Mackays Rooms

Top choice in North & West Coast


You really feel you’re at the furthest corner of Scotland here, where the road turns through 90 degrees. But whether heading south or east, you’ll go far before you find a better place to stay than this haven of Highland hospitality. With its big beds, soft fabrics and contemporary colours, it’s a romantic spot with top service and numerous boutique details.

There's also a self-contained cabin here, which can be rented on a self-catering or B&B basis. With two rooms, it sleeps up to four.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

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2. Sandwood Bay

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3. Strathnaver Museum

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5. Eas a’Chual Aluinn

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