About us - Coig na Shee, more than a guest house

Coig na Shee offers bed and breakfast accommodation that we'd want to stay in ourselves.

This means getting everything right, and also by paying attention to the smallest detail, such as crisp white

bed linen, huge cosy towels, pampering toiletries, leaf and herbal teas, fresh coffee with a cafetière.

Coig na Shee
It's impossible to be totally sure of the origins of our name, but - thanks to local lore - here's our best shot.
'Shee' derives from 'sithein', Gaelic for 'fairy hill', and 'Coig' means 'five' or a fifth - an ancient way of dividing

up land - Coig na Shee, a ' fifth of a fairy hill'.

Your Hosts
Marion and Graeme are your hosts and proud owners of Coig na Shee. Marion is originally from Edinburgh and Graeme from Brisbane, Australia. Returning to Scotland in 2006 after several years downunder, they found and fell in love with Coig na Shee and the Highlands.

Newtonmore and beyond
A lot of our guests know the area well, but if it's your first time, you're in for a treat. Have a look at our 'To Do & See' page for details and ideas - not all energetic.

Eating In & Out
Our breakfasts will definitely set you up for the day and we can recommend a variety of restaurants and pubs - for lunches and dinners to complement our own unique brand of hospitality.

On booking, a copy of our 'rough guide to eating out' can be emailed to you, and you'll find a copy in your room when you check in. Or, if you wish, you can have dinner at Coig na Shee, see sample menu , two courses for £16 p/p or three courses for £20 p/p. We are not licenced, but you are welcome to bring your own wine/beer.  Prior arrangement for evening meals is necessary.

Packed lunches can also be supplied for approx. £5p/p.

How to find Coig na Shee
Driving directions to Coig na Shee from anywhere in the UK and Europe can found be by using the ‘Get directions:’ segment in the ‘balloon’ on the map on our Contact Us page.

In Newtonmore: from the Main Street, at the Clan Macpherson museum, turn onto the A86 (A82) Fort William (Laggan) Road. Coig na Shee is a half mile down this road on the right (look out for white fence and wall).

From Fort William direction: after you cross the Calder River bridge, Coig na Shee is on the left, just past the 30 mph speed restriction signs.

Coig na Shee is reachable by car, bus, train or bicycle. There is ample private off road parking. We also have a lock up garage for bicycles and motorbikes.

Coig na Shee Egg Team

In October 2010 our free range egg production team arrived at Coig na Shee from the Black Isle. Not even snow and freezing temperatures from early December managed to curtail output! Henrietta and her team look forward to making your breakfast experience even more memorable when you come to stay.