The Castle & Gardens of Mey

Tranquil waterfront camping area with a cafe, laundry & showers, plus scenic mountain & sea views.

This charming coffee shop in Plockton pairs Scottish comfort food with stunning water views and friendly service, making it a must-visit gem.

Low-key, colourful cafe offering vegetarian breakfast-to-lunch grub, plus desserts.

Nestled in a chic split-level space of a former church, this European eatery flaunts a cozy ambiance with a wood burner and a menu bursting with delightful flavors.

Nestled in the Scottish Highlands, this 49-acre botanical gem boasts 2,500 exotic plants, scenic trails, and a charming cafe, perfect for a leisurely day.

High-end hotel featuring a cocktail bar & a restaurant serving Scottish cuisine. Set on a tree-lined street in the city centre and opposite the River Ness, this upscale hotel is a 6-minute walk from Inverness Cathedral and an 8-minute walk from the Inverness Museum and Art Gallery. Cosy rooms with warm decor, luxe linens and down bedding also feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, DVD players, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Upgraded rooms add sitting areas and/or river views. There are also apartments with kitchens. Room service is available. There's a cocktail bar and a brasserie serving Scottish dishes. This is an elevator-free hotel.

Unfussy dorms & private rooms, plus a cafe, a shared kitchen & complimentary parking. Set 2 miles from Inverness Museum and Art Gallery, this straightforward hostel is also 2 miles both from Inverness Castle and from Inverness Cathedral. Basic mixed-gender dorms offer free Wi-Fi, bunk beds and lockers, plus shared bathrooms. Private rooms add en suite facilities. Parking is complimentary. There's also a casual cafe and a TV lounge. Other amenities include a communal kitchen and meeting space, as well as guest laundry facilities. Breakfast is available for a surcharge.

Low-key dorms & private cabins in a relaxed, remote hostel featuring a shared kitchen. Surrounded by countryside in a secluded, rural area on the Coigach peninsula, this relaxed hostel is 2 miles from Ben Mor Coigach mountain and 17 miles from the A835 road. The simple single-sex dorms offer bed linens, towels and shared bathrooms. There are also private wood cabins with en suite facilities. There's a communal kitchen and a dining area.

Relaxed rooms in a classic venue with harbour and island views, a bar and a conservatory. Set on an elevated position overlooking the Sound of Sleat and a 2-minute walk from Mallaig railway station, this classic hotel is 7.8 miles from Armadale Castle. Relaxed rooms feature en suite bathrooms, tea and coffeemaking facilities, and TVs. Upgraded rooms have sitting areas, and most add sea views. A sole romantic room includes a hand-carved oak bed. A cosy dining room serves classic Scottish cuisine, and a bar provides pub-style dishes. Afternoon tea and light fare is offered in a conservatory with panoramic views. Other amenities include a fireside lounge, event facilities, outdoor seating and on-site parking.

Quaint seaside hotel with traditional rooms, a whisky distillery and a posh seafood/game restaurant. Overlooking the Sound of Sleat channel, this quaint hotel and whisky distillery lies 7.1 miles from the Clan Donald Skye Visitor Centre and Castle in Armadale. Classic rooms come with en suite bathrooms, tea and coffeemaking equipment, and free samples of whisky. Suites add satellite TV, separate sitting areas, and sea or hill views. A separate cottage sleeping 6 people is also available. Complimentary perks include breakfast, and Wi-Fi in the lounge. There's also a posh restaurant serving local seafood and game. Other amenities include a cosy bar with live music, reception rooms with fireplaces, and a wood-panelled dining room with sea views.