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…
Must-see hotels in Northern Highlands & Islands
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…
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…
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.
Caithness
Tucked into trees 5 miles west of Thurso is this Georgian mansion offering elegant accommodation with both character and style. Sumptuous upstairs rooms…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Ullapool to Kyle of Lochalsh
Airily set in the former train station (the new one is opposite), this hostel has cosy four-bed dorms, a garden and kitchen-lounge with plenty of light…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Ullapool to Kyle of Lochalsh
On the main waterfront road, the excellent Rockvilla has very welcoming hosts and lovely modernised rooms with heaps of space and dreamy views over the…
Caithness
On the water at the river mouth, homelike, well-kept Seaview has genuine, bend-over-backwards hospitality from cheerful June, who will look after your…
East Coast
Located between Dingwall and the Cromarty Bridge is this fabulous conversion of 19th-century stone farm buildings into 10 very luxurious modern cottages…
East Coast
This friendly hotel at the heart of town offers surprisingly modern, stylish, refurbished rooms, despite its rather ugly facade. It welcomes solo…
Caithness
Tucked away in Thurso's most appealing corner you'll find a top spot right by the pretty town beach, offering spectacular vistas over it and across to…
Caithness
Nearly all of John O'Groats is now taken up by this company, which has erected a series of modern wooden holiday chalets offering spectacular views and…
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…
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…
Caithness
A solid, handsome 19th-century town house on a central corner, Murray House gives a good first impression with a genuine welcome and ample dimensions. It…
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…
Ullapool to Kyle of Lochalsh
This is a welcoming hotel that’s very walker-friendly, with features such as a handsome lounge well stocked with books, a great bar with several real ales…
Ullapool to Kyle of Lochalsh
This refurbished hunting lodge has a super waterside position on a sizeable estate offering good walking and fishing as well as falconry and archery. It's…
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…
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…
Ullapool to Kyle of Lochalsh
This former hunting lodge on the Applecross estate is about a mile off the road in a lovely rural location. With lots of beds across two separate…
Kyle of Tongue Hostel & Holiday Park
North & West Coast
In a wonderful spot right by the causeway across the Kyle of Tongue, a mile west of Tongue, this is the top budget option in the area, with clean,…
East Coast
The comforts of a home-style B&B are on offer right in the heart of Helmsdale at this relaxed, welcoming place. Spacious bedrooms offer solid quality and…
Outer Hebrides
This place has two Scandinavian-style timber camping pods set on a hillside on a working farm. Each has an outdoor deck and barbecue overlooking the sea;…
Portree (Port Righ)
A warm welcome awaits from the Irish-Welsh couple who run this appealing B&B bang in the centre of town. All four bedrooms have a view across the harbour…
