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Shieldaig Lodge

Shieldaig Lodge

Gairloch, Highland

'Festive Celebrations' Special Offer

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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Knockinaam Lodge

Knockinaam Lodge

Portpatrick, Dumfries And Galloway

'Knock 30 Package' Special Offer

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.

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Forss House

Forss House

Thurso, Highland

'Magical Christmas' Special Offer

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.

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The Kirkwall Hotel

The Kirkwall Hotel

Kirkwall, Orkney

'Explore More Getaway' Special Offer

A French-influenced building on the harbourside, this family-friendly hotel and local hub was extensively refurbished by new owners the Original Collection in 2018.

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Cavens

Cavens

Dumfries, Dumfries And Galloway

Summer Three Night Special Offer

'It is hard to better this small country house hotel,' write readers of Angus and Jane Fordyce's Georgian mansion, set in open countryside close to the dunes and salt marshes of the Solway coast.

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Scarista House

Scarista House

Isle Of Harris, Western Isles

Last minute Easter Break Special Offer

The long drive is worth it to this edge-of-the-world location, where a Georgian manse, with pretty, traditional rooms and superb food, overlooks a long sandy beach.

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The Green Park

The Green Park

Pitlochry, Perth And Kinross

Free Theatre Ticket Special Offer

Traditional as Burns Night and bannocks, the McMenemie family's Victorian country-house hotel in gardens leading to the shores of Loch Faskally is popular with its largely elderly clientele, who love its 'comfort, caring staff and delicious food'.

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Cringletie House

Cringletie House

Peebles, Scottish Borders

'Summer Break' Special Offer

It's worth the expense to stay and eat in this 'lovely and historic house with delightful staff', conclude readers. Relaxed and easygoing, the Victorian Scottish baronial hotel on a 28-acre estate has plenty of comfy seating around log fires in bar and lounges.

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Foyers Lodge

Foyers Lodge

Foyers, Inverness-Shire

Any time 5% Discount Special Offer

'Ideal if you want a place to unwind or as a base to explore from', this small, intimate hotel is surrounded by wild beauty on the quieter shore of Loch Ness. Owners Anna Low and Philip Crowe are 'wonderful hosts'.

More Best hotels for walking in Scotland

Viewfield House

Viewfield House

Isle Of Skye, Highland

With porte cochère, crenellated tower and fine Victorian interiors, this country house overlooking Loch Portree is redolent of the history of the Macdonald family.

The Ship Inn

The Ship Inn

Elie, Fife

The catch of the day could be Shetland hake in the restaurant or nifty fielding on the sands at this pub-with-rooms overlooking the Firth of Forth, with its own beach cricket team.

Coll Hotel

Coll Hotel

Isle Of Coll, Argyll And Bute

Beside the ferry landing, with views to Mull and Staffa, this family-run hotel and island social hub has smart, uncluttered bedrooms, and short menus of locally fished and farmed produce.

Burnside Cottage

Burnside Cottage

Caithness, Highland

With distant views to the Orkney Islands, and with the ferry just half a mile away, this unusual, eco-friendly, dog-friendly B&B is a perfect guests who want space, privacy and imaginative food morning and evening.

Kinloch House

Kinloch House

Blairgowrie, Perth And Kinross

The comforts of a traditional country house combine with Relais & Châteaux luxury at this gracious Victorian home-from-home with fine-dining restaurant and views to Marlee Loch and the Sidlaw hills.

Eddrachilles Hotel

Eddrachilles Hotel

Scourie, Highland

Readers rave about the breath-taking views, warmth of welcome and generosity of spirit at this former manse overlooking Badcall Bay.

Glengarry Castle Hotel

Glengarry Castle Hotel

Invergarry, Highland

There's a romantic air to the setting of this Scottish baronial mansion overlooking Loch Oich with the ruins of Invergarry Castle in the grounds.

Coul House

Coul House

Strathpeffer, Highland

It's been more than 20 years since Susannah and Stuart Macpherson opened the doors of this beautiful Georgian building to guests, but readers assure us that everything 'continues to be excellent', with 'good food and wine', and a friendly, warm welcome.

Kilcamb Lodge

Kilcamb Lodge

Strontian, Highland

In a 'beautiful location on the shore' of Loch Sunart where otters swim in the waters and red squirrels scamper around the land, this 18th-century lodge offers country-house comforts and plenty of Scottish flair, ranging from tartan fabrics to home-made shortbread.

Chirnside Hall

Chirnside Hall

Duns, Scottish Borders

Grianaig Guest House

Grianaig Guest House

Isle Of South Uist, Western Isles

Abundant wildlife, dark skies, a scenic golf course and white-sand beaches attract guests to this owner-run island guest house with large, comfortable bedrooms and excellent cooking.

Knockendarroch Hotel

Knockendarroch Hotel

Pitlochry, Perthshire

More than 40 miles of signed routes around Pitlochry lead through woodland, along the loch side, by river and burn, to the Linn of Tummel waterfall, to Scotland's smallest distillery. Struan and Louise Lothian, hosts at this hotel, are happy to advise.
Culdearn House

Culdearn House

Grantown-On-Spey, Highland

Perfectly placed to enjoy a distillery tour or to follow the whisky trail, Sonia Marshall's Victorian house in the heart of Speyside stands in mature grounds on the edge of a swathe of the ancient Scots pine woodland that surrounds Grantown.

Mingary Castle

Mingary Castle

Kilchoan, Highland

Within a medieval castle and Georgian house above the Sound of Mull, this remote restaurant with rooms has four fantastic suites, spectacular views, and no less memorable cooking by chef-proprietor Colin

Prestonfield

Prestonfield

Edinburgh

With peacocks in the garden, kilt-wearing staff, fire-warmed sitting rooms and antiques at every turn, this 17th-century country house is an indulgent experience.

Loch Gorm House

Loch Gorm House

Bruichladdich, Argyll And Bute

Fiona Doyle is your welcoming host at this B&B on the shores of Loch Indaal with stunning views across the bay and a home-from-home ambience.

Argyll Hotel

Argyll Hotel

Isle Of Iona, Argyll And Bute

The Meikleour Arms

The Meikleour Arms

Meikleour, Perth And Kinross

A picturesque cottage-style Georgian coaching inn within a verdant designed landscape on the Lansdowne's estate is today a dog-friendly hotel, pub and anglers' dream.

Barony House

Barony House

Edinburgh

The Arts and Crafts movement is lovingly nurtured in this restored Victorian terraced house in a conservation area.

Trigony House

Trigony House

Thornhill, Dumfries And Galloway

Dog friendly and wallet friendly, this country hotel in an 18th-century sporting lodge is now owned by Peter and Wendy Beddows, who had been customers for 14 years, and loved it so much they bought the business along with chef Adam Moore.

The Loch Ness Inn

The Loch Ness Inn

Drumnadrochit, Inverness-Shire

The Bridge Inn at Ratho

The Bridge Inn at Ratho

Ratho, Midlothian

Expect a cheerful welcome at this gastropub-with-rooms, which stands by a bridge over the Union Canal in a conservation village.

Galson Farm Guest House

Galson Farm Guest House

Isle Of Lewis, Western Isles

On the north-west coast of the Isle of Lewis, Elaine Fothergill and Richard Inger invite you to their traditional Hebridean farmhouse to switch off, unwind and relax.

Coruisk House

Coruisk House

Isle Of Skye, Highland

A single-track road leads to this remote and intimate Skye 'black house', with views towards mountains and the islands of Rum and Eigg from simple, chic bedrooms, and a restaurant serving a four-course set menu showcasing superb island produce.

Summer Isles

Summer Isles

Achiltibuie, Highland

Gordon's

Gordon's

Inverkeilor, Angus

'One of our very favourite stops in Scotland,' thanks to its fantastic food and warm welcome, write trusted readers of this restaurant-with-rooms, occupying a Victorian terrace house in a coastal hamlet close to glorious Lunan Bay.

Loch Melfort Hotel

Loch Melfort Hotel

Oban, Argyll And Bute

Choose a lodge rooms with sea-facing balcony or decking, or a more traditional house room, at this Victorian mansion beside Arduaine Garden, with bistro-style cooking and views across Asknish Bay.

Langass Lodge

Langass Lodge

North Uist, Western Isles

If you don't see owners Amanda and Niall Leveson Gower around their small hotel, they may be at sister venture Hamersay House, or out diving for scallops and gathering mussels for supper.

The Foveran

The Foveran

St Ola, Orkney Islands

Overlooking Scapa Flow, the Doulls' restaurant-with-rooms has spruce modern bedrooms and a many-windowed dining room, where Paul Doull's menus of locally farmed and fished produce vie for attention with the seascape.

The Pierhouse

The Pierhouse

Port Appin, Argyll And Bute

On the shores of Loch Linnhe, with views to Lismore and the mountains of Moven, this former pier-master's house is a lovely hotel with stylish bedrooms and a varied menu, long on fish, served in the sea-view dining room.

Dog friendly hotels and hearty food for walking holidays in Scotland There are few places as dramatic and diversely picturesque as Scotland's countryside, making it a gift for walking holidays, whichever part you choose to visit. Rolling hills and moorland, gentle valleys and iconic historic locations to explore, make the Scottish Borders the perfect place for a romantic getaway, while the scenic Highlands see some spectacular hotels nestled amongst the majestic curves of the earth and glistening lochs. Places such as The Airds Hotel on Loch Linnhe, with the Morvern mountains beyond, prove to not only have wonderful walking possibilities, but also excellent gastronomy as well, attracting foodies from around the country. Alternatively, the Pool House is amongst Scotland's historic hotels with 300 years of stories to tell and pursuits such a playing the piano or selecting novels from the library juxtaposed with adventures rock climbing or mountaineering in the highland landscape. A haven for dog walkers looking to stretch the legs of tireless pets, or whiskey connoisseurs in search for something to set the palette a tingling, Scotland is also an endless treasure trove of unique hotel locations such as The Colonsay, accessed by short wander up a single track road from the ferry on the Isle of Colonsay where you're greeted by an unpretentious and informal inn with a buzzy bar populated with locally brewed island beer and malt whiskies. There's even the odd music evening to add extra fuel to the log fires. The coastal walks in Scotland really are something of literary proportions as well - take the remote west side of Shetland where Burrastow House resides for example. Here you can watch the Arctic terns tumble above the Wester Sound - few things can match such a natural spectacle.