Invercassley cottage is situated in the village of Rosehall, within the district of Sutherland. It is the most northern district of Scotland, and with a population of only 6 people per square mile it is one of the least densely populated areas in Europe.

Sutherland has been described as one of the last great wildernesses in Europe, and with 3 distinct coasts on its borders it surely has something for everyone. On the West coast there are rugged cliffs, rocky inlets and sea lochs. On the East are award winning beaches, golf courses and nature reserves. Whilst its central and northern areas range from wide open plains, to marshlands, and onto stunning highland scenery of rolling hills, inland lochs and spectacular views. With good road, rail and air links to the district it is an ideal holiday location, and a great base for touring the Scottish Highlands.

Rosehall lies at the heart of Sutherland, just over an hours scenic drive from Inverness, with both the East and West coasts easily accessicible.
Rosehall is a small village with a scattered population of about 200, which despite its size has a wonderful community spirit with many village activities regularly organized at the village hall. Within the village there is a hotel and pub, and village shop (with post office, free cash machine and off licence). Rosehall has a long history appearing in early accounts as Rosshall possibly from the Norse “hrossal” meaning a horse field. The literal translation of the name is “meadow of fishing nets”, perhaps referring to the wide flood plains of the rivers. In 1748 William Baille bought the lands of Achness and Altas and called the estate Rosehall.

Located close to the rivers Oykel and Cassley (which merge into the Kyle of Sutherland), Rosehall is a mecca for fishermen looking for both trout and salmon. In addition there are a great variety of walks and cycle routes to follow in Rosehall, that take in the rivers, waterfalls, wooded glens and heather covered hills that surround the area. During your stay you will certainly encounter the wealth of wildlife in the area: from roe, sika and red deer on the hills, hen harrier, buzzards and ospreys in the air, otters, salmon and dippers in or by the rivers and a wealth of garden and song birds.
These are just some of the reasons to spend time in the Rosehall area, so why not stop and discover them for yourselves.