Skip the stereotypes about everything deep fried and plaid as Scotland has upped its visitor service in recent years. More and more Michelin-starred restaurants are making foodies salivate, and Harris’ tweed has become the go-to fabric for every upmarket establishment that wants to elegantly incorporate its Scottish heritage. . The former private mansions and country estates have undergone a transformation in hospitality, with a select few joining the more unusual recent accommodation additions to the prestigious portfolio. includes the most desirable places to stay. Scotland’s most luxurious hotels are as varied as the scenery and every bit as majestic.
The best luxury hotels in Scotland are:
- Best for a bit of everything: Gleneagles, Booking.com
- Best for outdoor types: Torridon, Expedia.com
- Best for aspiring princes and princesses: Glenapp Castle, Booking.com
- Best for romance: castle witch, Booking.com
- Best for an escape from the city: cromlix, Booking.com
- Best to visit: thumb, Expedia.com
- Best for an escape in the Central Highlands: fife weapons, Booking.com
- Best for a classic resort stay: old course hotel, Booking.com
- Best for a luxury city break: Kimpton Blythswood Square, Booking.com
If you like food, this is a great place to try
(Gleneagles)
Neighborhood: Perthshire
Despite being one of Scotland’s most upscale hotels – it boasts the country’s only two-Michelin-starred restaurant, three championship-winning golf courses, a bucket-list spa and enviable menu including on-site activities – Gleneagles is by no means pretentious. Visitors come here for the fun as well as the soft bathrobes and it all feels pretty homely, like staying at your favorite aunt’s house (if your aunt happens to reside in an estate). in contryside). The bedrooms are elegantly comfortable while the public rooms drip in charm from a bygone era. Nearby Perth is an alternative bijou city to Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Price: Doubles from £405
Torridon offers a great farm to fork restaurant experience
(Torridon)
Neighborhood: Wester Ross
Nestled at the edge of a highland ocean lake on the west coast, surrounded by brooding mountains, The Torridon takes center stage in a shot straight from a shortbread box. Once celebrated by the Victorian elite, the interior of the former hunting lodge retains an air of its aristocratic past while a stimulating fabric palette has been added in a 21st-century rebrand. setting, stay at their award-winning farmhouse for a restaurant experience, followed by a bit of beatha uisge in the wood-paneled whiskey bar, which has malts for each day of the year.
Price: Doubles from £395
Channel your inner Rapunzel at Glenapp Castle
(Glenapp Castle)
Neighborhood: Ayrshire
Glenapp Castle exudes fairytale opulence, with hair-raising Rapunzel turrets and a huge penthouse with royal prices. For a more budget-friendly ‘happily ever after’, book a room in one of 17 sumptuous antique-furnished guest suites. Upgrade for sea views facing the Ailsa Craig volcanic dome, or book a boat trip for an up-close encounter. Spend your day strolling around the rambling interiors or foraging for garden ingredients in an intensive class on perfumery, one of the unique guest experiences available. Dine among fig trees in a Victorian conservatory, where the menu celebrates homegrown produce.
Price: Doubles from £293
These rooms will make you feel like you are in a Gothic novel
(David Cheskin)
Neighborhood: Edinburgh’s Old Town
Forget comparisons to Hogwarts, The Witchery is so brimming with adult Gothic decadence that it will make passing Harry Potter tour groups blush. In addition to an unobtrusive opening, a short stroll from Edinburgh Castle, the hotel’s nine individually designed suites each have an enchanting theatrical style with an edge of shameless recklessness. Rooms are upholstered in leather, velvet and silk with carefully curated antiques set around sturdy four-poster beds. It may all feel very medieval, but 21st-century travelers are well catered for with Amazon Echos, GHD straighteners, and Nespresso machines. Enjoy a candlelit feast in the oak-paneled restaurant, a popular romantic rendezvous in its own right.
Price: Doubles from £595
Cromlix is ​​a great place to eat as well as to rest your head
(Cromlix)
Neighborhood: Perthshire
When Sir Andy Murray bought a weary hotel near his hometown of Dunblane, he set his sights on turning the Victorian mansion into a golden abode. The fact that it comes with its own tennis court is an accidental bonus. After a slick overhaul, Cromlix has earned a 5-star rating and the court has been redesigned to Wimbledon purple, to the delight of tennis fans who can sign up for a private session. Soft colors evoke a sense of peace in the 15 luxurious bedrooms, and diners can sit in the front row in the Chez Roux restaurant’s open kitchen.
Price: Doubles from £250
You can sleep here
(Fish)
Neighborhood: Leith, Edinburgh
When you anchor next to the Queen’s former floating dwelling, you won’t be able to see the vicinity. Taken over by the very caring trust for neighboring Royal Yacht Brittania, Fingal has experienced a revolt worthy of a viral Tik Tok post. The formerly employed lighthouse tender has moved on to a level in retirement, purchasing 22 luxury cabins, a panoramic restaurant and a ballroom that wowed superyacht owners. jealous. Located in Edinburgh’s lively Leith district, this once-seed harbor is a trendy residential area in bloom, while the city’s main attractions are just a short bus ride away.
Price: Doubles from £300
Best for an escape in the Central Highlands: weapon
The Fife Arms is the perfect outdoor venue
(Fife Arms)
Neighborhood: Royal Deeside
From the food to the 46 dazzling bedrooms, local heritage is woven through the fabric of The Fife Arms, and each wall flaunts a museum-worthy art collection. Stay in a room reminiscent of a simple croft or sleep in a queen bed – Queen Victoria to be exact, a former royal neighbor at Balmoral Castle. The surrounding elements of Cairngorms National Park are transported indoors with natural materials, and for those looking to venture outdoors, resident Ghillie will be on hand to guide you through the vibrant Highland landscape .
Price: Doubles from £383
A great view with your dinner
(Old Course Hotel)
Neighborhood: Fife
Bordering the world’s oldest golf course attracts some prestige, but The Old Course Hotel isn’t just for golf enthusiasts. The 175 luxurious bedrooms are endowed with modern elegance and fine dining is the dish of the day at 3 AA Rosettes restaurant. If swinging with a small white ball isn’t your thing, skip the rolling line and head to the spa, the only Kohler Waters Spa outside of the US, or turn for two miles of golden sand at West Beach . St Andrews, one of Scotland’s most historic and historic towns, opens on the doorstep.
Price: Doubles from £306
Relax and unwind in the Kimpton Blythswood Square spa
(Kimpton Blythswood Square)
Neighborhood: Glasgow City Center
For Georgian charm in the heart of Glasgow, check into Kimpton Blythswood Square for a city break in serious style. Large antique windows illuminate simple, elegant bedrooms, where original touches take center stage and marble bathrooms are the norm. Social butterflies can mingle with other guests for an hour held each evening, but if all that sounds too exhausting, the on-site spa is rated as one of the best. best place in the city. Culture buffs are spoiled for choice with Glasgow’s best attractions on their doorstep, though the hotel’s regular champagne screenings might convince you to stay.
Price: Doubles from £156
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