Links House at Royal Dornoch

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.

Cheerful spot serving up deli sandwiches, charcuterie boards & salads, plus soup, tea & coffee.

Simple dorms in a basic hostel with a guest kitchen, a lounge with a fireplace & free hot drinks. In a Victorian house overlooking the River Ness, this straightforward hostel next to Inverness Castle is a 5-minute walk from central Inverness and 13 minutes from Inverness train station. Basic dorms come with shared bathrooms. Linens are provided. Tea and coffee are free, as is WiFi. Breakfast and laundry service are extra. Other amenities include a guest kitchen, a dining area, and 2 lounges (1 with a fireplace).

"Family run Cafe in Aviemore, Rated #1 on Tripadvisor. Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy Free and Gluten Free options available."

Casual accommodations with loch views, plus a bunkhouse, gastropub dining & free boat mooring. On the shore of Loch Harport, this quaint pub with rooms in separate buildings is a 2-minute walk from the Talisker Distillery and 21.1 miles from Dunvegan Castle. The casual rooms have en suite bathrooms with showers, plus satellite TV, and tea and coffeemaking equipment, as well as loch views. A chalet adds bunk beds and a bath. There's also a bunkhouse building with hostel-style rooms and a shared kitchen. Breakfast is included for room and chalet guests. A pub/restaurant features real ales, Scottish Highland food and patio seating by the loch. Free boat moorings are available.

Simple dorms & private rooms in an unpretentious pub featuring dining & a terrace. On a bustling street lined with shops and bars, this modest pub with rooms is a 6-minute walk from the train station. It's a 9-minute walk from Inverness Castle and 1 mile from Ness Islands Park. Simple dorms, some with bunk beds, include handmade wooden furniture, free Wi-Fi and shared bathrooms. Private rooms feature en suite bathrooms. Linens are provided. Towels are available. Amenities include a shared kitchen and lounge area, plus luggage and bike storage. The pub featuring local craft beer and wood-fired pizza includes a garden terrace and a rustic-chic dining room. Parking is available (fee).

Brightly-coloured contemporary setting for locally sourced, Modern Scottish gourmet cuisine.

Straightforward apartments with kitchens & free Wi-Fi, plus guest laundry facilities. Set 2.7 miles from Ben Nevis Distillery, these relaxed apartments are also 5 miles from Inverlochy Castle and a mile from central Fort William. The 4 straightforward apartments sleeping 4 to 7 people feature living rooms, kitchens and free Wi-Fi. Free parking is provided, and guest laundry facilities are available. Minimum-stay rules apply.

Simple lakeside hostel offering rustic quarters, plus a shared kitchen, bike storage & a jetty. On the banks of Loch Duich, this rustic hostel in a stone building is 7 miles from Sgurr Fhuaran mountain and 9 miles from 13th-century Eilean Donan castle. Offering Wi-Fi and USB charging points, the basic private rooms and dorms have simple decor. Bathrooms are shared. Breakfast, bike storage and parking are available. Other amenities include a casual bar, a shared kitchen and a laundry, plus a lounge with a TV and loch views. There's also a garden with a jetty and picnic tables.