Rattray Head Eco-Hostel is a former lighthouse shore station among huge dunes on an isolated 11 mile sandy beach. Come and relax in this gorgeous most easterly part of mainland Scotland,
and enjoy one of its driest, sunniest, midge-free areas.
The 1892 granite building has been renovated to form a modern, non-smoking, dog-friendly coastal retreat. The hostel has self-catering kitchens, bunkrooms, and double and family bedrooms.
It is part of the SIH network and has a Visit Scotland 3-Star grading.
The North Sea Cycle Route (Sustrans 1) is 17 miles inland and passes through historic Aberdeenshire with stone circles, castle ruins and golf courses.
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Seal Natter - Eight grey seals close to the beach sheltering from the worst of the rough waves further out. Some were bobbing like fishing floats and others were lying like logs and surfing the waves. What fabulous fun under the clear sunny skies.
27/08/2010 - 1.58pm
Bird Natter - House martins now have 3 nests around the hostel windows, the first time in at least 20 years. Some chicks have already fledged, and others can be watched without being disturbed from only a couple of feet away inside the hostel.
26/08/2010 - 9.03pm
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Open:
All year, phone in winter,
Check-in 4-8pm, check-out 11am. No curfew. |
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Booking:
Booking is available with first night as deposit. |
Price per night:
Bunk £14pp, triple £16pp, double/twin £21pp. Includes bedding and drinks.
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Number of beds:
22: 1x2, 5x4
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Contact Details
Lighthouse Cottages
Rattray Head
Peterhead
Aberdeenshire
AB42 3HA
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Ask for Rob and Val
Tel: 01346 532236
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Public Transport:
Airport, coach and train stations at Aberdeen (43 miles). Buses 260, 263 run frequently between Aberdeen and Peterhead. Bus 269 runs hourly between Peterhead and Fraserburgh. Taxi from Peterhead about £17. |
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Directions:
NK103577 Rattray is signed from the A90 Peterhead to Fraserburgh road. The hostel is at the end of the lane near the lighthouse, about 3 miles from the A90. |
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