Neil Reid is a lifelong hillclimber and bothy user, and has been an active member of the MBA for about 15 years, heavily involved in the renovations of a number of Cairngorm bothies. He is one of three joint MOs for Corrour Bothy, and is active in the Eastern Highlands Area of the organisation, currently serving his second term as a trustee. He is also a member and trustee of the independent Bob Scott’s Bothy Association.
Having used and valued them all his life, he is passionate about the idea and ethos of bothies and bothy culture, and is dedicated to ensuring that future generations can continue to enjoy them in the same spirit. Professionally he is Communications Officer with Mountaineering Scotland and editor of ‘Scottish Mountaineer’ magazine.
Volunteers working on the Red house bothy.
Mountain Bothies Association (MBA) bothies are open to visitors. There is no need to book but you’ll need to bring all your own food, stoves and equipment. It’s a good idea to be prepared to camp as bothies can be busy.
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These are some of my favourite bothies
