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The Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage - Holiday Cottage on the NC500 @lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk · 2d

Well.... Which do YOU prefer....? Tunnocks Teacakes or their Caramel Wafers?

The Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage - Holiday Cottage on the NC500 @lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk · 3d

Come on in... the water's dangerous....! 💀

"Since 2020, tidal cut-offs have resulted in around 3,600 RNLI lifeboat & lifeguard rescues, & c 35k people being assisted."

Misunderstanding the tide is putting millions at risk on UK coasts – here’s what you need to know

Four in ten people surveyed were unaware that tides come in twice daily, that they vary in timing each day, and that they differ in height across the country.

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The Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage - Holiday Cottage on the NC500 @lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk · 4d

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

#nc500 #lighthouseholiday

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

The Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage - Holiday Cottage on the NC500 @lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk · 6d

So this happened last night!

#aurora #auroraborealis #northernlights #northcoast500

The Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage - Holiday Cottage on the NC500 @lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk · 6d

Caithness has wonderful beaches & forest walks, plus enclosed spaces where even reactive dogs can run off-lead. Most pubs & cafés make a huge fuss over your pupper too! 🐾

Find out more, and book your stay:

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#nc500 #dogfriendlytravel

Dog friendly Caithness

Forest walks, open beaches, friendly pubs, & local cafes - Exploring the dog-friendly NC500, with a focus on Caithness.

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The Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage - Holiday Cottage on the NC500 @lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk · 9d

How stormy can it be? Well, so stormy that the spray comes up over the lighthouse!

Storm Babet was a couple of years ago - and she brought #rainbows over the clifftops!
#stormbabet #babet #lighthouse

The Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage - Holiday Cottage on the NC500 @lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk · 11d

A lot of people whizz through Caithness or miss it out completely - this blog busts the myths that there's nothing to see or do, and points you to highlights and hidden gems!

https://www.lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk/five-myths-about-caithness/

#nc500adventures #nc500thingstodo #nc500roadtrip

5 myths about Caithness, and the truths behind them

Think the only thing to see and do in Caithness is John o'Groats? Discover hidden gems on the NC500, and the histories behind them.

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The Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage - Holiday Cottage on the NC500 @lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk · 13d

From morning coffee with sea views to preparing fresh local seafood for dinner - our kitchen makes self-catering a pleasure!
Fully equipped with everything you need - you can focus on enjoying your holiday! ☕

https://www.lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk

#nc500#lighthouseholiday #scotland

The Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage - Holiday Cottage on the NC500 @lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk · 16d

What do you need for a good night's sleep?

✅100% organic cotton bedding?
✅A super-king bed to stretch out in?
✅Fresh sea air to blow away the cobwebs?
✅Being tired but happy after a spectacular walk?

It's all here at the Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage!

https://www.lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk

The main bedroom in the Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage has a superking bed, and luxurious organic cotton sheets

The main bedroom in the Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage is light and cosy - perfect for a great night's sleep

Wonderful walks from out of the door at the Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage, Noss Head

The Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage is perfect for walking

The Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage - Holiday Cottage on the NC500 @lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk · 18d

Highland wildlife spotting! 🦌 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? 🐋

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

Bird colony - seen on a tour with Caithness Sea Coast

The Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage - Holiday Cottage on the NC500 @lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk · 21d

Happy birthday to us! 🥳 Our 1st guests came to the Cottage, 7 yrs ago today!
Since then ...
🏅 we have achieved a Gold Award for Green Tourism,
😍 the cottage has had hundreds of happy guests over the years,
😻 many with gorgeous dogs.

https://www.lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk

#lighthouseholiday

The Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage - Holiday Cottage on the NC500 @lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk · 25d

Castle Sinclair Girnigoe - so close to our cottage you can see it from the kitchen window! What stories would these old ruins on the cliff edge tell?

https://www.lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk

#ScottishCastles #CastleSinclairGirnigoe #nc500

Castle Sinclair Girnigoe in the golden hour

The Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage - Holiday Cottage on the NC500 @lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk · Sep 25

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 Britain’s stand-out surfing beaches!

For inside info: https://www.lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk/get-news

#nc500 #familyfriendly #scotland

The Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage - Holiday Cottage on the NC500 @lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk · Sep 23

Little ones are very welcome! We provide high chairs, plastic crockery, child gates, & loads of family activities. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 👶

Visit the fairy glen at Latheron, or try surfing lessons for teenagers. 🧚🏄‍♀️🌊

https://www.lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk
#familyfriendly #lighthouseholiday #scotland #travelinspo

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

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The Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage - Holiday Cottage on the NC500 @lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk · Sep 21

What's your ideal evening? ✨

🌅 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!

#lighthouseholiday #scotland

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

The Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage - Holiday Cottage on the NC500 @lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk · Sep 18

🌌✨ 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!

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/

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The Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage - Holiday Cottage on the NC500 @lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk · Sep 16

New linens arrived recently! My newsletter subscribers get all the latest news about improvements to the cottage once a month. Personal updates from me to you - no corporate nonsense 🛏️

Sign up now! https://www.lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk/get-news/

#nc500 #lighthouseholiday #travelinspo

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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The Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage - Holiday Cottage on the NC500 @lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk · Sep 11

Wad some friend the giftie gie us
The souvenirs that we find precious!

(Sorry Rabbie! I am cringing myself!)
Here's my guide to buying souvenirs and gifts, here in the North Highlands.

Your Guide to Local Souvenirs and Gifts in the North Highlands | Venture North

You want a gift from Scotland for yourself or a friend, it must be special, maybe handmade, and from the area you’re visiting. But what to get….? And where to get it….? We have some truly talented artists and makers in Caithness and Sutherland and some fabulous places to buy gifts.

www.venture-north.co.uk

The Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage - Holiday Cottage on the NC500 @lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk · Sep 9

Can you catch the Northern Lights with just your phone? 📱✨ I get asked this question a lot. Read my guide to the best apps to use, the best times, and why your phone is better than your eyes.

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.

www.lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk

The Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage - Holiday Cottage on the NC500 @lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk · Sep 7

I made as many green choices as possible when refurbishing the cottage.♻️ From organic cotton bedlinen to supporting local suppliers, we're committed to sustainable tourism.💚

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#greentourism #ecotourism
#lighthouseholiday #scotland #travelinspiration

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 Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage - Holiday Cottage on the NC500 @lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk · Sep 4

🌟 Calling all local friends! 🌟 Planning a family get-together but short of space for guests to stay? 🏡✨ Our cosy cottage is the perfect "home away from home" for family & friends. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

📍 Send them the link (in first post & bio) so they can book their stay today, so you can catch up without the stress!

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

The Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage - Holiday Cottage on the NC500 @lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk · Sep 2

Holiday souvenir dilemma! 🛍️ 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! 🥃

#scotland #travelinspiration

A shelf of mugs in the Coo's Tail, Thurso

Knitted woolie hats and warm shirts at Driftwood in Wick and Thurso

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The Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage - Holiday Cottage on the NC500 @lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk · Aug 28

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

A table with Boggle, Jenga and Carcassonne being played

Boardgames on a shelf - Story Box, Water's Edge, and Timeline

Snakes and Ladders, Monopoly and the Horrible Histories board games on a shelf

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The Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage - Holiday Cottage on the NC500 @lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk · Aug 24

Planning the NC500 but not sure where to stay? I've created a fun quiz to help you work out what suits YOU best!
🚗⛺🛌🥣🥾🐾

https://www.lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk/quiz-nc500/

#NC500 #Scotland #Travel #Quiz #Accommodation #VisitScotland #TravelPlanning

QUIZ - Hotels or pods, Mohos or glamping? - What's YOUR NC500 travel type?

What sort of place is perfect for you? Camping under the stars or crisp cotton sheets? Take our fun quiz for where to stay on the NC500.

www.lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk

The Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage - Holiday Cottage on the NC500 @lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk · Aug 23

Kenny Boyle making some great points about how others see rural communities. (And yes, I play into this with my "edge of nowhere" slogan 😕).

#scotland #hebridees #rural

7.2K views · 1.2K reactions | Don’t call us rural #scottishculture #scottish #rurallife | Kenny Boyle - Actor and Playwright | Facebook

Don’t call us rural #scottishculture #scottish #rurallife.

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