Best family friendly hotels in Scotland

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Best family friendly hotels in Scotland

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Knockinaam Lodge

Knockinaam Lodge - Two Night Added Value Special Offer

Portpatrick

Where the road ends and the Irish Sea begins, this former Victorian hunting lodge with a private cove is secluded, unapologetically traditional and rich in comforts and good food.
  • weddings
  • walking
  • garden
  • dog_friendly
  • wifi
  • romantic
  • honeymoon
  • rooms_with_a_view
  • historic
  • gourmet
  • view
  • seaside
  • conferencemeeting_friendly
  • outdoor_pursuits_hunting
  • fishing
  • golf
  • for_winelovers
  • child_friendly
  • cycling
  • horse_riding
  • wildlife_watching
  • wheelchair_accessible
  • electric_charging_point
  • bird_watching
  • vegetarian_friendly
  • babyfriendly
  • country_house
  • great_breakfast
  • outdoor_dining
  • parking
  • foodie
  • veganfriendly
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Trigony House

Trigony House - Complimentary Tea and Scones on Arrival Special Offer

Thornhill

In a ‘beautiful’ setting, Jan and Adam Moore’s dog-friendly country hotel in an 18th-century sporting lodge looks out over the hills and is surrounded by trees.
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  • electric_charging_point
  • garden
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  • veganfriendly
  • vegetarian_friendly
  • walking
  • weddings
  • wifi
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  • horse_riding
  • spa
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Forss House

Forss House - Hogmanay Celebration Special Offer

Thurso

Under the big skies of Caithness, wrapped in woodland and a curve of the River Forss, this Georgian mansion offers the grandeur of Scottish country house living but with modern-day warmth and comforts.
  • weddings
  • child_friendly
  • walking
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  • fishing
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  • wifi
  • conference_meeting
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  • historic
  • parking
  • bird_watching
  • vegetarian_friendly
  • dog_friendly
  • romantic
  • for_winelovers
  • golf
  • cycling
  • foodie
  • conferencemeeting_friendly
  • wheelchair_accessible
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Shieldaig Lodge

Shieldaig Lodge - Hogmanay Special Offer

Gairloch

Whale-watching, spectacular sunsets and starry, starry nights are among the wonders at this Victorian former hunting lodge on a wooded estate lapped by Loch Gairloch.
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  • child_friendly
  • walking
  • garden
  • fishing
  • wifi
  • parking
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  • conference_meeting
  • outdoor_pursuits_hunting
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  • country_house
  • romantic
  • vegetarian_friendly
  • for_winelovers
  • honeymoon
  • bird_watching
  • seaside
  • golf
  • horse_riding
  • cycling
  • wildlife_watching
  • wheelchair_accessible
  • boutique
  • babyfriendly
  • foodie
  • historic
  • dog_friendly
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Melville Castle

Melville Castle - Hogmanay Sleepover Special Offer

Edinburgh

Lush greenery along a sweeping tree-lined drive ‘soothes the soul’ as towers and crenellations of an 18th Century castle come into view.
  • child_friendly
  • conferencemeeting_friendly
  • disabled_facilities
  • dog_friendly
  • golf
  • historic
  • outdoor_pursuits_hunting
  • weddings
  • wheelchair_accessible
  • electric_charging_point
  • babyfriendly
  • wifi
  • rooms_with_a_view
  • parking
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Cringletie House

Cringletie House - 'Winter at Cringletie' 25% Discount Package Special Offer

Peebles

‘Expensive but very comfortable' with 'excellent food', this Victorian Scottish baronial hotel on a 28-acre estate combines luxury with unforced family and dog-friendliness.
  • babyfriendly
  • child_friendly
  • conferencemeeting_friendly
  • country_house
  • disabled_facilities
  • dog_friendly
  • electric_charging_point
  • fishing
  • garden
  • horse_riding
  • parking
  • romantic
  • vegetarian_friendly
  • walking
  • weddings
  • wheelchair_accessible
  • wifi
  • veganfriendly
  • outdoor_pursuits_hunting
  • foodie
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Rufflets

Rufflets - £90 Dining Credit Autumn/Winter Special Offer

St Andrews

Seventy-two years after its launch as a hotel, in countryside outside St Andrew's, third-generation owners of this turreted Edwardian mansion take evident pride in their legacy.
  • babyfriendly
  • child_friendly
  • conferencemeeting_friendly
  • country_house
  • disabled_facilities
  • dog_friendly
  • garden
  • golf
  • outdoor_dining
  • parking
  • romantic
  • rooms_with_a_view
  • walking
  • weddings
  • wheelchair_accessible
  • wifi
  • cycling
  • wildlife_watching
  • historic
  • bird_watching
  • honeymoon
  • veganfriendly
  • vegetarian_friendly
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The Green Park

The Green Park - Free Theatre Ticket Special Offer

Pitlochry

Traditional as Burns Night and bannocks, the McMenemie family’s Victorian country house hotel stands in lawned gardens sweeping down to the shores of Loch Faskally.
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  • fishing
  • dog_friendly
  • disabled_facilities
  • wifi
  • rooms_with_a_view
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  • exceptional_value
  • wheelchair_accessible
  • walking
  • wine
  • electric_charging_point
  • parking
  • golf
  • country_house
  • cycling
  • child_friendly
  • wildlife_watching
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Cavens

Cavens - Up to 15% Discount Special Offer

Dumfries

'A genuine oasis of tranquility', Angus and Jane Fordyce’s Georgian mansion is set in open countryside close to the dunes and salt marshes of the Solway coast.
  • child_friendly
  • golf
  • walking
  • bird_watching
  • garden
  • fishing
  • dog_friendly
  • wifi
  • conference_meeting
  • ecofriendly
  • for_winelovers
  • country_house
  • great_breakfast
  • parking
  • foodie
  • cycling
  • historic
  • outdoor_pursuits_hunting
  • wildlife_watching
  • seaside
  • electric_charging_point
  • rooms_with_a_view
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More best family friendly hotels in Scotland

Best family friendly hotels in Scotland

Hotels not in the Guide that you may want to consider

Best family friendly hotels in Scotland

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Tigh an Eilean

Tigh an Eilean

SHIELDAIG

On the shores of Loch Torridon, the building is in a ‘gorgeous’ village of white-washed cottages; most of the bedrooms have fine views across the sea to Shieldaig Island.
From £70 per night
  • wifi
  • weddings
  • dog_friendly
  • child_friendly
  • bird_watching
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Atholl Hotel

Atholl Hotel

Aberdeen

The spires of this Victorian Gothic Revival building make this traditional hotel in a quiet location an easy-to-spot beacon.
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  • babyfriendly
  • child_friendly
  • conferencemeeting_friendly
  • disabled_facilities
  • golf
  • parking
  • vegetarian_friendly
  • weddings
  • wheelchair_accessible
  • wifi
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Scourie Hotel

Scourie Hotel

SCOURIE

Spectacular scenery and the thrill of some of Scotland’s finest wild brown trout fishing lure visitors to the Campbell family’s old coaching inn on the scenic North Coast 500 road route.Large grounds encompass walled gardens and an orchard; a path leads down to the harbour.
  • dog_friendly
  • fishing
  • garden
  • parking
  • walking
  • wifi
  • bird_watching
  • cycling
  • boutique
  • country_house
  • mooring_available
  • outdoor_pursuits_hunting
  • child_friendly
  • seaside
  • pub_with_rooms
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Treetops B&B

Treetops B&B

Fort William

Built in the style of an alpine chalet, the spacious bedrooms in this modern building have glorious views of Ben Nevis. B&B guests start the day with a noteworthy Scottish breakfast. A great base for discovering the area, by foot, kayak or bicycle, the knowledgeable hosts are on hand with helpful tips on places to visit and where to eat nearby. There are excellent transport links to Fort William, 3 miles away.
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  • wifi
  • parking
  • dog_friendly
  • child_friendly
  • veganfriendly
  • vegetarian_friendly
  • walking
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Glentower Lower Observatory

Glentower Lower Observatory

Fort William

From the summit of Ben Nevis, gale warnings for ship owners and skippers were once transmitted to this distinctive Victorian building. Today, it is a serene B&B, with spacious bedrooms, many with stunning views of Loch Linnhe and the Ardgour Hills. Scottish breakfasts (porridge with a dash of whisky or lashings of cream; scrambled eggs with local smoked salmon) are served in a light-filled room overlooking tranquil gardens and the loch. A packed lunch may be pre-ordered; for early risers, a packed breakfast. The town is a short walk away.
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  • wifi
  • parking
  • vegetarian_friendly
  • walking
  • child_friendly
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Kinnettles Hotel & Spa

Kinnettles Hotel & Spa

St. Andrews

In the town centre, a short walk from the university, castle, cathedral and beaches, a hotel in a small-scale baronial mansion with an air of understated luxury. Spacious modern suites, decorated in muted colours, have a seating area and a marble bathroom. Soft velvets and tweedy bar seating offsets wooden flooring and a metallic effect feature wall in the restaurant, which serves flavoursome a la carte or five-course tasting menus. The spa has a Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room, and offers a selection of relaxing massages and treatments.
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  • spa
  • wifi
  • parking
  • child_friendly
  • hot_tub_jacuzzi
  • golf
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The Albany Hotel

The Albany Hotel

St Andrews

Formed from two Georgian terraced houses, a friendly, well-situated hotel near the cathedral, shops and restaurants. Contrasting tartan fabrics add cheery colour to comfortable bedrooms, and to a cosy, fire-warmed sitting room and bar, which stocks a selection of whiskies and Scottish beer; snacks are available between 11 am and 11 pm. Scottish breakfasts are served in a pleasant dining room that opens onto a patio and lovely walled garden. Golf breaks.    
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  • wifi
  • garden
  • child_friendly
  • golf
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Saorsa 1875

Saorsa 1875

Pitlochry

A thoughtful take on modern hospitality, the McLaren-Stewart family’s vegan hotel and restaurant bring together a deeply considered environmental ethos with contemporary style.
  • child_friendly
  • dog_friendly
  • garden
  • veganfriendly
  • vegetarian_friendly
  • wifi
  • boutique
  • ecofriendly
  • foodie
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Links House

Links House

At once grand and intimate, this sumptuously refurbished Victorian manse overlooking the green at the Royal Dornoch has a relaxed, country-house ambience, fine bedrooms, annexe suites and award-winning cooking.
  • fishing
  • cycling
  • country_house
  • conferencemeeting_friendly
  • for_winelovers
  • garden
  • golf
  • outdoor_dining
  • outdoor_pursuits_hunting
  • parking
  • wifi
  • walking
  • vegetarian_friendly
  • veganfriendly
  • weddings
  • child_friendly
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  • disabled_facilities
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Last updated: March 08, 2023