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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.

Daviot Lodge (Bed & Breakfast)

Daviot Lodge, Daviot, Inverness, Highland

Daviot, Inverness

Make the most of it with a stay at this old Highland lodge style house where space and comfort are certainly not in short supply. Choose... more

National Library of Scotland (Museum / Art Gallery)

National Library of Scotland, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

George IV Bridge, Edinburgh

We also offer a year-round programme of free cultural events, exhibitions and activities... more

Claremont House (Bed & Breakfast)

Claremont House, 3 South Lauder Road, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

3 South Lauder Road, Edinburgh

The house, all grand furniture, antiques, period features and a lovely roaring log fire, is surrounded by large gardens. Rooms are spacious and luxurious in a... more

Kinloch Lodge (Small Hotel / Inn)

Kinloch Lodge, Sleat, Isle of Skye, Highland

Sleat, Isle of Skye

Guest-bedrooms in the North and South houses at Kinloch are individually decorated in colours and textures chosen to reflect Skye’s distinctive landscape. Each is furnished with... more

Rhubarb at Prestonfield (Restaurant)

Rhubarb at Prestonfield, Prestonfield House, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Prestonfield House, Prestonfield Road, Edinburgh

The menu of exquisite dishes create with the best of Scottish ingredients might include Isle of Mull crab, honey-roast ham ribs, toasted hazelnuts, mango salsa. Rhubarb... more

Kellie Castle & Garden (Garden)

Kellie Castle & Garden, Pittenweem, Fife

Pittenweem

See clipped box, rose-covered trellis and enjoy woodland or meadow walks. The orchard has wall-trained fruit trees and an organically maintained vegetable garden... more

Holyrood apartHOTEL (Hotel)

Holyrood apartHOTEL, 1 Nether Bakehouse, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

1 Nether Bakehouse, Holyrood, Edinburgh

Each of the apartments boast contemporary décor and furnishings with all the facilities you would expect from a 4-star hotel. Guests can also enjoy the on-site... more

The Kitchin (Restaurant)

The Kitchin, 78 Commercial Quay, Leith, City of Edinburgh

78 Commercial Quay, Leith

Now he's brought his finely honed cooking skills back to his home town and is ransforming the finest Scottish produce into some of Edinburgh's most delicious... more

The Hill House (Historic House)

The Hill House, Upper Colquhoun Street, Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute

Upper Colquhoun Street, Helensburgh

Most of the furniture and all the interior fittings and decorative schemes are also by Mackintosh. Displays include work of new designers, demonstration of the effects... more

Scotsman Spa & Health Club (Spa)

Scotsman Spa & Health Club, The Scotsman Hotel, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

The Scotsman Hotel, 1 Market Street, 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

The Ubiquitous Chip Restaurant (Restaurant)

The Ubiquitous Chip Restaurant, 12 Ashton Lane, Glasgow, Glasgow City

12 Ashton Lane, Glasgow

A plethora of fine Scottish ingredients are used imaginatively in dishes such as Dumfriesshire rabbit, pear and pistachio nut sausage with basil cabbage or Perthshire wood... more

The Burrell Collection (Museum / Art Gallery)

The Burrell Collection, Pollok Country Park, Glasgow, Glasgow City

Pollok Country Park, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow

Highlights of the collection include the spectacular medieval European stained glass, tapestries and furniture, along with Egyptian, Greek and Roman antiquities. Also 19th century art including... more

Cellar Restaurant (Restaurant)

Cellar Restaurant, 24 East Green, Anstruther, Fife

24 East Green, Anstruther

Signature dishes including shell fish bisque topped with gruyere cheese and baked in the oven and langoustine tart have been on the menu since the restaurant... more

The National Wallace Monument (Attraction / Activity)

The National Wallace Monument, Abbey Craig, Stirling

Abbey Craig, Hillfoots Road, Causewayhead, Stirling

Listen in on his trial, get a good look at his legendary battle sword and take a walk around the Hall of Heroes. The site also... more

Harmony Garden (Garden)

Harmony Garden, St Mary's Road, Melrose, Scottish Borders

St Mary's Road, Melrose

Stroll across the lush green lawns and admire the herbaceous and mixed borders, the vegetable and fruit areas, and, in spring, the rich display of bulbs.... more

Killoran House (Small Hotel / Inn)

Killoran House, Dervaig, Isle of Mull, Argyll & Bute

Dervaig, Isle of Mull

All six bedrooms are en suite and provide an extremely comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. There is a real passion for food at Killoran House, wherever and... more

Ladywell House B&B (Bed & Breakfast)

Ladywell House B&B, Falkland, Fife

Falkland

The property, built in 1804, has outstanding views over North Fife. The six bedrooms are all equipped with hairdryer, radio alarm clock and tea tray with... more

Blair Castle (Historic House)

Blair Castle, Blair Atholl, Pitlochry, Perth & Kinross

Blair Atholl, Pitlochry

The castle is a treasure trove of weapons, Jacobite relics, hunting trophies, paintings, photos and needlework plus souvenirs collected by the Murray family who called the... more

Millness Croft Cottages (Self Catering)

Millness Croft Cottages, Glen Urquhart, Inverness, Highland

Glen Urquhart, Inverness

There is a great deal to consider when planning your time here, with many loch-sides, mountain walks and conservation areas to see, together with the rare... more

Scalpay Cottages (Self Catering)

Scalpay Cottages, Scalpay Estate

Scalpay Estate, Broadford

The principal residents are red deer, otters and diverse varieties of bird and there is just wonderful walking to be had as you spot hen harriers,... more

Enterkine House Hotel (Small Hotel / Inn)

Enterkine House Hotel, by Annbank, Ayr, Ayrshire

by Annbank, Ayr

The house offers six large bedrooms with views , Brownes Restaurant also with views, small sitting room, Garden Room and a magnifient library to wind away... more

Kailzie Gardens (Garden)

Kailzie Gardens, Kailzie, Peebles, Scottish Borders

Kailzie, Peebles

Winding lawns and more formal herbaceous borders, punctuated with sculpture and inviting places to sit especially during the spring when drifts of snowdrops carpet the ground.... more

Machrihanish Dunes (Golf Course)

Machrihanish Dunes, Machrihanish, Campbeltown, Argyll & Bute

Machrihanish, Campbeltown

Six greens and five tees are perched in the edge of the Atlantic. Intimidating blind shots over dunes from both tees and fairways can cause frustration... more

Leven Links Golf Course (Golf Course)

Leven Links Golf Course, The Promenade, Leven, Fife

The Promenade, Leven

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

Royal Troon Golf Club (Golf Course)

Royal Troon Golf Club, Craigend Road, Troon, Ayrshire

Craigend Road, Troon

The wind can play havoc with even the best players in the world. The course has hosted the Open seven times between 1923 and 2003... more

Rab Ha's (Small Hotel / Inn)

Rab Ha's, 83 Hutcheson Street, Glasgow, Glasgow City

83 Hutcheson Street, Glasgow

Indeed, a considered fusion of traditional character and contemporary influence energises the whole environment. On top of the fresh, clean linen of your comfortable bed rests... more

The Spa at Gleneagles by ESPA (Spa)

The Spa at Gleneagles by ESPA, Auchterarder, Perth & Kinross

Auchterarder

ESPA’s approach is holistic, combining modern techniques with ancient therapies from around the world. A wide range of natural facials, body treatments and massages are available... more

Hunterian Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)

Hunterian Museum, The University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Glasgow City

The University of Glasgow, University Avenue, Glasgow

The exhibits have grown into one of the largest collections in the United Kingdom with new and exciting additions every year. It has unique exhibits of... more

The Rowan Tree Country Hotel (Small Hotel / Inn)

The Rowan Tree Country Hotel, Loch Alvie, Aviemore, Highland

Loch Alvie, Aviemore

There is a total of twelve bedrooms, each with its own distinguishing features and all equipped with everything you could possibly need for a comfortable stay.... more

Above the Glen (Self Catering)

Above the Glen, Hill House, Glenmoriston, Highland

Hill House, Dalchreichart, Glenmoriston

The bathroom with its stunning natural bamboo wall is a highlight. Wander into the living room and feel the cosy underfloor heating while taking in sights... more

Hotel du Vin & Bistro at One Devonshire Gardens (Restaurant)

Hotel du Vin & Bistro at One Devonshire Gardens, Glasgow, Glasgow City

Glasgow

The daily changing menu might include ravioli of lobster with glazed fennel, celeriac puree and sauce nantua or sautéed tranche of wild halibut with courgette flower... more

Scottish National Portrait Gallery (Museum / Art Gallery)

Scottish National Portrait Gallery, 1 Queen Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

1 Queen Street, Edinburgh

All portraits are of Scots, but not all by Scots, works by great artists such as Van Dyck, Gainsborough and Rodin are displayed in the gallery.... more

Champany Inn (Restaurant)

Champany Inn, Champany Corner, Linlithgow, West Lothian

Champany Corner, Linlithgow

This comes from cattle reared exclusively for Champany Inn. The combination of this beef with the finest native Scottish seafood provides inimitable « surf and turf... more

Port Charlotte Hotel (Small Hotel / Inn)

Port Charlotte Hotel, Main Street, Isle of Islay, Argyll & Bute

Main Street, Port Charlotte, Isle of Islay

The restaurant’s menu features locally-sourced produce and when the sun’s out, eating in the conservatory is glorious. You’re also close to eight Islay malt whisky distilleries,... more

Fauhope Country House (Bed & Breakfast)

Fauhope Country House, Gattonside, Melrose, Scottish Borders

Gattonside, Melrose

The guest rooms are spacious and have en-suite facilities. All have been individually furnished with comfort and luxury in mind... more

Glasgow House (Self Catering)

Glasgow House, 11 Clouston Street, Glasgow, Glasgow City

11 Clouston Street, Glasgow

The house itself offers a stylish interior with many raised flooring and curved walls, comfortable bedding and a flexible kitchen that offers complete choice over eating... more

Blackaddie House Hotel (Small Hotel / Inn)

Blackaddie House Hotel, Blackaddie Road, Sanquhar, Dumfries & Galloway

Blackaddie Road, Sanquhar

All are equipped to a high standard with modern facilities. The award-winning restaurant serves a daily changing menu using only fresh, locally sourced produce wherever possible... more

Annandale Arms Hotel (Small Hotel / Inn)

Annandale Arms Hotel, High Street, Moffat, Dumfries & Galloway

High Street, Moffat

The modern stylish bedrooms are decorated in sympathy with the building's historic past. All overlook the private courtyard at the rear of the hotel, away from... more

La Potinière (Restaurant)

La Potinière, Main Street, Gullane, East Lothian

Main Street, Gullane

And what you lack in choice is made up by the sheer quality of the dishes and fusion of flavours. After enjoying one of two starters... more

Pitmuies Gardens (Garden)

Pitmuies Gardens, House of Pitmuies, Forfar, Angus

House of Pitmuies, Forfar

Spacious lawns with river and lochside walks beneath fine trees. Massed early spring bulbs and good autumn colour later in the year... more

Blackadder Cottage (Self Catering)

Blackadder Cottage, Allanton, Duns, Scottish Borders

Allanton, Duns

Edinburgh is within an hours drive, as are the Lammermuir hills and the Northumbrian coastline, together with many market towns of interest to lovers of history.... more

Bankhead Farm (Self Catering)

Bankhead Farm, Dechmont, Broxburn, West Lothian

Dechmont, Broxburn

Visitors have the use of a fully-fitted kitchen, a homely lounge and spacious dining room, with French windows opening onto a patio area and picturesque views.... more

Brodick Castle Garden (Garden)

Brodick Castle Garden, Isle of Arran, Ayrshire

Isle of Arran

The bog garden has a fine display of primulas together with the formal walled garden with its herbaceous borders, annuals and roses. The gardens are well... more

Deans @ Let's Eat (Restaurant)

Deans @ Let's Eat, 77/79 Kinnoull Street, Perth, Perth & Kinross

77/79 Kinnoull Street, Perth

Carte, set price and specials menus convey vibrant, modern and creative Scottish cuisine. His dedication to globally inspired combinations using seasonal ingredients leads to ambitious dishes... more

Craigdarroch House Hotel (Small Hotel / Inn)

Craigdarroch House Hotel, Foyers, Inverness, Highland

Foyers, South Loch Ness Side, Inverness

All the bedrooms at Craigdarroch House Hotel are spacious and comfortable. Most overlook the loch and some have four-poster beds... more

West Holmhead Cottage (Self Catering)

West Holmhead Cottage, Craig Farm, Castle Douglas, Dumfries & Galloway

Craig Farm, Balmaclellan, Castle Douglas

As there are many cycle routes nearby the cottage has its own storage for bicycles, and some of the wildlife that inhabit the area include red... more

Martin Wishart at Loch Lomond (Restaurant)

Martin Wishart at Loch Lomond, Cameron House Hotel, Loch Lomond, Argyll & Bute

Cameron House Hotel, Loch Lomond

The extensive wine list means you can do the complex food justice by ordering a bottle of 1995 Corton Charlemagne or go for a more pocket... more

Royal Aberdeen Golf Club (Golf Course)

Royal Aberdeen Golf Club, Links Road, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire

Links Road, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen

The next eight snake through towering sand dunes and run parallel to the shore. The tougher more exposed back nine on a high plateau, with breathtaking... more

Easter Glentore Farm (Bed & Breakfast)

Easter Glentore Farm, Slamannan Road, Airdrie, Lanarkshire

Slamannan Road, Greengairs, Airdrie

Quality accommodation, all bedrooms with tea/coffee facilities, shortbread, and colour TV. Guests lounge, welcome cup of tea with home-baking... more

Malmaison Brasserie (Restaurant)

Malmaison Brasserie, 1 Tower Place, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

1 Tower Place, Leith, Edinburgh

A thick slice of halibut, pan fried to perfection and served with warm squid and caper salad is typical of the robust and unfussy style of... more

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