Ten Good Reasons for Spending Some Time at Cairncroft
A modern, spacious, comfortable, well-equipped bungalow

View South from the Kitchen

The view, while washing-up (if you choose not to use the dishwasher!).
Clean, fresh air
A perfect central base for touring the Northern Highlands
Beautiful award-winning local Forestry (and other) Walks
Excellent views, stunning sunsets, and (if you're very lucky) the Aurora Borealis
Rest and Exercise (Hillwalking, golf, fishing etc)
Extended daylight in Spring and early Summer
The opportunity to find true solitude
Peace and Quiet
An open fire, a good book and a dram of Malt Whisky
And some honest admissions:
The weather in the Highlands is often unpredicatable and changeable - you need to be prepared for anything (T shirt one moment, thick jumper the next). It's also usually cooler than in it is south of the Border (which can be an advantage in high summer). However, the changing light on the hills and lochs enhances the viewing pleasure.

Midges : a visit anywhere in the Highlands between the May and September runs the risk of an encounter with these wee beasties. Generally insignificant unless the conditions favour them (overcast, damp, still, warm). More active at the beginning and end of the day (they don't like direct sunlight). For most people, a midge bite is no more than a very temporary mild irritant. Come prepared with insect repellent and anti-histamine cream.
See the book "Midges in Scotland" by George Hendry (in the Cairncroft library).
£ Petrol prices are about 10p per litre higher in the Highlands.
The nearest donut shop is an hour away (Inverness) D'OH!