Huts

Raeburn Hut, near Laggan

This hut was newly constructed in 1988 and named after Harold Raeburn who joined the Club in 1896 and was an outstanding early influence on Scottish mountaineering.

The hut is located on the north side of the A889 between Dalwhinnie and Laggan at G.R. NN 63606 90913 (altitude 319m). It is one of two our properties to be owned by the Club, the other being the Naismith Hut. Please park vehicles in the layby 200m north of the hut on the west side of the road. Allow access to the track behind the layby.

Map adapted from Hillwalkers' Guide to The Munros

It is one of the most comfortable of our huts, excepting possibly the wooden seats in the kitchen which are uncomfortable after about 20 minutes. The view out is a superb vista across Strath Spey to the Monadh Liath hills, while the green field in front sees the Black Cocks spar every spring. The hut is centrally placed for the Cairngorms to the east, and the winter routes of Creag Meagaidh to the south-west. The rock climbing on both Creag Dubh, Newtonmore, and Binnein Shuas are also a short drive away.

The Raeburn Hut sheltered by Scots Pines

There is accommodation for 15 persons in two dormitories. Mattresses are provided. The hut is fully equipped and has toilets and a shower. Cooking and main heating are by propane gas, lighting is electric, as are the microwave and toaster! No smoking is permitted on the premises.

The woods near the Raeburn Hut are rich in lichens;
this group is tentatively identified as Cladonia sp.

Applications to stay at the hut should be addressed to the Honorary Custodian:

Heather Morning
Duack Mills
Nethybridge
Inverness-shire
PH25 3DH

Tel: 01479 821448
heather_morning@hotmail.com
0778 886 1431