Must-see hotels in Scotland

  • Menzies Guest House

    Edinburgh

    A pretty average guesthouse with seven high-ceilinged Victorian rooms spread over three floors, and vegetarian-only breakfasts (but no eggs!). The family…

  • Island Lodges

    Southern Highlands & Islands

    These three comfortable and modern self-catering holiday chalets, sleeping from two to five people, are just a 10-minute walk from the ferry pier at…

  • Heads of Ayr Caravan Park

    Southern Scotland

    This caravan park is in a lovely, quiet location close to the beach. There are various caravans and chalets available to rent by the week or for a few…

  • Alexandra Hotel

    Fort William

    Large, traditional, family oriented hotel bang in the middle of town, with mostly smart, businesslike rooms – be sure to ask for a recently renovated one,…

  • Via House

    Orkney

    Characterful and a bit chaotic, this place can make for a relaxing away-from-it-all retreat, with great star-watching on clear nights and opportunities…

  • Winwick House

    Shetland

    This pebble-dash bungalow is a handy year-round two-room B&B with some water views at the south end of Baltasound. A twin and a double are cosy and…

  • Bank Street Lodge

    Fort William

    Part of a modern hotel and restaurant complex, the Bank Street Lodge offers the most central budget beds in town, only 250m from the train station. It has…

  • Red Deer Village Holiday Park

    Glasgow

    The nearest camping ground to town is about 800m from Stepps station. It has sites for caravans and tents, and there are a few well-equipped chalets and…

  • Sail Loft Camping Böd

    Shetland

    In previous incarnations, this building by the pier was a fishing shed and knitwear factory, but it’s now a camping böd, with coin-operated showers and…

  • Gord B&B

    Shetland

    By the shop in Fetlar's principal settlement, friendly Gord B&B has sea views and two twin rooms and one double, all with en suite. Home-cooked dinners…

  • Royal Crown Guest House

    Aberdeen

    The Royal Crown has eight small, but nicely furnished, bedrooms, and a top location only five minutes' walk from the train station (though up a steep…

  • Aithbank

    Shetland

    Near the Loch of Funzie and by the water, this cute cottage is a no-frills hostel with hot water and a kitchen. Take pound coins for the electricity meter.

  • Sligachan Campsite

    Skye

    This basic campsite is across the road from the Sligachan Hotel. Be warned – this spot is a midge magnet. No bookings.

  • Skye Backpackers

    Skye

    The friendly Skye Backpackers is our favourite hostel in Kyleakin, with even cheaper beds (£14) in caravans out back.

  • Bught Caravan Park & Campsite

    Inverness

    A mile southwest of the city centre near Tomnahurich Bridge, this camping ground is hugely popular with backpackers.

  • Isle of Muck Bunkhouse

    Central Highlands

    The cosy six-bed Isle of Muck Bunkhouse, with its oil-fired Rayburn stove, is just above the pier.

  • Sligachan Bunkhouse

    Skye

    Comfortable and modern bunkhouse opposite the Sligachan Hotel. Bed linen £4 extra.

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