Bothy
Sheiling of Mark
A well-maintained bothy at the head of Glen Mark in the Angus Glens. The approach follows the Water of Mark through a beautiful, quiet glen on the eastern edge of the Cairngorms.
Quick facts
- Walk-in
- 8 km~2h 0m
- Sleeps
- 4
- Altitude
- 550m
- Condition
- Good condition
- Grid ref
- NO398855
- Maintained by
- Mountain Bothies Association
- Fireplace
- No
- Water
- Nearby
Our take
The Sheiling of Mark is the gateway to Mount Keen and the Mounth crossing — one of the oldest passes in Scotland. The glen is beautiful, the path is good, and the bothy is comfortable. An excellent first overnight for Angus-based walkers.
Getting there
From Invermark at the head of Glen Esk, follow the track west past Queen's Well and along the Water of Mark. Good path throughout. Allow 2 hours.
Nearest parking: Glen Esk road end at Invermark
What to expect inside
Well-maintained MBA bothy with sleeping space for 4. No fireplace but the building is well-insulated. Queen Victoria is reputed to have visited the nearby Queen's Well.
Nearby hills & attractions
Mount Keen (939m, Munro) — the most easterly Munro — is directly accessible via the Mounth pass. Glen Esk is one of the finest Angus Glens. Loch Lee is beautiful.
When to visit
The good track makes this accessible year-round. Mount Keen is one of the more straightforward winter Munros. The Angus Glens are less visited than the western Highlands.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:22
- Sunset
- 20:55
- Civil dawn
- 04:36
- Civil dusk
- 21:42
NOAA Solar Calculator · 2 May 2026
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