Seven remote cabins in Scotland for truly switching off

Set at the end of a secluded track on Skye’s northwest coast, this sleek hideaway is more Scandi sanctuary than garden outhouse. Perched on the flanks of Macleod’s Tables, with Loch Dunvegan below and Hebridean sheep grazing under skies the size of galaxies, Black Shed offers the remote escape of dreams. 

Feather bedding and Skye Weavers blankets are primed for maximum hibernation. Throw in local art, a walk-in shower, and a kitchen sharp enough to host a chef, and you’ve got everything you need to never leave. But if you do, the shoreline is steps away, or hike straight off the croft to climb Macleod’s Tables. If you’re lucky, you might even catch the Northern Lights. Bonus: you’re welcomed with homemade bread, scones, and whisky – all essential survival supplies when you’re this blissfully off the beaten path.

Rowan Cabin sits on a hillside in the heart of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, but don’t expect any roughing it. There are sheepskin throws, a wood burner, and a full chandelier hanging from the ceiling, all framed by massive glass walls that let the loch light flood in. 

Outside, it’s all wild. Golden eagles circle above, red squirrels dart through trees, and a canoe route doubles as the best way to reach the local café. Hike to waterfalls, cycle the national network, then return to your basecamp, strip off for a dip in the loch, and light the firebowl under a pitch-black sky littered with stars. There’s no need to venture far unless you want to. Here, you’ve got nature on all sides, loch water lapping below, and total, tranquil silence.

Rowan Cabin sits on a hillside in the heart of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, but don’t expect any roughing it. There are sheepskin throws, a wood burner, and a full chandelier hanging from the ceiling, all framed by massive glass walls that let the loch light flood in. 

Outside, it’s all wild. Golden eagles circle above, red squirrels dart through trees, and a canoe route doubles as the best way to reach the local café. Hike to waterfalls, cycle the national network, then return to your basecamp, strip off for a dip in the loch, and light the firebowl under a pitch-black sky littered with stars. There’s no need to venture far unless you want to. Here, you’ve got nature on all sides, loch water lapping below, and total, tranquil silence.

Built on the hillside of a mirror-still loch, this tiny home proves small can be seriously mighty when it comes to escapism. Once a humble bale trailer, it’s now a beautifully reimagined off-grid haven with a crackling wood burner, a plump corner sofa, and an outdoor bath made for stargazing with a dram in hand, naturally. 

It’s remote enough to hear your own thoughts and the rustle of highland grass, but close enough to life’s little luxuries, like the pizza oven on the deck and endless loch views. Wake to birdsong, spend the day paddleboarding your own private loch, wander hills with no one else in sight, and end it soaking under the stars, utterly unbothered by the world beyond the tree line.

Perched beside a tranquil loch in the wild heart of the Trossachs, The Fishing Hut is a storybook hideaway made for the kind of peace that only birdsong and rippling water can deliver. 

Mornings begin with locally sourced coffee from the welcome hamper on the deck, watching mist lift off the loch. Days are yours to spend exploring untamed national parks, wild swimming in hidden inlets, or simply wandering the woods until you forget what day it is. When you’re not by the fire with a book, you can book clay pigeon shooting or fishing onsite, but honestly, doing absolutely nothing here resetting yourself feels like a perfectly valid plan.

Deep in the woods above the River Spey, the Inshriach Loghouse is the kind of hideaway where mobile signal gives up entirely. Built from local timber and lit by flickering lanterns, it’s a warm, wood scented refuge on a sprawling Highland estate surrounded by 200 acres of wilderness. 

Inside, it’s as rustic as it gets, with rugs underfoot, a roaring wood burner, and a mezzanine sleeping loft peeking out onto the trees. Wander through woodland trails or down to nearby lochs for wild swimming, kayaking, sailing and fishing. There’s a firepit for stargazing nights, an al fresco hot shower with a horizon wide view, and a communal sauna tucked away on the property for post swim thawing.

Hidden in a secluded glen in the Southern Uplands, this off-grid retreat is surrounded by gently rolling hills, curious sheep, and the occasional deer pausing in the mist. It’s the kind of place where time stretches, emails vanish, and the only decisions you’ll need to make are: forest walk or wild swim? 

Inside, there’s a vintage record player, a rocking chair, and huge windows framing nothing but nature. Outside, fruit trees, big skies and a bench made for sitting still. Take a book, take your time, and take a dip in Peggy’s Pool, a tucked-away wild swimming spot just down the valley that feels like a secret kept just for you.

Some cabins have nice views. Alder has views that rearrange your brain chemistry. Set on the southern shore of Loch Venachar, just over an hour from Glasgow or Edinburgh, this glass fronted retreat in the heart of the Trossachs is designed for living the good, slow life. 

There are no blinds in the bedroom, so prepare for sunrise wakeups, or bring an eye mask and lean into slow mornings. At night, light the fire bowl and stare up at skies certified by the Dark Sky Reserve. Ospreys, otters, red squirrels and the odd beaver are regulars here, and you'll share the lochside only with two other cabins, well-spaced for peace and privacy.  

Whether you’re kayaking across the loch to breakfast, hiking to waterfalls, or watching golden eagles from bed, Alder makes the outside world feel a million miles away.