Bothy
Shielin of Mark
A high-level bothy between Glen Clova and Glen Esk in the Angus Glens. The approach crosses the historic Mounth pass used by cattle drovers for centuries.
Quick facts
- Walk-in
- 10 km~3h 30m
- Sleeps
- 4
- Altitude
- 480m
- Condition
- Fair condition
- Grid ref
- NO373817
- Maintained by
- Mountain Bothies Association
- Fireplace
- No
- Water
- Nearby
Our take
The Shielin sits on Jock's Road — the right of way that established public access in Scotland. Walk here and you are walking legal history. The pass is beautiful, the bothy is basic, and the principle of open access is the real reward.
Getting there
From Glen Clova, follow the Jock's Road path east over the pass. Historic route with good paths. Allow 2.5 hours.
Nearest parking: Glen Clova road end
What to expect inside
Small MBA bothy in fair condition. No fireplace. Space for 4. The high-altitude position (480m) means cold nights — carry a warm sleeping bag.
Nearby hills & attractions
Jock's Road — one of Scotland's most historic rights of way, established in a landmark 1887 court case. Broad Cairn (998m) and the Cairngorms fringe Munros are nearby.
When to visit
The high position means snow from November to March. Jock's Road is a serious winter crossing. Best May–October. No fireplace means cold nights year-round.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:23
- Sunset
- 20:55
- Civil dawn
- 04:36
- Civil dusk
- 21:42
NOAA Solar Calculator · 2 May 2026
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