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I spent the night in the UK's most northerly bothy (opens original article in a new tab)

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The UK's most northerly bothy, Burnmouth, was restored with £142,000 in funding, replacing its roof and improving its condition for visitors.

  • The UK's most northerly bothy, Burnmouth, was restored after years of decline with £142,000 in funding from Orkney Islands Council.
  • The bothy, originally built in the 1800s, was renovated to replace its heather-thatched roof with stone slabs to address leaks and damp issues.
  • The restoration, led by the Hoy Development Trust and contractors, aimed to make the shelter more durable and comfortable for visitors.

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