Winter at The Old Inn, Gairloch

For our 2026 winter courses we have formed a close partnership with The Old Inn in Gairloch. In the remote North West Highlands, basing your accommodation, meals and guiding from a single, well-appointed location removes the burden of logistics and allows you to focus entirely on the mountains.

What’s Included:

Breakfast

A full Scottish breakfast with continental choices (cereals, porridge) to set you up for a demanding day.

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Dinner

A hearty three-course evening meal, designed with mountaineers’ energy needs in mind.

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Room

Twin-share or single occupancy, all with private en-suite shower.

Price (dinner, bed & breakfast)

£85 per person per night (twin or double room, shared) – special course-only rate
£120 per night (single occupancy) – special course-only rate

This exclusive package is available only when booked through us with your course. This is available for our open and private courses.

Availability

This package is subject to availability. Please make sure you enquire about availability at the same time as booking on to your course.

Extras

• Drying room – dedicated space for wet boots and technical clothing.
• Lunch storage – a fridge for provisions bought the evening before, or order a packed lunch from the inn.
• Non-participating companions – partners or family are welcome to stay at the same rate.
• Extra nights – add nights before or after your course, subject to availability, to explore the area further.
• More Activities – add additional activities from The Old Inn’s fantastic and diverse range. Learn more about activities at The Old Inn

Perfect Location

The Old Inn sits at the heart of Scotland’s finest winter mountaineering terrain.

• Torridon, the Fisherfields and An Teallach are all within easy reach.
• To the west lies one of Scotland’s most beautiful beaches, with views across to Skye.

From the inn’s front door we walk directly to An Grobhan, a quiet hill ideal for skills practice and technical instruction – a venue we use regularly on both winter and summer courses.

Designed for Mountaineers

Working closely with the inn, we ensure meals are substantial and sustaining. A dedicated drying area keeps kit in good order, and the relaxed atmosphere allows proper recovery after full days on the hill.

A True Highland Wilderness

The North West Highlands remain one of Europe’s least populated regions. Despite world-class climbing and mountaineering, the hills around Torridon stay remarkably quiet – you are likely to see no one else all day. No queues, no pressure, just the traditional mountain experience you seek, paired with the timeless hospitality of a historic inn.

History of The Old Inn

Built in the 1790s by Sir Hector Mackenzie of Gairloch as a changehouse for travellers and drovers, the inn was originally known in Gaelic as Taigh-Osta Cheann an t-Sàil – “the inn at the head of the saltwater loch”.

It served as Gairloch’s post office and family homes in the late 19th century, before reopening as a hotel in the 1950s and taking its present name. Today it stands as a beautifully preserved Highland institution, renowned for warm hospitality and its unrivalled setting.