West Highlands
Set on a peaceful bay, halfway between Lochailort and Acharacle on the A830, the Glenuig Inn is a great place to get away from it all. As well as offering…
West Highlands
Set on a peaceful bay, halfway between Lochailort and Acharacle on the A830, the Glenuig Inn is a great place to get away from it all. As well as offering…
Caithness
Hospitable Mackays is Wick’s best hotel by a long stretch. Attractive, mostly refurbished rooms vary in layout and size, so ask to see a few; prices are…
The Trossachs
At the A84 junction, this 18th-century inn has been given a modern-retro revamp and is an upbeat place with bags of facilities, simple, good-value rooms…
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…
Arran
A village stalwart, this cordial spot has somewhat overpriced but comfortable rooms: it's well worth paying the extra few pounds for a larger front room,…
Lowland Perthshire & Kinross
The historic Four Seasons (the Beatles stayed here while on tour in 1964) has been given a classy modern makeover. Two beautifully appointed lounges and…
Oban, Mull & Tiree
In a fantastic location by the water 10 miles south of the turnoff to Seil, this hospitable country hotel makes an appealing stop. Though most of the…
Islay
The plush seven-room Harbour Inn, owned by Bowmore Distillery, offers friendly service, a good restaurant, a snug bar and prime location a few steps from…
Ullapool to Kyle of Lochalsh
Three miles down a narrow private road beyond Melvaig (11 miles north of Gairloch), this simple yet excellent lodge gives a taste of a lighthouse keeper's…
Borders Region
On the edge of town, this former dower house has a jazzy 21st-century look that hasn't ruined its historic features, as well as appealing renovated rooms…
Ullapool to Kyle of Lochalsh
On the water and centrally located, but still a little removed from the main-street bustle, this tranquil spot has two very sweet rooms with dormer…
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…
Moray
The Craigellachie has a wonderfully old-fashioned, hunting-lodge atmosphere, from the wood-panelled lobby to the opulent drawing room where you can sink…
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…
Mull
Secluded comfort and elegance are the key concepts at this hotel, which feels a world away from anywhere. Set 4 miles off the Craignure–Fionnphort road,…
Dundee
Though it looks plain and boxy from the outside, the Apex sports the sort of stylish, spacious, sofa-equipped rooms that make you want to lounge around…
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…
Glasgow
Offering urban comfort without frills, Point A concentrates on doing the basics well, offering very comfortable beds and reliable showers in minimalist,…
Pitlochry
Genuine welcomes don’t come much better than Nancy’s, and her place on the main street makes a top Pitlochry pit stop. Two comfortable doubles share an…
Lerwick
On a hill a little removed from Lerwick's centre, this is a fine option with some water views. Rooms – some in the house next door – are spacious, light…
The Trossachs
Just beyond the ferry pier on Loch Katrine, this is a pleasing new place to stay, offering tent and motorhome pitches as well as cute camping pods with a…
Ullapool to Kyle of Lochalsh
With a lovely waterfront position in the pretty village of Shieldaig, this is an appealing destination for a relaxing stay, offering old-style rooms that…
Fort William
Much more interesting than your average guesthouse, this former Victorian manse overlooking Loch Linnhe is an ‘art gallery with rooms’, decorated…
Dumfries & Galloway
Four miles north of New Abbey, this welcoming country-house hotel (built in 1715) is a great base, especially for families, as the farm park and mountain…
Dumfries & Galloway
A large contemporary hotel close to the Gretna Green complex. Though the blocky exterior won’t delight everybody, the interior is much more stylish; rooms…
Southern Scotland
We're not sure about the modern facade on this genteel old building, but the rooms are quite luxurious, and some – it's aimed at wedding parties and is…
Islay
Spacious rooms at this four-square white house near the Bruichladdich distillery have super views across Loch Indaal to Bowmore opposite. It's run by a…
Kirkwall
South of Kirkwall's centre, this sizeable yet intimate hotel is run with a professional touch. Rooms are individually decorated, and feature handsome…
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…
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…
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…
Oban, Mull & Tiree
This charming seven-bed bunkhouse in a converted 18th-century stable is near Gylen Castle, a 2-mile walk south from the ferry on Kerrera (keep left at the…
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…
Glasgow
A stone's throw from all the action of the West End, this friendly hotel has an open, airy feel despite the rather dilapidated raised terrace it's located…
Lowland Perthshire & Kinross
This is a classic rural coaching inn right in the middle of the village. The old-style rooms upstairs are better than the renovated ones, though, with a…
St Andrews
Offering a genuine welcome, the family-run Hazelbank is the most likeable of the pleasingly old-fashioned hotels along The Scores. The more expensive…
Ullapool to Kyle of Lochalsh
This striking 19th-century stone mansion 11 miles south of Ullapool is the sort of place you book for a night then wish you had for a week. Three…
Glasgow
This handsome Victorian hotel is part of the Central station: some rooms overlook the platforms. High ceilings, vast corridors stretching into the…
Caithness
A Narnia-style portal leads from central Thurso through a gate and you're suddenly in what feels like an opulent rural estate. The garden is sumptuous and…
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…