Stay With Us
Turadh means "break in the clouds" in Gaelic—a moment of light and respite. We're here to provide that break for those who do most to support people and places across Scotland. If your work serves communities, ecologies, or causes in Scotland—whether paid or unpaid, formal or grassroots—then Turadh is for you.
We run three holiday homes in the West Highlands, each with its own unique character. All our buildings have been designed with rest and renewal in mind, and offer stunning views to help you connect to the wild even if you’re feeling too weary to get up from the sofa.
Click on the images below to explore each of our properties or scroll further down this page to explore different ways you can come and stay.
We operate a financial model based on mutual aid. Those who can contribute more are asked to do so in order that those who cannot can enjoy the same hospitality. Learn more about how our approach to costs and contributions here.
Taigh Whin, Glenelg
A spacious and serene home overlooking magical Glenelg Bay. Sleeps 2 - 4 people
Nead Bernera, Glenelg
A cosy nest on the edge of sandy Bernera Beach Sleeps 1 - 2 people
Feada Coille, Shieldaig
A woodland retreat situated deep in ancient Caledonian forest. Sleeps 2 - 4 people
Ways To Stay
If You Live and Work In Scotland
· Standard Stay — Our flagship offer - a subsidised week of rest and renewal for anyone working for the common good in Scotland. Apply here
· Family Stay — During Scottish school holidays, we welcome families in need of a break. Priority goes to the families who need it most and stays are offered on a sliding scale dependent on circumstances. We can accommodate up to four (plus an infant). Apply here
· Supported Stay — Heavily subsidised stays for those on very low incomes working or volunteering in Scotland's third sector. Apply here
Special Opportunities
· Weary Angel Gift Stay — Nominate someone who gives everything to others and deserves both recognition and a break. Find out more
· Winter Residency — Two weeks of focused time for deep work on projects serving the common good in Scotland. Find out more
· Volunteer Stay — Stay in exchange for practical help with gardening or beach cleaning. Find out more
For Organisations
· Partnership Stay — We regularly welcome staff and volunteers of charities and community organisations across Scotland. Find out more about partnership stays here. Download a flyer for your organisation here.
Open To All
· Full Rate Stay — A handful of stays are available each year at typical Highland holiday rates. These are open guests from anywhere in the UK and all proceeds help to fund our bursary programme. Book here
· AirBnB — For last-minute or short stays. All AirBnB income supports our bursary programme. Book for Taigh Whin, Nead Bernera, Feada Coille.
Not sure what opportunity is right for you? Send Us An Email
What Our Guests Say
"The rest this Turadh has afforded me has felt sacred. It is such a haven, a place of deep care, kindness and replenishment." — Teacher, Inverness
"Turadh restores your faith in everything that's good, beautiful, hopeful and generous in the world." — Mental Health Support Worker, Fife
"Having two weeks together, away from the constant demands of our day jobs, let us think bigger and deeper than we'd dared to before. We arrived with a project idea; we left with a movement plan." — Winter Residency Guests
"For two years, I'd been supporting families through crisis after crisis. I was running on fumes but couldn't see it myself. When my colleague nominated me for a Weary Angel stay, I actually cried." — Food Bank Manager