Must-see hotels in The Highlands & Islands

  • Ardlui Hotel

    Loch Lomond

    This pub and hotel has a great lochside location and a view of Ben Lomond at breakfast. The rooms are decorated in classical Scottish country-comfort…

  • Tanera Mòr Holiday Cottages

    North & West Coast

    These five self-catering cottages are marvellous away-from-it-all places to stay. They sleep between four and 11 and are available for weekly hire. There…

  • Brander Lodge

    Southern Highlands & Islands

    Midway between Loch Etive and Loch Awe and set among imposing Highland scenery, Brander Lodge makes a good base for exploring the area. An enthusiastic…

  • Taversoe

    Orkney

    Two miles west from the ferry pier, Rousay's only hotel is an attractively low-key place, with renovated rooms offering excellent bathrooms – one suitable…

  • Royal Hotel

    Southern Highlands & Islands

    Historically Campbeltown's best address, this reddish sandstone hotel opposite the harbour is looking swish again. It caters mostly to yachties and…

  • Scourie Lodge

    North & West Coast

    Enjoy substantial comfort and hospitality in this gorgeous building overlooking the bay. The welcoming owners make an effort to run it along sustainable…

  • Douglas Park

    Southern Highlands & Islands

    In Dunoon you'll certainly want to be on the long, pretty waterfront promenade, and this spot fits the bill. It's in a quieter area, just over a mile from…

  • Lime Tree

    Fort William

    Much more interesting than your average guesthouse, this former Victorian manse overlooking Loch Linnhe is an ‘art gallery with rooms’, decorated…

  • Lynnfield Hotel

    Kirkwall

    South of Kirkwall's centre, this sizeable yet intimate hotel is run with a professional touch. Rooms are individually decorated, and feature handsome…

  • Stronsay Fish Mart

    Orkney

    Now renovated, this year-round hostel occupies the building that was once the island's herring market, among cottages that used to house the men that…

  • Castlebay Hotel

    Outer Hebrides

    The Castlebay Hotel has spacious bedrooms decorated with a subtle tartan motif – it’s worth paying a bit extra for a sea view – and there’s a comfy lounge…

  • Erigmore Estate

    Highland Perthshire

    Scattered around the wooded, riverside grounds of Erigmore House, the former country retreat of a wealthy clipper ship's captain, these luxury timber…

  • Tongue Hotel

    North & West Coast

    A stalwart of the north coast, this spruce former hunting lodge offers attractive, roomy chambers, including plush superiors with top views, and classic…

  • Fàilte

    Oban

    Solicitous host Thomas knows a thing or two about guest comfort and the thoughtful extras here (powerpoints, disposable razors, real milk in the mini…

  • Peedie Hostel

    Kirkwall

    Nestling into a corner at the end of the Kirkwall waterfront, this marvellously located hostel set in former fisherfolk's cottages has a cute, tiny…

  • Elmbank

    Loch Lomond

    Just off the Square, this welcoming, walker-friendly place has an interesting variety of rooms, including self-catering options. The friendly owner runs a…

  • Glendale Guest House

    Southern Highlands & Islands

    This grand Victorian waterfront villa, complete with turret, offers very generous rooms with plush furniture and good family options. Front-facing…

  • Atholl Arms Hotel

    Highland Perthshire

    This hotel, near Blair Atholl train station, is convenient for the castle, with rooms of a high standard; book ahead on weekends. The Bothy Bar here is…

  • Old Inn

    Skye

    The Old Inn is an atmospheric wee pub, offering accommodation in bright B&B bedrooms and an appealing chalet-style bunkhouse. The bar is a favourite with…

  • Barriemore Guest House

    Oban

    With a grand location overlooking the entrance to Oban Bay, this place offers top-notch hospitality with tartan carpets on the stairs and plump Loch Fyne…

  • Baltasound Hotel

    Shetland

    Brightly decorated rooms – some bigger than others – are complemented by wooden chalets arrayed around the lawn here. Rooms feel a little overpriced so it…

  • Waterside House

    Ullapool

    This typical whitewashed home is right on the waterfront, so close to the ferry that you can watch it docking out of your window. Waterside House features…

  • Hotel Hebrides

    Outer Hebrides

    The location and setting don’t look promising – a nondescript building squeezed between the ferry pier and car park – but this modern establishment brings…

  • Glenview

    Loch Lomond

    In the centre of things on the road through Luss village, this white house offers a genuine welcome and three highly appealing suites. All are showroom…

  • Harris Hotel

    Outer Hebrides

    Run since 1903 by four generations of the Cameron family, Harris Hotel is a 19th-century sporting hotel, built in 1865 for visiting anglers and deer…

  • Oban SYHA

    Oban

    Set in a grand Victorian villa on the Esplanade, 0.75 miles north of Oban's train station, this hostel is modernised to a high standard, with comfy wooden…

  • Stromabank Hotel

    Orkney

    Perched on the hill above Longhope, the small atmospheric Stromabank Hotel has very acceptable, refurbished en suite rooms, as well as tasty home-cooked…

  • Kathmore Guest House

    Oban

    A 10-minute stroll from Oban's centre, this warmly welcoming place mixes traditional Highland hospitality and hearty breakfasts with a wee touch of…

  • Braewick Cafe & Caravan Park

    Shetland

    On offer here are decent tent pitches and caravan sites, with or without stunning views over St Magnus Bay's weird and wonderful rock formations. It also…

  • Oban Backpackers

    Oban

    Simple, colourful, relaxed and casual, this hostel has plenty of atmosphere. Dorms are basic, with high ceilings and plenty of space; prices vary…

  • Cairngorm Hotel

    The Cairngorms

    Better known as 'the Cairn', this long-established hotel is set in the fine old granite building with the pointy turret opposite the train station. It’s a…

  • Glen Clova Hotel

    The Cairngorms

    The Glen Clova Hotel is a lovely old drover’s inn near the head of the glen, and a great place to get away from it all. As well as 18 comfortable, country…

  • Dun Flodigarry Hostel & Camping

    Trotternish

    A bright and welcoming hostel that enjoys a stunning location overlooking the sea, with views across Raasay to the mainland mountains. A nearby hiking…

  • Park Guest House

    Outer Hebrides

    A charming Victorian villa with a conservatory and six luxurious rooms (mostly en suite), the Park Guest House is comfortable and central and has the…

  • Acheninver Hostel

    North & West Coast

    A quarter-mile walk off the road a couple of miles southeast of Achiltibuie, this off-the-beaten-track hostel has a remote, serene location that's one of…

  • Sumburgh Hotel

    Shetland

    A reliable country-style hotel, with renovated rooms that feature soft duvets, attractive colour schemes and big towels. Larger sea-view rooms looking out…

  • St Magnus Bay Hotel

    Shetland

    This wonderful wooden mansion was built in 1896. The owners are involved in an ongoing renovation – a major project – to return it to former glories, and…

  • Tigh’n Eilean Guest House

    Highland Perthshire

    Everything about this property screams comfort. It’s a gorgeous place overlooking the Tay, with individually designed rooms – one has a jacuzzi, while…

  • Rosedale Hotel

    Portree (Port Righ)

    The Rosedale is a cosy, old-fashioned hotel delightfully situated down by the waterfront – you’ll be welcomed with a glass of whisky when you check-in…

  • Coruisk House

    Skye

    This lovely old house enjoys stunning views from the top of the village. It has been lovingly restored and beautifully decorated, and offers two equally…

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