Condé Nast TravelerJan 20
16 Best Hotels in Scotland, From Cozy Cottages to Grand City Stays (2026)
From the capital to the Highlands, these are some of the best addresses across the country.
Property with 850 acres in Ochil Hills
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- Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel, GlasgowHotelHoused in what was once The Royal Scottish Automobile Club, the Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel is undoubtedly the…
- Rusacks St. AndrewsHotelOn the Old Course, overlooks North Sea
- The Hoxton, EdinburghHotelStay in Edinburgh and discover Haymarket with The Hoxton.
- Prestonfield House, EdinburghRestaurantPrestonfield House Hotel is an exclusive 5-star hotel nestled in the heart of Edinburgh, offering ravishing spaces and…
- Cameron House, Loch LomandHotelA five-star resort at the southern end of the glorious Loch Lomond, a stay here is a stay of total immersion.
- The Sail Loft, Eilean ShonaHotelPure Hebridean gorgeousness with a sprinkling of pixie-dust.
- Kimpton Blythswood Square HotelHotelAsk for a garden view room; has a spa
- The HoxtonHotelFirst Scottish opening, near Haymarket Station
- Prestonfield HouseHotelFive-star hotel near Arthur's Seat
- Cameron HouseHotelOn Loch Lomond, has fairy trail for kids
- Eilean ShonaHotelIsland reached by boat, has a pub night
- The Sail LoftHotelBarn-like structure sleeps four, has large bed
- Gleneagles TownhouseHotelMembers' club with restaurant, rooms, rooftop bar
- Glenapp CastleHotelBaronial castle with walled garden, sea views
- Hebridean Sea SafariPlaceTour of islands with glamping and private chef
- The BalmoralPubLandmark hotel on Princes Street, opened 1902
- Number OneRestaurantMichelin-starred restaurant at The Balmoral
- Palm CourtRestaurantElegant spot for afternoon tea
- Brasserie PrinceRestaurantRelaxed spot for supper
- Gleneagles HotelHotelProperty with 850 acres in Ochil Hills
- Restaurant Andrew FairlieRestaurantTwo Michelin-starred restaurant at Gleneagles
- Birnham BrasserieRestaurantMore laid-back dining at Gleneagles
- Killiehuntly Farmhouse and CottagesHotelRenovated farmhouse on Highland estate
- The Fife ArmsPubFormer hunting lodge in Braemar
- Kinloch LodgeHotelFormer hunting lodge on Isle of Skye
- PatatinoRestaurant
- Voco Grand Central Hotel GlasgowHotel
- The Dipping LuggerRestaurant
- Virgin Hotels EdinburghHotel
- The Belmond Royal ScotsmanPlace