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Prior to moving to Distant Hills Guest House in Spean Bridge, when we thought of the Scottish Highlands, our minds conjured up images of moody mountains, shaded pine forests and the odd dark loch dotted here and there. Never did we consider the miles and miles of...

The New Year is always a time for reflection and 2022 presented lots of positive change for both Distant Hills, Spean Bridge and the surrounding area. Above all, it felt fantastic to return to a greater degree of normality as we saw the return of visitors from all over the world. Better still, we didn’t have to hide behind our face masks as we welcomed guests into our home! Did you know, we had guests from over 30 different countries in 2022!

‘A guest perspective’ Rain of biblical intensity fell from the sky. I sat in a lay-by in Glencoe and stared out of the window. It was a dismal sight. I turned the engine back on for the fifty minute drive left to reach the Distant Hills Bed and Breakfast in Spean...

On Saturday 16th July we celebrated our 3rd anniversary of taking over Distant Hills Guest House, and what a ride it’s been! Always looking on the sunnier side of life, we’ll gloss over the ‘P’ word and focus on the positives. Above all, we’d like to say a huge thank...

There are so many options for things to see and do, here are some of our favourites. Firstly, we suggest driving around Loch Ness in an anti-clockwise direction. As you drive into the pretty and popular village of Fort Augustus, turn right onto the B862 road. The road...