Bothy
Allt Scheicheachan
A bothy under Beinn Dearg, west of Glen Tilt and north of Blair Atholl (grid ref NN 835 737). Owned by Atholl Estate; MBA-maintained, with an open fire.
Quick facts
- Walk-in
- Not published
- Sleeps
- Not published
- Altitude
- 450m
- Condition
- Good condition
- Grid ref
- NN835737
- Maintained by
- Mountain Bothies Association
- Fire / stove
- Open fire
- Water
- The Allt Scheicheachan burn runs directly past the bothy and provides the name. A reliable water source; treat before drinking.
- Mobile signal
- No signal. Approached via a 10km track from Blair Atholl, deep in the Forest of Atholl.
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead on approachLivestock on approach
Our take
Allt Scheicheachan is a plain box of a place under Beinn Dearg, a natural base for that hill. Carry fuel and check the Atholl stalking line in season.
Getting there
From Old Bridge of Tilt at Blair Atholl, the usual route runs north by estate tracks up Glen Banvie rather than Glen Tilt. The MBA does not publish a walk-in distance.
Nearest parking: Old Bridge of Tilt, Blair Atholl
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Stalking season / estate access
Atholl Estate. Stalking from the beginning of August to 20 October; no stalking on Sundays. Recorded line 01796 481740; office 01796 481355 (office hours) (MBA).
What to expect inside
MBA bothy with an open fire. Fuel is scarce — bring your own (MBA). Campfires and barbecues are banned in the Cairngorms National Park from 1 April to 30 September.
Multi-bothy trips
Remote moorland and river walking connects Allt Scheicheachan with the Tarf Hotel, a challenging two-day Forest of Atholl traverse. Check river levels after rain.
When to visit
Estate tracks give access most of the year. Check the stalking line before visiting between the start of August and 20 October; there is no stalking on Sundays.
Wildfire risk — May to October
Dry conditions increase wildfire risk during summer. Never light fires in the open. Use the bothy fireplace only, and ensure it is fully out before you leave.
Current conditions
Condition unverified
We have not received a recent visitor report for this bothy. Check the MBA bothy register for current status before relying on this bothy as shelter.
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 07:16
- Sunset
- 16:43
- Civil dawn
- 06:36
- Civil dusk
- 17:23
NOAA Solar Calculator · 28 October 2026
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Allt Scheicheachan — common questions
- How far is the walk into Allt Scheicheachan?
- We have not found a published walk-in distance for Allt Scheicheachan. From Old Bridge of Tilt at Blair Atholl, the usual route runs north by estate tracks up Glen Banvie rather than Glen Tilt.
- Can you have a fire in Allt Scheicheachan?
- Yes — Allt Scheicheachan has an open fire. Carry your own fuel in: dead wood is scarce around most Scottish bothies, and burning bothy furniture or fence posts is never acceptable.
- How many sleeping spaces does Allt Scheicheachan have?
- The operator publishes no bed count for Allt Scheicheachan. Bothies are first-come-first-served and you may share with strangers, so carry a tent as a backup.
- Is there a water source near Allt Scheicheachan?
- The Allt Scheicheachan burn runs directly past the bothy and provides the name. A reliable water source; treat before drinking.
- When's the best time to visit Allt Scheicheachan?
- May, June, July, September are the months to aim for. Atholl Estate. Stalking from the beginning of August to 20 October; no stalking on Sundays. Recorded line 01796 481740; office 01796 481355 (office hours) (MBA).
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