Fiddlers Green
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Add your business details- Eco-friendly Highlands glamping with lovely views near Dornoch
- A 10-minute drive from the North Coast 500; Dunrobin Castle 20 minutes
- Insulated, off-grid shepherd’s hut; camping kitchen and outdoor shower
Looking for a comfy Scottish hideaway from which to explore the northern Highlands? One with excellent eco credentials too? Your search may well be over, for Fiddlers Green is 10 minutes' drive from Dornoch in Sutherland, and the off-grid shepherd’s hut is designed to be as environmentally friendly as possible.
Fully insulated and heated by woodburner to guard against Scottish winters, the hut has a pretty, handmade decor and vintage bedding on the double bed. Sustainable facilities include a cold-water shower in the (walled and therefore private) veggie garden, and a compost loo with a woodland view.
Outside a firepit is provided for campfires. There’s a complimentary box of firewood to start you off and more can be bought for a small charge. Basic cooking and washing-up facilities are located in the sun room at the main house, including a fridge, hob, electric kettle and tabletop oven. This being northern Scotland, it may be handy to know there’s also plenty of room for drying clothes and boots.
Fantastic walks, wildlife sightings, dark skies (on clear nights) and aurora watching (best from October to March) are all possible from the shepherd’s hut – and if you’re cycling the North Coast 500, there’s a secure, lockable shed for safe bike storage.
A couple of house rules: the site owners ask kindly that you don’t use disposable barbecues, and please note that pets are not permitted, as the area around the shepherd’s hut is unfenced.
Site type
1Open all year
Languages spoken
English
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Features
No dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedThemes
Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 pitches)Location
Fiddlers Green
Fiddler's Green
Badninish
Dornoch
Highlands and Islands
Scotland
IV25 3JB
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
57.91739°N
-4.0966°W
Nearest transport
Coach16.4 mi Royal Bank of Scotland
Rail5.4 mi Rogart Rail Station
5.5 mi Golspie Rail Station
7.2 mi Dunrobin Castle Rail Station
Ferry15.8 mi Nigg Ferry Terminal
16.2 mi Invergordon Port Ferry Terminal
16.4 mi Cromarty Ferry Terminal
Airport26.2 mi Inverness Airport
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
You can start exploring right from the shepherd’s hut. Badninish (five minutes’ walk) is a small crofting community surrounded by majestic hills and teeming with nature – get out and about on foot in Clashnagrave Wood (20 minutes’ walk). A little further afield, jump in the car and drive part of the North Coast 500 trail to majestic Dunrobin Castle and Gardens (20 minutes’ drive) or to the pretty settlement of Helmsdale (40 minutes).
Seaside Dornoch (10 minutes’ drive) has seemingly endless sandy beaches to meander along, as well as a medieval cathedral. Find out about local traditions at the Historylinks Museum. Golfing addicts can play on a links or championship course, and cyclists can set off on a circular route taking in Loch Buidhe (an hour’s cycle) from the town.
Budding naturalists stand a very good chance of spotting seals banking on sandbanks at Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve (10 minutes’ drive), where ospreys can sometimes be seen too. Anglers keen to catch salmon in season will need to book ahead to fish on the River Helmsdale (40 minutes).
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dornoch | 4.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Rosemarkie | 22.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Nairn (East) | 24 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Nairn (Central) | 24.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
| Findhorn | 24.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Glenmorangie Distillery 6.5 mi
Black Isle Wildlife and Country Park 28.1 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Skelbo Wood Walk 1.3 mi
Littleferry, Loch Fleet 3.2 mi
Dornoch - Embo 4 mi
Balblair Wood, Golspie 4.2 mi
Fairy Glen and Loch Migdale 5.9 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Fiddlers Green have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Fiddlers Green dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Fiddlers Green? You can start exploring right from the shepherd’s hut. Badninish (five minutes’ walk) is a small crofting community surrounded by majestic hills and teeming with nature – get out and about on … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Fiddlers Green?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m.