Must-see hotels in Scotland

  • Fort William Backpackers

    Fort William

    A 10-minute walk from the bus and train stations, this lively and welcoming hostel is set in a grand Victorian villa, perched on a hillside with great…

  • Berabhaigh

    Skye

    This lovely old croft house with bay views is located just off the main road at the eastern end of the village, not far from Creelers.

  • Black Isle Bar & Rooms

    Inverness

    It's a beer drinker's dream come true – top-quality hostel accommodation in a central location, upstairs from a bar that serves real ales from the local…

  • Lochside Cottage

    Outer Hebrides

    Lochside Cottage is a friendly B&B, 1.5 miles west of the ferry, and has rooms with views and a sun lounge barely a fishing-rod’s length from its own…

  • Tighard

    Central Highlands

    This is the only B&B on the island; the three guest bedrooms are decorated with antiques and local art, and have glorious views across the sea to the Isle…

  • Glenisla Hotel

    The Cairngorms

    This old coaching inn has a cosy atmosphere, and offers decent B&B accommodation, a welcoming bar, and a menu of hearty pub grub (mains £7 to £11, steaks …

  • Jurys Inn

    Aberdeen

    Conveniently located between the train and bus stations, this business-oriented hotel has stylish, spacious rooms with plenty of space for unpacking…

  • Braemar Caravan Park

    The Cairngorms

    There is good camping here, in a sheltered spot surrounded by mountains, with hot showers, a laundry and a small shop selling caravan and camping…

  • Mortonhall Caravan Park

    Edinburgh

    Located in attractive parkland 5 miles southeast of the centre, Mortonhall has an on-site shop, bar and restaurant. Take bus 11 from Princes St (westbound…

  • Borve Camping & Caravan Site

    Outer Hebrides

    An attractive campsite on the west coast of the island, close to Barra's best sandy beaches, with basic facilities including toilets, showers and a…

  • Woodlands

    Portree (Port Righ)

    A great location, with views across the bay, and unstinting hospitality make this modern B&B, a half-mile south of the town centre, an excellent choice.

  • Witches Craig Caravan Park

    Stirling

    In a brilliant spot right at the foot of the Ochil Hills, which are just begging to be walked, Witches Craig is 3 miles northeast of Stirling off the A91.

  • Broomfield Holiday Park

    Ullapool

    This campsite has a great grassy headland location, very close to the centre of Ullapool. Kids stay free, and there are midge-busting machines in action.

  • Glebe House

    Scotland

    A beautiful Georgian country house packed with antiques, the Glebe House has three spacious bedrooms looking over its lovely gardens or out to sea.

  • Salisbury Hotel

    Edinburgh

    A large (18 rooms), boutique-style guesthouse set in a quiet, comfortable Georgian villa with a large garden, the Salisbury also has its own cafe.

  • Glenmore Campsite

    The Cairngorms

    Campers can set up base at this attractive lochside site with pitches amid the Scots pines; rates include up to four people per tent/campervan.

  • Dunard Hostel

    Outer Hebrides

    Dunard is a friendly, family-run hostel just a five-minute walk from the ferry terminal. The owners can help to organise sea-kayaking trips.

  • Canna Campsite

    Central Highlands

    The island's only campsite offers grassy pitches for tents, and more comfortable accommodation in static caravans and timber glamping pods.

  • Rothiemurchus Camp & Caravan Park

    The Cairngorms

    The nearest campsite to Aviemore is this year-round park, beautifully sited among Scots pines at Coylumbridge, 1.5 miles along the B970.

  • Crown Hotel Guest House

    Inverness

    Two of the six bedrooms here are family rooms, and there’s a spacious lounge equipped with games consoles, DVDs and board games.

  • Fraoch Lodge

    The Cairngorms

    Good-quality homestay accommodation, mostly in double or twin rooms with shared bathrooms. Guest kitchen and lounge with log fire.

  • Lochside Caravan & Camping Site

    Dumfries & Galloway

    Very central campsite attractively situated beside Carlingwark Loch; there's plenty of grass and fine trees provide shade.

  • Cairngorm Lodge SYHA

    The Cairngorms

    Set in a former shooting lodge that enjoys a great location at the east end of Loch Morlich; prebooking is essential.

  • Boat Hotel

    The Cairngorms

    The Boat is a traditional Highland hotel with log fires, rustic rooms and a bar serving a menu of classic pub grub.

  • Cashel Campsite

    Loch Lomond

    The most attractive campsite in this eastern shore area is 3 miles north of Balmaha, on the loch shore.

  • Gallanach Lodge

    Central Highlands

    This comfortable guesthouse enjoys stunning views over Gallanach Bay on the north side of the island.

  • Landmark Trust

    The Highlands & Islands

    A building-preservation charity that restores historic buildings and rents them out as accommodation.

  • Tobha Mor Crofters’ Hostel

    Outer Hebrides

    An atmospheric hostel housed in a restored thatched blackhouse, about 12 miles north of Lochboisdale.

  • Torvaig Campsite

    Portree (Port Righ)

    An attractive, family-run campsite located 1.5 miles north of Portree, on the road to Staffin.

  • Glenbrittle SYHA

    Skye

    Scandinavian-style timber hostel that quickly fills up with climbers on holiday weekends.

  • Ardroil Camping Ground

    Outer Hebrides

    Basic campsite on the southern side of Uig Sands (signposted ‘Ardroil Beach’).

  • Argyle Guest House

    The Cairngorms

    Comfortable accommodation for walkers, and the best porridge in the Cairngorms!

  • Drymen Camping

    Loch Lomond

    A basic campsite, located 1.5 miles southeast of Drymen.

  • Cottages & Castles

    The Highlands & Islands

    Offers a wide range of self-catering accommodation.

  • Ecosse Unique

    The Highlands & Islands

    Offers holiday homes all over Scotland.

  • Rhenigidale Hostel

    Outer Hebrides

    This basic hostel in a small white cottage stands above the road on the eastern side of the glen at the very end of the Rhenigidale road; the warden lives…

  • Stromness Hotel

    Orkney

    Proudly surveying the main street and harbour of Stromness, this lofty Victorian hotel is a reminder of the way things used to be, with posh revolving…

  • Royal an Lochan Hotel

    Southern Highlands & Islands

    This hotel is a local institution with a range of rooms that, typically for these venerable old buildings, vary markedly in size. Sea views – most rooms…

  • Kilmartin Hotel

    Southern Highlands & Islands

    This attractively old-fashioned hotel has rooms that are being gradually renovated. They are comfortable but vary markedly in size: 'Spring' is tiny, …

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