Bothying for Beginners - Abyssinia (The Haunted Bothy)

A beginner's Guide to Abyssinia Bothy.
Start point, tips and tricks, side trips, and more.
I am not formally associated with the Mountain Bothy Association.
If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions then please get in touch in the comment section.
Thank you for taking the time to watch.

[@andysdarwenoldandnew4729]

thank you for the great video

[@scottishtones]

Thank you for watching! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@thepeopletree23]

Thank you for using what 3 words. Amazing how many people have not heard of it. Makes places so easy to find.

[@scottishtones]

It's so much more accurate. The amount of times where satnav only gets you into vaguely the right area is frustrating. Best to rule out the wriggle room, especially if folk walk in in the dark.

[@MrDWat3]

What an absolutely STUNNING video! You are massively talented, bro. The footage you captured here is awe-inspiring. I especially love the way you get those rad over-the-shoulder drone shots as you walk. Very cinematic. The Scottish Tourism Board needs to hire you, man. No joke! Can't wait for the next vid.
Cheers.
PS: I was the commenter on your previous video who suggested you visit Abyssinia, so imagine my surprise seeing THIS VIDEO on my TH-cam homepage! You actually did it! Wow. Again... splendid work.

[@scottishtones]

Thanks for the recommendation as I wouldn't have chosen this one had you not mentioned it.
There's a video which is a bit more in depth on the bothy experience itself to come as well.
Ha, thank you. I could certainly do with the work should they hire me. I'll keep my fingers crossed on that one.

[@byronparfitt5110]

You caught some cracking weather there.....soooo envious

[@scottishtones]

It was a bit of a mixed bag, but I imagine it'll be tremendous there in the summer. Especially with the plunge pool!

[@timsands7288]

Another brilliant informative vlog thanks

[@scottishtones]

Thanks very much! They're wonderful wee places and making the videos is a lot of fun. Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@eileenspamer]

[@louisebarrett1372]

Do the bothies have axes and saws or do you have to take your own. Thank you

[@scottishtones]

Hullo! The majority have their own saws (often a bit blunt/rusted), and I've only been in one with its own hatchet. I tend to take a small hatchet that I got for about £14 in Homebase (Spear and Jackson Razorsharp) and it more than suits my needs. I've got a small folding saw I got for about the same price as well. If I had to pick only one to take with me it'd be the hatchet and I'd rely on it and the rusty saws or even just it to process some wood for the fire.

[@liammcel61]

Always best to carry your own saw/axe to bothies as it's not a given that there will be one. The MBA website gives the locations of our bothies and general info including fuel availability. A lot of bothies don't have a nearby fuel source and, therefore, carrying coal and kindling is the order of the day. Abyssinia falls into this category as, whilst there is Forrestry nearby, finding dead standing timber amongst it is not guaranteed. It's also a very short walk in. Hope this helps.