The Mainland

With construction nearly complete across the island itself, the project has been able to expand our efforts over to the mainland. Our work on the mainland has allowed for closer collaboration with our wonderful neighbours.

Two major developments are now coming into use over on the mainland adjacent to Tanera Mòr - The Old Manse in Achiltibuie, The Smokehouse in Altandu and around the peninsula at Achnahaird Farm.

Work is also well underway at the Summer Isles Hotel, which is expected to re-open in 2027.

Am Bothan agus Laimrig Badentarbat

Am Bothan and Badentarbat Pier

Am Bothan agus Làimrig Bad an Tairbeit

The pier - once condemned - is now restored and fully operational as a busy connection between the island and the mainland. The Bothan had fallen into disrepair and was the first building we restored. Today, the Bothan is a multi-purpose community space. It’s open as a place to find information about the Tanera project - and to enjoy tea, coffee and cake - from Monday to Friday.

An Seann Mhanach

The Manse

An t’Seann Mhanas

The Manse provides a versatile space for the Tanera team and our community. It benefits from donations made to the Am Bothan Fund, and works as a gathering space for food, music and community activities while the Summer Isles hotel is being restored. Like many aspects of the Tanera project, The Manse acts as a catalyst - creating connections and opportunities for the community of the Coigach peninsula. With the Summer Isles hotel undergoing restoration, The Old Manse is a useful gathering place for the community on Coigach. While we are not accepting direct bookings for the farm currently, use of this space can be requested by local organisations through Am Bothan Community Fund.

Taigh - Ósta nan Eilean Samhraidh

The Summer Isles Hotel

Taigh-Òsta Eileanan an t-Samhraidh

Sitting in the heart of Achiltibuie, the Summer Isles Hotel site has been a hub for the communities of Coigach - and a landmark for visitors to the area - since at least 1873. After a substantial refurbishment as part of the Tanera project, the iconic hotel will reopen in 2027.

Tuathanas Achnahaird

Achnahaird Farm

Tuathanas Achnahaird

Taking on the land that reaches from Achnahaird to Rhu Beag and the River Garvie re-united an old landholding has opened new possibilities for the Tanera Project. The view from the farm is graced by the West Highland landmarks of Stac Pollaidh and Suilven. The location offers the same peace and seclusion our on-island guests experience, with a view to develop this space for multipurpose use. While we are not accepting direct bookings for the farm currently, use of this space can be requested by local organisations through Am Bothan Community Fund.

Rates on Enquiry

The shared spaces we have created and restored on the mainland are now used regularly by the local community, visitors, and our established charitable and commercial partners.

We have various rates for the use of our mainland facilities and accommodation, with special rates for charitable and local use. The rates are charged at a level to reflect the offering, and the flexible nature of the accommodation and experience that can be provided. Rates can be agreed on assessment of requests.

VAT is chargeable on all services provided.

For more information, contact us directly via manse-bookings@summer-isles.com or check our FAQs here.

For charities and community groups who wish to enquire about subsidised use of our spaces on the mainland, see more on Am Bothan Community Fund here.