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- Hotels and Inns in
the Highlands & Islands, Inverness
Please scroll down the page for accommodation in hotels and inns in the Scottish Highlands
and islands, from the Great Glen and Loch Ness to the west coast and islands of
Scotland, to the ski resorts of Aviemore and the Cairngorms.
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name of the hotel or inn for further information!
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Country Inns and Hotels in North
West Scotland and the Highlands:
Highlands ~ Isle of Skye ~
Western
Isles ~ Orkney Isles
ACHILTY, CONTIN, ROSS-SHIRE
The Achilty Hotel
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Dating from the 18th century, this
former Drover's Inn provides excellent food and accommodation. The
owners Ethel and Christopher Slater are passionate about looking
after their guests. 11 fully appointed en-suite bedrooms, 2
restaurants and a lounge bar serving excellent Scottish food
with an emphasis on local produce. A great base for touring the
Highlands, taking in the beautiful scenery, wildlife and absorbing
the historical points of interest in the area. Or just relax and
enjoy the peace and quiet in the Wyvis lounge.
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ARDGOUR
The
Inn at Ardgour
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A warm, family welcome awaits at our
traditional West Highland Inn/Small Hotel beautifully situated
on the banks of Loch Linnhe. Stunning views across the loch to
the entrance to the Great Glen and the mountains beyond. Twelve
excellent en-suite bedrooms all with loch-views. Loch-view
restaurant and bar. Residents lounge. Ideally located for Mull,
Iona, Skye, Ben Nevis, Fort William, Ardnamurchan,
Glencoe, Oban,
Loch Ness and for touring the West Highlands.
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AULTBEA, ACHNASHEEN, HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS
The Aultbea Hotel
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Situated on the
shores of beautiful Loch Ewe, this 18th century, friendly hotel
is the perfect location from which to enjoy the wonders of the
north-west Highlands of Scotland. The Zetland Restaurant
overlooking the Isle of Ewe offers the finest of service and
traditional and local fare, specialising in seafood, highland
beef and venison. Our comfortable lounge bar is perfect for a
nightcap or try the public bar for a bit of 'local' atmosphere.
During the day, relax in the conservatory or outside on the
patio, overlooking the loch.
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LOCH ALVIE, AVIEMORE
The
Rowan Tree Country Hotel
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Although in tranquil surroundings, we are
located on the outskirts of Aviemore and just minutes from the
A9. The hotel - originally called The Lynwilg Mail and one of
the oldest Inns in the Spey valley - was built in the 1700s as a
coaching inn alongside the Great North Road. Renamed The Rowan Tree in the early 90s, the
hotel has been tastefully modernised and upgraded but always
with an eye to retaining its essential character and features:
timber beams, open fires and the stained-glass leaded window at
the head of the splendid staircase.
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BEAULY
The
Lovat Arms Hotel
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This hotel offers a home away from home in the
heart of the magnificent Scottish Highlands. Just a 20 minute
drive from Inverness, set within historic Beauly, the Lovat is
ideally located for fishing, walking, bird or monster watching,
golf and sight seeing holidays. After a spent day exploring, the
Strupag Brasserie or The Lairds Table restaurant awaits. Dishes
are prepared from the finest local produce. After dinner, unwind
in the foyer by the log fire and sample a malt or 2 from the
extensive range of whiskies on offer.
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BEAULY
The
Priory Hotel
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All our rooms come with
all the features that will make your stay a real treat. The attitude of
total flexibility at the Priory is one of its great features - early
check-in, late check-out, breakfast until lunchtime and room service
that will deliver anything from Champagne and smoked salmon to lager and
pizza. The Priory is an ideal location for enjoying the unspoilt beauty
of the North and West Highlands of Scotland.
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BOAT OF GARTEN
The
Boat Hotel
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The Boat Hotel at Boat of
Garten is a privately-owned Victorian sporting hotel set in the heart of
the Spey Valley. The Boat Hotel has recently changed ownership and has
undergone a major refurbishment to restore public areas to their former
Victorian style ... wooden floors, oriental rugs, marble fireplaces and
an attractive library lounge, where aperitifs and after-dinner coffee
may be taken in comfort. A new restaurant, The Capercaillie features
bold contemporary decor and modernist oil paintings ... a stunning
environment in which to sample award-winning cuisine. The hotel has two
bars, quite different in style. One is a comfortable lounge bar where
tasty bar meals are offered. The other is a lively public bar which,
with its log fire, and occasional live music is a great favourite with
the locals.
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CONON BRIDGE
Conon Bridge Hotel
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Situated amongst
beautiful highland scenery alongside the River Conon, this charming
village hotel offers very comfortable accommodation and excellent food
and drink. The Conon Bridge Hotel is close to Dingwall, the ancient
Viking capital and within 10 minutes’ drive of Inverness. Formerly an
18th century coaching inn, the Conon Bridge is now a lovely hotel. We
have a lovely restaurant, a cosy lounge bar where you can enjoy our
excellent cuisine, fine ales, lagers and wines.
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CROMARTY
The
Royal Hotel
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Overlooking the peaceful
Cromarty Harbour, with stunning views of the Cromarty Firth, the hotel
offers you traditional Highland hospitality at its best, whether you are
staying for relaxation or that special occasion. A Scottish country
hotel with open fires and excellent Scottish cuisine, the Royal Hotel is
a family-run property which provides an excellent base from which to
explore the Highlands. In the area you can enjoy dolphin-watching,
wildlife walks and golf.
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CORRAN, ONICH, FORT
WILLIAM
Corran Inn
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Sitting on the shores of
Loch Linnhe, beside the Corran ferry, The Corran Inn is just 10 minutes
from Fort William and Ben Nevis and 10 minutes from Glencoe. With 5
comfortable rooms, a traditional bar and relaxing coal fires, the Inn
provides the ideal base to explore this beautiful part of the Scottish
Highlands. Whether you're walking, climbing, touring by car or just
sitting with your feet up watching the world float by on the loch, The
Corran Inn will give you a friendly welcome and make you feel at home.
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GLENFINNAN, FORT WILLIAM
The
Prince's House
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Delightful hotel dating
back to 1658, set in magnificent scenery on The Road to the Isles. Fully
modernised and refurbished to a high standard. Award-winning 2AA Rosette
Scottish cuisine. Friendly, personal service.
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GAIRLOCH
The Old Inn
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"Slow down in the West Highlands". Award Winning
Highland Inn in magnificent peaceful setting. AA Best Seafood Pub
for Scotland 2005/6. Abbot Ale Perfect Pub for Scotland 2005/6.
Where open fires and friendly people provide a warm welcome to all
travellers to this spectacular region of The Highlands.
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HELMSDALE, CAITHNESS AND SUTHERLAND
The Bridge Hotel
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The hotel is classic and fully refurbished with an eye
to 21st century, there is WiFi access and yet the peace of a village
and the style of a hunting lodge. We have
one of the Highlands finest restaurants using crab and lobster from
our own shores symbiotically fused with the wild game from the
magnificent hills that surround our fabulous location. Situated enroute to
the Orkney isles allowing a day trip to absorb the culture and sites
yet returning to the log fire, fine food, Highland welcome and a dram
before you retire to bed.
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INVERNESS
The Glenmoriston Townhouse Hotel
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The Glenmoriston Hotel offers
stylish bedrooms, some
with spectacular views over the River Ness. We are located only 10
minutes walk from the City Centre and the train station. Inverness
airport is a short 20 minutes drive. Priding themselves on their
attention to detail, The Glenmoriston guarantees a warm and friendly
welcome to all its guests.
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LOCH NESS, FOYERS, INVERNESS The Craigdarroch House
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With a superb, tranquil location, in a Highland forest near the
famous Falls of Foyers waterfall, Craigdarroch House enjoys stunning
panoramic views of Loch Ness.
Craigdarroch House is a 4-star restaurant with rooms, boasting open
log fires in the drawing room and lounge bar. The restaurant offers
impressive cuisine and you can savour a candlelit dinner in the dining
room with views of the loch. The lounge bar offers a fine malt whisky
collection, with some 130 whiskies to choose from. After a long day out and about, there is no better way to
round off the day than to relax in the well-appointed rooms after a
gourmet dinner in the 2 AA Rosette award-winning restaurant.
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KINLOCHLEVEN (near GLENCOE) The
Tailrace Inn
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The Tailrace Inn is
situated in the centre of the scenic and historic village of
Kinlochleven in the West Highlands of Scotland. Surrounded by the Mamore
Mountains midway between Glencoe and Ben Nevis. It is an excellent base
for walkers, climbers and those who enjoy outdoor activities.
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MEY, CAITHNESS
Castle
Arms Hotel
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The Castle Arms Hotel is a former 19th Century
coaching inn, situated 8 miles from John O'Groats, in the
village of Mey. It is the nearest hotel to Gills Ferry to
Orkney
Isles, only a short distance from the Queen Mother's Highland
home, the Castle of Mey. Set in 6 acres of open land adjacent to
the North of Scotland's principal tourist route, it is ideally
placed to cater for holidaymakers and travellers to Orkney. Dog
friendly, with extensive dog walking possible.
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NAIRN
Covenanters Inn
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A comfortable family run inn (3 stars) in the historic village of
Auldearn. The Covenanters is in an ideal location to explore the
magnificent scenery of the North and West Highlands. Situated between Inverness and the
historic town of Elgin and about 8 miles to Inverness Airport. We
offer a wide choice of good food. The Kiln Lounge Bar offers
excellent food in historic surroundings. It is situated in the
'mill' section of the building. After eating, why not enjoy a dram
at the bar or sit in the conservatory and watch the sunset. Douglas,
Louise and their daughters look forward to welcoming you to The
Covenanters.
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PORT
APPIN
Airds Hotel and Restaurant
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Airds is an 18th
century Ferry Inn converted in to a small luxury 4 red star hotel
with outstanding views over Loch Linnhe and the Morvern Mountains.
The award winning restaurant is renowned for consistently achieving
3 rosettes for the food and Master Chef of Great Britain, Paul
Burns, has just won Scottish Hotel Chef of the Year, 2007. The
lounges offer a place to relax amidst sophisticated decor and
roaring log fires. The 11 bedrooms and suites are individually
decorated and all have luxury furnishings. The garden has
spectacular views over Loch Linnhe and boasts a croquet lawn and
putting green, with Summer house from which to enjoy afternoon tea.
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ROY BRIDGE, INVERNESS-SHIRE
The
Stronlossit Inn
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Nestling amidst the grandeur and
majesty of the surrounding scenery, with the awe-inspiring backdrop
of the Ben Nevis range, is a gem of Scottish highland tradition; a
warm, welcoming, inn-style hotel of class and character. Fresh
salmon, trout and lamb from Lochaber... typify the local produce
that regularly features on the menu at the Stronlossit Hotel
Restaurant. Delicious Highland fare is the order of the day, and the
chefs at Stronlossit certainly know how to make the most of
Scotland's natural larder.
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ULLAPOOL
The
Caledonian Hotel
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The Caledonian Hotel overlooks Ullapool
harbour and the colourful fishing boats on Loch Broom. One of the
oldest hotels in Ullapool, the Caledonian combines the character of
a west highland hotel with modern facilities and standards. Ullapool
is the ideal location for exploring the west Highlands including
Loch Maree, Lochnivar, Gairloch, and the Corrieshalloch Gorge. The
capital of the Highlands, Inverness, is under 2 hours away providing
ample opportunity for shopping trips.
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Hotels in the Western Isles:
STORNOWAY, ISLE OF LEWIS The
Royal Hotel
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Stornoway's most historic hotel, the Royal
nestles in the heart of Stornoway, beside the marina, where you can
relax, enjoy the hotel's cosy character and enjoy dining in our
Boatshed Restaurant or in HS1, the town's 1st cafe bar. While the
Royal Hotel enjoys a delightful view over the colourful, bustling
harbour to the splendour of Lews Castle and its grounds, the town
centre is only around 200 metres walk. Built in 1845, the hotel
would originally have provided accommodation for the officers of the
many ships that visited the Borough. While its important historic
features have been preserved, today’s modern Royal continues a 3rd
century of traditional, friendly Hebridean hospitality - endorsed by
the Hospitality Assured award.
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Hotels in the Isle of Skye:
PORTREE, ISLE OF SKYE The
Cullin Hills Hotel
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Set in 15 acres of mature private grounds,
overlooking Portree Bay with views to the Cuillin Mountain range.
From the moment you arrive you cannot fail to appreciate the
Highland setting. The hotel has been awarded many accolades,
including 2 AA Red Rosettes for food and in 2006, Hotel Review
Scotland's 'Staff of the Year' Award. Enjoy traditional yet
imaginative cuisine with superb views of the loch and Cuillin Hills. Food is also served in the bar/conservatory at
lunchtime and during the evening. Enjoy a drink from the extensive variety of
malt whiskey and liqueurs, including Talisker (made on Skye), in the
lounge with open log fire. The bar also offers outstanding views
over the bay.
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SLEAT, ISLE OF SKYE Hotel Eilean Iarmain
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Highland hospitality,
quality, comfort, peace, tranquility and a view to die for!
Award winning 19th century country house hotel built in 1888,
owned by Sir Iain and Lady Noble. Enjoy a truly romantic
break with candlelit dinner in our award winning AA Rosette
restaurant. All rooms en-suite, one bedroom offering a half
tester canopied bed from nearby Armadale Castle. Suites
available. Runner-up "MACALLAN TASTE OF SCOTLAND - HOTEL OF
THE YEAR AWARD 1997"
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Hotels in the Orkney Isles:
BURRAY,
ORKNEY The
Sands Hotel
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Four star recently upgraded character building
situated along the shore of Scapa Flow in Burray village. All rooms
are en-suite overlooking the beach and pier where local fishermen
work. Our busy restaurant is open daily serving lunches, bar meals
and a la carte. The rooms, restaurant, garden room and lounge bar
are all non-smoking; smokers are allowed to smoke in the Sands Bar.
The imposing building overlooks Burray Harbour, Watersound Bay and
South Ronaldsay.
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For more Highlands hotels please
also see our Perthshire listings
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