“At the foot of Ben Nevis, Inverlochy Castle is a Victorian baronial dream: turrets, antiques and fireside salons. Cosseting rooms look to lawns and loch; suites are storybook grand. Dine by candlelight, take afternoon tea, borrow bikes or try lochside pursuits. Glenfinnan, Glencoe and Fort William lie temptingly nearby, too.”

“On Loch Torridon amid brooding mountains, The Torridon is a baronial lodge turned wild-luxe escape. Cosseting rooms and suites mix tartan warmth with contemporary polish. Dine seasonally at 1887, sip rare whiskies, explore 58 acres by bike, kayak or foot. Remote Wester Ross perch on the NC500 for grand adventures.”

“In a landmark former bank on St Andrew Square, The Edinburgh Grand offers design-led apartments with velvet sofas, herringbone floors and fully equipped kitchens. Studios to penthouses suit longer stays. Sip cocktails at the Register Club, use the gym, then stroll to Waverley Station, George Street boutiques and Old Town.”

“In St James Quarter, W Edinburgh’s ribboned silhouette signals playful modernism. Sleek rooms frame Calton Hill and Firth of Forth views; suites add terraces. Drift between rooftop cocktails, a buzzy restaurant, and its lounge; reset at the gym and spa. Steps to Princes Street, Leith trams, and the Old Town.”

“Bordering the Old Course’s 18th, Rusacks St Andrews is a tartan-trimmed clubhouse for modern romantics. Rooms frame fairway and West Sands views; suites nod to golf lore. Dine at 18 with panoramic windows, sip at the rooftop bar, then stroll to the R&A, cathedral ruins, and wind-whipped beaches and harbour.”

“Facing Edinburgh Castle, 100 Princes Street is a Red Carnation townhouse reborn: burnished wood, tartan accents, art and quiet, high-touch service. Intimate rooms feel cosseting; suites gaze over the skyline. Settle into The Wallace for whiskies and small plates. Steps to Waverley, the Royal Mile and New Town’s Georgian avenues.”

“Rising above the Ayrshire coast, Glenapp Castle is a turreted Victorian fantasy wrapped in woodlands and walled gardens. Rooms are antique-bright and cocooning; suites feel storybook grand. Dine seasonally, take afternoon tea, sail to Ailsa Craig, book the spa and activities. Remote yet reachable, near Girvan, beaches, and coastal trails.”

“At the head of Princes Street, The Balmoral pairs baronial romance with polished modernity: clocktower, doormen, marble lobby. Rooms are light and tailored; suites survey the Castle. Dine at Number One, sip in Bar Prince, retreat to the spa and pool. Steps from Waverley Station, Old Town and New Town.”

“Bordering the famed 17th Road Hole, the Old Course Hotel marries tartan-accented elegance with contemporary polish. Rooms and suites frame links and North Sea views. Unwind at Kohler Waters Spa and indoor pool; dine at Road Hole or The Jigger Inn. Steps to St Andrews’ beaches, town, and historic tees.”

“On a wooded bend of the River Clyde near Glasgow, JA Mar Hall is a baronial mansion turned polished country resort. Palatial rooms, suites and lodges; a soothing spa and pool; championship golf and riverside walks. Dine locally-sourced, linger by fires. Handy for Loch Lomond, Helensburgh and the city too.”

“In Edinburgh’s leafy southside, Prestonfield House is a baroque theatre softened by velvet and candlelight. Bedrooms brim with silks, antiques and baths; suites feel decadent and discreet. Wander peacocks and lawns, take afternoon tea in salons, dine at Rhubarb, then return to the city: Arthur’s Seat and Royal Mile minutes away.”

“In the Borders, Schloss Roxburghe blends baronial romance with contemporary Scottish style. Plush rooms and woodland lodges; suites with terraces. Play the championship golf course, cast for trout, warm at the spa and pool, dine on fire-cooked Borders produce. Near Kelso and rivers Tweed and Teviot, for rambles and estates.”

“Overlooking leafy Blythswood Square, Kimpton Blythswood pairs neoclassical swagger with warm, design-led comfort. Bedrooms feel polished and tranquil; suites add roll-top baths. Unwind in the spa with hydrotherapy and a thermal suite, then dine and sip at iasg and the Salon. Steps from Buchanan Street, galleries and Glasgow’s cultural buzz.”

“On Ayrshire’s rugged coast, Trump Turnberry sits in grandeur with serene ocean views. Rooms feel crisp and classic; suites frame lighthouse and Ailsa Craig views. Play the iconic golf courses, linger in the spa and pool, dine on seafood. A polished, breezy escape near Culzean and coastal trails.”

“At the gateway to the Cairngorms, The Old Manse of Blair is a restored Georgian mansion with contemporary polish and country soul. Cosseting rooms and suites, some with freestanding baths; cottages for privacy. Dine seasonally at the Orangery, wander gardens, then explore Blair Castle, House of Bruar, Pitlochry, rivers and trails.”