurora
06.08.2025 18:31 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Petting farms and wildlife tours: Things to do on the NC500
Explore the best things to do on the NC500, seeing Highland Cows, Puffins or Orca with farm visits or wildlife tours
Love animals? The NC500 is brilliant for wildlife experiences & petting farms.
I've mapped out the best animal encounters from alpaca walks toΒ reindeer, plus Highland cows & puffin watching tours.
https://www.lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk/nc500-farms-and-wildlife/
#NC500 #Scotland #Wildlife
05.08.2025 15:02 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Collage showing the Seafarer's Memorial in Wick and some of the plinths surrounding it
The Seafarerβs Memorial in Wick stands high above the harbour, looking out to the cold and often wild waters of the North Sea.Β The figure represents the sea, giving sustenance, and taking life.Β
Get my free guide to my favourite things to see & do
https://www.lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk/get-news
31.07.2025 09:30 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Dramatic summer skies - sunset at Noss Head
Meadow flowers and bright summer skies at Noss Head
Dark clouds above Noss Head lighthouse
Stormy clouds and a dark sea with a platform on the horizon
Highland holiday weather debate! βοΈ Are you team "glorious sunshine for coastal walks" or team "dramatic stormy skies for cosy lighthouse evenings"? Both have their magic! What's your perfect Highland weather? Tell me below! π¦οΈ
#scotland #scotlandweather #fourseasonsoneday #storms #sunshine #rain
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