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Shinness Lodge is a large traditional Highland house in Sutherland overlooking Loch Shin. It is available all the year round to rent on a self-catering basis for a Scottish holiday. The house sleeps 12 in 6 bedrooms (plus a double sofa bed in a downstairs study).
Drive to the picturesque Falls of Shin (11 miles), recognised as one of the best places in Scotland to see salmon leaping, and afterwards enjoy a drink and a light bite at the cafe. For an unforgettable day trip, venture east to romantic Dunrobin Castle (26.5 miles).
Overview. Need to know. Local area. Property code: CA301. This 19th-century traditional stone lodge, sleeping 13 guests across six bedrooms, is set on a quiet single track road looking out towards the enchanting shores of Loch Shin.
Lairg. Towns & Villages. Known as the crossroads to the north, the peaceful village of Lairg is beautifully nestled on the southern shores of Loch Shin.
Overlooking Loch Shin in the heart of Sutherland, this fantastically spacious and traditional stone lodge puts you and your pack within reach of Scotland's north, east and west coasts, as well as the spectacular mountain landscape of the northern Highlands.
Sir James Nicolas Sutherland Matheson, 1st Baronet, FRS (17 November 1796 – 31 December 1878), was a Scottish opium trader and taipan. Born in Shiness, Lairg, Sutherland, Scotland, he was the son of Captain Donald Matheson. He attended Edinburgh's Royal High School and the University of Edinburgh.
A gateway to the wild region of Sutherland, often referred to as the last great wilderness of Europe, the peace and tranquillity of Lairg is the perfect Highland escape with lush green hills and snow-capped mountains. Read more. Lairg is one of the largest settlements in Scotland.
