Must-see hotels in Scotland

  • Pilrig House

    Leith

    Pilrig is a gorgeous 17th-century town house that was once home to Robert Louis Stevenson's grandfather (it gets a mention in his novel Kidnapped). Set at…

  • Friars Wynd

    Stirling

    Set in a lovingly restored 19th-century town house just a short walk from the train station, Friars Wynd offers eight bedrooms of varying size, many with…

  • Trafford Bank

    Inverness

    Lots of rave reviews for this elegant Victorian villa, which was once home to a bishop, just a mitre's-toss from the Caledonian Canal and 10 minutes’ walk…

  • Southside Guest House

    Edinburgh

    Though set in a typical Victorian terrace, the Southside transcends the traditional guesthouse category and feels more like a modern boutique hotel. Its…

  • Lageorna

    Central Highlands

    This converted croft house and lodge in the island’s northwest is Eigg’s most luxurious accommodation. Rooms are fitted with beautiful, locally made, …

  • Globe Inn

    Aberdeen

    This popular pub has seven appealing, comfortable guest bedrooms upstairs, done out in dark wood with burgundy bedspreads. There's live music in the pub…

  • Selkirk Arms Hotel

    Dumfries & Galloway

    What a haven of hospitality this is. Rooms look great with a stylish purply finish and slate-floored bathrooms. Wood furnishings and views over the back…

  • Victoria Square Guesthouse

    Stirling

    Though close to the centre of town, Victoria Sq is a quiet oasis of elegant Victorian buildings surrounding a verdant park. This luxury guesthouse’s huge…

  • Cowshed Boutique Bunkhouse

    Trotternish

    This hostel enjoys a glorious setting overlooking Uig Bay, with superb views from its ultra-stylish lounge. The dorms have custom-built wooden bunks that…

  • B+B Edinburgh

    Edinburgh

    Built in 1883 as a grand home for the proprietor of the Scotsman newspaper, this Victorian extravaganza of carved oak, parquet floors, stained glass and…

  • Tigh an Dochais

    Skye

    A cleverly designed modern building, Tigh an Dochais is one of Skye's best B&Bs – a little footbridge leads to the front door, which is on the 1st floor…

  • Grange

    Fort William

    An exceptional 19th-century villa set in its own landscaped grounds, the Grange is crammed with antiques and warmed by log fires, and has two luxury…

  • Borve Lodge Estate

    Outer Hebrides

    This estate on the west side of South Harris has developed some of the most spectacular self-catering accommodation in the Outer Hebrides, including the…

  • Jays

    Aberdeen

    Located halfway between the city centre (a 15-minute walk) and Old Aberdeen (a 10-minute walk), this elegantly decorated Edwardian villa is a cosy nest of…

  • Langass Lodge

    Outer Hebrides

    The delightful Langass Lodge hotel is a former shooting lodge set in splendid isolation overlooking Loch Langais. Refurbished and extended, it now offers…

  • Gardiesfauld Hostel

    Shetland

    This spotless hostel has very spacious dorms with lockers, family rooms, a garden, an elegant lounge and a wee conservatory dining area with great bay…

  • Merlindale

    Lowland Perthshire & Kinross

    Georgian architecture meets generous hospitality at this excellent guesthouse at the eastern end of town. The four fabulous rooms all have individual…

  • Dakota Deluxe

    Glasgow

    Suave and seductive in dark wood and grey tones, Dakota carries a strong design concept from low-lit basement restaurant to light-filled suites. Rooms are…

  • Raasay House

    Skye

    Beautifully renovated Raasay House (originally the laird's residence), just a short walk from the ferry pier, provides outdoor activity courses and…

  • Colonsay Hotel

    Southern Highlands & Islands

    This wonderfully laid-back hotel is set in an atmospheric old inn dating from 1750, a short walk uphill from the ferry pier in Scalasaig. It's a plush…

  • Dutch Mill Hotel

    Aberdeen

    The grand, granite-hewn, Victorian-era mansions that line Queens Rd house financial offices, private schools, medical practices and the occasional hotel –…

  • Shetland Lighthouse Cottages

    Shetland

    The Shetland Amenity Trust manages three lighthouse cottages, all commanding dramatic views of rugged coastline: one near the airport at Sumburgh …

  • Heathmount Hotel

    Inverness

    Small and friendly, the Heathmount combines a popular local bar and restaurant with eight designer hotel rooms, each one different, ranging from a boldly…

  • Campbeltown Backpackers

    Southern Highlands & Islands

    This beautiful hostel occupies a central former school building: it's great, with a modern kitchen, state-of-the-art wooden bunks and access for people…

  • Heb Hostel

    Outer Hebrides

    The Heb is an easygoing hostel close to the ferry, with comfy wooden bunks, a convivial living room with peat fire and a welcoming owner who can provide…

  • Port Carnish

    Outer Hebrides

    A beautifully designed timber building set on an old croft with a stunning outlook across the sands of Uig Bay, this romantic cottage offers luxury self…

  • Jessie Mac's

    Highland Perthshire

    Set in a Victorian manse complete with baronial turret, Jessie Mac's is a glorious cross between B&B and luxury hostel, with three gorgeous doubles and…

  • Auld Kirk

    The Cairngorms

    Here’s something a little out of the ordinary – a seven-bedroom hotel housed in a converted 19th-century church. The interior blends original features…

  • Eagleview Guest House

    The Cairngorms

    Welcoming Eagleview is one of the most pleasant places to stay in the area, with beautifully decorated bedrooms, super-king-size beds, spacious bathrooms…

  • Gleneagles Hotel

    Lowland Perthshire & Kinross

    Deep in rural Perthshire near the town of Auchterarder lies Gleneagles Hotel, one of Scotland’s most famous resorts. Not your typical bed-and-breakfast,…

  • Blythswood Square

    Glasgow

    In a gorgeous Georgian terrace, this elegant five-star offers inner-city luxury, with grey and cerise providing casual soft-toned style throughout. Rooms …

  • Oak Tree Inn

    Loch Lomond

    An attractive traditional inn built in slate and timber, this place offers bright, modern bedrooms for pampered hikers, plus super-spacious superior…

  • Kintail Lodge Hotel

    North & West Coast

    Run with a friendly can-do attitude, this is an excellent haven of Highland hospitality on the main road right by Loch Duich. Superior rooms are…

  • Burrastow House

    Shetland

    This fine old haa – the 18th-century seat of the local laird – sits in a lovely location on the shore of Vaila Sound, a couple of miles southwest of Walls…

  • Glasgow SYHA

    Glasgow

    Perched on a hill overlooking Kelvingrove Park in a charming townhouse, this place is one of Scotland's best official hostels. Dorms are mostly four to…

  • Beltane House

    Orkney

    Owned by the local community, this is Papa Westray's hub. It has the only shop, and functions as a makeshift pub on Saturday nights. One wing is a hostel…

  • Flower House

    Glasgow

    Cosy, old-style B&B is offered in this pretty Victorian terraced house fronted by a riot of creepers and flowers – you can't miss it. Just off the…

  • New Lanark Mill Hotel

    Southern Scotland

    Cleverly converted from an 18th-century mill, this hotel is full of character and is a stone's throw from the major attractions. It has smart rooms (the…

  • Argyll Hotel

    Southern Highlands & Islands

    Right on a fine stretch of beach with a magnificent outlook to Islay and Jura, this traditional inn 10 miles north of Campbeltown on the main road is run…

  • Cornhill Castle

    Southern Scotland

    Two miles west of Biggar, just off the A72, this 12-room country hotel is undergoing a facelift and expansion under new owners. Set on the Clyde, it's a…

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