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…
Must-see hotels in Scotland
Inverness & the Great Glen
This wonderful Georgian hunting lodge has bags of old-fashioned character – it was once the home of Highland author Neil M Gunn – and has spacious grounds…
Fife
Set in a handsome, red-sandstone waterfront building that once housed the local library, this hostel is beautifully furnished and equipped. There are four…
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,…
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 …
Loch Lomond
An attractive traditional inn built in slate and timber, this place offers bright, modern bedrooms for pampered hikers, plus super-spacious superior…
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…
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…
The Trossachs
Offering excellent value for stylish contemporary rooms in a handsome Victorian house, this main-road choice has energetic owners who provide first-class…
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…
Mull
Bristling with turrets as a real castle should, this accommodation enjoys an unforgettable location, with huge windows framing green fields sloping down…
East Coast
At Contin, south of Strathpeffer on the A835, Coul House dates from 1821 but has a light, airy feel in contrast to many country houses of this vintage. It…
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…
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…
Fife
It's difficult to imagine a more enchanting setting than that enjoyed by this friendly B&B in a secluded seafront location. The front rooms offer fabulous…
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…
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…
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…
Loch Lomond
Where the road ends on the eastern side of Loch Lomond is this postcard-quality retreat in an elegant ex-hunting lodge with lawns stretching right down to…
The Trossachs
This cottage is a haven of good hospitality and holds three snug en suite rooms that make an enticing Trossachs base. The rooms all have charm: we love…
Lerwick
Some of Shetland's B&Bs are aimed more at oil workers than visitors, but this is quite the reverse: a relaxing, welcoming spot in a fine house behind a…
East Coast
This 16th-century former bishop’s palace makes a wonderful place to stay. Standard rooms are compact but comfortable, although this is a spot to splash…
Borders Region
Luxury without snobbery is this hotel's hallmark, and more power to it. To call this a house is being coy: it's an elegant baronial mansion, 2 miles north…
North & West Coast
With two centuries of history as an angling destination, this remote, upmarket hotel has bags of character and is popular with fisherfolk. The variety of…
Loch Lomond & the Trossachs
This lovely Swiss-run stone farmhouse is just below the main road between Crianlarich and Tyndrum, but has a fabulous outlook over a valley, with…
Ullapool to Kyle of Lochalsh
This spacious hostel has enthusiastic, can-do management and sits in a magnificent location, surrounded by spectacular mountains. Roomy dorms and privates…
Glasgow
Once the power station for early trams, this boutique-chain conversion of an elegant building has resulted in a satisfying, surprisingly quiet option in…
Oban
Set on the hillside above town, this Oban B&B commands magnificent views over to Kerrera and Mull. It's run with genuine enthusiasm, and the owners are…
The Trossachs
This elegant home has a fabulous hillside location with verdant garden and lovely vistas; it's close to Callander's centre but far from the crowds. The…
Caithness
This ultra-spacious modern house overlooking clifftop farmland offers a big-hearted welcome and unusual amenities. Rooms are comfortable, with balconies,…
Dumfries & Galloway
There's a wide range of intriguing accommodation at this waterside activity centre on Loch Ken. Solar-powered yurts sleep up to six; there's also a…
Orkney
For a farmstay with solitude, old-fashioned hospitality and one of the best breakfasts (with fresh eggs) around, try this place, 1.5 miles from Orphir,…
East Coast
This centrally located, assured conversion of a historic building is a friendly and sound choice. Rooms are lovely: spacious and uncluttered, with respect…
Glasgow
This is traditionally Glasgow's favoured hotel of the rich and famous, and the patriarch of sophistication and comfort. A study in elegance, it's…
Oban, Mull & Tiree
The first building you reach coming from the ferry on Coll is this lovely B&B, with a large front garden and magnificent views over the water. The owners…
Arran
Opposite the ferry, the Douglas is a smart, stylish haven of island hospitality. Views are magnificent and luxurious rooms with smart contemporary fabrics…
Orkney
This excellent, intimate, modern hostel is an Orcadian gem. It’s heated throughout and has pristine kitchen facilities and an inviting lounge; rooms sleep…
Borders Region
The heart of the village is this convivial pub and hotel, with a pleasant back garden and good rooms (there are only five, and it soon fills with walkers,…
Glasgow
This modern chain does away with some normal hotel accoutrements in favour of self-check-in terminals and minimalist, plasticky modern rooms with just two…
Stirling Region
Wimbledon tennis champion Andy Murray (born in nearby Dunblane) has invested some of his winnings in this luxurious country-house hotel, signposted 4…
