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The Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage - Holiday Cottage on the NC500
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🏠 Self-Catering Holiday Cottage
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 NC500, Scotland
🧸 Family friendly
🐕 Dog friendly
😴 Sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms
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https://www.lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk
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Christmas is about family time - but holidays are too!
Our spacious family/dining room creates the perfect setting for family time together. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

https://www.lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk

#nc500 #familyfriendly 
#familyholidays #familyadventures #familygetaway
December 18, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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Perfect Highland holiday memories! 📸 

What creates your most treasured Scottish holiday moments? Dramatic photos of lighthouse sunsets and coastal storms? Or cosy family moments playing games and sharing stories?

Our cottage creates both kinds of magic!

What memories matter most to YOU? 🌅
Collage showing a family flying kites at Noss Head, a family at Sinclair Girnigoe Castle, boxes of board games and board games on a table
December 16, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Your puppers are properly welcome here - with top tips for where to take them in my monthly newsletter. 📩

Written by a fellow dog lover who gets it. 💌

Sign up for my newsletter, and get my free guide to great places your dog will love.
https://www.lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk/get-news

#nc500
Collage of dogs on walks on the North Coast 500
December 14, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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Want your dog 🐶 to have as good a time as you do on holiday? 🌞 Come to Caithness! My doggie blog lists 🐕walks your dog will love, 🐾🩶🐾and eateries that will welcome them too! 🍽️
#dogfriendlyholidays #nc500 #nc500adventures 

https://www.lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk/dog-friendly-nc500
Trixie the terrier cross at the Lighthouse Jake the Staffie in Dunbeath Strath Bella the Newfie on Freswick Beach Wee Peg on a walk
December 11, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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Built in 1849 and still a working lighthouse today, Noss Head still guides ships safely home.

We don't have the keys to the lighthouse itself, but you'll be living with the most dramatic backdrop imaginable! ⚓

https://f.mtr.cool/eugbaaxrpl

#lighthouseholiday #lighthouseliving
Noss Head Lighthouse from the sea - image from Caithness Seacoast boat tours Noss Head Lighthouse and the Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage Aerial view of Noss Head Lighthouse Noss Head Lighthouse buildings behind a wall covered in sea thrift
December 9, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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🌍 Driving the #NC500? Don’t skip Caithness – it’s one of Scotland’s best-kept secrets! 🏞️
Check out my blog uncovering six things you (probably) didn’t know about this must-see stop on the NC500.

Find out more:
https://www.lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk/six-things-about-caithness/

#nc500
Collage showing sites and a map of places to visit in Caithness
December 7, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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Such a stunning photo of David Fraser here at Noss Head, where he served as a Lighthouse Keeper. 
A really worthwhile and valuable project documenting Scotland's remaining Lighthouse keepers by Conor Gault!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cpq75rg3zvyo?
December 4, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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Sink into comfortable seating in our cosy living room after a day exploring the Highlands. Perfect for family movie nights with our DVD collection, reading a book, or simply gazing out at those incredible sea views. 

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#nc500 #lighthouseholiday #travelinspo
Collage of images of our living room at the Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage, Noss Head
December 2, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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When you stay in the Highlands, do you prefer cooking with fresh local ingredients like Highland beef & seafood? Or going to restaurants to try traditional Scottish recipes like cullen skink & tablet?

What's on YOUR Highland menu? 🐟

#familyfriendly #lighthouseholiday #scotland #travelinspo
A collage of local foodstuffs, including eggs at a local show, home made bread, people selling charcuterie at a local show, poached eggs Florentine, a vegetable stir fry, multicoloured home-grown potatoes, and a box of fresh vegetables
November 30, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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Our lovely light dining room has views of the sea on both sides! It’s perfect for breakfast, evening meals or takeaways, board games, or even catching up with some work (if you have to do).

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#nc500 #familyfriendly #familyholidays #familygetaway
A meal on the table in the dining and family room at the Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage, Noss Head Flowers on the table in the dining and family room at the Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage, Noss Head Board games in the dining and family room at the Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage, Noss Head Board games in the dining and family room at the Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage, Noss Head
November 27, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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I always give my newsletter readers advance notice of any rate changes. Just seems like the decent thing to do. Monthly updates from me to you - no algorithms involved.

Don't lose sight of the Lighthouse! Sign up for my newsletter now: https://www.lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk/get-news
November 25, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Did you know you can see the ruined Castle Sinclair Girnigoe from your kitchen window at the Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage!

Book now for your castle view getaway: https://f.mtr.cool/hiqpiqkcop

#castlesinclair #nc500 #familyfriendly #lighthouseholiday #scotland #travelinspo #dogfriendly
View of Castle Sinclair Girnigoe from outside Noss Head Lighthouse grounds View of Castle Sinclair Girnigoe from outside Noss Head Lighthouse grounds View of Castle Sinclair Girnigoe through the gates at Noss Head Lighthouse
November 23, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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This photograph of #moonrise behind Noss Head #lighthouse is just amazing!
It was taken by David Proudfoot - follow him on Facebook for more stunning photographs showing off #Caithness and #Sutherland.

https://www.facebook.com/david.proudfoot.927
Photograph of the full moon behind Noss Head Lighthouse taken by David Proudfoot
November 20, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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From traditional haggis to fresh raspberry cranachan, discover 3 must-try Scottish foods & where to find them.

https://www.lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk/blog-scottish-food/

#ScottishFood #Scotland #FoodieTravel #TraditionalFood #LocalProduce #TravelScotland #Haggis #ScottishBreakfast #FoodBlog
3 Great Scottish Foods to try - and where to find them
Scottish food is great! This guide from the Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage tells you what foods are great to try, and where to find them!
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November 18, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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This is a stunning book - and a moving and important social history for this little-known, under-valued and beautiful county. Our copy is in the Cottage because we always want to help guests appreciate Caithness more.

#nc500 #scotlandstory

Angus Mackay Photography
I'm just back from delivering more signed copies of 'Abandoned' to the Caithness Livestock Breeders in Thurso. Signed copies are also available at Waterlines Lybster, Glencoast in Helmsdale, The...
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November 17, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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THINGS TO DO: It always makes me laugh when people say that there's nothing to see or do on the East Coast.
Dunbeath Harbour is a perfect pit-stop! The crab and lobster have travelled.... oh, it must be yards from the harbour to the food bothy! 🦀🦞

#nc500 #scotland #travelinspiration #travelinspo
Tasty Toes fresh food bothy at Dunbeath Harbour The bridge over the river at Dunbeath by the harbour Dunbeath Harbour The road down to Dunbeath Harbour
November 13, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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Here at Noss Head, Dougie Duncan spotted repeated code patterns from the Luftwaffe. Read more...

https://www.lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk/caithnessatwar/
#LestWeForget 
#CaithnessAtWar #BletchleyPark #WWIIHistory #NossHead #Scotland
Embroidery showing a radio operator listening to ships at sea. The text says "Listening Posts" in English and "Die Kriegsmarine" in German. The sea has morse code reading "listening to messages from german ships" Black and white photo taken from Noss Head lighthouse showing the aerials for the listening station at Noss Head Poppies and barbed wire
November 11, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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What's better than a lighthouse holiday? A lighthouse holiday that's lighter on your wallet! 💸

My newsletter subscribers get early access to booking dates, discount codes, and info on price rises. 💌

Sign up for my newsletter now!
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Ben at her computer, at the Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage
November 9, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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🌊✨ Discover the views and adventures of the John o’Groats Trail! ✨🌊

Calling all walkers and hikers! The John o’Groats Trail passes the Lighthouse compound, offering breath-taking coastal views all the way from Inverness to John o’Groats. 🌿👣

https://www.jogt.org.uk/
November 6, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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Announcing.... We have just received Four shiny Stars from the AA!  ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Incredibly proud because they came and saw the cottage for themselves!  Special thanks to the  amazing team that make the cottage perfect!

#qualitycounts #fourstars #holidaycottage 
#nc500 #nc500adventures #nc500accommodation
AA Badge for Four Star self-catering accommodation 2025 A vase of country flowers on a coffee table in the living room of the Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage The main bedroom at the Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage Noss Head lighthouse in the background with a wall and wildflowers in the foreground
November 4, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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Caithness is not widely known for its distilleries, but it really should be! Our distillers all have strong local ties, passionate makers and feature traditional craftsmanship – all part of your NC500 adventure. Sláinte!

https://www.lighthousekeeperscottage.co.uk/distilleries/

#nc500 #travelinspo
Distilleries you can visit on the NC500 in Caithness
Explore the unique stories and flavours of local spirits as you visit distilleries on the NC500 route in Caithness.
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November 2, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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Got the winter-time blues?
In the winter, our guests take a break and 🐶Walk the dog on the beach & 🥂Rest, relax, re-set, and take some time out for the year ahead. 

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#lighthouseholiday #scotland #travelinspiration #travelinspo
Collage of rooms at The Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage, Noss Head, saying "Breaks for two from £250"
October 30, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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Our fully equipped kitchen has everything you need for family meals! From preparing breakfast with sea views, to storing all your holiday treats, this kitchen makes self-catering a joy. Complete with all the essentials. 🍳

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#lighthouseholiday
The kitchen at the Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage, Noss Head. Stove-top coffee makers in the kitchen at the Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage, Noss Head. Locally made chocolate, biscuits and snacks at the kitchen at the Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage, Noss Head. Oil, condiments, herbs and spices provided in the kitchen at the Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage, Noss Head.
October 28, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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Well.... Which do YOU prefer....? Tunnocks Teacakes or their Caramel Wafers?
October 23, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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Come on in... the water's dangerous....! 💀

"Since 2020, tidal cut-offs have resulted in around 3,600 RNLI lifeboat & lifeguard rescues, & c 35k people being assisted."

Misunderstanding the tide is putting millions at risk on UK coasts – here’s what you need to know
Four in ten people surveyed were unaware that tides come in twice daily, that they vary in timing each day, and that they differ in height across the country.
theconversation.com
October 22, 2025 at 11:03 AM