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

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

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

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? 🐋

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

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

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

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

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 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/

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

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.

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.

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.💚  https:/./www.lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk  #greentourism #ecotourism  #lighthouseholiday #scotland #travelinspiration

🌟 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!

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

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

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

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

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. ✨ https://www.lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk

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! 😄 #lighthouse #scotland #kayak #kayaking

Square Sausage or Tattie Scones? #scotland #scottishbreakfast #scottishfood #squaresausage #tattiescones (Image from Reddit: Stealroundchimp).

A lovely wee video of things to do in Thurso - & she missed my favourite shops, the museum & gallery (with the control room from Dounreay nuclear power station for the retro 50's win!) Add a car, and you can spend a week here, easy! #nc500 #scotland

As someone who actually lives here, I love sharing hidden gems with my guests. My monthly newsletter is packed with local recommendations you won't find on TripAdvisor. 💌  https://www.lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk/get-news #nc500 #familyfriendly #lighthouseholiday #scotland #travelinspiration

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! 🙏🏼 #bookdirect

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. 💕 https://www.lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk #romanticbreaks #lighthouseholiday

A great summary of how to drive on single track roads! Stay left, look ahead, be prepared to reverse! https://f.mtr.cool/uonxeenatu #scotland #nc500

Our open shelves make everything really easy to find - it’s these details that make the difference in the Lighthouse Keeper’s Cottage.  Find out how easy it is to stay & book your holiday: https://www.lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk #selfcatering #holidaycottage #nc500 #scotland #lighthouseholiday

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

Love animals? The NC500 is brilliant for wildlife experiences & petting farms. I've mapped out the best animal encounters from alpaca walks to  reindeer, plus Highland cows & puffin watching tours. https://www.lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk/nc500-farms-and-wildlife/ #NC500 #Scotland #Wildlife

The Seafarer’s Memorial in Wick stands high above the harbour, looking out to the cold and often wild waters of the North Sea. The figure represents the sea, giving sustenance, and taking life.  Get my free guide to my favourite things to see & do https://www.lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk/get-news

Highland holiday weather debate! ☀️ 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! 🌦️ #scotland #scotlandweather #fourseasonsoneday #storms #sunshine #rain

Author Robert Louis Stevenson was in the 3rd generation of the engineering family who built Scotland's #lighthouses. His uncle Alan designed Noss Head & the house we live in. Seems RLS felt a bit awks.

Once a month, I sit down with a cup of tea and write to my newsletter family. No AI, no automation - just me sharing what's happening at the cottage and in our beautiful area. Join us? ☕ http://www.lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk/get-news #travelinspiration #nc500 #lighthouseholiday #scotland

Ever dreamed of staying at a lighthouse? Noss Head Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage is a hidden gem. With sea on three sides, it's the perfect escape, and somewhere truly special. 🌊 https://www.lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk #nc500  #familyfriendly #lighthouseholiday #visitscotland #travelinspiration

🧵  Back in the '90s, when my Dad got our answerphone (if you are a Millennial or Gen Z, you call it "voice-mail"), he would start his message "Hello Zombie" and say "will you please tell Ben I called". He hated that machine, and never got one himself. (Here's a pic of him and my mum) 1/6

I am spending a dreich old Sunday putting social media posts up and drafting them so they can go up later.   How's your day going?

Planning the NC500 with your pup? Caithness is VERY so dog-friendly! Read my full guide to sandy beaches,🌊 forest walks,🌲🌳🌲 & cosy pubs. 🍻 your dog will love! https://www.lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk/dog-friendly-nc500/ #DogFriendly #NC500 #Caithness #Scotland #DogsWelcome #Travel #VisitScotland

From drab to fab! 🌟 I put a lot of love into making the Lighthouse Keeper’s Cottage a light and cosy retreat, and a the perfect home-from-home for our guests. 💛🏡🛏️ And there are minor updates every year to keep it fresh.‼️ Find out more & book now at https://www.lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk/book-now

Have you read The Salt Path?  - What do YOU think of the recent stooshie? In my blog I ask what happens to ideas about the power of connecting with nature, if at least some of the story is untrue? https://www.lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk/connecting-with-landscape-truth-and-lies/ #saltpath

Want to know my favourite places to go in Caithness, whether I am on my own or walking the dog? Sign up for my monthly newsletter, and get my guide to some of the NC500’s best kept secrets Caithness. - Link in comments

Did you see Noss Head on Countryfile the other week? A really great programme about Caithness and Orca Watch.  Grab yourself a cuppa, & find out more about what makes this such an amazing place. #nc500 #caithness #naturelovers  https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002ds5y/countryfile-orca-watch

Did you know you can stock your drinks table completely Caithness spirits, beer, and snacks! No wine here, but let's celebrate the grain. 🥃🌿 Read about them & plan your visit: https://www.lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk/distilleries/ #nc500 #caithness #whisky #distillerytours #nc500thingstodo

Want to walk with the animals, talk with the animals?  From tortoises to reindeer, from meerkats to alpaca, we have them here in Caithness! 🫎🦌🐖🐑🦙🦒🐇🐓🐣🐤🦆🐢🐍 #nc500 #nc500thingstodo #scotland #familyholidays #familyadventures  

What's your favourite Scottish Movie?  Mine has to be Local Hero, though I am very fond of The Angel's Share.  How about you? #Scotland #lovescotland #movies #movienight #streaming

The dining / family room at the Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage is the heart of the home - next to the kitchen, with board-games and books, it's perfect for planning adventures or chilling with the fam! www.lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk #holidaycottage #selfcatering #nc500accommodation #dogfriendly

Looking for things to do on the NC500 with children or dogs --- one of my favourite walks is Dunbeath Strath, from the beach to the broch, & on beyond! #dogfriendly #dogfriendlyholidays  #dogfriendlytravel #familyfriendly #familyholidays #familyadventures #scotland #explorescotland #travelscotland

Looking forward to Caithness Pride in Thurso on 21st June!  And happy to donate at two night stay at the Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage to their fundraising raffle! ❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜 🌈🏳️‍🌈🌈🏳️‍🌈🌈🏳️‍🌈🌈 #Pride #CaithnessPride #Pridemonth #

We haveamazing wildlife here in Caithness - who's YOUR favourite? #wildlife #puffin #puffins #orca #seals #nc500 #nc500adventures #scotland

✨ Happy World Environment Day, everyone! 🌎💚 I'm absolutely thrilled to share our green tourism journey! 🌿 Our little Cottage has been working hard to take care of Mother Nature with... (1 of 2) #WorldEnvironmentDay #environment  #nature #climatechange #saveearth #earth #ecofriendly  #greentourism