Back Track Bothies
5 out of 5
96 reviews
5 location
5 staff/service
5 cleanliness
5 facilities
Guest from Shotts
3rd January, 2026
5.0 of 5
Another wonderful, cosy stay at the Backtrack bothies. Can't recommend these fantastic wee eco bothies enough! Thank you, Mark and Ally!
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Owner Response
Thank you so much Debs and Barry for this 5-star review, and for coming back to stay with us again. We were so happy to host you for your Hogmanay break - just the best guests! We hope you have a wonderful 2026, we will be following your adventures on Instagram and hopefully see you back in the Glen in the future - Ally and Mark :)
Guest from Dunfermline
13th December, 2025
5.0 of 5
Fairly certain any time I’m up round this neck of the woods, Back track bothies is where you’ll find me. This was a wee return visit, a reset of sorts before the year ends. I love it up here, it’s so peaceful, I just love the mellowness, you can be as busy as you like - with all the local walks etc or just chill - which is what I opted for this visit. The bothies are perfect for slow mornings, no place to be, listening to the birds with a wee cuppa in hand. The outdoor bath in the winter is 👌😍 actually anytime really….my bothie was so cosy with the fire on & reading a book, slept like a dream n all! Even though I’d not met Ally, it generally felt if I’d needed anything she’d of made it happen. They’ve created something special up here a wee slice of heaven. 💯 recommend 😊x
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Owner Response
Awww Ellen, thank you for such a lovely review about your second stay at Back Track Bothies, it captures the essence of what we are about so perfectly. Wonderful to hear you bathed outdoors, sat by the stove and read - that sounds like the perfect end-of-year re-set break to us! And yes, we stay very close by the Bothies, so anything you would have needed, we would have responded quickly. We hope to host you again next year at this time, and hopefully meet in person this time - Ally & Mark :)
Guest from Glasgow
2nd December, 2025
5.0 of 5
I had a lovely stay at the back track bothies! The bothy is cozy and warm, the kitchen has everything you need and the shower was amazing. I loved how quiet it was, but that places like Loch Shiel and the Glenfinnan Viaduct were closeby. Would definitely return sometime!
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Owner Response
It was an absolute pleasure to host you, Aneke, the perfect winter guest who cooried in with books and enjoyed 3 nights of time out. Welcome back any time, we hope to see you again! Ally & Mark :)
Guest from Livingston
6th November, 2025
5.0 of 5
I had the most incredible stay at Back Track Bothies- what beautiful accommodation in such a beautiful location! The bothies are well equipped and have everything you need. The outdoor bath was super relaxing and it was wonderful being able to wake up to nature- it felt like a real retreat. An unforgettable few days in Glenfinnan- thank you so much Ally, you are a wonderful host!
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Owner Response
Well, what can we say! A 5-star review and such a compliment - that you felt it was like a retreat! It was lovely to host you Yvette as a solo traveller whilst you undertook research for your upcoming book. The outdoor bath is rather blissful, whatever the weather. We hope to see you back again in the spring! Ally & Mark (: