Luxury Holidays, Weekend Breaks and Short Breaks in Scotland
Planning a luxury holiday, short or weekend breaks in Scotland? Listed below are Britain's Finest places to stay, visit and eat in Scotland to help you plan luxury holidays, weekend breaks and short breaks.
Edinburgh Castle (Attraction / Activity)
Castlehill, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
It boasts a magnificent Great Hall, with an ornate ceiling and fine collection of weapons, plus sumptuous royal apartments. Within its walls are Scotland´s crown jewels... more
Stirling Old Town Jail (Museum / Art Gallery)
St John Street, Stirling, Stirlingshire
Audio tour, Souvenir and Gift Shop... more
Cavens Country House Hotel (Small Hotel / Inn)
Kirkbean, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway
Every room has been individually designed and the Estate rooms offer extra space and fine views. Light bathrooms come complete with luxury toiletries from Gilchrist &... more
Crathes Castle (Historic House)
Banchory, Aberdeenshire
The ancient Horn of Leys was presented by Bruce to the family as a symbol of his gift. Some of the castle rooms retain original painted... more
Culloden House (Hotel)
Inverness, Highland
Superb Highland hospitality and an award-winning restaurant will ensure your stay is memorable... more
Blairhullichan (Self Catering)
The Garden Wing, Kinlochard, Aberfoyle, Stirling, Stirlingshire
There are many historic and myth-inspiring sites throughout the Trossachs and opportunities for wildlife and birdwatching. The famous Loch Lomond is a short drive away, as... more
Mar Hall (Hotel)
Earl of Mar Estate, Bishopton, Glasgow, Renfrewshire
In The Cristal fine dining room, shades of gold and cream set the tone for the relaxing ambience along with seven towering windows, emitting natural daylight.... more
Bunchrew House Hotel (Hotel)
Bunchrew, Inverness, Highland
The hotel itself has its own landscaped gardens and seaviews, ideal for relaxation, with its own restaurant that serves a wide range of food from locally-sourced... more
Raemoir House Hotel (Restaurant)
Banchory, Aberdeenshire
Start with Breast of Wood Pigeon in Puff Pastry with spinach and Puy Lentils or a Hot Smoked Salmon Tian with Red Onion and Caper Relish... more
Hunterian Art Gallery (Museum / Art Gallery)
University of Glasgow, 82 Hillhead Street, Glasgow, Glasgow City
A popular feature is the Charles Rennie Mackintosh collection which is a detailed reconstruction of the interiors of The Mackintosh House. There are major displays of... more
The Cross at Kingussie (Restaurant)
Tweed Mill Brae, Ardbroilach Road, Kingussie, Highland
Becca Henderson and David Young have a fine line in Scottish produce. Their set menu offers two choices per course and may feature local mackerel with... more
Paddle Steamer Waverley & Classic Cruise Ship Balmoral (Attraction / Activity)
Waverley Excursions Ltd, 36 Lancefield Quay, Glasgow, Glasgow City
Facilities on board: enjoy 3 course meals, indulge in rare malts and specialist ales and buy a souvenir to cherish... more
Benmore Botanic Garden (Garden)
Dunoon, Argyll & Bute
Home to over 400 species, it cultivates some of the finest Himalayan rhododendrons from the familiar to the rare. Visit the magnificently restored Victorian Fernery... more
The Old Vicarage (Bed & Breakfast)
2 Seaton Road, Arbroath, Angus
All rooms are en-suite and have TV and tea/coffee making facilities - hairdryer and ironing facilities available by request. Traditional Scottish breakfast or a lighter alternative... more
Dunbeath Castle (Garden)
Dunbeath, Highland
It has herbaceous borders and a mix of vegetables, shrubs and flowers all creating garden ´rooms´... more
Windlestraw Lodge (Small Hotel / Inn)
Galashiels Road, Tweed Valley, Walkerburn, Scottish Borders
The six bedrooms are beautifully decorated with your comfort and relaxation in mind, all boast lovely views. The Windlestraw restaurant offers the finest dining experience in... more
The Royal Yacht Britannia (Attraction / Activity)
Ocean Terminal, Leith, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Starting at the Bridge and finishing at the Engine Room, the audio handset tour covers five decks and highlights include the State Dining Room, the Sun... more
Inverness Museum & Art Gallery (Museum / Art Gallery)
Castle Wynd, Inverness, Highland
Have the opportunity to get face to face with a pine marten and scratch a badger's belly. Experience Highland contemporary art and crafts and unlock a... more
Crieff Hydro Hair & Beauty (Spa)
Crieff Hydro, Crieff, Perth & Kinross
Each room is fully equipped with ambient music systems and en-suite facilities to further enhance your spa experience... more
Teaninich Castle (Small Hotel / Inn)
Alness, Highland
All are appropriately named in honour of characters from the castle’s past, or local landmarks. Hardwood floors, soft lighting, and just enough formality assure you that... more
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art (Museum / Art Gallery)
75 Belford Road, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
There are significant holdings of Surrealism and German Expressionism, and the Colourists right up to the present day, with over 5000 items on display. Sculptures by... more
The Writers´ Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
Lady Stair's Hse, Lady Stairs Cls, Lawnmarket, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
In the adjacent Makars´ Court, which takes its name from the Scots word for a writer or poet, commemorative flagstones celebrate the work of Scottish writers... more
Tain Golf Club (Golf Course)
Chapel Road, Tain, Highland
It's a links course with heather and gorse while the Aldie Burn meanders through the course, starting at the 391 yard par four second. The par... more
Loch Ness Lodge (Hotel)
Brachla, Loch Ness-side, Inverness, Highland
The seven luxurious bedrooms are individually designed to reflect the beauty of the surrounding Highlands, each named after a well-loved Highland Loch or Glen. The restaurant... more
Dalmunzie Castle (Hotel)
Spittal of Glenshee, Blairgowrie, Perth & Kinross
Dalmunzie is surprisingly less than two hours from Edinburgh airport. Peace and tranquility are the order of the day at Dalmunzie with fires, comfy sofas and... more
Easter Sluie (Bed & Breakfast)
Banchory, Aberdeenshire
Breakfast includes fresh local produce including free range eggs, sausages from the local butcher and homemade bread. A range of excellent pubs and restaurants are found... more
Monifieth Golf Links (Golf Course)
The Starters Box, Princes Street, Monifieth, Angus
The course is built over undulating links with ridge dunes covered in gorse covered and, unusually, for a links course many holes also have tree lined... more
The Bothie (Self Catering)
Drem Farmhouse, Drem, North Berwick, East Lothian
Tariffs are arranged on a weekly basis, with the aim of allowing service users to achieve that home-away-from-home feel, enjoying a large sun room and extensive... more
Ayr Racecourse (Attraction / Activity)
2/6 Whitletts Road, Ayr, Ayrshire
Ayr is one of the holders of the Racehorse Owners’ Association’s Gold Standard award, which recognises overall excellence in the experience of owners, their horses and... more
St Andrews Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
Kinburn Park, Doubledykes Road, St Andrews, Fife
There is also a changing programme of temporary exhibitions held throughout the year... more
Robert Burns Centre (Museum / Art Gallery)
Mill Road, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway
On display are many original manuscripts, documents and personal belongings of the poet. Also on display is a scale model of Dumfries in the 1790s... more
Culzean Castle & Country Park (Garden)
Maybole, Ayrshire
The huge sunken parterre with red-hot pokers are sheltered from the sea only by the Castle itself. The 30 acre gardens retain the grandeur of the... more
Museum of Childhood (Museum / Art Gallery)
42 High Street, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Many of the galleries display toys and games galore from all around the world, ranging from dolls and teddy bears to train sets and tricycles. In... more
North Berwick Golf Club (Golf Course)
New Club House, Beach Road, North Berwick, East Lothian
Not long or wide, it spans 6,400 yards but requires a complete range of shots to tackle cavernous bunkers, stone walls, burns, mounds and valleys that... more
Scotsman Spa & Health Club (Spa)
1 Market Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
The Scotsman Spa offers the full complement of services to allow you to reach your goal. The gym has comprehensive cardio, muscle strengthening and core conditioning... more
Blairquhan Castle (Historic House)
Straiton, Maybole, Ayrshire
Outdoor attractions include the Ice House and Tree Trail. A short walk from the castle is a delightful walled garden which was laid out in the... more
Greenbank Garden (Garden)
Flenders Road, Clarkstone, Glasgow, Glasgow City
A former hard tennis court has been used to display ideas for disabled or infirm gardeners including raised beds and a water feature at waist height.... more
Paxton House, Gallery and Country Park (Historic House)
Berwick-upon-Tweed, Scottish Borders
The Georgian kitchen has recently been restored to working order and the magnificent Picture Gallery, the largest in a Scottish country house, contains over 70 paintings... more
Fortingall Hotel (Small Hotel / Inn)
Fortingall, Aberfeldy, Perth & Kinross
The Arts and Crafts Dining Room is decorated with muted tweeds and faces south and west with a view over the quaint thatched cottages and fields... more
Auld Post Office (Bed & Breakfast)
Spittal-by-Mybster, Thurso, Highland
Delicious breakfast is served using local produce. Quality restaurants are close by in both Halkirk and Watten... more
Scotscraig Golf Club (Golf Course)
Golf Road, Tayport, Fife
While it is just 366 yards it is well protected by large revetted fairway bunkers and heather on the right with a small plateau green. A... more
Crieff Golf Club (Golf Course)
Ferntower, Perth Road, Crieff, Perth & Kinross
The par 71 layout has magnificent views over the Strathearn Valley and the fairways generous and rough not too penal. The shorter, but testing nine-hole Dornock... more
Well View (Restaurant)
Ballplay Road, Moffat, Dumfries & Galloway
The unpretentious elegance is carried through to the dining room with its mahogany tables and chairs. A six course dinner begins with a canapé taster which... more
The Seafood Restaurant (Restaurant)
16 West End, St Monans, Fife
Begin with smoked haddock rarebit with creamed leeks and pancetta followed by grilled fillet of turbot polenta cake, oyster mushroom ragoût and sauce vierge. Despite the... more
Craigmhor Lodge & Courtyard (Small Hotel / Inn)
27 West Moulin Road, Pitlochry, Perth & Kinross
There are just four guest rooms in the Lodge and twelve in the contemporary Courtyard development, all furnished to a high standard with modern facilities and... more
Leven Links Golf Course (Golf Course)
The Promenade, Leven, Fife
Originally nine holes it became 18 as long ago as 1868. The strength of Leven lies in its strong finish when you turn into the prevailing... more
Edinburgh Castle (Historic House)
Castlehill, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
It boasts a magnificent Great Hall, with an ornate ceiling and fine collection of weapons, plus sumptuous royal apartments. Within its walls are Scotland´s crown jewels... more
Hill of Tarvit Mansion House (Historic House)
Cupar, Fife
Home to notable collections that include French, Chippendale-style and vernacular furniture, Dutch paintings and pictures by Raeburn and Ramsay, Flemish tapestries and Chinese porcelain and bronzes.... more
2 Quail Restaurant & Rooms (Restaurant)
Castle Street, Dornoch, Highland
With room for just 12 people in the book-lined dining room, there's an intimate atmosphere and personal and efficient service from Kerensa Carr... more
Dunrobin Castle Gardens (Garden)
Golspie, Highland
Recently another formal garden has been made, of wooden pyramids covered in clematis and climbing roses. In addition there are also fine woodlands through which visitors... more