Great Places to Stay in Scotland
Posted by on Monday, November 9, 2009
Under: Europe
Here is a growing list of features on a range of up-market hotels and castles where you can enjoy the best of Scottish hospitality and accommodation.
Airds Hotel, Port Appin, Argyll - a true hideaway country inn with a genuine warm welcome.
A List Apartments, and Glasgow - a popular alternative to a hotel.
Ardanaiseig Hotel - a Victorian mansion in the North-West Highlands.
Arthouse Hotel, Glasgow - fabulous colours and furnishings, homely comforts.
Auchen Castle, Beattock, near Moffat, Dumfries and Galloway - an enchanting aristocratic mansion
Balcary Bay Country House Hotel - on the Solway Firth, Dumfries and Galloway.
Ballathie House - in the breathtaking Perthshire countryside.
Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh - high level of hospitality, homely comfort and exceptional service.
Barns Tower, near Peebles - a romantic retreat in the Scottish Borders.
Best Western Bruntsfield Hotel, Edinburgh - charming townhouse hotel with everything for the visitor.
Best Western Scotland's Hotel, Pitlochry, Perthshire - 5-star amenities for a 3-star price.
Black Bull Hotel, Killearn, Stirlingshire - a modern take on a country inn.
Boath House, Auldearn, near Nairn, Inverness-shire - named by the AA as one of the top 200 hotels in the UK.
Bonham Hotel, Edinburgh - an award-winning establishment.
Borthwick Castle, Lothians - Mary Queen of Scots fled here with her third husband.
Cameron House - on the shores of Loch Lomond.
Carrick at Cameron House, Loch Lomond, Argyll - a new time-share and golf development.
Castle Venlaw, Peebles, Scottish Borders - a chic boutique chateau oozing romantic charm.
Channings Hotel, Edinburgh - connections withe the Antarctic explorer Shackleton.
Cloister House, Melrose - formerly a manse house, beside historic Melrose Abbey.
Cookery Courses Around Scotland - a holiday with personal tuition from the professionals.
Coul House, Strathpeffer - a get-away-from-it-all country house hotel.
Craigellachie Hotel, Speyside, Banffshire - 300 malt whiskies and Hotel Bar of the Year award.
Craigsanquhar House Hotel, Cupar, Fife - A real country house hotel.
Creggans Inn, Strachur, Argyll - on the shores of Loch Fyne.
Cringletie House, Peebles, Scottish Borders - a hidden gem of a country house hotel.
Cromlix House Hotel, Kinbuck, Perthshire - A memorable sense of calm and relaxation
Culloden House Hotel, Near Inverness - grand Georgian surroundings with no stuffy formality.
Culzean Castle, Eisenhower Apartment - live like a President.
Dalhousie Castle, Lothians - dine in the dungeons.
Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club - not far from Edinburgh.
Darroch Learg, Ballater, Aberdeenshire - a Highland paradise.
Donavourd Country House, Pitlochry, Perthshire - homely comforts & superb home-cooking.
Druimnacroish Hotel, Dervaig, Mull - a wonderfully renovated old farmhouse and watermill.
Dryfesdale Country House Hotel, near Lockerbie, Dumfries & Galloway - superb views of the countryside.
Dunblane Hydro - a popular, busy and bustling resort hotel with ideal facilities.
Edinburgh Residence - superior accommodation in a choice of suites and apartments.
Eilean Iarmain Hotel, Skye - a delightful early 19th century inn by the sea.
Enterkine House, Ayr - a small and private 'home', open to a few select guests.
Farleyer House, near Aberfeldy - situated in magnificent Perthshire countryside.
Forest Hills, Kinlochard, Aberfoyle, Stirlingshire - a quiet country house plus excellent sport and leisure.
The Four Seasons Hotel, St. Fillans - stunning views, good food, relaxing atmosphere.
Glasshouse, Edinburgh - gorgeous, glittering and glitzy.
Glengarry Castle Hotel - on the shores of Loch Oich, in the heart of the Great Glen.
Glenapp Castle - a fairytale castle near Ballantrae, Ayrshire.
Gleneagles Hotel, Perthshire - with its famous golf course.
Glenmorangie House, Tain, Ross-shire - yes, owned by the whisky company!
Glenspean Lodge Hotel, Roy Bridge, Invernesshire - a baronial manor, close to Aonach Mor & Ben Nevis.
Glenteviot Park, Near Hawick, Scottish Borders - the ultimate rural retreat for discerning guests.
Harmony, Melrose, Scottish Borders - self-catering in a Georgian mansion, built in 1807.
Hebridean Islands Cruises - in an award-winning cruise ship.
Hilton Dundee - spectacular views across the river Tay.
Hilton Glasgow - luxurious leisure and convention resort in the heart of the city.
Holyrood Hotel, Edinburgh - winner of "Scottish Hotel of the Year" title.
Hotel Missoni Edinburgh - Vibrant and vivacious in colour, texture and mood.
Howard (The) - luxury on an exquisite, small scale in Edinburgh.
The Inn at Inverbeg, Loch Lomond - on the loch side, recently upgraded without losing its traditional charm.
Inverlochy Castle Hotel, Fort William - admired by Queen Victoria.
Kilspindie House, Aberlady, East Lothian - fresh, flavoursome food, a warm welcome & a relaxing, enjoyable stay.
Kinloch Lodge, Isle of Skye - home of Lord Macdonald and his cookery expert wife Claire.
Kinnaird, Dunkeld, Perthshire - One of Scotland's Top Ten Hotels.
Loch Lomond Waterfront Lodges, Balmaha, Stirling - 5 star luxury weekend and holiday lodges.
Lockerbie Manor, Dumfries and Galloway - an idyllic, wee country house for a relaxing break.
Lodge on Loch Lomond - a Scandinavian hunting lodge on the bonnie banks.
Malmaison Hotel, Leith, Edinburgh - ultra cool, contemporary, sophisticated and sexy.
Marcliffe of Pitfodels, Aberdeen - a small, intimate, luxury hotel offering comfort and hospitality.
Mar Hall, Bishopton, Near Glasgow - an elegant, romantic country house hotel.
Mar Lodge, Braemar - 72,500 acres in the heart of the Cairngorms.
Melville Castle, Edinburgh - an exceptionally fine hotel in every respect.
Millennium Hotel, Glasgow - in the heart of the city, overlooking George Square.
North West Castle Hotel, Stranraer - in the south-west corner of Scotland.
Norton House Hotel, Edinburgh - comfort and hospitality with a touch of style.
Novotel Edinburgh Centre - stylish, modern, 4-star hotel with fabulous service.
Old Course Hotel, St Andrews - overlooking the 17th green.
One Devonshire Gardens - timeless quality, captivating ambience, sheer luxury.
Orient Express of the North - a trip on the luxury train "Northern Belle".
Peebles Hotel Hydro - the ultimate family resort.
Poole House Hotel, Wester Ross - once the home of the founder of Inverewe Garden.
Princes Street Suites, Edinburgh - self catering in a brilliant location and awesome views of Edinburgh
Radisson SAS Edinburgh, The Royal Mile - cool, contemporary and very classy in the city centre.
Radisson SAS Hotel - an eyecatching new hotel in the centre of Glasgow.
Ramada Jarvis, Glasgow Airport - modern, sleek design, comfortable, homely accommodation.
Reid's Hotel, Madeira - founded by a Scot in 1891.
Rodel Hotel, Isle of Harris - a perfect place to relax and recharge the batteries.
Roxburghe Hotel and Golf Course - 19th century Borders mansion.
Royal Hotel, Tighnabruaich, Kyles of Bute, Argyll - quality food and high standard of cuisine.
Royal Mile Residence - luxury self-catering in Edinburgh's historic heart.
Royal Scotsman - a Scottish Palace on wheels.
Rufflets Hotel, St Andrews - celebrating its Golden Jubilee.
St. Andrews Bay Golf Resort and Spa - a five-star hotel overlooking St Andrews Bay, Fife.
Scotsman Hotel, Edinburgh - a former newspaper office on North Bridge.
Scottish Apartment.com, Edinburgh - standard and budget graded serviced flats around Edinburgh.
Sheraton Grand Edinburgh - a five star hotel combined with a health spa.
Shieldhill Castle - a grand Scottish baronial country mansion in Lanarkshire.
St. Andrews Golf Hotel, St Andrews - welcoming and friendly, with chic, sleek bedrooms, right on the seafront.
Stobo Castle - a Health Spa near Peebles in the Scottish Borders.
Taychreggan Hotel, Loch Awe - a remote hotel in Argyll.
Turnberry Resort - with golf course, spa and loads of outdoor activities in Ayrshire.
Tower of Hallbar, Lanarkshire - a sixteenth century fifty-eight foot Tower.
Ullinish Country Lodge, Isle of Skye - peace and tranquility in spades...
Western Isles Hotel, Tobermory, Mull - with views across the bay.
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