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Courtesy of Blythswood SquareRead MoreBlythswood Square
Once the palatial home of the Royal Scottish Automobile Club, Blythswood Square has created a perfect marriage between old-world classic architecture and contemporary design. The previously stuffy atmosphere has been replaced with a younger, more vibrant approach plus exceptional service.
Photo by Kathryn Nathanson, courtesy IndagareRead MoreCromlix
Cromlix (located a little over an hour from Edinburgh) is a picturesque country escape owned by the renowned Scottish tennis player, Andy Murray, and his wife. The property sits on 34 acres of woodland and gardens and is nestled in...
Read MoreDuns Castle
An authentic fairy-tale castle nestled in the countryside southeast of Edinburgh, Duns is still inhabited by the same family that has owned it for more than 300 years.
Read MoreG&V Royal Mile Hotel
Tartan and thistles are nowhere in sight at the resolutely contemporary G&V Royal Mile Hotel, formerly known as the Missoni Hotel; while any quest for quintessential Scotland will find a more amenable accomplice in the Balmoral, the youthful property is a...
Read MoreGlen Affric Estate
Set within a protected Caledonian pine reserve not far from Loch Ness, the luminous 10,000-acre Glen Affric Estate, with its masterfully renovated Victorian-era hunting lodge, lives up to even the most romanticized visions of Highland splendor.
Read MoreGlenapp Castle
A premier destination hotel on Scotland’s southwestern coast, Glenapp Castle boasts a grandeur that extends far beyond the luxurious manor to its breathtaking scenery, stunning grounds, impeccable service and plethora of activities on offer.
Courtesy Glencoe HouseRead MoreGlencoe House
Nestled on a hillside overlooking Loch Leven, Glencoe House is like a best friend’s weekend escape where you can come to relax and unwind without leaving the comfort of your own private suite.
Courtesy GleneaglesRead MoreGleneagles Townhouse
The city sister hotel to the famed Gleneagles in the Perthshire countryside, Gleneagles Townhouse opened its doors in 2022 and is Edinburgh’s first luxury, boutique city hotel, all-day restaurant and members’ club with a rooftop terrace and gym, plus wellness...
Read MoreGreywalls
A Scottish country house with a soft English touch, Greywalls and its immaculately designed gardens are a lovely, quaint escape 30 minutes east of Edinburgh abutting Muirfield’s Championship golf course.
Read MoreHotel du Vin
Excellently located, the Hotel du Vin is perfect for low-key travelers that care about having a friendly boutique experience.
Read MoreInterContinental Edinburgh The George
Housed inside the former townhouses of both Robert Burns and Sir Walter Scott, InterContinental Edinburgh The George pays due homage to its Scottish heritage with a décor of fine leathers and tartans as well as exceptional service.
Read MoreInverlochy Castle
The luxurious Inverlochy Castle hotel in the Scottish Highlands offers impeccable Relais & Chateaux service in a Downton Abbey–style atmosphere.
Read MoreKilliehuntly Farmhouse & Cottage
Killiehuntly is a truly luxurious farmhouse and cottage estate surrounded by a 4,000-acre working farm.
Courtesy Kinloch LodgeRead MoreKinloch Lodge
The family home of the Macdonald clan, Kinloch Lodge is a charming, family-run property located on Loch na Dal. It is the only luxury hotel option on the Isle of Skye.
Suite at Macdonald Rusacks Hotel, St Andrews, ScotlandRead MoreMacdonald Rusacks Hotel
Perched on the edge of the Old Course, this hotel's close proximity to university buildings and Market Street make up for its cookie-cutter vibe.
Read MoreNira Caledonia
Nira Caledonia is a small, boutique hotel occupying several old townhouses that is set in a quiet, residential area of Edinburgh.
Read MoreOld Course Hotel
With 144 rooms and views of the lush Old Course, this behemoth property is a short walk from town.
Read MoreRufflets
About a 5-minute drive from St Andrews, this family-run property offers great value in a stylish setting.
Courtesy Rocco Forte HotelsRead MoreThe Balmoral
Even travelers who typically gravitate to more intimate properties find it hard to resist Edinburgh's storied grande dame, whose prime location and historic setting have made it de rigueur for a proper introduction to the Scottish capital.
The Fife Arms in Braemar. Photo by Sim Canetty Clarke.Read MoreThe Fife Arms
It took renowned Swiss gallerists Iwan and Manuela Wirth four years to transform this 19th-century Highlands hunting lodge-turned-inn into a destination hotel, but the wait was worth it. The 46-room property is chockablock with rich colors and textures, plus a...
Courtesy The GlasshouseRead MoreThe Glasshouse
At a Glance The Glasshouse offers a contemporary boutique atmosphere with nods to Scottish culture and inviting public spaces, including a cozy lounge and a rooftop garden.
Courtesy Gleneagles, Scottish HighlandsRead MoreThe Gleneagles Hotel
A pastoral playground ideal for families seeking to balance a variety of interests and schedules, Gleneagles offers a seemingly infinite range of outdoor activities within easy reach of Edinburgh.
Courtesy Waldorf AstoriaRead MoreWaldorf Astoria Caledonian
Having undergone a $40 million renovation, the former Caledonian Hotel has gracefully emerged as one of the leading hotels in Edinburgh as part of the Waldorf Astoria brand.
