Balmoral Castle

Scottish Baronial-style mansion & summer home of the royal family, with a ballroom art collection.

Simple dorms & private rooms in a down-to-earth hostel featuring bike storage & a shared kitchen. In a quaint town surrounded by the Cairngorm Mountains, this down-to-earth hostel in a low-rise stone building is a 1-minute walk from a bus stop and a 6-minute walk from the contemporary art exhibits at the Larks Gallery. Simple mixed-gender dorms sleep 6 to 8 guests and feature en suite bathrooms, bunk beds and reading lights. Private rooms provide flat-screen TVs. Complimentary hot drinks and cooking ingredients are available in a casual shared kitchen. A relaxed guest lounge/dining room has a breakfast bar and a fireplace. There's bike storage.

Nestled in the heart of Braemar, this charming 19th-century lodge boasts tartan decor, stunning views, and hearty Scottish fare in a cozy setting.

Jacobean mansion with lavishly furnished rooms and 13th-century tower, plus woodland trails.

Heather moors dotted with lochs & backed by peaks, crossed by a network of hiking & cycling trails.

Nestled in a 15th-century baronial mansion surrounded by lush woodland, this luxury golf hotel boasts elegant rooms, a top-notch whiskey bar, and impeccable service.

This charming 17th-century castle, once a Highland hunting lodge, is rich in history and antiques, with an inviting community-run vibe that enhances its allure.

Fortified cluster of ruined stone buildings with a long history, in a dramatic clifftop setting.

"The bar offers local beers, Scottish whiskies and spirits accompanied by a menu of bar snacks and hearty Scottish dishes."

Castle with turrets, gargoyles, 16th-century painted ceilings and ancient, great yew hedges.