You danced to the song, now take part and improve your selfie game. You never know, it might get you a nights Bed & Breakfast for two! With autumn coming it’s generally accepted that days will grow darker and streets more quiet. However, we beg to differ. Come … Read more…

We recently saw a news story about a lady who gave up her city life and moved to the beautiful area around John O Groats. Calling her little plot of land Puffin Farm, Cara, originally from London and a nanny previously, decided that she wanted to live off … Read more…

With the greatest day of your life approaching allow Mackays to take some stress from your shoulders. Here is our guide through some of the hidden obstacles, that left unsupervised, could turn even the sweetest bride into Bridezilla! 12 Months Plus – The Early Bird Catches the Worm! … Read more…

Whilst the majority of people will think about rugged landscapes and beautiful natural wonders when they think of Scotland, there is also so much more that it has to offer. Delicious food and local produce is one of these things. So much so, that here in Caithness and … Read more…

It is no secret that we are not always blessed with the best weather here in Scotland. We are kind of used to the rain, but we know that it can be a concern to those visitors who are not used to battling those grey days. Thankfully, one … Read more…

Whoever said that there is no such thing as a free lunch has clearly not experienced lunch at Mackays! Just in case you needed an additional reason to enjoy a hearty lunch at the No.1 Bistro, Mackays has made our dining experience that wee bit more rewarding! How, … Read more…

Now, it is no secret that here are Mackays we love being based in Scotland. The beautiful countryside, the dramatic and rugged landscape, the amazing and varied natural world. All of these things have meant that we have known for a long time that Scotland is the most … Read more…

Did you know that Mackays hotel is located on the Shortest Street in the world? Measuring at 6 feet and 9 inches it is easy to overlook the importance of the shortcoming width of our home.   Yet it is a title of which we are proud of. … Read more…