Outer Hebrides
These luxury self-catering cottages (sleeping two) were built to an award-winning architect's design using stone walls and a turf roof, with panoramic…
Must-see hotels in Scotland
St Andrews
This Michelin-starred restaurant with rooms makes an ideal gourmet break. The split-level bedrooms look over the garden and fields beyond; breakfast is…
Lowland Perthshire & Kinross
This luxury B&B is a most welcoming establishment, offering four large, bright rooms with plenty of understated style, an atmospheric lounge stuffed with…
New Town
Gerald is an unfailingly charming and helpful host, and his lovely Georgian garden flat (just two guest bedrooms, each with a private bathroom) has a…
Dumfries & Galloway
Just off the central avenue on a charismatic narrow shopping street, this high-quality B&B occupies a historic cottage but has spacious modern rooms that…
Oban, Mull & Tiree
Occupying a comparatively lofty position on the tranquil island of Easdale, this is a standout self-catering option with views both ways: over the village…
Southern Highlands & Islands
The heart of Jura's community is this hotel, which is warmly welcoming and efficiently run. Rooms vary in size and shape, but all are renovated and…
Edinburgh
The Bonham manages a successful fusion of Victorian interiors with bold, modern colours and contemporary design. Cool, crisp bedlinen, luxury bathrooms…
Ullapool to Kyle of Lochalsh
The Old Manse is a top-notch Scottish guesthouse, beautifully appointed and in a prime, quiet lochside position. Rooms are traditional in style and simply…
Borders Region
Run by an interesting, kind couple, this rather striking house offers commodious, flowery rooms. Both en-suite and shared bathrooms are available and…
Southern Highlands & Islands
This excellent purpose-built bunkhouse is situated on a working croft and is constructed along sustainable lines. It makes a wonderful walking base and…
Dundee & Angus
With a superb location overlooking the harbour, four stylishly decorated bedrooms and a gourmet breakfast menu, Harbour Nights is our favourite place to…
Southern Highlands & Islands
Follow the harbour just past Tarbert's centre to this spot, which is beautifully maintained and decorated by one man and his dogs. It has great views over…
Leith
Luxury textiles, colourful cushions, stylish bathrooms and fresh flowers added to a warm Edinburgh welcome make this Victorian town house a highly…
Skye
Three miles northwest of Carbost, this excellent hostel is housed in the old village school, with cosy lounge, well-equipped kitchen, and superb gardens…
Orkney
There are stunning views at this spectacular, quirky and cosy self-catering option between Pierowall and Noup Head. There are three separate units here,…
Borders Region
This posh boutique B&B in the centre of Hawick brings out the best in this solid 19th-century building with modish wallpapers and designer furniture and…
Aberdeen
Decor of exposed brick and leather wall panels, slate-lined bathrooms, and Corbusier armchairs in the more expensive suites add a designer's touch to this…
Dumfries & Galloway
The heart of the village, the Clachan Inn is an atmospheric pub with a fireplace and real ales. It serves an original and delicious bar menu (mains £11 to…
North & West Coast
The owners of Mackays Rooms in Durness also run Croft 103, a stunning, modern self-catering option aimed at couples, 7 miles east, right on Loch Eriboll…
Inverness & the Great Glen
Beautifully decked out with fresh flowers and potted plants, the Sunny Brae enjoys an enviable location with great views across the Moray Firth. The hotel…
Dumfries & Galloway
This elegant residence on the main road offers great hospitality from its cordial hosts. Four lovely rooms offer plenty of space; number four is an…
Shetland
Runs Shetland's network of böds – simple rustic cottages or huts with peat fires, which might mean bringing a sleeping bag, coins for the meter, or even a…
Southern Scotland
This B&B on the main road through town has warm and friendly owners who keep their prices fair and their four lovely rooms very shipshape. All are en…
Aberdeenshire
The bedrooms at this luxurious B&B are characterised by bright modern decor and original artwork, but the big selling point is that most have floor-to…
Mull
On the harbourfront, this is a cute Tobermory base that offers rooms varying in size and shape that have been refurbished and are most comfortable. Great…
Central Highlands
This organic croft in the north of the island has a campsite with basic facilities, and also offers accommodation for two in a Mongolian yurt.
Outer Hebrides
A basic camping ground in the machair behind the beautiful beach at Reef (also spelled Riof), 2 miles northeast of Miavaig.
Skye
Excellent site, close to mountains and sea, with a shop selling food and outdoor kit. The midges can be diabolical, though.
Loch Lomond
This former church is now a remote, welcoming hostel in a peaceful streamside location. It's popular with walkers and offers simple accommodation in…
Lowland Perthshire & Kinross
This enormous spa hotel is nearly 150 years old, but apart from its monumental exterior it looks very different from its mannered Victorian past. It's…
Caithness
Tucked into trees 5 miles west of Thurso is this Georgian mansion offering elegant accommodation with both character and style. Sumptuous upstairs rooms…
Shetland
This old RAF base (though the radar station it served reopened in 2018) is not the most atmospheric lodging, though the tired barracks-style rooms offer…
Southern Scotland
On the main road right by the monument and bridge, a charming ivy-covered facade conceals this romantic, rather luxurious hotel, which will appeal greatly…
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…
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…
West Highlands
The Clachaig, 2 miles east of Glencoe village, has long been a favourite haunt of hill walkers and climbers. As well as comfortable en suite accommodation…
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…
Loch Lomond & the Trossachs
Fancy a night in a 700-year-old castle? Parts of Culcreuch date to 1296 and overall it's a remarkably well-preserved historic building. The rooms vary…
Aberdeenshire
If you want to spoil yourself, book a room at this splendid 18th-century mansion set amid acres of parkland. It’s comfortably old-fashioned, with a grand…
