Owl House Backpackers offers pleasant self-catering accommodation in Allemann se Huisie, a garden cottage with a patio for braais (barbacues), and Aandster, a renovated Karoo house and former sculpture studio.

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Winking Owl and Vault in Aviemore, Skinandi's and The Newmarket Bar in Thurso and The Picture House in Dingwall.

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