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The best hotels in Scotland

Scotland is a country with some of the most spectacular and magnificent scenery in the world, there are numerous mountains to climb and lochs to admire throughout the country. It is also well known for its excellent selection of single malts, the best whiskeys in the world are made here.

Whatever the reason for your visit to this magnificent country, one thing you will need during your stay is accommodation. Some trips can go awry if you choose the wrong place to stay, so I have listed some of the best hotels in Scotland to stay. There are many excellent hotels across the country but I have tried to select hotels that are in different regions of Scotland, after all there is so much to see and do in the country that you will of course want to move and therefore you will need hosting on different grid.

The following are 5 of the best hotels in Scotland

1. The Balmoral Hotel – Edinburgh

The Balmoral Hotels is located in Edinburgh’s city center on the world famous Princes Street and is widely regarded as the best hotel in Edinburgh and is undoubtedly one of the best hotels in Scotland. The rooms offer spacious and luxurious accommodation with excellent views of Edinburgh.

2. Inverlochy Castle-nr Fort William

This luxurious castle hotel has only 12 rooms, all suites. The hotel is ranked as one of the best hotels in Europe and its location is spectacular, nestled among trees in the beautiful Highland region of Scotland. This hotel is widely regarded as one of the best in Scotland, a must stay.

3. The Old Course Hotel – St Andrews

No visit to Scotland would be complete without playing golf and where better than the world’s most famous golf course, the Old Course. Located in the small seaside town of St Andrews, this hotel sits proudly in the middle of the golf course, 5-star luxury and rooms with stunning views of both the coast and the golf course.

4. Hotel Indigo Glasgow – Glasgow

This new hotel has a good central location in Glasgow and has rooms available at very reasonable prices. It is very popular with tourists and has been ranked as one of the best hotels in Glasgow by TripAdvisor (No. 1 as of 12 January). The rooms are spacious with all the main amenities and the staff are very friendly and knowledgeable.

5. El Torridon – Achnasheen

The award winning Torridon was voted Scottish Hotel of the Year in 2011 and is set in magnificent surroundings. Surrounded by 58 acres of parkland, this is a luxurious place to relax, the perfect retreat from the city and ideal for romantic getaways. Enjoy the excellent food available in the hotel restaurant or try one of the 350 whiskeys available in the bar.