Though small in size, Scotland offers an amazing diversity of landscapes, culture and historical attractions. From the rugged highlands to the rolling lowlands of the South, evidence of Scotland's turbulent past stand immortalized in the many castles, stone circles and Roman-era ruins scattered across the country. Due to its immense popularity with travelers, Scotland is rich in accommodations, including many with high ratings from the Scottish Tourist Board for cleanliness, quality service and historic importance.
Set amid wooded parkland at the edge of Abernethy Forest, Nethybridge Hotel stands four miles outside the village of Nethy Bridge in the Strathspey area of the Scottish Highlands. Continuously under construction between 1897 and the 1920s, the hotel is situated on the site of an earlier historic estate dating to the 17th century. Reflecting Victorian and Edwardian styles, the stone turrets and grand wood-paneled interior house a restaurant, bar and 69 bedrooms, complete with standard amenities and extras such as complimentary Belgian chocolates. Granted a three-star rating from the Scottish Tourist Board, it is among the most popular accommodations in Strathspey, both for its accommodations and its proximity to attractions such as the Glenfiddich Whiskey Distillery and Castle Roy, one of the oldest castles in Scotland.
Nethybridge Hotel
Nethybridge
Strathspey
Inverness-shire PH25 3DP
Scotland
011-44-01479-821203
strathmorehotels.com
Situated along the southern edge of Edinburgh's New Town area, The Balmoral is a luxury hotel accommodation housed in one of the city's most prominent and celebrated landmarks. Built in 1895, the hotel displays an ornate stone exterior reflecting the Scottish-baronial style of Victorian architecture, complete with turrets, faux battlements and a massive clock tower. Awarded a five-star rating from the Scottish Tourist Board, the hotel offers an award-winning restaurant, spa, fitness center and 188 rooms and suites featuring standard amenities, as well as complimentary snacks, bathrobes and views of Edinburgh, Scotland's "Athens of the North." The hotel's central location places it within walking distance of Edinburgh's most popular sites, such as Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Botanic Garden and Mary King's Close, a historic and reputedly haunted site dating to the 17th century.
The Balmoral
1 Princes St.
Edinburgh EH2 2EQ
Scotland
011-44-131-556-2414
thebalmoralhotel.com
Historic and secluded, Cromlix House Hotel stands amid a 2,000-acre private estate just outside the village of Dunblane, Stirlingshire. Housed in a 19th century manor house, the hotel preserves its history and culture within its grand Victorian-era architecture, antiques and works of art, as well as upon its grounds, where traditional activities such as shooting and salmon fishing are still offered to guests. Awarded a four-star rating from the Scottish Tourist Board, accommodations include a restaurant, bar and 14 standard guest rooms and suites, each furnished with standard amenities. In addition to on-site leisure activities, the hotel stands within close proximity of sightseeing opportunities at Scone Palace, Branklyn Garden and Innerpeffray Library, the oldest lending library in Scotland.
Cromlix House Hotel
Kinbuck
Dunblane
Sterlingshire FK15 9JT
Scotland
011-44-01786-822125
cromlixhouse.com
