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30/03/2025

🌏🌱 Happy Mothers-💐, Summertime- time-change-⌚⏳ and...International Zero Waste Day! ✨🌍

At Highland Basecamp, sustainability isn’t just a trend—it’s how we aim to do things! 💚 From biodegradable cotton bedding to reusable cleaning cloths, we’re always looking for ways to reduce waste. ♻️ We stock up on bulk-bought eco-friendly cleaning supplies, furnish our space with reclaimed furniture, and even have a kitchen sharing shelf so no good food goes to waste! 🥦🥖

Even small choices like these can make an impact, staying with us means staying green 🌱

Let's us know if you have more good suggestions on how we can reduce waste!!! We also strive to learn more to leave behind less🙏

19/03/2025

📺🌿 The Highlands on TV! 🦌✨

Did you catch the latest episode of Countryfile on BBC 1?

They showcased the incredible wildlife right on our doorstep—they met some of our local eagles, and got fantastic shots of the rugged beauty of Mull. These views are all too familiar from our Highland Basecamp, sat facing these very peaks and scenic landscapes!

Would you like to come with a group of friends or bring your outdoor club? Get a taste of waking up to the highlands and experience it for yourself 🏠
And experience the wildlife for yourself by joining the team of on their boat!🛥️🦅

Who’s up for an adventure? ⛰️🍃

06/05/2024

Dear Lyndsey,
Thank you very much for your lovely review and we hope to see you again🙌💕

“Absolutely fabulous place to stay, Staff were amazing and very helpful, kitchen/dining area was one of the best equipped with everything you need, the rooms were perfect, from the underfloor heating to the shower room, the beds were extremely comfortable, I had the best nights sleep in a long time, all set in a beautiful location, I will definitely highly recommend, we would definitely stay here again, well done guys 5*****”

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30/04/2024

We love our guests creativity!!!

08/04/2024

Rare sight of flapper skate egg today!!!😳

"The common skate complex (which includes flapper skate and blue skate) is categorised as Critically Endangered by the IUCN and both species have been described as extinct in large parts of their range following a long period of overexploitation.
Flapper skate take over 10 years to reach sexual maturity and produce low numbers of offspring and therefore the population will be slow to recover from any impacts.

Flapper skate eggs are large (width 10-14 cm, length 13-23 cm excluding horns) and have a tough outer coat which protects the embryo during development. Previously, little was known about where flapper skate would lay their eggs, but recent observations indicate that a seabed of boulder and cobble in relatively shallow waters is favoured and that eggs remain on the seabed developing for over a year before hatching. The eggs can be sensitive to activities and disturbance while they are on the seabed – for example by abrasion from ropes or chains (such as scouring by mooring chains) or by towed fishing gear being smothered by silt, and incidental capture in fishing gear.

The neighbouring Loch Sunart to the Sound of Jura Nature Conservation Marine Protected Area was designated in 2015 to protect the resident flapper skate population. In 2016, it became illegal to fish using towed gears in certain parts of the NCMPA. In other areas fishing is allowed seasonally provided tickler chains are removed from trawls

Flapper skate are also a Priority Marine Feature and given policy protection under the National Marine Plan"

Find out more at https://www.nature.scot/plants-animals-and-fungi/fish/sea-fish/flapper-skate

05/04/2024

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review on

"Tremendous value, comfy rooms, warm and clean, and nicely presented with grand communal facilities."

Shout out to Ross Lindsay, we're so thankful for your kind words and promise to continue offering a comfortable and budget-friendly stay. Looking forward to welcoming you back anytime!

25/12/2023

The Basecamp Team wishes you happy and cozy holidays!
Thanks to everyone who stayed with and supported us this year! Let's all cozy up, regain our energies and meet again in the coming year🌲❄️🙌

08/07/2023

No need to worry about arriving, after the shop is closed. We have just opened our wee honesty shop covering all the important food groups: pizza, pasta, crisps, pop and chocolate. We even have options for vegan, vegetarian and gluten free.
If you've missed the ferry, or are arriving late at night and just want to enjoy a cozy simple dinner in our self-catering kitchen, check out our wee shop next to the lounge.
Bon Appetit!

29/03/2023

We are excited to announce the launch of our new sustainability page, which showcases our commitment to reducing our environmental impact here at Highland Basecamp.
www.highlandbasecamp.com/sustainability

As an outdoor recreation accomodation set in a the beautiful remote nature of the Scottish West Highlands, we understand the importance of preserving our natural surroundings for future generations to enjoy.

On our sustainability page, you will find information about the small steps we are taking to operate more sustainably, including reducing our energy consumption, minimizing waste, and supporting local conservation efforts. We believe that small changes can have a big impact, and we are always looking for ways to improve our practices and reduce our footprint.

We hope that our new sustainability page will provide inspiration for others to take action and make a positive difference for the planet. We invite you to explore our website to learn more about our sustainability initiatives, and to join us in our efforts to protect the environment.

Thank you for your continued support,

The Highland Basecamp Team🙌🌱

22/03/2023

It's World Water Day today! 💦 The UN wants to raise awareness and inspire action to tackle the water and sanitation crisis worldwide.

Highland Basecamp is midway up the Sound of Mull, with the sea all around us, water is never far from our minds. At Highland Basecamp, we believe in preserving our planet's precious resources, and that's why we use sustainable cleaning products to reduce our impact on the surrounding water life.

Let's all take a moment today to appreciate the water that sustains us all and think of ways how we can protect it! Read what action we can all do in this part of the world: www.unwater.org/bethechange

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