Grulin Bothy is a single-room, roofed stone structure located within the old Grulin crofting settlement. Inside, a solid wooden door opens into a space with two built-in benches and a low window. There’s no heating, electricity, or water supply, but the floor is flagged and level, making it a sturdy shelter in rain or wind. It’s clear the bothy is cared for—walls are sound and the roof doesn’t leak.

It operates as an open-access shelter, not a booked accommodation. Visitors are expected to follow bothy code—leave no trace, share the space, carry out waste, and respect the surrounding area. These guidelines are informal but well understood by those familiar with Scotland’s bothy network.

Built probably in the 19th century as a shelter for crofters or shepherds, the bothy now serves walkers heading up An Sgùrr or looping across southern Eigg. It makes a good break point: space to sit and unpack a packed lunch, change into dry clothes, or shelter briefly from weather. Though no longer in daily use, it feels appropriated by hikers with respect.

Expect the bothy to be empty unless others are on the same route. It’s not designed for overnight stays, and there are no facilities beyond the shelter itself. Everything operates on a pack-and-carry basis.