Princes & Puffins

The opening of a remote Scottish B&B is usually a relatively low-key affair, but when The Granary Lodge recently launched, it attracted vast media attention, numerous headlines and multiple hits across social media.

This remote and luxurious accommodation is set on the rugged Caithness coastline near Scotland’s north-easterly tip, with panoramic views across the Pentland Firth over to Orkney. But the reason this coastal B&B made waves is the fact that it’s managed by HRH Prince Charles’s charity, The Prince’s Foundation. The heir to the British throne personally attended the opening ceremony, ensuring that this quiet and beautiful corner of Caithness was the centre of attention. However, once the photographers and journalists headed home, a tranquil seaside escape awaited discerning guests seeking to combine luxury with Scotland’s great outdoors.

Despite the quite windswept and blustery location, one of the Granary Lodge’s main draws is its picturesque situation, next door to the Castle