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Luxury Holidays, Weekend Breaks and Short Breaks in Edinburgh, Glasgow & Southern Scotland

Planning a luxury holiday, short or weekend breaks in Edinburgh, Glasgow & Southern Scotland? Listed below are Britain's Finest places to stay, visit and eat in Edinburgh, Glasgow & Southern Scotland to help you plan luxury holidays, weekend breaks and short breaks.

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

Edinburgh Dungeon (Attraction / Activity)

Edinburgh Dungeon, 31 Market Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

31 Market Street, Edinburgh

Conjure up all the most gruesome, nastiest moments in the city’s history (we’re thinking witch-hunting, grave robbing, cannibalism here) and serve with a dash of macabre... more

Oldhamstocks Cottage (Self Catering)

Oldhamstocks Cottage, Oldhamstocks, Dunbar, East Lothian

Oldhamstocks, Dunbar

Homely features of Oldhamstocks Cottages include a coal fireplace, comfortable cotton bedding and a walled garden, with off-road parking available and a garage for storing equipment... more

Wedgwood The Restaurant (Restaurant)

Wedgwood The Restaurant, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Royal Mile, 267 Canongate, Edinburgh

The menu changes seasonally and includes dishes like baked hake served with kale, saffron mash, smoked salmon basil and lemon butter. There are so many tempting... more

23 Mayfield (Bed & Breakfast)

23 Mayfield, 23 Mayfield Gardens, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

23 Mayfield Gardens, Newington, Edinburgh

23 Mayfield has a Drawing Room in which you can relax and unwind on our Chesterfield furniture. Free off street parking and Wi-Fi... more

Doonbank Cottage (Self Catering)

Doonbank Cottage, Glenalla Crescent, Ayr, Ayrshire

Glenalla Crescent, Alloway, Ayr

Situated in the picturesque village of historic Alloway in Ayrshire, a short walk to the world famous Brig O'Doon and Burns Cottage, and close to the... more

Mellerstain House & Gardens (Garden)

Mellerstain House & Gardens, Gordon, Scottish Borders

Gordon

The smaller third terrace includes a fishpond. Other attractions include the Tea Cottage gardens, a rhododendron walk and a wooded glen with a collection of unusual... more

Dumfries House Lodge (Bed & Breakfast)

Dumfries House Lodge, Dumfries House, Cumnock, Ayrshire

Dumfries House, Dumfries House Estate, Cumnock

What makes Dumfries House Lodge that little bit different is that guests are encouraged to spend however much time as the wish within the Lodge and... more

Lochgreen House Hotel (Restaurant)

Lochgreen House Hotel, Monktonhill Road, Troon, Ayrshire

Monktonhill Road, Southwood, Troon

Begin with a very French boudin of quail on sauteed spinach paired with a sophisticatedly Scottish truffled potato scone. Follow with pan fried fillet of halibut... more

Auld Reekie Tours (Attraction / Activity)

Auld Reekie Tours, 45 Niddry Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

45 Niddry Street, Edinburgh

Get set to encounter the medieval torture museum, a working witchcraft temple, the legendary haunted vault and a misogynistic poltergeist. Whether you do the underground tour,... more

Kirroughtree House (Hotel)

Kirroughtree House, Newton Stewart, Dumfries & Galloway

Newton Stewart

All bedrooms are individually decorated in attractively colour co-ordinated styles. The comfortable lounges are the perfect place to enjoy pre dinner drinks and mouthwatering canapes, whilst... more

Ondine (Restaurant)

Ondine, 2 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

2 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh

Take a seat at the centrepiece crustacean bar and share a grand fruits of the sea or roast shellfish platter for two over a bottle of... more

Port of Siam (Restaurant)

Port of Siam, 3 Pier Place, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

3 Pier Place, Edinburgh

But you can eat more traditional Thai fare in this intimate dining room with its dark wood feature wall and scrubbed wood flooring including Pad Thai... more

Scaurbridge House (Bed & Breakfast)

Scaurbridge House, Penpont, Thornhill, Dumfries & Galloway

Penpont, Thornhill

Creative menus, tailored to personal tastes, using the very best local produce, make dinner at Scaurbridge a delicious experience. The gentle hills and romantic moors, peaceful... 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

National Museum of Scotland (Museum / Art Gallery)

National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Chambers Street, Edinburgh

The museum is undergoing an incredible transformation into a 21st-century museum experience, re-opening 29 July 2011... more

Glasgow Cathedral (Attraction / Activity)

Glasgow Cathedral, Castle Street, Glasgow, Glasgow City

Castle Street, Glasgow

Throughout the year there are numerous events, including Music Recitals... more

Galvin Brasserie De Luxe (Restaurant)

Galvin Brasserie De Luxe, The Caledonian, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

The Caledonian, Princes Street, Edinburgh

Take a seat on a bent wood chair, button back banquette or stool at the central crustacea bar and drink in the atmosphere, along with a... more

Courtburn House (Bed & Breakfast)

Courtburn House, School Road, Eyemouth, Scottish Borders

School Road, Coldingham, Eyemouth

Start your day with a continental or traditional breakfast served in the wood panelled dining room. Dinner is also available on request... more

Biggar Park (Garden)

Biggar Park, Biggar, Lanarkshire

Biggar

In the traditional working walled garden are fine herbaceous borders, vegetables, fruit trees and a greenhouse. Shrub Roses are a special interest - there are good... more

North Bridge Brasserie (Restaurant)

North Bridge Brasserie, The Scotsman Hotel, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

The Scotsman Hotel, 20 North Bridge, Edinburgh

You won't feel lost in space however as the large room is divided up by coves and booths giving it an intimate feel. There's a boldly... more

Glasgow Gailes Links (Golf Course)

Glasgow Gailes Links, Gailes Links, Irvine, Ayrshire

Gailes Links, Gailes Road, Irvine

Glasgow Gailes, designed by Willie Park Jnr, opened for play in 1892 and is a challenging links amid the quality courses between Troon and Irvine on... more

Millsyde (Self Catering)

Millsyde, Hendersyde Farm Cottages, Kelso, Scottish Borders

Hendersyde Farm Cottages, Hendersyde Farm, Kelso

Close to the market town of Kelso, ideal for exploring the Scottish Borders, the property sleeps up to six with plenty of space to relax and... more

Parliament House Hotel (Hotel)

Parliament House Hotel, 15 Calton Hill, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

15 Calton Hill, Edinburgh

There’s a deep sense of bygone times within its thick stone walls, adding gravitas to all 53 contemporary styled bedrooms which feature luxurious beds you can... 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

The Horseshoe Inn (Small Hotel / Inn)

The Horseshoe Inn, Eddleston, Peebles, Scottish Borders

Eddleston, Peebles

Guest bedrooms are individually furnished in a classic contemporary style. All are equipped with LCD TVs and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access... 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

North Berwick Golf Club (Golf Course)

North Berwick Golf Club, New Club House, North Berwick, East Lothian

New Club House, Beach Road, North Berwick

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

The Dogs (Restaurant)

The Dogs, 110 Hanover Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

110 Hanover Street, Edinburgh

The fun dog theme includes two stone guard dogs at the entrance, photos of dogs hanging on the walls, dog cushion covers on the benches and... more

Restaurant Martin Wishart (Restaurant)

Restaurant Martin Wishart, 54 The Shore, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

54 The Shore, Edinburgh

The eponymous Mr Wishart's cooking is as accomplished and ambitious as you might expect from someone who has trained with some of Europe’s best chefs. Precise... more

Auld Alliance (Bed & Breakfast)

Auld Alliance, 65 Telford Road, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

65 Telford Road, Edinburgh

Guests are welcome to relax in the spacious lounge where there is tea/coffee making facilities, TV and DVDs. A great base to explore the city... 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

Airdside Cottage (Self Catering)

Airdside Cottage, Airds Farm, Castle Douglas, Dumfries & Galloway

Airds Farm, Crossmichael, Castle Douglas

There are a great deal of inspiring and picturesque landscapes to experience, with the area being keen on the conservation of wildlife and supporting the release... 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

Norton House Hotel & Spa (Hotel)

Norton House Hotel & Spa, Ingliston, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Ingliston, Edinburgh

If you don´t want to venture out, you can still admire the surrounding countryside from the Glass Lounge as you enjoy drinks before your meal, or... more

Edinburgh Butterfly & Insect World (Attraction / Activity)

Edinburgh Butterfly & Insect World, at Dobbies Garden World, Lasswade, Mid-Lothian

at Dobbies Garden World, Melville Nursery, Lasswade

See if you can spot the marching leaf cutter ant parade and the lizards, snakes and poisonous frogs that lurk beneath the foliage. There are daily... more

Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf & Country Club (Spa)

Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf & Country Club, Cardrona, Peebles, Scottish Borders

Cardrona, Peebles

Set in 200 acres of private grounds, the spa exploits its beautiful rural location to the max with panoramic vistas of the rolling hills of the... more

The Irvine Golf Club (Golf Course)

The Irvine Golf Club, Sandy Road, Irvine, Ayrshire

Sandy Road, Bogside, Irvine

'Braid' a 373-yard par four opens the back nine, before the longest hole on the course, 465-yard 'Grandstand' named after the remains of the old grandstand... more

ABode Glasgow (Hotel)

ABode Glasgow, 129 Bath Street, Glasgow, Glasgow City

129 Bath Street, Glasgow

Choose from 59 bedrooms, rated Comfortable, Desirable, Enviable and Fabulous each bedroom has been designed to encapsulate luxury and relaxation. The bedrooms at all levels are... more

The Town House (Bed & Breakfast)

The Town House, 65 Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

65 Gilmore Place, Edinburgh

The Town House has been fully restored and tastefully decorated, retaining many original architectural features. The bedrooms are individually furnished and decorated, all have en-suite bath... more

House of the Binns (Historic House)

House of the Binns, Linlithgow, West Lothian

Linlithgow

The collection of furniture mostly dates from the 18th and 19th century, also an excellent collection of family portraits and an interesting collection of porcelain. The... more

Yethouse Luxury Self Catering (Self Catering)

Yethouse Luxury Self Catering, The Bastle, Newcastleton, Scottish Borders

The Bastle, Yethouse Farm, Newcastleton

This is rural Scotland in all its glory. Inside the cottage, you’ll find plenty of space with three bedrooms, three bathrooms and large kitchen, dining room,... more

Cally Palace Hotel (Hotel)

Cally Palace Hotel, Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries & Galloway

Gatehouse of Fleet

All bedrooms have been furnished in traditional style but with all modern conveniences, many with balconies and views over the grounds, lake and golf course. The... more

Nira Caledonia (Hotel)

Nira Caledonia, 10 Gloucester Place, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

10 Gloucester Place, Edinburgh

Bed down in one of the individually styled rooms, festooned with luxury drapes and pelmets and made extra snug thanks to the 2000 pocket springs mattresses... more

Macdonald Houstoun House Hotel (Spa)

Macdonald Houstoun House Hotel, Uphall, Edinburgh, West Lothian

Uphall, Edinburgh West, Edinburgh

Dry yourself off and float towards the treatment rooms to experience Decleor’s Aroma massages and facials, and if you’re feeling energetic, make like the Tudors centuries... more

National Museum of Rural Life (Museum / Art Gallery)

National Museum of Rural Life, Wester Kittochside, East Kilbride, Lanarkshire

Wester Kittochside, East Kilbride

The farm is still worked using techniques and equipment from the 1950s, and whatever season there is always work being done from ploughing, sowing, haymaking and... more

Park Neuk Cottage (Self Catering)

Park Neuk Cottage, Park Neuk, Rosewell, Mid-Lothian

Park Neuk, Rosewell

The cottage's furnishings are set up with warmth and comfort in mind, whilst offering a spacious dining area with an oak table that sits up to... 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

Malleny Garden (Garden)

Malleny Garden, Balerno, Mid-Lothian

Balerno

A National Collection of 19th century Shrub Roses is housed here. This 3 acre walled garden is dominated by four magnificent clipped yew trees dating from... more

Hunterian Art Gallery (Museum / Art Gallery)

Hunterian Art Gallery, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Glasgow City

University of Glasgow, 82 Hillhead Street, Glasgow

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