Gleann Dubh Lighe Bothy

In case anyone was planning a trip there - it's now nowt but smoking ruins.

The bothy burnt down yesterday following an accident with a leaking gas cylinder (the person concerned contacted us at the MBA straight away) - the fire service attended but were too late.

Too early to say whether the bothy may be will rebuilt.

Andy - how awful - what a tragic shame.  I have been luck enough to have used GDL twice, both in winter, grateful for the abundant firewood and the work put in by the MBA.  I really do hope it is re-built  - it provided a much appreciated shelter two winters ago when there was so much snow in the hills and on the roads that there was not much else to do.  We did a few bits of maintenance there too.  A lovely place.

Rob (MBA member)

Gleann Dubh Lighe was my great-grandfather's home back around 1920--hope it's rebuilt--it's one grand site for a house!

He'd have taken anyone in if stranded, his wife would have filled them with hot broth. He may have approved of a wee dram  -  but as for using his home as "a bit of a drinking den" (even though he is long gone) I'm surprised he didn't show up and kick them all out in the snow---