Links House at Royal Dornoch

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.

"Our Braemar store originally opened in 1986 hiring out cross-country skis and now offers everything from summer walking product and outerwear to alpine & nordic ski touring equipment. We now have three stores which are located in Braemar, Ballater and Aviemore, either side of the Cairngorm National Park. The Team is made up of Outdoor & Industry Professionals with a passion for alpine and nordic touring, climbing and cycling and a general love of the outdoors. We are a real bricks and mortar store with over 40 years experience and a wealth of product knowledge."

At the base of Ben Nevis, you'll find a charming picnic area by the river, ample parking, and a visitor center for all your hiking needs.

18th-century country hotel with both budget & refined quarters, plus free breakfast & a restaurant. Set in an 18th-century manor house, this informal hotel is a 5-minute walk from the Raasay Ferry Terminal for CalMac ferries. Refined, individually decorated rooms offer flat-screen TVs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities; upgraded rooms have sitting areas, balconies and/or sea views. Basic dorms with bunk beds sleep from 2 to 8 people and have en suite bathrooms. Breakfast is included. There's a restaurant serving seasonal dishes, and a cafe/bar.

Polished B&B offering ocean & hill views, plus a garden & free afternoon snacks. Set in an 18th-century building with views of the surrounding hills and the Atlantic Ocean, this refined B&B on the A838 road is a 2-minute walk from Smoo Cave and 14 minutes' walk from Sango Sands Beach. The 4 country-style rooms have en suite bathrooms and high-thread-count sheets, plus smart TVs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Upgraded rooms add soaking baths. Wi-Fi is available. Afternoon hot drinks and snacks are complimentary. Breakfast is served in a bright dining room. There's also a guest lounge, and a garden featuring ocean views. Parking and evening meals (fee) are offered. Children age 12 and over are welcome.

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.

Country-style simple rooms with free WiFi in a Victorian home serving full Scottish breakfast. Sitting off the A86 in the Highland village of Newtonmore, this late Victorian guesthouse is a 7-minute walk from Scotrail trains and the Newtonmore Golf Club, and 1 mile from the Highland Folk Museum. Warm, country-style rooms are individually furnished and feature free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, DVD players, individual heat control and high-end linens, plus hospitality trays with tea, coffee and shortbread. All have en suite bathrooms with free toiletries, 1 adding a free-standing bath. Full Scottish breakfast is included, with evening meals available on request.

Loch Ness, a stunning 23-mile freshwater lake in the Scottish Highlands, enchants visitors with its breathtaking views, mythical monster lore, and serene atmosphere.

Traditional waterside pub offering warmly decorated rooms, live music and classic Scottish dishes. This traditional waterside pub with rooms sits in the Highland village of Glenelg and offers views across Kyle Rhea strait to the Isle of Skye. The 7 simple rooms provide warm decor and en suite bathrooms. Kids under 5 stay free. Complimentary cooked and continental breakfast options are included, while the traditional pub offers classic Scottish meals, garden seating and occasional live music.

Warm, relaxed rooms in a guesthouse offering free breakfast, a drying room & ski rentals. Set in Cairngorms National Park, this genteel guesthouse is 10 minutes' walk from both the train station, and the Cairngorms Mountain Railway to the Cairngorms Mountain ski area, and 7 miles from fishing in Loch Morlich. Warmly decorated, relaxed rooms in the main house and annexes come with en suite bathrooms, and feature free Wi-Fi, TVs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Interconnecting rooms are available. Full Scottish breakfast, bike storage and parking are complimentary. Other amenities include a drying room, ski rentals, and a garden with seating.