A-1 Playfair House is a hostel at 8 Blenheim Place, Royal Terrace, Edinburgh. It is a historic town house built in 1821 in the New Town Preservation area.

Fort Augustus Abbey luxury apartment sleeps 4 in the former abbey building. Situated 30 miles from Inverness, the Highland capital, Fort Augustus Abbey is 12 miles from Foyers, at the southern end of Loch Ness .

Abbotshill House on the North East Fife/Perthshire border on the edge of Newburgh, is an imposing, period property (circa 1843) offering four-star self-catering, holiday accommodation for up to eight people in four bedrooms. All have a colour television plus video or DVD, drinks cooler, hair dryer and a teasmaid. There are magnificent views over Newburgh, to the Carse of Gowrie, and the Sidlaw Hills beyond.

Aberdour Hotel, Fife is a family-run Hotel situated in one of Fife's picturesque coastal villages. It specialises in traditional cooking and real ales. In the days before railways and the motor car, it was a staging-post for stage coaches and so has a courtyard and stable block. Although the buildings date back to the 17th century, all the recently refurbished sixteen bedrooms have ensuite facilities.

Ach na skia Croft provides self catering chalets and a cottage on the rugged and beautiful west coast of the Scottish Highlands at Arisaig. All the properties face towards the sea and have panoramic views towards the islands of Eigg, Rum and the Isle of Skye. Onsite facilities include games and childrens play area, indoor games room, sauna and steam room. The Web site has an extensive section on things to see and do in the area.

Adelphi Guest House is a family-run Bed and Breakfast in Aberdeen near the city centre. All rooms have Sky TV and tea/coffee making facilities and there is a babysitting/baby listening service available. The owners are happy to advise vistors on getting the most out of your time in Aberdeen and the glorious Highland and Royal Deeside countryside. Scottish Tourist Board 3 Star Award.

Airds Hotel, Port Appin, Argyll (approximately 20 miles north of Oban and 27 miles south of Fort William) is a family run, luxury 4-star hotel and gourmet restaurant (awarded three Rosettes by the AA and the head chef has won Best Gourmet Menu over £50 at The Scottish Chef Awards 2006). There are special themed weekends and culinary experiences and painting holidays. There are twelve bedrooms, all of which are individually decorated with designer fabrics and wallpapers and flat screen televisions with satellite channels and DVD players are a feature of all bedrooms. See also the review at Great Places to Stay by travel writer Vivien Devlin on the Rampant Scotland site.

Allison House Hotel, Edinburgh is a traditional 3-star, 23 en-suite bedroom budget hotel in Edinburgh in a central location. All bedrooms have been extensively modernised and have private shower/bathrooms as well as TV, telephone, trouser press and complimentary tea and coffee. And all guests enjoy that most valuable commodity in Edinburgh, free off street parking!

Allt-nan-Ros Hotel has "Four Stars" from the Scottish Tourist Board. The Gaelic name of the hotel means "Burn of the Roses" and is named after the stream which flows through the gardens to Loch Linnhe.

Altassmore Holiday Cottages in Sutherland have a garden, courtyard, parking and barbecue area and each has a small patio and garden furniture. One cottage is adapted for wheelchair access. There are good facilities for golf with a number of courses within easy reach. The area is rich in wildlife and trout fishing can be arranged, subject to availability.

Altdarroch Farm Cottages Kinlocheil, By Fort William are self-catering cottages set above beautiful Loch Eil on Scotland's famous "Road to the Isles", which runs between Fort William and Mallaig. The three cottages are located within easy reach of the town of Fort William and, in the other direction, Glenfinnan.

Anchor Hotel, in the heart of Tarbert, Loch Fyne in one of Argyll's most popular resorts in an idyllic waterside setting at the head of the harbour. The hotel now boasts a new sauna and sunbed. The restaurant has Scottish seafood specialities such as lobster, scallops and langoustines, along with traditional venison, lamb and Scottish beef. The hotel is personally run by resident chef-proprietor Carolyn MacDonald.

Aonach Mor provides self-catering holiday homes for vacation rental on the shores of Loch Ness within Fort Augustus Abbey. The 2 bedroom apartment (sleeping up to 4 people) has wonderful views across the grounds and to the glorious mountains beyond. The village is just a short stroll from the apartment and has plenty of restaurants, bars and shops available and the Caledonian Canal runs through the village.

Ardachaidh is a 3-star Bed and Breakfast in a comfortable family home in quiet residential area of Portree within easy walking distance to town centre. Each room has colour TV and tea/coffee making facilities.

Ardanair is a modern self catering bungalow on the shores of Loch Kanaird, 3 miles from Ullapool. The house has direct access down steps to the pebbled beach and enjoys dramatic views across the bay towards the Isle of Martin and the Summer Isles - and the Web site has a great photo gallery illustrating the surrounding area.

Ardanaiseig Hotel ten miles from Taynuilt on the shores of Loch Awe in the North West Highlands of Scotland, is more of a private home, open to guests who will appreciate sharing the wonderful hospitality, and lingering magical Celtic atmosphere. In addition to the link above to the Hotel's own site, there is an Illustrated Feature on Ardanaiseig Hotel in the "Great Places to Stay" section of Rampant Scotland.

Ardgarry Farm, Faichem, Invergarry, Inverness-shire is a small working farm situated in the West Highlands. It offers four styles of accommodation consisting of bed & breakfast, four self-catering log cabins, a self-catering cottage, and camping and caravanning on Faichem Park campsite.

Self catering property at Ardnacross, is on a 1200 acre farming estate on North East coast of the the Isle of Mull. There are three separate self catering houses of different sizes - the "Farmhouse" sleeps twelve, the "Square" is for up to six people and there is one bedroom in the "Dairy". The Web site has useful pages on activities in the area and a history of Ardnacross.

Ardoch Cottage is in the charming village of Gartocharn at the souhern end of Loch Lomond and provides award-winning, bed & breakfast accommodation with Four Star Grading from the Scottish Tourist Board. The cottage was originally a toll house on the old military road running between Stirling and Dumbarton Castles and has been restored by the present owners and all three bedrooms have en-suite WC/shower, television and Tea/Coffee making facilities.

Ardoch Cottage, Orchil Castle, near Braco, Perthshire is a luxury self-catering cottage sleeping 6, in a modern, self-contained wing of this Victorian castle on a beautiful, 35-acre, private estate. There are beautiful views over the Ochil hills and wildlife is abundant, including ospreys which fish on the castle's loch. Nearby is the site of the Ardoch Roman fort and Crieff is not far away.

Argentine House Hotel, Whiting Bay, Arran will welcome you in English, French, German and Italian. This is a Swiss-owned hotel overlooking Holy Island, the Ayrshire Coast and, of course, the Clyde. It was built in 1904 by a seafaring captain as a quiet retreat from his frequent trips to Argentina.

Argyll Arms, Bunessan, Isle of Mull, Argyll is right on the waterfront in some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. The hotel lies at the southern point of Mull, close to the Isle of Iona, famous for its beautiful Abbey and links to Saint Columba. The hotel is therefore a particularly ideal place to stay for those wishing to visit Iona.

Arisaig House Cottages offers a range of luxury self-catering accommodation set in the mature grounds of "Arisaig House", Arisaig, Inverness-shire.

Assynt House bed and breakfast is in a central but quiet location in a conservation area of Ullapool village in Ross-shire, North West Scotland. They are conveniently placed for the harbour, ferry, pubs and restaurants. The site has some nice pictures of the area.

Atholl Hotel, Aberdeen is four star hotel in the West End of the Granite City, just minutes from the City Centre. VisitScotland Four Star rating, AA 3 star rating. The hotel offers good facilities, with restaurant, bar and function rooms and High Speed Broadband Internet Access in all 35 bedrooms.

Atlantic Guest House Hotel, Renfrew Street, Glasgow has 14 bedrooms, some with en-suite facilities and all have colour television with satellite channels plus free parking for guests staying two or more nights. Traditional Scottish breakfast is served in the hotel's dining room.

Auchrannie Country House Hotel, Brodick, Isle of Arran was formerly the home of the Dowager Duchess of Hamilton, widow of the Right Honourable Sir William Alexander Louis Stephen Douglas Hamilton, Twelfth Duke of Hamilton and Earl of Arran. In 1990 an additional 16 bedrooms, leisure facilities, bistro and function suite were added. Scottish Tourist Board "five crown highly commended" (at the time of writing, the only one on the Isle of Arran). There are also traditionally built lodges set within Auchrannie's grounds (Scottish Tourist Board graded "5 Crown deluxe"). Auchrannie lodges are affiliated to Resorts Condominiums International (R.C.I.).

Averon offers bed and breakfast accommodation in central Edinburgh, 10 minutes walk from the castle and Princes Street. Built in 1770 the Averon Guest House is an example of a Georgian town house and retains much of the original character. Most rooms are en-suite and there is free parking in a car park to the rear of the guest house. There is a walled garden and orchard where guests can relax.

Aviemore Home - are newly built self-catering cottages which are ideal for families or friends holidaying together. Set next to one another in a quiet cul de sac, they are very well furnished and equipped to a high standard with each house boasting its own hot tub.

Aviemore House is a 5-star, luxury, new-build house with five bedrooms, all with en suite bathrooms, situated within the Rothiemurchus Estate and just a short walk from the centre of Aviemore in the heart of the Scottish Highlands. The house is positioned at the foot of the Cairngorm Mountains on the Cairngorm Ski Road, making it an ideal base for skiing, snowboarding, walking, golf, fishing and other outdoor activities.

Avonlea provides bed and breakfast accommodation in the quiet outskirts of Portree, Skye, overlook the hills that surround the chief town on the island. Rooms are spacious and all have ensuite facilities. There is one single room, one twin and one double room available from April to October each year.

Backmarch House is a former Georgian farmhouse built in 1829 which has been renovated to provide quality bed and breakfast accommodation in central Rosyth in Fife (just over the Forth Bridges and not far from Edinburgh and five minutes from the Superfast ferry terminal to Zeebrugge). AA and Scottish Tourist Board 4-star rating.

Balannan Holiday Cottage, Castle Douglas, is set in the heart of the Dumfries and Galloway countryside on a working beef and sheep farm. The cottage is a single storey building, set in it's own spacious garden, and thirty years ago it would have been the home of the farm tractor man. Scottish Tourist Board 3-star.

Balcarres in Fort William is set in an elevated position in a quiet cul-de-sac. It commands spectacular views over Loch Linnhe and the Morven hills. The owners were born and bred in Fort William and have that essential local knowledge to be able to answer any questions you may have about the area.

Balbirnie House Hotel, Markinch, Fife is a listed Grade 'A' Georgian country house dating from 1777 in a 416-acre estate and country park landscaped in the style of Capability Brown which includes specimen trees, a collection of rhododendrons, manicured lawns, picturesque flowering borders and trimmed yew hedges. The Scottish Tourist Board has awarded has 5 Crowns Deluxe and the hotel won the 1995 Regional Hotel of the Year award and the 1996 Macallan/Taste of Scotland Hotel of the Year Award.

Ballachulish House was built in 1640 and is an historic country estate within view of Ben Nevis, close to the Great Glen, and within a stone's throw of Lochs Linnie and Leven. This restored country house offers en suite rooms with Scottish cuisine in a relaxing atmosphere. The house is noted as the site formally occupied by Captain Campbell who was ordered to carry out the massacre in Glencoe. Ballachulish is also famous for the Appin murder, immortalized by Robert Louis Stevenson's "Kidnapped" - Ballachulish House was once home to the Stuarts of Appin.

Ballater Holiday Cottages on Royal Deeside are close to the centre of the village. There are two cottages - one is a traditional, granite house sleeping up to six people and the other has a comfortable lounge with open fire, a dining kitchen and one double bedroom. Ballater itself is an attractive village with many interesting shops and restaurants, many of which are "By Appointment" to members of the royal family (who live close by at Balmoral Castle).

Ballathie House in the breathtaking Perthshire countryside near Kinclaven, was previously renowned in its Edwardian heyday as a sporting estate where eminent visitors and royalty were entertained. It was converted to a hotel almost thirty years ago, yet is still essentially a "private" country house. In addition to the link above to the Hotel's own site, there is an Illustrated Feature on Ballathie House Hotel in the "Great Places to Stay" section of Rampant Scotland.

Ballathie Sportsman's Lodge is situated in the grounds of Ballathie House Hotel and provides purpose built holiday accommodation for the fisherman and field sport enthusiast. The Lodge makes the ideal base for fishing, shooting, stalking, hunting or simply enjoying the races at nearby Scone Palace. The Sportsman's Lodge offers self-contained rooms for single or double/twin accommodation plus a wealth of facilities with the sportsman in mind.

Ballat Smithy Cottage was created out of an original smithy workshop and is part of a lovely old house built around 1830 by the Duke of Montrose for his Buchanan estates. It is located near Balfron in Stirlingshire on the A811 Stirling to Balloch road and provides self catering accommodation (Scottish Tourist Board four stars) for up to four people in two bedrooms. Ballat Smithy is on the threshold of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park with lovely views of the Campsie Fells and the surrounding fields and woods.

Barncrosh Farm has a range of self-catering holiday cottages (sleeping from 2 to 8 people) dotted around a 250-acre organic farm (with not only cattle, sheep, pigs, ponies, donkeys and goats, but also llama and alpaca, monkeys, wallabies and raccoons...) near Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbrightshire, in the heart of Dumfries and Galloway in south west Scotland. Some of the cottages are registered for 'Assisted Wheelchair Access'.

Bay Cottage is close to the River Dee and the Solway Firth on Ross Bay, seven miles from Kirkcudbright in Dumfries & Galloway. The shoreline is a Site of Special Scientific Interest due to the plants and animals there. The cottage has three bedrooms and is an integral part of Ross Farm, a 500 acre establishment which has been in the same family for 4 generations since 1842.

Beachview Holiday Flats are situated in Lossiemouth on the southern coast of The Moray Firth. There are two well equipped flats each with accommodation for eight people in three bedrooms. The flats have a panoramic view taking in the Moray Golf Course, Covesea Lighthouse, West Beach, the Moray Firth and the Golf Clubhouse.

Beaumont Holiday Homes offers self-catering accommodation at Portree on the Isle of Skye. Two homes are available on the harbour front with views across Portree Bay to Ben Tianavaig and the Island of Raasay beyond.

Belladrum Estate has self-catering cottages and lodgings in a romantic setting on an 1100 acre family estate near to the Highland capital of Inverness and Loch Ness. As a special attraction for a romantic retreat for honeymoon couples you can get even get married there in the family chapel, Belladrum Temple (candle-lit only - how's that for romance!).

The Belhaven Hotel in Glasgow is a lovingly restored Victorian Townhouse, situated on the edge of the City Centre in the heart of the cosmopolitan West End. It has 16 well appointed rooms, with ensuite, TV, telephone and tea/coffee making facilities in all rooms. There is also a stylish and intimate lounge bar serving drinks and light food. Overlooking Great Western Road and the Botanic Gardens, it is minutes from the BBC, Glasgow University, the world famous Glasgow Art Galleries and still only 5 minutes to the City Centre.

Beneagles Hotel, Auchterarder beat off a challenge in court by neighbouring 5-star Gleneagles which claimed that the two names were confusing. But the nine-bedroomed Beneagles is a family-run hotel which specialises in accommodating families, short and weekend breaks and sporting holidays in an area famous for its golfing, fishing, hill-walking and other outdoor pursuits throughout Perthshire.

Ben Loyal Hotel in Tongue, Sutherland, is an AA and RAC 2 star hotel and has been awarded 3 stars by the Scottish Tourist Board. The restuarant also has awards from the AA and RAC and is 'Ashley Courtney Highly Commended'. There are 11 en-suite bedrooms and the hotel is a good base for fishing, stalking, climbing, birdwatching, hill walking and just pottering around the area.

As its name implies, Ben Nevis View bed and breakfast has plenty of views of Britain's highest mountain, as it is located at Corpach, on the outskirts of Fort William. It is also adjacent to the Caledonian Canal and during the season a steam train passes nearby, twice a day, as an added novelty.

Black Clauchrie House is a historic arts & crafts mansion set in an extremely quiet and beautiful location in the Scottish Borders. It provides a large holiday home and holiday cottages on a 14 acre private estate, sleeping up to 22 guests with exclusive use. Facilities are self catering - or with a cook and a ballroom - thus offering a unique setting for small weddings, house parties, memorable celebrations. There is also a games room for family holidays. Set adjacent to the Galloway Forest Park Black Clauchrie is an ideal centre for walking, hiking and exploring the dramatic scenery and coastline of Dumfries and Galloway. Safe and easy online bookings available.

Blackwood Croft in Strathcarron in beautiful Wester Ross, has self catering holiday accommodation on a working croft with a 2-bedroom purpose-built upper floor apartment in modern croft house, sleeping up to 4 people. It is located in a quiet rural position amidst Highland mountain scenery and hill walking terrain with superb views but within a mile of the nearest shop, post office, and pub.

Blackyett Mains in Gretna Green is tucked away down a secluded road in its own grounds of fifteen acres. A beautiful barn conversion has been transformed into a stylish bed and breakfast accommodation only five miles from Gretna Green Individually designed rooms offer king size beds with luxurious bedding, television and hospitality trays. The network of quiet roads, cycle routes and the 7stanes means this is an ideal base for cyclists, mountain bikers and walkers.

Bluefolds Holiday Cottages, Glenlivet are three modern self catering cottages in restored farm building on the hillside facing the Glenlivet distillery on the "Malt Whisky Trail" with views of the Cairngorm mountains.

BlueSky Youth Hostel is located in the Charing Cross area of Central Glasgow and is a 10-15 minute walk from Queen Street and Central Rail Stations. This low-cost hostel is great for backpackers and tourists. 18 and over only. There is free breakfast, television and e-mail at budget prices.

The Bobbin Mill, a mile from Comrie, Perthshire, is a conversion of a 200 year old mill on the banks of the River Earn, providing Scottish Tourist Board Four Star self catering accommodation. The building was included in the recently published "Scotland's 100 Best New Buildings". Comrie is an ideal location for exploring Perthshire and as well as the central Lowlands.

The Bonham Hotel is an award-winning establishment Edinburgh. It has picked up a string of prestigious awards since it opened in 1998, in a quiet area near the centre of the city. In addition to the link above to the Hotel's own site, there is an Illustrated Feature on The Bonham Hotel in the "Great Places to Stay" section of Rampant Scotland.

Bonsyde House Hotel is located in Linlithgow, close to the famous Linlithgow Palace. It is a privately run hotel, with good food in a conservatory restaurant using top quality fresh Scottish ingredients, including game, lamb, beef, and seafood, for which Scotland is justly famous.

Boreland Farm, in the rolling countryside of Dumfriesshire, between Dunscore and Moniaive on a tiny road overlooking the river Cairn, offers traditional bed and breakfast accomodation ata family run, 19th century farmhouse, in 365 acres of pasture. The land is managed to strict organic standards and there is fishing on the river Cairn for both salmon and trout (when in season).

Borvemor Blackhouse, Isle of Harris offers self-catering in the first traditional "Blackhouse" to be built for over a century, using stone, wood and thatch. Borvemor Blackhouse does have running water, electricity and excellent plumbing! The walls are lined with pine throughout. The "Tigh Dubh" is surrounded by machair, croft and sea with the beach just a few minutes walk away.

Bouverie Bed & Breakfast in the centre of Edinburgh provides a useful street map and also links to a set of Photographs of Edinburgh.

The Braighe is located in Nairn, this is an award winning Bed and Breakfast location with fresh flowers and home-made jams. Recommended by Lonely Planet Scotland and 'Holiday Which?' Magazine.

Braighebhaile is a traditional stone built croft house in the quiet crofting township of Suledale onn the Isle of Skye. It is available all year round for self catering holiday lets. Situated between Portree and Dunvegan, the cottage is an ideal base for exploring the beautiful Isle of Skye.

Braigh Uige bed and breakfast, Uig, Isle of Skye is personally run by owners who have lived on Skye all their lives. Open April to September, the house has fine views overlooking Uig Bay, and has three times won a Talisker Quality Award for high quality service and customer care. It is the only accommodation in Uig to be granted the Scottish Tourist Board's Four Star grading. Uig is the Ferry Port for the Western Isles, and so is a convenient place to stay overnight for people travelling over the sea from Skye.

Brora Links View Apartment provides luxurious holiday rental accommodation Sutherland in the beautiful and remote Northern Highlands of Scotland. All main rooms have wonderful views across the garden to the famous James Braid designed golf course with magnificent coastal and highland views. There is easy access to the safe sandy beach beyond the golf course and the village centre where shops and restaurants are a short walk away. The apartment sleeps 4, in two twin bedded bedrooms, one with en-suite facilities. Separate bath/shower room.

The Bruntsfield Hotel is a 73 bedroom townhouse style hotel in Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh, with well appointed, individual bedrooms and an AA Rosetted and Taste of Scotland recommended restaurant. The hotel offers comfortable, spacious accommodation overlooking Bruntsfield Links, close to the city centre. Although independently owned and operated, it is a member of the global Best Western Hotels organisation.

The Buchanan Arms Hotel and Leisure Club is in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. The former coaching inn stands in the heart of the picturesque conservation village of Drymen. However, in addition to history and character, it also has modern leisure facilities which include a swimming pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, squash courts, beauty salon and gymnasium.

Budget Backpackers and youth hostel is located near Edinburgh City Centre providing very low cost but modern accommodation in either dormitory style or double rooms. There are fully equipped self catering kitchens, TV room and free hot showers.

Burnside and Mill Lodges are four miles from the seaside town of Nairn and 16 miles from Inverness. Each lodge can accommodate up to six people. Trout fishing is available a few hundred yards from the Lodges at Robbie's Trout Fishery.

Cairngorm Hotel is an independent hotel in Aviemore. All bedrooms are en-suite, offering colour television, direct-dial telephone and hospitality tray. All rooms are comfortably furnished and decorated, whilst most have stunning views across the Spey Valley to the Cairngorm Mountains or to the great rock of Craigellachie.

South Tower at Cairnie Fruit Farm near Cupar in Fife offers self-catering accommodation which was developed from agricultural steadings and the tower stills stands over the buildings. The timber-floored, open plan lounge, with open fire, dining area and country-style kitchen, and two double bedrooms. Farm shop, tearoom. children's play area and Cairnie Mega Maize Maze on the doorstep too.

Cairnmuir Caravans Lairg, Sutherland, in private grounds on the bank of the River Shin, a salmon river.

Camusaluinn Self Catering Holidays are based at Annat, Torridon, on the north-west coast in a traditional stone cottage which has been completely renovated into an attractive 2-bedroomed self catering property with accommodation for up to 4. Annat is situated on the shores of Upper Loch Torridon, some 60 miles due west of Inverness.

The Lodge at Carfraemill near Lauder in the Scottish Borders is personally run by its owner. It has ten bedrooms, restaurants and traditional standards of service and "home from home" atmosphere. The Lodge has been awarded four stars by the Scottish Tourist Board.

Caiplie House in Crail, in the East Neuk of Fife, is a large Victorian House with seven bedrooms, a lounge for residents and a bright dining room which can provide traditional and contemporary dishes. And guests can make the most of their licence and enjoy a gin and tonic before dinner, a good bottle of wine or relax with a malt in the lounge!

Caithness Holidays - Silver Darlings Development in the scenic harbour area of Wick was originally a fish curing yard. It has been extensively modernised into a number of luxury townhouse apartments around a courtyard. Each sleeps up to eight people over two levels, and have been lovingly restored, blending contemporary design with respect for the distinguished heritage of the location. The Silver Darlings offer first rate accommodation within a modern environment.

The Caledonian Club is a private members' Club situated in the heart of Belgravia just five minutes away from Hyde Park Corner and Victoria Station in London. This "little part of London that is forever Scotland" not only has 37 bedrooms for the weary traveller, but also dining rooms, meeting rooms and lounge. There is a busy calendar of events including, of course, Burns Suppers and St. Andrew's Day festivities and the premises are licenced to hold weddings. Members benefit from reciprocal arrangements with a network of prestigious clubs worldwide including four clubs in Scotland and five in London.

Cardrona Breaks has two luxury self-catering apartments in the Tweed Valley, Scottish Borders in Cardrona Village, near Peebles. Overlooking the Cardrona golf course and the Tweed, Cardrona Breaks is next to the MacDonald Cardrona Hotel - with access to the sauna, steam room and swimming pool.

Carlton Bed and Brealfast in Seamill, West Kilbride, Ayrshire, provides traditional Scottish hospitality in a mid-Victorian, stone-built house which has been the much-loved home of the Rennie family for over 50 years. The house enjoys spectacular, uninterrupted views to Arran and the Firth of Clyde.

Castaway Cottage - where it always feels like Friday! A traditional Self-Catering Cottage on the beach in Lower Largo, a resort village in the East Neuk of Fife, not far from St Andrews. This stone built cottage built in 1809 has been converted and extended and has spectacular views as far as the Firth of Forth, with a private walled patio area which fronts onto the beach.

The Georgian Castle Forbes is the home of the Clan in the 6,000-acre Forbes Estate overlooking the River Don in Aberdeenshire. The present "Master of Forbes" and his wife offer a warm welcome for guests to stay in a castle still occupied by the family whose name it bears.

Castle Levan, Gourock is a 14th century keep and an adjoining 16th century tower overlooking the Firth of Clyde above Gourock. The site has lots of illustrations of the castle and of the estuary below and some of the ships which have passed by.

Castle Stuart is a 17th century Tower House with spiral stairs in Petty Parish, Inverness which offers luxury accommodation.

Castle View Apartment is a quality self catering apartment located right in the heart of Edinburgh's historic Old Town, in the Grassmarket area. Just 5 minutes walk from the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle, it is ideally suited to couples or families looking for self-catering accommodation in a central base to explore the city. It is available for both short term and holiday lets, sleeps 2 - 4 and commands spectacular views of the castle. So even if you haven't managed to get tickets for the Tattoo, you won't miss the fireworks!

Channings is hidden along a tree-lined crescent in Edinburgh's West End. In the Illustrated Feature on Channings Hotel in the "Great Places to Stay" section of Rampant Scotland it is described as "a fabulous, sumptuously comfortable, elegant, exclusive and unique place to stay."

Charing Cross Guest House in Renfrew Street, Glasgow has 24 bed rooms, with both standard and en-suite bedrooms.

Chase The Wild Goose is a a small ‘village’ of only eighteen woodland holiday lodges located on the edge of the Argyll Forest Park, north of Dunoon, on the Cowal Peninsula in Argyll, looking out towards Ben Mhor. There are inns and restaurants not far away and Dunoon is only a few miles away.

Chester Residence provides serviced apartments in the West End of Edinburgh, offering luxury, five star, boutique accommodation. There ar five elegant self contained apartments, each with fitted kitchen and and furnished with a mixture of antique and contemporary furniture.

Chestnut Villa is close to the centre of the village of Muir of Ord in Ross-Shire and provides bed & breakfast accommodation in three bedrooms plus a residents' lounge. Muir of Ord is 6 miles from the town of Dingwall, and 11 miles from the City of Inverness, the capital of the Highlands. The site has good pages on places to see in the area and links to many others.

11 Church Place, Kirkcudbright, is a traditional stone built listed building at the end of a terrace in a quiet location in the heart of this town on the southern coast of Dumfries and Galloway. It provides self-catering accommodation for up to six peoople with sitting room, kitchen diner, double bedroom en-suite, 2 twin bedrooms and large bathroom.

Clach Mhullinn (Gaelic for Millstone) in Inverness provides B&B which can be booked by e-mail. The web site also gives a few places to visit and what to see in the area.

Cloag Farm Cottages are three family-run farm cottages with panoramic southerly views, ample parking and are surrounded by lawns, with mature woodland as a backdrop. They are located seven miles west of Perth, just north of Methven Village on the A85, and is ideally positioned for exploring Perthshire with its legacy of castles and historic sites - and 37 golf courses within the county itself.

Cluny Cottage is a self-catering holiday cottage in the seaside resort of Lower Largo in the East Neuk of Fife. There is accommodation for up to 6 guests in 3 bedrooms. Lower Largo was was once a busy port and the home of Alexander Selkirk, the real-life character who inspired the story of Robinson Crusoe. The beach, the local pub and the village shop are all less than 500 metres from the cottage.

Cnoc Mhairi is a modern three bedroomed detached bungalow offering self-catering accommodation in a quiet residential area of Portree, Isle of Skye. The accommodation sleeps a maximum of 6 persons and sits on a hill near Glen Varigal Forest with elevated panoramic views of Portree Bay and Ben Tianavaig as well as having a clear outlook to the Cuillin mountains. There is a large, mature, well-maintained garden with a patio and a small play area.

Coille Bheag (pronounce it "curl yer vake") is a traditional working croft set in wood and meadowland, situated in Inverasdale, near Poolewe, overlooking Loch Ewe and the world-famous Inverewe Gardens. Renovated and tastefully furnished, the traditional croft cottage it is available as self-catering family holiday accommodation (sleeps 6, pets welcome). There is also a modern luxury timber cabin available - ideal for honeymoons or small families, sleeps up to 4, no pets. Organic produce available in season!

Coille Bhurich Self Catering Holiday Cottage is in a quiet village location within easy walking distance of shop, pubs, restaurant. Close to the picturesque harbour of Kyle Akin (often spelt Kyleakin) on the beautiful Isle of Skye, it has magnificent views from the cottage windows. The name of the cottage is Gaelic and is pronounced "Kilyee Voorich" with the "ch" as in "loch". It has 3 bedrooms and will sleep 4 to 6 people.

Coralinn Bed and Breakfast accommodation is situated in Bannockburn, Stirling, the "Gateway to the Highlands". There are three spacious and comfortable rooms in a modern home with traditional Scottish hospitality. All rooms are en-suite and one has a private bathroom. The Web sites provides useful information on local attractions, activities and restaurants and entertainment in Stirling.

Corriegour Lodge is a small hotel overlooking Loch Lochy, between Spean Bridge and Loch Ness. It is set amid a contrasting nine acres of mature woodland and garden and has a small lochside beach area complete with jetty. 4 stars from the Scottish Tourist Board and a Member of the Taste of Scotland Scheme, the Lodge also features in the Good Hotel Guide.

If you want to stay at a unique location then Corsewall Lighthouse near Stranraer is the place for you since it is the only working lighthouse in Scotland where you can obtain accommodation!

The Cottage, Baugh Farm, Isle of Tiree is on an island which holds the UK sunshine record and has white, sandy beaches and abundant sea and bird life. The self-catering accommodation is just over a mile west of Scarinish and about twenty yards from the sea with private gardens.

Cottage by the River is Mangey Cottage, Glen Esk, Angus, Tayside. It is a traditional Glen cottage with a burn running down its south side towards the River North Esk. Wildlife, fishing, golf, walking, mountain biking,standing stones, nearby beaches, peace and tranquillity!

Cragganmore House on Speyside at Ballindalloch, Banffshire provides bed & breakfast and is set in a secluded glen with glorious views down to the River Spey and across to Ben Rinnes. The fine Victorian house was built by the founder of the Cragganmore Distillery, John Smith, in 1867 and is situated just yards from the Speyside Way.

Craigellachie Hotel in Banffshire the very heart of Speyside is an award-winning four star hotel, two rosette restaurant and world renowned Quaich Bar with over 530 different Scotch Single Malt Whiskies. It has won a host of awards including "Hotel of the Year" in the "Whisky Magazine" Icons of Whisky 2004 and "Best Whisky bar in the World" in the Scotch Whisky industry survey for Scottish Field.

Craigerne House Hotel in Newtonmore, near Aviemore, Cairngorm National Park, is a privately owned Country House Hotel with delightful mature gardens commanding magnificent views of the Monadhliath and Cairngorm mountains and the Spey Valley. Although close to the centre of Newtonmore and its amenities, the Craigerne House Hotel is located on the edge of the village next to the golf course and is well known for its tranquil ambience, good food and quiet, friendly atmosphere.

Craigielea is a family owned Guest House in the centre of Galashiels. This Victorian house has been operating as a Guest House for over 12 years with the current owners and has 1 Double Room & 3 Twin Rooms, all with full en-suite facilities.

Craigievar Bed and Breakfast in Edinburgh is a large bungalow, set back from the main Edinburgh Airport to city centre road, offering quiet guest rooms overlooking a private back garden, accessible by guests. It is accessible for wheelchairs. Carry cots and high chairs are available if required, as are games suitable for adults and children. Free parking.

Creagard Country House on the Isle of Luing in the Firth of Lorne, Argyll, is a group of four 19th Century Stone Quarriers Cottages combined into one substantial Architect Designed Residence, is situated in the heart of the Conservation village of Cullipool, just 100 metres from the sea with magnificent views of the coastline of the Isle of Mull and the Firth of Lorne. The self-catering accommodation sleeps a total of 7 people.

Creggans Inn in Strachur, Argyll overlooks Loch Fyne. The restaurant has fabulous views across the loch, log fires, and a bar lunch menu including Loch Fyne oysters, smoked salmon, freshly caught langoustines, venison, hill-lamb and other Scottish specialities.

Crieff Hydro in Perthshire is a family orientated hotel is situated on its own estate. Crieff provide a variety of indoor and outdoor activities including swimming, golf, horse riding, off road driving, quad biking, cinema. Guests can stay in the four star hotel or in the new luxury self catering lodges and cottages.

Crosswoodhill Farm Holiday Cottages have 3 award-winning self-catering properties near Edinburgh in the Pentland Hills. One is a self-contained 2-storey apartment in a spacious, handsome, 200 year old, farmhouse. Another is a cottage on the heather-clad moors of the Pentland Hills themselves.

Cuan Siar is a large, modern and comfortable self catering cottage, with accommodation for eight or more people on the Outer Hebridean island of Eriskay. Their Web site has some impressive illustration of Eriskay, showing among other vistas the view from the cottage, plus a small guide to the island and the "Road to the Isles".

Culdearn House is a small Scottish hotel situated deep in the valley of the River Spey in the picturesque village of Grantown-on-Spey. It was built over 100 years ago using locally quarried granite stone and still has original wood panelling, fine moulded ceilings and marble fireplaces. The proprietors combine an extensive whisky collection with award winning cooking and Culdearn has an AA Red Rosette Award for excellent cuisine and a "Taste of Scotland" award.

Curlew Cottage is in the heart of Burghead, a small fishing village, in Moray, offering 4 Star Self Catering Accommodation in a cosy cottage sleeping up to four people. It has a Walking Disabled award and a No Smoking policy. The beach, forest, harbour and Pictish fort are less than five minutes walk from the cottage, as are the village shops and pubs. The area is a bird and dolphin watcher's paradise.

Dalhougal House is in Croftamie, a small village in Stirlingshire, 16 miles north of Glasgow and close to Loch Lomond. There are ten golf courses within half-an-hour, free river fishing and a whisky distillery nearby. The property has been in the same family for nearly 200 years and was recently renovated but still retains lots of character. There are two self-catering apartments each sleeping four and secluded gardens.

Dall Lodge in Killin, Perthshire, overlooks the River Lochay, which flows into Loch Tay on the north side of the village. The web site has lots of photos of the hotel and its scenic location.

Devoncove Hotel is a luxury boutique establishment just 5 minutes from the very heart of Glasgow, at the west end of world famous Sauchiehall Street, close to the SECC, theatres and Glasgow University. It aims to provide carefree holiday makers and busy business executives with a great atmosphere in which to enjoy a range of leisure and work-related facilities.

Dildawn Self Catering Accommodation is situated between the villages of Rhonehouse and the Bridge of Dee, 3 miles west of Castle Douglas, in the heart of Dumfries & Galloway. Dildawn House dates back to 1813 and is steeped in history. It has been carefully restored and retains many of its original features. Set in the centre of the 50 acre woodland estate, it boasts great views of its grounds, surrounding countryside and overlooks the River Dee and a mile long stretch of the river runs through the estate.

Dolphin View Holiday Properties has a bungalow and 4 cottages in Portmahomack, a small picturesque fishing village on the peninsula between the Moray Firth and the Dornoch Firth. There is sandy beach, coastal walks, dolphins, seals, and many varieties of seabirds.

Doonbank Cottage is a self-catering holiday rental cottage in Alloway, Ayrshire, and a short walk to the world famous Brig-a-Doon. It is a beautiful thatched property set within four and a half acres of its own secluded private woodland, perfect for a family break, nature, fishing or golfing holiday, within easy reach of many of Scotland's most famous golf-courses. Doonbank Cottage is also available as a film or photo shoot location. Situated in the picturesque village of historic Alloway, a short walk to the world famous Brig-a-Doon, and close to the main town of Ayr on the west coast of Scotland, the cottage has glorious views of the idyllic River Doon, which runs for half a mile as the property's eastern boundary. The woodland contains deer, rabbits, squirrels, pheasants, partridges, quails, owls, herons, ducks, blue-tits and many more species, offering excellent opportunities for bird watching and riverside walks.

Dornoch Caravan and Camp Park is located next to Dornoch’s award-winning golden beaches and it’s magnificent golf course. There are 130 pitches and 80 static caravans on a 25 acre park and is open from March right until October.

The 15th century Dornoch Castle Hotel stands opposite the inspiring 12th century Dornoch Cathedral. Set in private gardens, the hotel has 18 en suite garden rooms. Sometimes referred to as Dornoch Palace, the building was originally created by the Bishop of Caithness and passed to the Gordon Earls of Sutherland after the Reformation.

Dornoch Firth Caravan Park is situated on the A9, midway between the Highland's oldest Royal Burgh of Tain and the town of Dornoch, now made famous by Madonna. This well-run family park enjoys open views of the Dornoch Firth with picturesque coastal and rural scenery. The park features Caravan holiday homes, touring and tent pitches with bar and restaurant adjacent.

Doune Bay Lodge is on the western shores of Knoydart and they offer accommodation and a restaurant as well as walking, diving and sailing holidays. Their special feature is that you can only get there by boat (or a two-day walk!). They can collect guests from Mallaig in one of their own boats.

The Drovers Inn on the A82 at Inverarnan, north of Loch Lomond, was built in 1705. It was originally built as a shelter for Highland Drovers but became a public house with restaurant and accommodation with 26 rooms over 20 years ago.

Druimorrin Caravans are located near Muir of Ord, 20 miles north-west of Inverness in a peaceful and tranquil rural location looking out onto craggy hills and near the Orrin River. There are two static caravans available throughout the year. The Web site has lots of information on events, family days out, food and drink, sightseeing, local country estates, outdoor pursuits and Highland wildlife in that part of Scotland.

Drumchork Lodge Hotel is situated in Aultbea, Wester Ross, in one of the most idyllic areas of the Western Highlands. The hotel has gained international renown for the hotel as "The Highland Home of Malt Whisky", winning numerous awards for both the collections and presentations of Scotland’s National drink. The hotel has 13 en-suite bedrooms, 3 dining areas, public bar, residents lounge and a whisky tasting room/conference room.

Drumnadrochit Hotel Not just a 29 room hotel offering bed and Breakfast, but the award-winning, 5-star tourist attrction, the Loch Ness Exhibition Centre, with a hi-tech multi-media presentation leading you through 7 themed areas and the mystery and legend of Loch Ness and the famous Loch Ness monster "Nessie".

Dryburgh Abbey Country House Hotel in St Boswells, Melrose, in the Scottish Borders, is family friendly, located in its own ten acre estate on the banks of the River Tweed. It has an indoor swimming pool, restaurant with children's menu, cycling and walking routes. Lots to do and see for all the family. - children under 6 stay free of charge!

Dunadd Cottages, 4 miles north of Lochgilphead in Mid-Argyll, provide self catering holiday accommodation at the foot of Dunadd Hill, site of a 5th century fort which was the capital of the Kingdom of Dalriada. The two cottages are can accommodate up to four people (2/3 in the smaller one) and are named after kin of Fergus mor mac Eric, an early leader of the Scots.

Glengorm Castle is on the Isle of Mull and has self catering flats and cottages and four-star bed and breakfast. The site has some nice illustrations and a 'Glengorm Gallery' which has photos, links and extra information with walks and maps.

Glen Lui Hotel, Ballater is is a small friendly country house situated in two acres of beautiful highland countryside with views across Ballater golf course towards Lochnagar.

Glenmarkie Health Spa and Riding Centre, Glenisla, Angus, offers residents and daily visitors superb riding in spectacular countryside in forest tracks and hills. Other outdoor pursuits include hill walking, shooting, fishing, bird watching and nearby there are golf courses and hang gliding at Glenshee. And the health spa offers manicure, pedicure, therapy and anti-cellulite treatment.

Glen Mhor Hotel is in a tranquil location on the River Ness, in the heart of Inverness. A couple of minutes walk from the City Centre, the railway station and Eden Court Theatre, The Glen Mhor is a popular destination for short and weekend breaks. There are also two established restaurants offering a Scottish culinary experience with local game, Aberdeen Angus beef, fish, and shellfish.

Glenmoriston Arms Hotel, Loch Ness is located in the riverside village of Invermoriston, at the foot of Glen Moriston and just five miles north of Fort Augustus in the heart of the Highlands. The proprietors can arrange fully inclusive vacations including Highland Honeymoon, Anniversary Celebrations, Highland Golf tours, Salmon fishing, Field Sports, Photo Stalking and other Activity holidays. The Moriston Bar has a selection of around 100 single malt whiskies.

Glenreasdale House provides B&B or self-catering in a converted mansion overlooking West Loch Tarbert and the Knapdale Hills,on the Mull of Kintyre, six miles from the small fishing village of Tarbert Loch Fyne. It is near to the ferry terminals for Islay, Gigha and Arran and deer frequently visit the rhodedendron-filled garden. Dogs are also welcome (there are five West Highland White Terriers already there!).

Grant Arms Hotel is a 56 en-suite bedroom family run coaching hotel in Grantown-on-Spey. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert stayed there in 1860 but has been modernised to provided comfortable accommodation while keeping the traditional character. They serve four course dinner and full Scottish breakfast in a 110-seat restaurant and they make sure that your food is served at its best. There is live Scottish entertainment at the bar 2 or 3 nights a week. The Web site has a page of good links to things to see and do in the area.

Grassmarket Studio Flat is located in the centre of Edinburgh Old Town and has stunning views of Edinburgh castle. The self catering apartment has been recently refurbished and accommodation consists of a lounge/bedroom, with a separate highly equipped kitchen and bathroom.

Greenbrae Farmhouse lies in the rolling farmland of Buchan, Aberdeenshire, just minutes from the sea at Peterhead. The 19th Century Farmhouse that has been extended and modernised to provide excellent bed and breakfast accommodation in comfortable double/twin bedrooms with ensuite facilities, all on the ground floor. There is a half an acre of garden and a sunroom which has a satellite television and views over the front garden with its bird feeding station.

Hawthorn Cottage is a traditional stone built house providing self-catering in Uig, Isle of Lewis. Located in a beautiful glen at the mouth of Kinlochroag, it is a haven of tranquillity and wild beauty. It is the ideal holiday location from which to explore the beautiful surrounding area of Uig, Isle of Lewis and the land/bridged Islands of Harris and Great Bernera.

Heatherlie is a unique 'B' listed former Victorian photographers studio and village Bank in the centre of Strathpeffer. Now a family home, much of the original interior has been preserved or restored. Bed and breakfast is offered with two double rooms available on the upper floor, one of which forms a family suite. Breakfast is served in the former bank - a stunning vaulted ceiling room.

High Drumfad House is a luxury private house with spacious accommodation situated near Port William, Galloway which can be rented throughout the year.

Highfield House in Kirknewton, 10 miles from Edinburgh, is a former manse, dating from 1730 in five acres of grounds which include a tennis court. Highfield House is only two minutes walk from the railway station and is convenient to Edinburgh Airport.

Highfield in a peaceful location about 9 miles from Oban in Argyll has 5 touring caravan pitches for Caravan Club Members only and a caravan to let. It has been running since 1987 in a half-acre site bounded on one side by mature woodland offering good shelter and with pleasant open views over croft ground to hills and mountains beyond.

High Kirkland Holiday Cottages are three high quality self-catering units converted from the house and buildings of what was previously a small croft approximately 1 mile from the attractive coastal town of Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway. All cottages are traditional stone built and completely modernised to a high standard. Scottish Tourist Board 3 and 4 star.

Highland Cottages provide two self-catering Holiday Cottages in Taynuilt, near Oban, Argyll. Achbeag is a mini-cottage which was originally a barn and is positioned at the foot of a country lane with views towards the mountains. Novar is a detached 19th century crofter's cottage on the edge of Taynuilt Village with private gardens which have a excellent views of Ben Cruachan and Ben Starav.

Highland Lodges self catering accommodation are situated in a remote part of the Scottish Highlands near Invergarry, Spean Bridge, Inverness-shire, with easy access to Fort Augustus and Fort William. Two bedroom self catering lodges are set within a 3-acre private and non commercialised site on the shores of Loch Lochy. The lodges have just undergone a refurbishment programme and are open all year.

Highland Rest self-catering apartment is 3 miles from the centre of Inverness and 4 miles from Loch Ness. It is set in a private garden with a small burn running through it and adjoins Struanbridge cottage.

Hillhead Hotel is a modest, budget hotel situated in the West End of Glasgow, handy for tourists and visitors alike with its network of buses, underground stations and easy access to Glasgow University and many attractions such as Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. There are a dozen rooms of various sizes and there are special rates for large groups, students and pensioners.

Hillview Cottage provides self catering accommodation in a traditional Scottish cottage dating back to 1852. It is located in Lewiston, near Drumnadrochit, one of the oldest villages in Scotland and within walking distance to the shores of Loch Ness. The cottage is only 200 yards from the Great Glen Way and is ideal for holidays and short breaks all year round.

Hillview Cottage, Loch Katrine is a 2-bedroom semi-detached self catering cottage in Stronachlachar just 150 yards from the pier where the SS Sir Walter Scott steamer arrives daily during peak season. It nestles in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park within 150 yards of Loch Katrine with breathtaking views of the surrounding hills of Ben Lomond, Ben Ledi and Ben Venue.

Holiday Cottage Scotland is in a rural setting within easy walking distance of Crieff in Perthshire in a recently converted Farm Steading only 500 yards from the bank of the River Earn. Accommodation is all on the ground floor with open plan Sitting/dining room, a cozy open fire and an archway to a large area with a coombed ceiling, wooden floors, rugs and french doors that open onto a large patio area with views towards Ben Chonzie.

Home Farm Bed & Breakfast provides luxury bed and breakfast in a comfortable house in a quiet rural location, with open views to the surrounding hills, on the outskirts of Muir of Ord, a village on the Black Isle, Muir of Ord, Scottish Highlands. It is ideally situated for touring the Highlands of Scotland.

Hopeman Lodge, Elgin, is a large, 200-year-old house situated in 8 acres of grounds overlooking the Moray Firth. It contains four self-catering holiday flats, furnished to Tourist Board Grade 1 standard, inside the main house. There is a brochure available in either Word or PDF format which can be downloaded.

Horgabost on the Isle of Harris has a Neolithic chambered burial cairn in the garden and close by there are two sandy beaches.

The Howard Hotel is full of luxury on an exquisite, small scale, oozing with quality, tradition and just the right emphasis on formality. In addition to the link above to the Hotel's own site, there is an Illustrated Feature on The Howard Hotel in the "Great Places to Stay" section of Rampant Scotland.

Hunter Holiday Cottages are situated just outside Rosewell, a historic mining town in the heart of Midlothian. There are detailed maps on how to find the cottages on their web site, Historically they were the coachman’s lodgings for Whitehill House dating back to the early 1700’s. Both Cottages are situated within the character filled stone building with many of the historic features retained. They are fully equipped and also included in the weekly price are logs for the wood burning stoves, electricity, central heating, linen, soft duvets and pillows.

Hunter's Cabins are self-catering family holiday cabins made from red cedarwood in the county of Angus in rural surroundings, overlooking the South Esk river, with views of some of the Angus glens. Each cabin has a patio, picnic table and umbrella and there is also a big outdoor barbecue for all to enjoy. The site has a detailed Local Features page and links to other pages of interest.

Huntingtower Lodge is at Drimarben near Fort William, on 5 acres of hillside overlooking Loch Linnhe. Each room in this Scottish Tourist Board 4-star bed and breakfast establishment has a Notebook PC with free broadband Internet access, Satellite TV, DVD/CD and VCR. There is access to fax, telephone and copying facilities and a library of books, CDs, DVDs, Videos and Games. Unlike most B&Bs, they don't insist on you leaving the Lodge during the day; if you prefer to relax there with a book, a coffee and the view, then you are very welcome to do so. The Lodge is a 'child-free', 'pet-free' and 'smoke-free' zone.

The Inn at Lathones is a 400 year old coaching inn is situated just 5 miles from the famous golfing town of St Andrews. Their chef won the Scottish finals of the Minotel Chef of the Year competition and the bar has real ale and a good selection of whiskies.

Invergarry Hotel is a distinctive Victorian building, originally a coaching inn. The hotel is located in the small village of Invergarry in the Scottish Highlands which was the clan seat of the MacDonells of Glengarry and overlooks the River Garry, well known for salmon fishing.

Inverlochy Castle Hotel in Fort William has a high class restaurant and highland weddings are a speciality. For a full review, see Great Places to Stay - Inverlochy Castle Hotel.

Ivy House is a guest house in a Victorian house in the centre of Stranraer. It is well situated for the traveller or holiday maker as it is located only a few hundred yards from the main Irish ferry port and train station. Close by is one of Stranraer's best known restaurants.

45/6 James Square, Caledonian Crescent, Edinburgh is an attractive one-bedroom apartment set in a luxury development conveniently located to the west of Edinburgh city centre, with private parking and easy access to bus and rail networks. A the double sofa-bed in the sitting room makes the accommodation suitable for up to four people. Leisure facilities within the development include a private swimming pool and sauna, garden area with barbeque for summer use, and rooftop terrace with spectacular views of Edinburgh.

Kennels Cottage has four star bed and breakfast accommodation situated in Dollarbeg near Stirling in the heart of central Scotland. The rooms (one twin bedroom or family room and two double bedrooms all with en-suite facilities) have been recently modernized and include everything you need to ensure a comfortable stay.

Kildonnan is a delightful stone built Victorian house in the centre of the village of Borgue, about five miles from Kirkcudbright. The house has been extensively upgraded, but has lost none of its original features or charm. There are two en-suite double bedrooms and one additional double bedroom, all with extensive views towards the Galloway hills and the Dee estuary. In addition to Bed & Breakfast, Kildonnan offers acclaimed evening meals, using local produce.

Kilronan House provides Bed and Breakfast accommodation and was built in 1853, as a family home located in the Victorian Spa Town of Bridge of Allan, Stirling. There are spacious guest rooms both with ensuite bathrooms and tea/coffee making facilities. There is a Twin/Family room and a Double/Family room.

Kingswood Hotel on the outskirts of Burntisland in Fife, nestles in over 2 acres of gardens and woodland with panoramic views of the Firth of Forth to Edinburgh. Built circa 1850 by the Johnstone family, sugar planters from Jamaica, the Kingswood remained a private residence until around 1930. Rankin and Kathryn Bell have personally managed it as a hotel since 1986.

Kirklands House and Garden in the village of Saline, Fife is set in 2 acres of stunning gardens created over the last 26 years and 20 acres of naturally regenerating woodland. The Bed and Breakfast accommodation has every convenience to hand and will appeal not just to garden lovers, with views of the Ochil Hills and access to the attractions of the Kingdom of Fife and beyond.

Knockderry House Hotel is a small privately owned and run country house hotel in the village of Cove, on the Rosneath Peninsula, Argyll. The house dates from around the mid-19th century but was enlarged by major extensions by William Leiper in the last decade of the century. He had freedom to experiment and the resulting mixture of turrets, balconies, dormer and bay windows can be seen today. The talented designers Daniel Cottier, J Gordon Guthrie, and Leiper himself, were responsible for the very fine examples of stained glass, woodwork, and fireplaces which can be seen throughout the building.

Knockomie Scottish Highland Hotel is four miles from the Moray coast and the world famous village of Findhorn, near Inverness. All the rooms have different themes for their decor (including a traditional Four-Poster room and a Colonial Four-Poster room). This 4-star hotel also serves tasty dishes in its restaurant and bistro.

Lalliemore Lodge offers Scottish Tourist Board 3 Star B&B accommodation 15 minutes drive from Inverness and 15 minutes from Loch Ness. With a quaich of Glen Ord and home baking on arrival, this is an ideal place to stay when on holiday in the Highlands.

Largybeg, Perth Road, Crieff, in Perthshire is a non-smoking Bed & Breakfast establishment with two double rooms and one twin room, all with wash bains, shaver points and clock/radio alarms. Largybeg is a modern centrally heated house with private off road parking. Snacks are also available and they can provide a packed lunch on request.

Lauderdale Hotel, Scottish Borders is a country house hotel in an imposing Edwardian building in its own extensive grounds with fishing and shooting opportunities, at the northern end of the picturesque Royal Burgh of Lauder, 25 miles from Edinburgh . Award winning cuisine, fine wines and malts.

Lochcarron - Holiday Cottages in Wester Ross, Scottish Highlands are located either within Lochcarron village itself or within a very short travelling distance of the village. The accommodation available range from a modern detached chalet bungalow to a traditional detached cottage.

Loch Leven Chalets are located at Onich, four miles from the village of North Ballachulish which is 12 miles from Fort William. The small complex of seven self catering chalets are located on a loch side, overlooking the famous Pap of Glencoe. They are fully equipped to cater for up to four adults, and are quality graded with three stars by VisitScotland. There is free sea fishing on Loch Leven.

Loch Melfort Hotel, Arduaine, by Oban, Argyll is situated overlooking Asknish Bay, beside the famous Arduaine Gardens. The original house was built by J. Arthur Campbell and his portrait hangs above the stairs in the main house. In the modern extension. all the bedrooms have large patio windows so that in fine weather you can either sit on your balcony (first floor) or terrace (ground floor) enjoying the views down The Sound of Jura.

Lochnell Arms Hotel, North Connel, is 5 miles north of Oban on the banks of Loch Etive, next to Connel Bridge. Great views of Ben Cruachan in the east and out toward Mull in the west. There is a bar with lots of malts and a restaurant with home cooking using fresh local produce.

Loch Torridon Country House Hotel on the West Coast of Scotland is a traditional Victorian shooting lodge set in 58 Acres of parkland at the foot of Ben Damph, complete with its own resident Highland Cattle and Free Range Hens. The hotel was used by Ted Danson and Joely Richardson and the rest of the actors and crew when making the film "Loch Ness".

Lomond Airport Hotel is located at New Sneddon Street, Paisley, and is thus convenient for Glasgow Airport. Most bedrooms are ensuite and the more spacious rooms can cater for up to 4 people. The building was commissioned back in 1824 by a Paisley cotton mill owner and the original Georgian character has been recently restored.

Lomond Hotel is located at the edge of Glasgow City Centre, in the heart of the "West End" area of the city and offers "Bed and Breakfast" style accommodation in a Victorian-design terrace. This is Scottish Tourist Board two star guest house and the AA hotel listing has awarded a rating of three diamonds.

Lower Pitcalnie is a small bed and breakfast establishment, on the shores of the Cromarty Firth and Nigg Bay, north of Inverness. There are 3 twin en-suite bedrooms, each with its own entrance from the courtyard formed by the house and annexe. There are plans for a golf practice facility in the 8 acres of garden, and fishing in the third acre pond.

Lundie View Lodge offers B&B (seven rooms with a range of facilities) and a self catering apartment (large bedroom sleeps 4 in a double & 2 single beds) in a converted and extended 150 year old centrally heated croft. The location is four miles south of Fort Augustus near to the Caledonian Canal and the Great Glen Walk with great views over the Great Glen. Breakfast and all day snacks are also available in The Thistle Stop Tearoom.

Luxury Apartments in Edinburgh looking out directly over the acres of grass and trees of the Meadows, Edinburgh’s Hyde Park, they consist of two luxury self catering apartments in the city centre only 5 minutes from the National Museum of Scotland and a quarter of a mile from Edinburgh Castle and all the major tourist attractions. Located in the world famous conservation area these apartments offer the luxury of a 5-star hotel but the freedom and convenience of a self catering holiday.

Mackays Hotel and Restaurant in Durness, in North West Sutherland, is a 150-year-old building which has been carefully renovated by the owners to provide their guests with that little bit extra in Highland elegance. There are six en-suite bedrooms, all individually decorated and furnished. The area is known as the homeland of the Clan Mackay and the hotel is supporting a local initiative called "The Mackay Country Project".

McKinley Holiday Homes has luxury caravans to rent at Seton Sands Holiday Village, a family friendly Holiday Park with good on-site facilities, east of Edinburgh, overlooking the Firth of Forth in East Lothian.

3 Maclean Walk, Dunfermline, Fife is a self-contained studio apartment, conveniently located in a quiet residential area of Dunfermline. Ideally situated for exploring Dunfermline, Edinburgh, central Scotland and beyond... The flat is suitable for two people, however on request a folding single bed is available for a third occupant.

Mangersta is a house which is available for summer lettings in Portree, Isle of Skye, Scotland. Located approximately 2 minutes walk from the sea and 10 minutes from the centre of Portree, it is in a very private and secluded spot. There are 3 bedrooms (1 double and 2 twin) all on one level, providing reasonable disabled access. There is a beautiful walled garden, originally part of the shooting lodge of Lord MacDonald of Skye (now the Cuillin Hills Hotel).

Mansfield House Hotel in Tain was originally built in the 1870's and substantially extended in 1902 by the then Provost of Tain. It retains many of its fine original features including pine panelling and ornate plaster ceilings. Many of the bedrooms in the Victorian part of the house have jacuzzi baths.

Mansio five-star self-catering accommodation in Crieff, Perthshire, consists of newly renovated luxury holiday apartments combining all the luxury of a boutique hotel with the freedom of your own personal holiday accommodation. The apartments are within easy walking distance of the town centre, where you can enjoy shopping and eating out in the many local restaurants in the historic holiday town of Crieff, on the edge of the Scottish Highlands.

Melville Castle is in a secluded situation on the bank of the North Esk river within a fifty acre wooded estate, just beyond the south-east boundary of Edinburgh. Designed by James Playfair principally for entertaining on a grand scale, it was built in 1786 on the site of the old medieval castle for the first Viscount Melville. It has been restored and refurbished to provide a luxury hotel which specialises in Wedding Receptions, Conferences and Corporate Events.

Mill Hotel, Gretna Green, is a family-run hotel in a converted 18th century farmhouse specialising in "Gretna Weddings". An associated site is The Forge for an anvil wedding with candlelit ceremonies and churchlike setting.

Milton Cottage offers B&B "with a difference" in the heart of Highland Perthshire, just north of Dalguise between Dunkeld and Aberfeldy with Pitlochry close by. Surrounded by a 13 acre field of parkland, the house was once a keeper's cottage on the Dalguise Estate which has been extended and modernised. You are welcomed to Milton Cottage by a keen cook who will make your stay a special one.

Morar Hotel near Mallaig is a family run 40-bedroomed hotel on the fabled "Road to the Isles" with views of the famous Silver Sands of Morar and the islands of Rum and Eigg. The hotel will soon celebrate its centenary and the 'Silver Sands Restaurant' with its panoramic view, offers salmon, trout and venison and fresh fish and seafood from Mallaig.

Mitchell's Holiday Cottage in the pretty seaside village of Gardenstown, in North-east Scotland, is a 4-star self catering holiday cottage in a quiet location close to the beach, harbour and pub. The cottage has been recently refurbished and modernised but retains the traditional charm of a 19th century fisherman's cottage with an open fire in the living room and has sea views from two of the bedrooms. There is a high standard of modern accommodation for 5 to 6 people in three bedrooms

Morningside Drive, Edinburgh (which is advertised on the same site as Plum Braes Barn in Kelso - see below)) is on the first floor of an elegant Victorian villa. It has been recently redecorated and there is ample free parking outside the apartment. There are two bedrooms: A king size bedroom and a twin bedroom.

Morrison's Holiday Homes provide self-catering holiday accommodation in the Old Dairy Cottage, in the Royal Burgh of Auchterarder, Perthshire. The cottage (which dates back to 1709), has spacious upstairs and downstairs units which can be let separately or combined. Each is capable of sleeping six people. The Old Dairy Cottage has been in the same family since the 1920s and is very spacious, very well equipped, very comfortable and warm. The Web site includes helpful information on local events, attractions and golf courses as well as travel information.

Morton of Pitmilly has ten self-catering cottages at Kingsbarns, St Andrews, equipped with a heated indoor pool and sauna, a fitness room, games room, putting green, golf practice and football areas, as well as a two mile long nature/jogging trail, a children's play area, tennis court, TV sports channels, video library and steamroom.

Motherwell Self Catering at Fir View a perfect 4-bedroom house with all conveniences, sleeps up to 7 in four bedrooms; Sky tv in Living Room; TV's in all bedrooms; Broadband Internet Access and Computer; centrally located for Business and Leisure. The site includes informtion on places to visit and local attractions.

Moulin Hotel is sited in the village square of Moulin, an ancient Scottish waypoint, just 3/4 of a mile from the town of Pitlochry. It has 17 bedrooms with en suite facilities with a restaurant, residents'lounge and a lounge bar (which overlooks the garden and Moulin Burn).

Mount Cameron offers Scottish Tourist Board three-star bed and breakfast on the Isle of Harris, south of Tarbert, overlooking The Minch towards Skye and Wester Ross. Mount Cameron is a working croft and accommodation available is one double room with en-suite facilities and one twin room with shared facilities.

Mull Holiday Cottages are three privately owned and managed self catering units close to the coast of the Isle of Mull - Riverside and Keeper's Cottage are adjacent to each other at Aros Bridge, midway between Fishnish and Tobermory. Corry Cottage is situated a few miles away on the outskirts of Fishnish. Riverside Cottage sleeps four people, while Keeper's and Corry Cottages sleep six people.

Neist Point Lighthouse looks out onto the channel between Skye and Outer Hebrides. The three keepers' cottages and the outbuildings at the base now provide a unique self-catering holiday destination. The lighthouse was built by the 'Lighthouse Stevensons' in 1909, but is now fully automated.

Netherby House bed & breakfast is conveniently situated within the select Edinburgh district of Corstorphine, 2 miles from Edinburgh International Airport and just 10 minutes from Edinburgh City Centre on a direct bus route to all major city attractions, with free secure private parking.

The New County Hotel in the fair city of Perth is a modern boutique hotel, located in the city centre, close by the major tourist attractions, facilities and shops. Bedrooms, restaurants and public areas in the hotel have been designed to create a stylish, elegant and welcoming atmosphere with a warm welcome and attentive service. Its Opus One Restaurant has been awarded 2 Rosettes from the AA.

Nisbet House is a four-star bed and breakfast establishment in an 18th-century house in Leitholm, Berwickshire, Scottish Borders. It was the former holiday home of famous doll maker Peggy Nisbet. It has spacious, tastefully furnished rooms and comforting log fires. Two luxurious ensuite rooms are available, one double and one twin.

Northcliff, overlooking the South Fife fishing village of North Queensferry, is an early 19th century mansion and two cottages set in 5 hectares of private woodland. There are eight fully equipped, self contained apartments or cottages for both short and long lets.

The Northumberland Hotel is a 16 bedroom establishment situated just 2 miles from Edinburgh city centre. Ideally located for business travellers (with free wireless broadband, and photocopy and fax facilities), golf breaks, families and sightseeing. There is also has a free, secure, guest car park.

The Old Exchange is nestled in the heart of the beautiful National Trust Estate of Threave Castle and Gardens, set on the nature trail that links the internationally renowned Threave Gardens to the magnificent historic ruins of Threave Castle. The Architect designed conversion of the exchange building for 4 self catering holiday apartments for parties of 3 or 4, was completed in 2005. Their attractive and imaginative web site has lots of information about local attractions, activities (including local golf courses) and wildlife.

Old Manor Country House Hotel is a 4-star hotel in the village of Lundin Links, near St Andrews. It was built in the mid-19th Century as a private residence and was converted to a hotel in 1951 and has been extended and refurbished over the last few years. It is highly regarded for its high standard of dining (Aithernie Restaurant and the informal Coachman's Bistro), banqueting (Lundie and Largo suite) and corporate facilities. There are en-suite rooms including three four-poster bedrooms, most with sea views and several with balconies.

The Old Manse is a recently refurbished granite vicarage on the outskirts of Lochcarron village, Wester Ross, with superb views overlooking Loch Carron. There are five bedrooms available to let, all with en suite facilities and the house has full central heating.

The Old Manse Guest House, Dalriach Road, Oban, Argyll was built in 1863 for the Church of Scotland. The Victorian building, just above the town centre, has been lovingly restored and refurbished by the present owners and has been in the final shortlist for "Simply the Best", recognised as one of the most authentic independent guide books to Scotland and Scottish accommodation. The gardens have been landscaped and nurtured to provide a beautiful haven to relax.

Old Smiddy Cottage sits on the water's edge in an isolated corner of Loch Katrine, Stronachlachar and offers self catering facilities in an idyllic location. Recently converted and modernised, the Old Smiddy is now a three bedroom cottage (1 double, 2 twin) able to sleep up to six people. Stronachlachar is a short distance from the villages of Aberfoyle and Callander.

Old Stables in Alyth, Perthshire provides bed & breakfast in a converted 19th century building with timber-lined ceiling and wood-burning fire set in spacious enclosed gardens. Old Stables has been elected for the Glenturret / Perthshire Tourism Awards twice since 1995 and is rated four star by the Scottish Tourist Board. There is full central heating, double glazing, constant hot water and a relaxing sauna.

Orroland Holiday Cottages, Kirkcudbright is a traditional Scottish lowland farm situated right on the Solway Coast. The nearest town is Kirkcudbright, the nearest village is Dundrennan. There are three houses available to let on the farm - two smaller cottages sleeping 6 and 7 people and one large house sleeping 15.

The Osprey Hotel, Kingussie is situated in Cairngorm National Park in the Scottish Highlands close to the popular winter and summer resort of Aviemore. Olde Worlde décor, best Scottish fare, malt whiskies, local beers to make this a memorable visit that you will wish to repeat. The eleven rooms are ensuite with TV, broadband access and coffee making facilities.

Palmyra Guest House is situated on the waterfront less than a mile from Rothesay on the Isle of Bute. There is a panoramic view across the bay from the Conservatory adjoining the guest house. The owners are happy to meet you from the Ferry pier if you are not coming by car.

Parliament House Hotel is a tranquil oasis offering traditional service in the very heart of Edinburgh. All of the 53 guest rooms have been furnished in keeping with the character of the building and offer a high standard of accommodation with private bathroom, colour television, direct dial telephone, trouser press, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities, mini bar and room service. The hotel also has a Bistro serving tasty dishes and a Lounge Bar area.

Peebles Hotel Hydro is a high quality establishment usually referred to as "Peebles Hydro" but its full name is the Peebles Hotel Hydropathic. It opened in 1907 and owes its impeccable architecture to the Edwardian traditions. The Web site has some interesting 360 degree panoramas to let you see the building and the views.

Piersland House Hotel Troon, Ayrshire was built in 1899 as the home for the grandson of Johnnie Walker, founder of the Scotch Whisky firm. The house remained a family home until 1956 and is now a Hotel retaining the original country house character.

Pinewood Country House near St Andrews in Fife is a family run, traditional Scottish Guest House set in its own grounds, in a rural setting providing food using fresh local produce.

Pitcairlie Leisure two miles from Auchtermuchty, on the Perthshire/Fife border, provides self-catering holidays at a 16th century mansion within a 120 acre estate of woods, streams, parklands, and two ornamental lakes.

Pitzcalzean House a listed country home standing in its own grounds of 33 acres, overlooking the Cromarty Firth 6 miles from the village of Nigg Station and some 6½ miles off the A9. Offering bed and breakfast accommodation, it is readily accessible to both Tain and Inverness. It was originally built in 1790 and extended throughout the 19th Century. The novelist Eric Linklater purchased the house in 1947 and wrote many of his books here.

Plum Braes Barn is situated 2 miles from Kelso and has been converted into 3 Cottages. All have french windows onto wood decking and small private gardens overlooking the picturesque valley of the River Eden ( a small tributory of the River Tweed). Garden furniture is provided. Each has a wood burning stove and logs are provided with no charge.

Point Hotel at 34 Bread Street in the centre of Edinburgh has won praise for its innovative architecture.

Pool House Hotel, Poolewe, Wester Ross stands on the shores of Loch Ewe, looking across the bay onto the world-famous sub-tropical Inverewe Gardens. Pool House was the once home of Osgood Mackenzie, founder of these gardens, who built the house with the view in mind. The hotel is a 4-star Scottish Tourist Board recommended establishment.

Poplars Hotel, Pitlochry is situated in a very quiet yet convenient near town-centre location with views from the hotel across the Tummel Valley to the surrounding hills and mountains. Perthshire's 38 golf courses are at hand, including an outstanding local course and the wonderful course at Alyth. Taste of Scotland recommended cuisine cooked to order.

The Pier Hotel in Portree, Isle of Skye, is situated right in the heart of the town. All rooms are ensuite with TV and tea / coffee making facilities and all the rooms have a view over historic Portree Harbour as the hotel is right on the pier. With a bar and restaurant, the Pier Hotel makes an ideal base in a central location for visiting the entire island.

Piperdam in Fowlis, near Dundee, nestles in the Sidlaw Hills and has 4-star self-catering luxury lodges. This is a major leisure resort with golf, fishing, spa facilities, a fine restaurant and bars, function and conference suite - and their very own nesting Ospreys (in season!). The site has a 360° Virtual Tour to let you see what is on offer.

Prestonfield House is a beautiful 17th century historic house, only five minutes by taxi from Princes Street in Edinburgh`s city centre. Prestonfield is internationally recognised as one of Scotland's best privately owned hotels. The web site has an impressive virual tour.

Prince's House Hotel, Glenfinnan near Fort William, has links with Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Jacobites. Glenfinnan is the home of the famous Glenfinnan monument and spectacular Glenfinnan railway viaduct. The hotel has won awards for its cuisine.

Ptarmigan House is a Scottish Tourist Board Three-Star guest house created from a 19th century shooting lodge in Blair Atholl, a mile from Blair Castle. There is also self catering accommodation in a separate house that sleeps up to ten.

Queen's Hotel is situated in the picturesque village of Bridge of Allan, two and a half miles from Stirling city centre. It was built in the early part of the 19th century but the refurbishment commissioned pieces of art, fine craftsmanship and natural materials to create contemporary styling.

Radisson SAS Hotel is an eyecatching new hotel in Argyle Street, Glasgow, close by Central Station (where trains arrive from the south, including London). The frontage is a huge curving copper and glass facade which sweeps up and outwards in a smooth curving shape like a giant cinema screen. There are 247 bedrooms of various sizes, grades and design. A cosmopolitan hotel designed for the 21st century business or holiday traveller with homely bedrooms, great restaurant and bars, friendly service and an overall ambience of cool, casual sophistication.
In addition to the link above to the Hotel's own site, there is an Illustrated Feature on Radisson SAS Hotel in the "Great Places to Stay" section of Rampant Scotland.

Rattray Head offers non-smoking, dog-friendly B&B accommodation between Peterhead and Fraserburgh in the Northeast corner of Scotland. Rattray Head is on a secluded ten mile sandy beach and dunes with resident seal colony and huge variety of birdlife. Ideal for cyclists, walkers, birdwatchers, vegetarians and romantic couples.

Ravenscourt House Hotel in Grantown-on-Spey is in a 19th century stone building the interior of which has been carefully refurbished to preserve and enhance the original qualities of the original house. It has a residents' licence and RAC and AA Five Diamonds.

The Reivers' Rest Hotel in Langholm, Dumfries and Galloway is a small, 3-star, family run town house hotel with the comforts of a modern hotel combined with the character and charm of a 240 year old home. Each of the hotel's rooms is named after one of the Dumfries and Galloway hills that surround Langholm.

Riof Ocean Cottage is a luxurious four-star self-catering cottage which is graded M2 for disabled access, located in the heart of Uig, on the Hebridean Island of Lewis. The cottage has a built-in barbeque from where you can cook freshly caught seafood and fish. Perfect for family holidays, friends vacating, or those who wish to enjoy a relaxing break in their own little corner of paradise.

Riverview Cottage provides self-catering in the rural Scottish Perthshire village of Kirkmichael, twelve miles from Pitlochry, with a south facing garden stretching down to a picnic table and River Ardle - trout fishing from the garden is also included! The traditional terraced cottage has been refurbished but retains many of its original features.

Rockvilla Hotel in Lochcarron, Ross-Shire, Scottish Highlands, is situated in the centre of the village with stunning views of loch and mountains. This small family run business offers personal service in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. The hotel is fully licensed and open to non-residents. The restaurant is "Taste of Scotland" recommended and serves a comprehensive variety of local fare prepared from local venison, game, and lamb, and specialises in fresh local sea food.

Roineabhal Country House is in the heart of Argyll at Kilchrenan, Taynuilt, close by the shores of Loch Awe, mid-way between Inveraray and Oban. The family run guest house offers superior accommodation and the best of Scottish/Continental fare in secluded surroundings.

Rosebank House in scenic Strathyre, on the eastern edge of the Trossachs, 8 miles north of Callander, offers bed and breakfast accommodation in a spacious Victorian house. There are five bedrooms which are fully equipped with television, coffee and tea-making facilities and from which you can enjoy excellent views of the garden and surrounding countryside. There is also a fully equipped lounge and conservatory and pets are welcome.

Ross Holiday Homes offer two Scandinavian-style cabins built in a woodland setting, on the edge of the picturesque Victorian Spa village of Strathpeffer, Ross and Cromarty. Each self-catering holiday lodge sleep 4 people, with one double-bedroom and one twin-bedded room. The website carries a range of information on Strathpeffer, and the surrounding areas of Ross-shire, from a photo gallery to useful travel tips, including the local weather forecast.

The Royal Golf Hotel, Dornoch is one of Scotland's famous hotels in the north of Scotland.

Rufflets Country House Hotel, St Andrews, is one of the oldest established Country House Hotels in Scotland. It is a luxury 5 Star Hotel offering a traditional Scottish Country house experience, set within 10 acres of beautiful gardens. Rufflets is recognised as one of the premier venues for golfers, visiting St. Andrews, the Home of Golf. In addition to the link above to the Hotel's own site, there is an Illustrated Feature on Rufflets in the "Great Places to Stay" section of Rampant Scotland.

The Royal Hotel in Comrie, Perthshire is a 17th century coaching house Hotel in Strathearn. It's name was bestowed by Queen Victoria and the hotel was restored by its owners in 1996 with the aim of creating "a beautiful, intimate, small, luxury hotel". They have 11 bedrooms, and a self catering town house, along with a rosette awarded restaurant. Family run, the hotel has a good repuation for a warm Scottish welcome from the staff, along with a stylish decor. Guests are able to relax in the walled garden in the summer, or in front of an open log fire with a wee dram (selected from over 100 malts) in the cooler months!

Ruthven House offers bed and breakfast in fine Victorian family house set in attractive gardens and grounds some 3 miles North of the historic town of Coldstream in the Scottish Borders. In addition to bed and breakfast, a 3 or 4 course dinner can be provided each night. There are also residential cookery workshops for budding chefs.

St Andrews Self Catering has a number of properties in the "home of golf" in central locations less than 5 minutes walk from the famous old course. The "Haven" and "The Keep" are spacious and can cater for larger groups of up to 10 people while The "Dunes" sleeps up to 6. The Web site has useful links to tourist attractions within reach of St Andrews.

St Ninians Holiday Accommodation is at Sandyhills, Colvend Coast, near Dalbeattie in Dumfries and Galloway, south west Scotland. There are two self catering holiday cottages here in a central location which is handy for exploring the area.

Sandvilla Guest House in Oban, Argyll, provides bed and breakfast accommodation in a terraced Victorian sandstone villa, within walking distance of Oban town centre and Oban bay.

Scottish Apartment.com is an innovative travel company providing a choice of luxury, standard and budget graded serviced flats around Edinburgh, from historic Old Town properties near the Castle to contemporary 5 star Penthouses at Newhaven Harbour with sea views over the Firth of Forth. The Apartments cater for couples, groups of friends, families and corporate travellers for short and long term visits, with studios and spacious apartments to accommodate one to six guests. Every apartment is individually designed and furnished. See also the illustrated review in Great Places to Stay on the Rampant Scotland site.

ScotPackers Hostels in Ullapool, loch Broom, north-west Scotland, has 4 and 6 bedded dormitory accommodation some rooms en-suite, lounge, central heating and other facilities including Internet access.

Schonwald Bed & Breakfast is situated five miles from the seaside town of Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire and only 12 miles from the City of Aberdeen. There are two newly developed and decorated double rooms with en-suite facilities, both furnished to a very high standard with king-size beds, flat screen digital TV as well as tea & coffee making facilities. The rooms have beautiful views of the surrounding countryside and there is also a large comfortable sitting room exclusively for guest use. Breakfast is served in the dining room with patio doors to the garden overlooking a pond. Traditional Scottish Breakfast or a continental breakfast can also be catered for.

Scottish Self Catering Holidays has two self catering properties in Lochcarron, Wester Ross. Strathardle is a well appointed 3-bedroom bungalow with accommodation for up to 7 people on an elevated position on a south-facing hillside with magnificent views across Loch Carron. Tarlogie is a small, modern 2 bedroom bungalow with accommodation for up to 4 people, well suited to couples and small families.

Seafield Lodge Hotel is quietly situated but close to the amenities of Grantown-on-Spey. One of Speyside's leading sporting hotels, it caters for fishing, shooting and golfing enthusiasts, as well as being the perfect base for a relaxing Highland holiday. Seafield Lodge dates back to 1879 and over the years has been extended and modernised.

Self Catering Scotland offers accommodation in Heather Lodge in Blairgowrie, Perthshire in a substantial Victorian merchant's house (dating back to 1850), conveniently situated in a peaceful location within easy walking distance of the town centre. A A self contained wing is available for letting and sleeps 2/4 people.

Senwick Glebe Annexe provides modern, comfortable and spacious self-catering accommodation for 2+2 people a few miles south of Kirkcudbright in Dumfries and Galloway. With views over the estuary of the river Dee, the Annexe was purpose-built in 2000, attached to the owners home, and is accessed by a private external stairway.

Skye of Curr Hotel at Dulnain Bridge, Inverness-shire is a country house set in 2.5 acres of mature wooded grounds. It was built in 1902 as a Victorian Hunting Lodge for the Lipton Tea & Grocery family and is steeped in history.

Smith's Hotel in Glasgow's West End was established in 1928. It is a warm and friendly, family-run hotel set in an elegant Victorian town house within a short walking distance from Kelvingrove Museum and Art Galleries, Transport Museum, the University of Glasgow and the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre.

Southside Guest House is in part of a Victorian Terrace situated only a few minutes from the Meadows and Holyrood Park in Newington Road in the centre of the University of Edinburgh Campus. There are eight elegant en-suite bedrooms - including Four Poster Rooms - and the guest house is rated 4 Stars by the Scottish Tourist Board, the AA and the RAC.

The Spean Bridge Hotel, an original Coaching Inn dating back to 1780, is located in the heart of Spean Bridge Village, just 10 miles north of Fort William and Ben Nevis, and only 5 miles away from Scotland's newest ski resort, Nevis Range. The hotel has a unique attraction - its very own Commando Museum, sensitively built up over the years and now providing a highly informative and interesting exhibition about this unique fighting force which trained at nearby Achnacarry during WW2. The Hotel's "Commando Bar" was one of their favourite watering holes and is still part of Commando lore.

The Spires in Aberdeen's West End, offers luxury serviced apartments for stays of any duration, with flexible terms and rates fully inclusive of all utilities.

Sporting Estates at Thrumster (in the County of Caithness, the sea-girt 'land beyond the Highlands') provides visitors with fishing, falconry, shooting, stalking, bird watching and archaeology.

Springfield Guest House is in a quiet area of Portree, Isle of Skye, only 5 minutes from the town centre. The Guest House has been run by the same local family for over thirty years. With eight rooms, Springfield offers a wide and flexible choice of accommodation. They also have a large car park and are open all year round with the exception of Christmas and the New Year.

Stalker's Cottage is a traditional Highland stone cottage in very quiet rural position in open estate land at Tullich, approximately 1.5 miles east of Lochcarron village. Magnificent views all round. Sleeps 2 people. Within a few minutes' drive of shops, pubs, restaurants, etc. Well-behaved dogs welcome. Excellent base for touring Wester Ross and Skye & Lochalsh.

Star and Garter Hotel is within walking distance of Mary Queen of Scots Birthplace, Linlithgow Palace. The family-owned hotel was built in 1760 and is a large imposing Georgian style building, steeped in history, with 15 en-suite bedrooms, refurbished in late 2005. There is a 60-seater restaurant, traditional Scottish bar and a spacious beer garden.

The Station Hotel in Portsoy is a small family-run hotel situated in the beautiful coastal village of Portsoy on the Moray Firth, 50 miles north west of Aberdeen. Portsoy's 17th century harbour claims to be the oldest natural harbour in Europe. The hotel offers special short breaks, at any time of year, be it two, three or four nights. And special Golf Breaks are popular, with over 600 golfers a year booking in. A contributory factor is home cooking, with only the freshest natural North East local produce being used.

Station Hotel in Stonehaven is a family run hotel conveniently located next to Stonehaven railway station. There are 14 letting bedrooms (5 en-suite and 9 standard) with a public bar and live entertainment at weekends.

Station Lodge Tulloch, Roy Bridge, Inverness-shire is a hostel is in an ideal location to pursue the many outdoor activities for which the Scottish Highlands are famous. They provide bunkhouse-style hostel accommodation for twenty four people, as individuals or groups in four rooms. The converted railway station building sitting on the famous West Highland Line dates from 1894 and has interesting architectural features, including the Swiss-style roof and interior wooden wall linings.

Stirling University Vacation Campus is in a picturesque area on the outskirts of Stirling in central Scotland and provides accommodation outside of term time. The student leisure facilities are available as well as the apartments and the site has illustrations of the facilities and details of very competitive costs of rental.

Strathtyrum Country House is situated on its own estate opposite the famous Old Course at St Andrews. It is an exclusive luxury Country House retreat offering luxury 5 Star serviced accommodation for golf vacations, wedding receptions, corporate meetings, family gatherings and private parties. Strathtyrum was built in 1782 for the Cheape Family and is still owned by them today. The Web site has a photo tour.

Stronvar House not only provides accommodation but the Web pages describe a collection of items of yesteryear in a bygones museum and provide a Rob Roy FAQ (the hotel is in McGregor country).

Struan Inn, by Pitlochry is a traditional, rustic, Highland country-inn style, small hotel. Simple cuisine promotes the local natural flavours. Log fire, small intimate restaurant. Local fishing and shooting which the hotel can arrange, riverside walks, and cycling opportunities. On the doorstep of Blair Castle and the House of Bruar.

Sundrum Castle is 4 miles from Ayr and is amongst the oldest inhabited castles of Scotland, dating back to the war of Scottish Independence. The present castle, with 12 feet thick walls, was built in the 1360's. However, it has now been fitted out to rent as a whole on a self catering basis, without losing its ancient history.

Taigh-togalach is a 3 bedroom semi-detached holiday cottage offering comfortable self catering accommodation in the historic coastal village of Burghead, Moray. There is a large enclosed garden and the Web site has some great local pictures and lots of links to Moray and Spey-side Web sites.

Taobh an Allt is a bungalow standing in an elevated position on a south-facing hillside in Lochcarron village. Bed and breakfast accommodation in two letting rooms with superb views across Loch Carron. An excellent base from which to tour both Wester Ross and Skye & Lochalsh. Their Web site has a good page of local links.

Tassachd in Lochcarron is a spacious and comfortable chalet bungalow with 3 bedrooms providing self catering holiday accommodation for up to 6 people. It is situated in an elevated position in this Wester Ross village and has magnificent panoramic views. Within a few minutes' walk of local amenities.

Taybank Hotel in Dunkeld, Perthshire is situated on the banks of the beautifull river Tay. It looks across the river to Birnam Hill, site of the ruins of King Duncan's Castle. The Taybank is owned by local singer songwriter and composer, Dougie MacLean and his wife Jennifer. It is a centre for Scottish Music and Culture with instrument learning classes, concerts and spontaneous music sessions. The Gallery music room stages concerts and is also equiped with a digital multitrack recording facility for live recordings.

Tomdoun Sporting Lodge is a remote Highland hotel in a former hunting lodge near Invergarry, Inverness-shire. With Bed and Breakfast Accommodation and ten rooms (plus a bunkhouse), Tomdoun also offers fishing, stalking, biking and walking as well as dining with a Table d'Hote menu using the finest meat, fowl, fish, seafood and game from Highland suppliers. And with a church only 150 yards away, it offers a location for romantic weddings too!

Tomich Hotel is situated on the edge of the beautiful Glen Affric Forest Reserve, in the pretty conservation village of Tomich, by Beauly, only 40 minutes drive from Inverness. Formerly the Victorian Hunting Lodge from Lord Tweedmouth's Estate, in the latter half of the 1800's, the hotel retains many of the original features from the days of the Victorian Hunting era, such as blazing log fires. There are eight individual bedrooms, all with en suite facilities, central heating, colour TV etc. All guests enjoy complimentary use of the indoor heated swimming pool nearby and the restaurant offers traditional Scottish cuisine, table d'hote menu and a Bar Meal Menu is also available.

Tomintoul and Glenlivet Highland Holidays is a guide to accommodation (self-catering holiday cottages, bed & breakfasts, hotels), outdoor activities and local services in the Tomintoul and Glenlivet Area of The Cairngorms National Park in Highland Scotland. The estate has farms, forests, rushing rivers, and high heather hills and Glenlivet and Strathavon are at the heart of Scotland's whisky country.

The Townhouse is situated on Royal Crescent in the West End of Glasgow, providing 3 Star hotel accommodation. It has 19 rooms each providing an en-suite private bathroom, direct dial telephone, colour television and complimentary tea and coffee facilities.

The Town House is located at 4 Hughenden Terrace, in the West End of Glasgow. It has has ten bedrooms, two of which are family rooms and the other eight are double or twin; all have en-suite facilities. In addition to all the usual services, there is an ADSL, digital connection provided to allow guests a high speed internet and email facility.

Tigh-Na-Sgiath provides quality hotel accommodation in Dulnain Bridge, near Grantown-on-Spey, Speyside, in a magnificent former country house and shooting lodge retaining many original features. Set in 2.5 acres of mature wooded grounds, it makes the perfect Highland holiday retreat. There are views of the Cairngorm Mountains and Cromdale Hills from the front of the hotel.

Tudorbank Lodge in Edinburgh provides Bed and Breakfast accommodation in a listed building of architectural interest where many of the original features have been retained.

Tulloch Lodges are situated in gloriously peaceful woodland by an enchanting lochan in the Laich of Moray, a central location for touring the whole of northern Scotland. The 8 self-catering lodges stand in a sheltered valley of rich farmland, pine forests and wild moorland, four miles from the lovely country town of Forres. The lodges are all of timber construction and are designed to blend in with their surroundings.

Turnberry Links Apartments enjoys a quiet, secluded location in extensive private grounds close-by the world-famous Turnberry golf course. The self-catering accommodation and penthouses provide an extremely high standard of holiday accommodation, in a development adjacent to the famous Ailsa Course and one of Scotland's finest golf and leisure complexes. And of course the complex provides an excellent centre for reaching the many other attractions of South Ayrshire.

Uig Hotel on the Isle of Skye is an old coaching inn and a steading conversion in the grounds on a hillside overlooking Uig Bay and Loch Snizort. All bedrooms have private facilities and are equipped with television and tea & coffee making facilities. Uig is the ferry port for the Western Isles. Boats leave regularly for Tarbert on the Isle of Harris and Lochmaddy on North Uist and the site has information on Uig and the Isle of Skye.

Ullinish Lodge Hotel, Struan, Isle of Skye, is an eighteenth century house located in the breathtaking scenery of this beautiful island. The Hotel overlooks Loch Bracadale to the dramatic Cuillin hills. In 1773 Doctor Johnston and James Boswell stayed here on their famous literary tour of Scotland, and wrote..... "We got to Ullinish about six o'clock, and found a very good farm house of two stories". The hotel has been awarded the Les Routiers Cuisine Award 2001, Hospitality Award 2001 and Housekeeping Award 2001.

Victorian House Hotel offers bed and breakfast accommodation in the centre of the Glasgow with a varied choice of accommodation, from single rooms to family suites - 60 bedrooms in all. Scottish Tourist Board and AA three-star.

Watch House, Crail, Fife, has self-catering accommodation in a house that occupies one of the most prominent sites within this fishing village. There are views looking up and down the coast as well as out to sea over to May Island. The Fife Coastal Path goes right by the house.

The Waterhouse Inn - or "Tigh an Uisge" in Gaelic - is a Scottish country house hotel in the centre of Balloch, close to the scenic shores of Loch Lomond. It offers a friendly blend of Scottish hospitality in the traditional lounge bar, modern café bar and 7 luxury guest rooms. It is owned and operated by a family who have been hoteliers in the area for over 25 years.

Wellsfield Farm Holiday Lodges, providing 4-star self-catering accommodation, are located two miles south of Stirling in 220 acres of countryside. There is a Health Club on site which is free to lodge residents and there is also a trout fishery and falconry available.

Wentworth House in Portmahomack, on the southern shores of the Dornoch Firth, provides bed and breakfast in a former manse, situated beside the 9 hole Tarbat Ness Golf Course overlooking the Firth and next to a pictish archaeological site. The picturesque fishing village of Portmahomack, a west facing village on the east coast of Scotland, is 42 miles north of Inverness.

Westbourne Guest House in Inverness is a new purpose built Guest House in the old style of building to keep within the character of the area. It overlooks the river Ness in the centre of Scotland's newest city. Rated AA & RAC 4 Diamond, Welcome Host & Rotary Club Tourism Award 2001/2002.

West Challoch House provides bed and breakfast in Dunragit, a rural situation close to Stranraer. Bedrooms have en-suite shower-room or private bathroom. The spacious rooms all have colour television and tea-making facilities and guests are welcome to use the sitting room. Logan Botanic Gardens, Castle Kennedy and Glenwhan are close by.

Westend Hostel provides low priced accommodation in Edinburgh City Centre in a convienient location directly opposite Haymarket Rail Station and within walking distance from Princes Street. It caters for up to 90 residents, mainly in dormitories for either 16 or 6 people; however, for those who prefer a little more privacy there are two double rooms and one triple room available at a slightly higher rate.

Wester Brae Highland Lodges, situated on the Black Isle peninsula, are some 14 miles north of Inverness. The lodges, set well apart in secluded, landscaped grounds offer spectacular outlooks over the Cromarty Firth towards Ben Wyvis and the mountains of Ross-shire. The Millbuie Forest, immediately behind the lodges, has a vast network of roads and paths suitable for walking and cycling.

Wester Caputh Independent Hostel is an independent hostel in rural Highland Perthshire offering an intimate andlow cost base for things to do and see in the heart of Scotland. There are various bed options for individuals, couples, families and groups. Fully self catering with three lounge areas.

West Fenton Court is a collection of self catering holiday cottages near North Berwick, East Lothian, in the heart of the East Lothian countryside, twenty miles east of Edinburgh and just a mile south of the attractive village of Gullane - handy for golf courses at Muirfield, Gullane and North Berwick. They are furnished and equipped to the highest standard and rated at 4-stars by Scottish Tourist Board. The cottages feature patio gardens - lawned and fenced, accessible from each cottage, timed under-floor heating and are within easy reach of many local attractions and places of interest

West Highland Hotel overlooks the picturesque Scottish Highland village of Mallaig with its busy harbour and the ferry terminal linking to the Isle of Skye and the Hebridean islands. The hotel has been run by the same family for many years and although fully modernised it retains an old world atmosphere throughout the building.

West Highland Way Sleeper is housed in the original Bridge of Orchy station building, serving the scenically splendid West Highland Railway Line between Glasgow, Fort William and Mallaig. The building has been sympathetically renovated, incorporating many of the original design features while providing modern amenities. It aims to provide value for money accommodation to walkers, climbers, backpackers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Wester Brewlands is a large holiday house, sleeping 14 in great comfort, with resident housekeeper. It is situated on a large estate (dating from the early 13th century) in the southern Scottish Highlands, near Balmoral Castle in the Cairngorm National Park. There are three lochs with boats, all-weather tennis court, 20 acres of policies and woodland, formal garden with revolving summer house and a croquet lawn.

The White Heather Hotel nestles below Castle Moil on the harbourside of the idyllic village of Kyleakin, just over the Bridge on the Isle of Skye. It is a small, non smoking, family run hotel, with just 9 ensuite bedrooms, enabling them to provide a warm welcome and that personal touch often missing in larger hotels. Their Web site has useful pages on "Things to Do", wildlife and eating out on Skye.

White House Apartments specialise in short and long stay affordable luxury self-catering apartments in a classical Georgian Crescent in the West End of Glasgow. With gardens to the front, mews cottages and courtyards to the rear, it is a country house in the heart of the city with digital TV, video, private on-street parking and use of nearby leisure facilities.

Willow Cottage is a well-appointed and comfortable 2-bedroom self catering apartment in quiet rural location in Ormiscaig village, near Aultbea Wester Ross. Sleep 4 to 5 people. In elevated position on south facing hillside with superb views across Loch Ewe. Within easy reach of several excellent beaches. 1 mile from shops, pub, etc., at Aultbea, and 12 miles from Gairloch. Excellent base for touring Wester Ross. Open all year.

The Winnock Hotel is situated on the pretty village green in the conservation village of Drymen, just 14 miles from Glasgow and 4 miles to the east of Loch Lomond. The oldest part of the building dates back to the late 1700's and it has been owned by the Warnes family since 1987. There are 73 bedrooms and the hotel's Merlin Restaurant offers a romantic setting for dinner by candlelight

Woodlands Bed & Breakfast is in the centre of the Highland village of Ullapool, close to all ameneties and the ferry terminal for Lewis and Harris. The site has a helpful list of things to do in the area.

Woodland Holidays self-catering lodges at Kincaple, is three miles from St Andrews and with countryside views over fields to the Eden Estuary and St Andrews. There are nine Scandinavian lodges with a verandah, living-dining area and a fully equipped kitchen plus two bedrooms, each with twin beds.