Must-see hotels in Scotland

Callander's best hotel is centrally located but feels rural, set by the river in beautiful grounds. Endearing features include a lounge with blazing fire…

The Alamo may not sound like a peaceful spot, but that's exactly what this great place is. Opposite Kelvingrove Park, it feels miles from the city's…

Discreetly hidden atop a time-worn railway administration building alongside Central station, this small, well-priced hotel is a modern, upbeat surprise…

The George boasts a magnificent choice of opulent, individual rooms decorated with sumptuous period furniture. Some feature four-poster beds, Victorian…

A delightful old coaching inn dating from 1658, the Prince’s House is a great place to pamper yourself – ask for the spacious, tartan-draped Stuart Room (…

Down a short potholed road, this Victorian hunting lodge has been adapted by keen young owners to offer contemporary comfort with relaxed style and…

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…

Several times more tasteful than the average Scottish B&B, this elegant house and garden is set back from the main road. Chic contemporary fabrics…

A typically lovely Dumfries sandstone Victorian villa opposite the train station, Ferintosh is a good-humoured place with excellent rooms and a warm…

Boutique chic meets the Highlands in this slick and sophisticated little hotel, where an elegant Georgian exterior conceals an oasis of contemporary cool…

Superbly located Cloisters has three en suite rooms by an artistically converted church and absolutely brilliant views over the Kyle of Tongue and…

This hotel is a celebration of Scottish culture: we’re talking literature and traditional music, not tartan and Nessie dolls. Rooms go for character over…

This large rustic house does everything right, with smashing good-sized rooms and engaging owners who put on quality breakfasts and take pride in…

This historic inn is now a boutique B&B with lovely rooms that are simply furnished in attractive contemporary style with plenty of space and excellent…

For a real dose of luxury, head 3 miles southeast to this former hunting lodge in a dramatic, secluded location with grassy lawns rolling down to a sandy…

Milton Eonan is a must for those seeking tranquillity. On a bubbling stream where a watermill once stood, it’s a working rare-breed croft with a romantic…

This is a friendly place in an old church with a good vibe and a large and attractive communal lounge with lots of sofas and armchairs. A buffet breakfast…

Right in the centre, this is a superb B&B in a charming old building. The owner's artistic touch is evident throughout, from walls covered with paintings,…

A super conversion of a historic house, this is a standout B&B choice. It offers phenomenal value for this level of accommodation, with huge oak-furnished…

Boat House brings a touch of class to Rothesay’s guesthouse scene, with quality fabrics and furnishings and an eye for design that makes it feel like a…