Before Rothie Cabins, there was a home. A hillside. A bothy filled with music, laughter, and the quiet rhythm of Highland life.

This land, Lower Tullochgrue was once home to the Collie family, who lived and farmed here for generations. The last person to live in the bothy that this cabin replaces was Jim Collie, a man remembered not just for his deep connection to the land, but for the warmth he brought to the community. Locals still speak fondly of Jim’s Bothy, a gathering place where stories were shared, fiddles played, and neighbours danced late into the night. It was a place of belonging, of strong hands and open hearts.

To honour that spirit, our cabin bears his name ‘Jim’s Cabin’ a quiet tribute to the life and legacy that shaped this place. It’s more than a name; it’s a thread that ties past to present, reminding us that the land holds memory, and memory holds meaning.

Jim’s story even made it’s way into the BBC archives, where he’s seen cycling across the Lairig Ghru. It’s a moment that captures the humour, resillience, and the spirit of a man who lived simply and fully, in rhythm with the land.