Struthan Cottage is situated in Kilmoluaig, to the north west are on Isle of Tiree. You’re never far from many incredible white sandy beaches. Cottage location is close to several worthwhile and popular amenities to visit during your stay. In order of proximity these include:
Loch Bhassapol, Kilmoluaig
100 Yards From Cottage, otters can be seen at this windsurfing loch and is ideal for evening walks and fishing.
Wild Diamond Windsurfing
200 Yards from Cottage, one the islands most popular windsurfing businesses are based here. You can hire out equipment on the loch.
Blackhouse Watersports
2 minutes drive from Cottage on Balevulin Beach is one of the most popular Watersports businesses on the island. Highly recommended.
Balevulin Beach
2 minutes drive from Cottage is a stunning white sandy beach, popular for swimming and surfing. Plenty of parking nearby. Ideal setting.
The Green, Beach
2 minutes drive from Cottage is another northerly facing beach with steep sanddunes. Ideal for walking the dog!
Old Mill, Cornaig
4 Minutes from Cottage, this is more of a landmark you’ll see when driving to and from the cottage. Good photo opportunity.
Ceabhar Restaurant, Sandaig
4 minutes drive from Cottage is a recommended small family owned restaurant. Prices are affordable and food is delicious. Booking required.
Sandaig Beach
5 minutes drive from Cottage is Sandaig beach. Atlantic facing, its exposed but provides great beachcombing opportunities!
Tiree Fitness Bike Hire
5 Minutes drive from Cottage, bike hire is available. Get out and about and see the sights the island has to offer in all weather!
Ben Hough
5 Minutes from Cottage, this is hill with radio mast on top is more of a landmark. You can climb it, or walk around its flat plains at the Atlantic side.
Balephetrish Beach
6 minutes drive from Cottage is Balepehtrish Beach. Northerly facing over to other islands, the colours can be stunning in summertime.
Reef Inn Restaurant
7 minutes drive from Cottage is a new, modern restaurant within a hotel. Public are welcome to dine there. Food is delicious and a real treat!
Aisling’s Kitchen
7 minutes drive from Cottage. Great cafe with a fab menu. Located at the rural centre near the Airport entrance.
Chocolates & Charms
7 Minutes from Cottage. Souvenir shop and then some! Delicious chocolate treats and a fantastic gift shop well worth a visit.
Tiree Sea Tours
8 Minutes from Cottage, located at the airport. Book your tour excursions to other islands and landmarks. Seeing puffins is a must!
Tiree Glass
8 Minutes from Cottage, this kiln fired studio specialises in recycled glass artwork. Located at Upper Balinoe.
Toraz Vehicle Rental
8 minutes drive from Cottage at the entrance to Airport, you can hire cars for the duration of your stay. Remember your licence!
Tiree Airport
9 Minutes from Cottage, located near Kenovay in the middle of the island, flights arrive daily here by Loganair.
Crossapol Beach
9 minutes from the Cottage this stunning beach is one of the most photographed. Facing in to other islands, the sand is gorgeous.
Tiree Playpark
10 Minutes from Cottage located at Crossapol, this free park will be a hit with kids and even has a zipwire. Open 24/7.
Buth a Baile Shop
10 minutes from Cottage is the Community Shop at Crossapol. Selling food, hardware and fresh produce, cashback is available too.
Becky’s Bakes
10 minutes from Cottage. Bakery providing luxury celebration cakes, wedding cakes, everyday cakes, bake boxes, tray bakes and cupcakes.
Tiree Trekking
10 Minutes from Cottage. Equestrian pony hire for trekking along Tiree’s stunning beaches. Booking is necessary. Seasonal opening.
Tiree Art Studio
10 minutes from Cottage located at Crossapol, Small but perfectly formed working art studio. Home of BauenArt.
An Talla Community Hall
11 Minutes from Cottage, this is the community hub of island life where dances, parties, events, weddings and more takes place.
Soroby Beach, Balinoe
13 Minutes from Cottage this white sandy inwardly facing beach is one of our favourites. Incredibly flat and safe to swim.
Farmhouse Cafe
13 minutes from Cottage is the popular family owned Cafe in Balemartine. Great lunches throughout summer season. Recommended.
Na Mara Chip Shop
15 minutes from Cottage located in Scarinish is a fabulous new Chip Shop. They also do Scampi, Donner and much more! Limited opening times.
Tiree Beach Hotel, Scarinish
15 minutes from Cottage. Nestled by the old harbour beside a sandy beach with magnificent sea views towards Mull and Iona. Great food!
Yellow Hare Cafe, Scarinish
15 minutes from Cottage. Great little coffee shop at the top of the pier. Cakes and bakes and a fabulous gift shop to take home a super memory.
Tiree Lodge Hotel
15 minutes from Cottage. Situated in the stunning Gott Bay, a short drive north from the ferry terminal. Wonderful varied menu. Great!
An Iodhlann
15 minutes from Cottage. This is Tiree’s museum, archiving all its rich and wonderful heritage. Well worth a visit to learn more about the Island.
Shop: Co-Op
15 minutes from Cottage located in Scarinish is the main shop on the island. Well stocked, don’t forget your membership card!
Royal Bank of Scotland
15 minutes from Cottage located in main township of Scarinish is the only bank. There’s no ATM but you can get cashback here and at shops.
Tiree Ferry Terminal
15 Minutes from Cottage, the pier is where many people arrive and depart from Tiree. Calmac sail into Scarinish most days. Check Timetables.
Hynish Beach
15 minutes from Cottage. Well worth visiting to see these historic lighthouse buildings and see the small but perfectly formed beach.
Kirkapol Chapels
15 minutes from Cottage, located next to the Tiree Lodge Hotel, this historic setting provides a real sense of what has gone by already.
Hynish Centre Museum
15 minutes from Cottage, the museum is unmanned so please close the door on your way out. Located south of the island.
An Turas
15 minutes from Cottage. It is both a building and an art work, a landmark and a symbol. Located next to the ferry terminal carpark.
Hebridean Roast Coffee
15 minutes from Cottage, located in Scarinish is a dedicated coffee shop offering all sorts of refreshments. Limited opening times.
Gott Bay Beach
16 minutes from Cottage, this wide, expansive beach is Tiree’s largest at over 1.2miles long. A big walk and can be exposed.
Tiree Art Exhibition
18 minutes from Cottage located at Baugh is Tiree’s annual art exhibition. This is seasonal during height of tourist season.
Tiree Beef & Lamb
21 minutes from Cottage you can buy locally sourced beef and lamb. Available from Ruaig Farm at affordable prices.
Balephuil Beach
21 Minutes from Cottage, this popular beach is great for walking, safe to swim and popular with windsurfers. Atlantic facing.
Isle of Tiree Distillery
22 Minutes from Cottage. Tiree’s first legal distillery in 217 years. Producers of Tyree Gin, Hebridean Pink Gin, Malt & Scotch Whisky.
Dot Sim Studio
22 Minutes from Cottage. Contemporary jewellery, designed on the Isle of Tiree using traditional gold and silversmithing techniques.
Caoles Beach
23 Minutes from Cottage at furthest east extremity this beautiful beach has views across the Sound of Gunna to Coll.
Tiree Golf Ball
25 minutes from Cottage, this radar station sits at top of Ben Hynish one of the few hills on Tiree. Great views, though the station is private.
Dùn Mòr Bhalla – Vaul Broch
25 minutes from Cottage, this ancient settlement is still quite intact , well the walls are! Worth exploring to see how Bronze age people lived.
Dùn Mòr a’ Chaolais
26 minutes from Cottage on furthest east extremity of the island, explore this ancient ruin dating back to Bronze age.
Ringing Stone
About 1 hour walk from Balephetrish, you’ll need to visit this one on foot. This unusual, out of place massive stone rings when hit with rocks.
