Loch Lomond
Where the road ends on the eastern side of Loch Lomond is this postcard-quality retreat in an elegant ex-hunting lodge with lawns stretching right down to…
Must-see hotels in Scotland
North & West Coast
With two centuries of history as an angling destination, this remote, upmarket hotel has bags of character and is popular with fisherfolk. The variety of…
Glasgow
Once the power station for early trams, this boutique-chain conversion of an elegant building has resulted in a satisfying, surprisingly quiet option in…
Oban
Set on the hillside above town, this Oban B&B commands magnificent views over to Kerrera and Mull. It's run with genuine enthusiasm, and the owners are…
Dumfries & Galloway
There's a wide range of intriguing accommodation at this waterside activity centre on Loch Ken. Solar-powered yurts sleep up to six; there's also a…
Orkney
For a farmstay with solitude, old-fashioned hospitality and one of the best breakfasts (with fresh eggs) around, try this place, 1.5 miles from Orphir,…
Glasgow
This is traditionally Glasgow's favoured hotel of the rich and famous, and the patriarch of sophistication and comfort. A study in elegance, it's…
Orkney
This excellent, intimate, modern hostel is an Orcadian gem. It’s heated throughout and has pristine kitchen facilities and an inviting lounge; rooms sleep…
Glasgow
This modern chain does away with some normal hotel accoutrements in favour of self-check-in terminals and minimalist, plasticky modern rooms with just two…
Southern Scotland
This small, recently opened hotel in the heart of town is a nursing home conversion on one level. Rooms come with either king or super-king beds and are…
Orkney
This commodious, refurbished 19th-century herring station is right on the pier in Burray village. Rooms have stylish furnishings, and all have great water…
North & West Coast
This historic hotel has a fabulous position overlooking the marvellous perspective of the sandy beach fringing Torrisdale Bay. The owners have been doing…
Orkney
Set on a working cattle farm by the sea, this place offers comfortable accommodation in a noble stone farmhouse. The polished interior features an…
Southern Scotland
If you really want to experience the magic of Culzean, it's possible to stay in the castle, which has a magnificent suite used by Eisenhower and several…
Orkney
On a working dairy farm on the edge of Stromness, this place has lovely views over green fields, town and harbour. Rooms are elegant and maintain the…
Orkney
A top-notch conversion of a former village hall behind the church in the middle of Westray, this place has two luminous, high-ceilinged rooms with modern…
Oban
Built in 1780 for the Duke of Argyll, the old-fashioned Manor House is Oban’s finest hotel. It has small but elegant Georgian-style rooms – the majority…
North & West Coast
In the middle of Tongue and within a minute's stumbling distance of two pubs is this charming B&B. There are snug, loft-style rooms with plenty of natural…
Southern Highlands & Islands
The delightful Pierhouse Hotel sits on the waterfront above the pier for the Lismore ferry, and has stylish modern rooms, a sauna and an excellent…
Greater Glasgow
This noble hotel in the nicest part of Greenock has appealing recently refurbished rooms that provide comfort without taking away from the building's…
Dumfries & Galloway
A noble stone building in a quiet part of town, this offers a genuine welcome and a lovely interior featuring high ceilings and huge windows. Spend extra…
Glasgow
The name is no tartan tourist trap; rather this intimate, cosy hotel in a noble building is actually run by the adjacent bagpiping centre, and profits go…
Edinburgh
This peaceful and elegant guesthouse is a sensitively restored Victorian town house with six individually designed bedrooms with views towards either…
Edinburgh
This ground-floor apartment is closer to a curiosity shop than a B&B, filled with art installations and vintage finds – a line of old theatre seats is…
Orkney
This super-friendly spot by a beach 6 miles north of the Sanday ferry offers a cosy three-room hostel sleeping two or four in beds, and a sweet, grassy…
Moor of Rannoch Restaurant & Rooms
Highland Perthshire
At the end of the road beside Rannoch train station, this is one of Scotland’s most isolated places (no internet, no TV, only fleeting mobile-phone…
Kirkwall
Book ahead to get a bed in this cracking hostel on the western edge of Kirkwall. It’s a guesthouse conversion, so there’s a very smart kitchen and lounge,…
Edinburgh
Works by contemporary artists adorn these modern studio, and one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments (available by the night; the three-bedroom options…
Southern Scotland
When the blossoms are out, this is Ayr’s prettiest street, and it boasts an excellent place to stay. The rooms are impeccable – an upgrade to the spacious…
Edinburgh
Set in a refurbished Victorian town house tucked away at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in the fashionable Bruntsfield district, this B&B is a real home…
North & West Coast
A sizeable former shooting lodge on ample grounds has been lovingly restored to a very high standard. Excellent rooms feature high-quality mattresses and…
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…
Glasgow
This former church is a longtime favourite for its decadent decor and plush lines. Stylish rooms with mood lighting have a dark, brooding tone and opulent…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
