Scotland Hotels

Deluxe Hotels

Skibo Castle, Dornoch

This private, residential golf and sporting club sits on its own 7,000-acre estate in the Highlands of Scotland. High standards govern the food and accommodations at Skibo Castle. The best of the classic sporting pursuits are available, together with a wide variety of other year-round activities. The estate offers salmon and trout fishing, falconry, clay pigeon shooting, riding, tennis, walking, canoeing, bird watching, archery and much more. The swimming pavilion is equipped with an original marble pool, beauty therapy and gymnasium facilities.

Suggested courses while visiting Skibo Castle, Dornoch: Brora, Golspie, Royal Dornoch, Nairn, Skibo Carnegie, Tain.

Turnberry Hotel, Turnberry

This impressive Edwardian hotel with its whitewashed facade and distinctive gabled terracotta roof is renowned throughout the world and enjoys views over to the Isle of Arran, the Mull of Kintyre, and also Ailsa Craig. The hotel boasts two championship golf courses, Kintyre and Ailsa, which has hosted the Open Championship on several occasions. New for 2001 is the excellent Colin Montgomerie Golf Academy and accommodation in the new lodges. The hotel's leisure complex is reputed to be one of the best in Europe. Spacious bedrooms and suites in the main hotel are equipped to high standards. Comfortable public areas include an elegant drawing room, writing room and the Ailsa Lounge. The main restaurant offers classical cuisine in a traditional setting whilst the brasserie has a modern more informal style; light meals are also served in the Golf Club house.

Suggested courses while visiting Turnberry Hotel, Turnberry: Turnberry Ailsa & Kintyre, Prestwick, Glasgow Gailes, Royal Troon, Western Gailes.

Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh

This classic Edwardian building dominates the east end of Princes Street and provides an outstanding blend of historic elegance, old-fashioned courtesy and modern amenities The elegant bedrooms are tastefully decorated, while the public areas include the Palm Court, a popular meeting place, particularly for the traditionally served afternoon teas. Guests can dine in 'Hadrians' restaurant or at the gourmet 'No. 1' restaurant. Amenities include an indoor swimming pool, sauna and solarium.

Suggested courses to play while visiting Balmoral Hotel: Dunbar, North Berwick.

Gleneagles Hotel, Auchterarder

With its wealth of sporting activities, including the famous golf courses, falconry, angling, shooting and cycling, as well as the equestrian center and indoor leisure club, this renowned hotel has something to suit most sporting guests. Set on its own 830-acre estate in beautiful Perthshire countryside, Gleneagles also offers a peaceful retreat for visitors who want to relax and unwind. Restyled bedrooms provide a choice between traditional comfort and a more contemporary theme. Afternoon tea is a feature of the smart lounge. Among the choice of eating areas, the Strathearn restaurant is the fine dining option; service is professional and diners are entertained by a pianist. Guests can also play golf on one of the three 18-hole championship golf courses Located only one hour north of Edinburgh and Glasgow airports, Gleneagles also has its own railway station.

Suggested courses to play while visiting Gleneagles Hotel, Auchterarder: Carnoustie, Crail (Balcomie), Gleneagles (Kings, Queens, PGA), Kingsbarns, St. Andrews (Old, New, Jubilee), Scotscraig.

Greywalls Hotel, Gullane

This Edwardian country house delights guests with its refined charm and elegance. A superb restaurant, beautifully manicured gardens and the variety of nearby golf courses (including Muirfield at the back door) explain why this has become such a highly respected golfing hotel.

Suggested courses to play while visiting Greywalls Hotel, Gullane: Dunbar, North Berwick.

Old Course Hotel

Old Course Hotel, St. Andrews: Visitors to St. Andrews will not fail to notice the Old Course Hotel, situated between the road and the sea, as they enter the city. Set beside the 17th hole of the famous championship course, this hotel attracts golfers from all over the world. Bedrooms, provided in a variety of sizes and styles including a range of stylish suites, are decorated to the highest standards with inlaid furniture and marbled bathrooms. Dining options include the traditional Road Hole Grill or the Pacific Rim influenced "Sands" serving international, imaginative cuisine. Smart public areas include the cozy lounges, bright conservatory, a range of golf shops, and the well equipped spa. The informal Jigger Inn next to the hotel provides a relaxed and intimate venue in which guests can relax after a day of golf.

The Rusacks Hotel, St. Andrews

Built in 1887, The Rusacks Hotel stands on the very edge of the Old Course. A number of smart new rooms, with unrivalled views and balconies, are being added to the already excellent and very comfortable bedrooms. A wealth of facilities complements this historic and elegant hotel where guests can relax in the sauna, browse through the golf shop or read the newspaper in the celebrated Sun Lounge, which overlooks the 18th fairway. If shopping is more your speed, the town center is just a short walk away. An enviable position with the most stunning views, friendly staff and good food, make the Rusacks a very well rounded hotel.

Suggested courses to play while visiting The Rusacks Hotel, St. Andrews: Carnoustie, Crail (Balcomie), Gleneagles (Kings, Queens, PGA), Kingsbarns, St. Andrews (Old, New, Jubilee), Scotscraig.

St. Andrews Bay Resort

Standing on the cliffs overlooking St. Andrews, the new St. Andrews Bay is the perfect place for a golf resort, blessed with a wonderful sense of history and tradition with quite breathtaking views of the River Tay estuary and the spectacular Fife countryside. The 209 guestrooms are designed with comfort and luxury in mind and all rooms feature satellite TV, high speed internet connection, globally compatible electrical sockets, 24 hour room service and panoramic views. The three restaurants boast a quite unsurpassable combination of fine wines, fresh seafood, local delicacies as well as an impressive selection of international cuisine. The Spa offers a complete range of body and beauty treatments and there are also fitness and wellness programs as well as steam, sauna, whirlpool facilities, and a health club with cardiovascular and weight training equipment. St. Andrews Bay Resort includes an indoor pool, tennis courts, coastal paths, and two championship golf courses, designed by Gene Sarazen, Bruce Devlin, and Sam Torrance.

Suggested courses to play while visiting St. Andrews Bay Resort: Carnoustie, Crail (Balcomie), Gleneagles (Kings, Queens, PGA), Kingsbarns, St. Andrews (Old, New, Jubilee), Scotscraig.

First Class Hotels

Golf View Hotel, Nairn

The 4 star Golf View Hotel & Leisure Club is situated overlooking the Moray Firth with gardens leading down to the seashore. Many of its 44 bedrooms have spectacular views over the sea, as does the Conservatory - where you can keep a look-out for the dolphins which can be seen playing in the sheltered waters of the firth. Adjacent to Nairn Golf Club, host of the Walker Cup in 1999, the hotel was home to both the US and GB&I Teams and Officials for the duration of the prestigious event. Twenty courses, to suit all handicaps, are within 1 hours drive, including the famous Royal Dornoch.

Suggested courses while visiting Golf View Hotel, Nairn: Brora, Golspie, Royal Dornoch, Nairn, Skibo Carnegie, Tain, Murcar.

Marcliffe At Pitfodels, Aberdeen

Set in eight acres of beautifully landscaped grounds in the west end, the recently refurbished Marcliffe recreates the original mansion's atmosphere with its warmth, ease and luxurious charm. There is a range of bedrooms, all of which are decorated to a high standard and furnished in the elegant character of the house. Well cooked local produce is offered in the informal atmosphere of the Conservatory Restaurant while more formal dining is available in the elegant Invery Room.

Suggested courses while visiting Marcliffe At Pitfodels, Aberdeen: Cruden Bay, Royal Aberdeen.

Morangie House Hotel

This fine old Victorian mansion is located at the north end of the Highland town of Tain, one of Scotland's oldest royal burghs. The hotel has been extensively modernized and tastefully decorated to maintain the character of the building. A superb collection of Victorian stained glass windows in many of the public rooms and hallways will be sure to pique guests' interest. The small Ross-shire town of Tain, close to the shores of the lovely Dornoch Firth, has much of interest for visitors. This ancient burgh, granted its charter in 1066, has a fascinating museum and visitor's center. The famous Glenmorangie distillery is also sure to attract guests.

Suggested courses while visiting Morangie House Hotel: Brora, Golspie, Royal Dornoch, Nairn, Skibo Carnegie, Tain.

Newton Hotel

Set in 27 acres of secluded grounds with magnificent views of the Moray Firth and the Ross-Shire hills beyond, the four-star Newton Hotel, with its imposing combination of Georgian and Scottish baronial architecture, provides an unspoiled haven for peace and relaxation. Nairn affords an excellent center for touring Loch Ness, Glen Affric, Royal Deeside and the Central Highlands. Most major tourist destinations are no more than two hours from the hotel. Many famous personalities have spent their holidays at the Newton Hotel, among them Charlie Chaplin and his family. Guests may use the leisure facilities at the nearby Golf View Hotel.

Suggested courses while visiting Newton Hotel: Brora, Golspie, Royal Dornoch, Nairn, Skibo Carnegie, Tain, Murcar.

Royal Golf Hotel, Dornoch

Situated beside the Royal Dornoch Golf Club and overlooking the first tee and the Dornoch Firth, this well established hotel attracts golfers from all around the world. The sun lounge is a popular venue for watching the course.

Suggested courses while visiting Royal Golf Hotel, Dornoch: Brora, Golspie, Royal Dornoch, Nairn, Skibo Carnegie, Tain.

The Bonham Hotel, Edinburgh

Located close to the West End and Princes Street and a previous winner of Scotland's Hotel of the Year Award, this imaginative conversion of a former university residence combines many of the original Victorian features with a more contemporary style. Comfortable and practical bedrooms offer up-to-the-minute technology and splendid bathrooms. A striking modern restaurant, in the brasserie style, features interesting light cuisine. Service is professional and friendly.

Suggested courses to play while visiting The Bonham Hotel, Edinburgh: Dunbar, North Berwick.

Carnoustie Golf Course Hotel and Resort

Carnoustie Golf Course Hotel and Resort: Opened in 1999, this imposing hotel beside the Championship Course presents a virtually unlimited range of recreational facilities with amenities of comfort and elegance unrivaled in Scotland. Bedrooms, all appointed to a high standard, range from opulent suites to superior and regular rooms, while the reception areas radiate from the smart foyer and include a restaurant overlooking the course. The hotel offers a golf shop as well as a luxurious leisure center with swimming pool, spa baths, sauna, steam room and massage facilities. Guests can also try something
new Horseback riding, clay pigeon shooting and fishing are all within easy reach.

Channings Hotel

The many different public rooms and bold color schemes give a distinct, club-like feel at this Edwardian townhouse hotel, which originally was made up of five terraced houses. Many of the comfortable bedrooms have been recently refurbished to a high standard, with smart, individual interior design. Well-equipped and attractively decorated bedrooms may vary in size. Guests can enjoy dishes from a vibrant modern menu in the downstairs brasserie.

Suggested courses to play while visiting Channings Hotel: Dunbar, North Berwick.

Dunvegan Hotel, St Andrews

Only 100 yards from the Old Course, this hotel is within strolling distance of the old town center. The Dunvegan has recently been refurbished to a high standard and boasts its own restaurant and bar.

Suggested courses to play while visiting Dunvegan Hotel, St Andrews: Carnoustie, Crail (Balcomie), Gleneagles (Kings, Queens, PGA), Kingsbarns, St. Andrews (Old, New, Jubilee), Scotscraig.

Marine Hotel, North Berwick

A true golfer's dream hotel, guests have breathtaking views overlooking the 16th green, the famous Redan on North Berwick's championship West Links and the sea. Built over one hundred years ago, eighteen golf courses, including Muirfield and Gullane, lie within eighteen minutes of this sporting holiday hotel. The Marine is less than thirty minutes from Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street's shopping. The world's top golfers call this hotel a home away from home whenever Muirfield hosts the British Open

Suggested courses to play while visiting Marine Hotel, North Berwick: Dunbar, North Berwick.

The Rufflets Country House Hotel, St. Andrews

Set in ten acres of award-winning gardens on the outskirts of St. Andrews, the committed team at Rufflets Country House have nurtured an ethos of top class hotelkeeping and fine hospitality. The success of this approach is clear in the number of guests who return time and again. A choice of welcoming and individually furnished lounges is complemented by a comfortable restaurant, where imaginative Scottish cuisine is served and a separate, popular brasserie. The Garden Restaurant uses produce from the hotel's own herb and vegetable garden. Thoughtfully equipped bedrooms, many with striking colour schemes, complete the package.

Suggested courses to play while visiting The Rufflets Country House Hotel, St. Andrews: Carnoustie, Crail (Balcomie), Gleneagles (Kings, Queens, PGA), Kingsbarns, St. Andrews (Old, New, Jubilee), Scotscraig.

The Scores Hotel, St. Andrews

Within strolling distance of the old town center, as well as the first tee of the Old Course itself, The Scores places you in the heart of golf's capital. The historic hotel occupies two fashionable townhouses, dating from 1880, which indulge guests with a relaxing and panoramic view of St. Andrews Bay. If hunger strikes, enjoy breakfast, snacks and course-side vistas in the hotel coffee shop.

Suggested courses to play while visiting The Scores Hotel, St. Andrews: Carnoustie,
Crail (Balcomie), Gleneagles (Kings, Queens, PGA), Kingsbarns, St. Andrews (Old, New, Jubilee), Scotscraig.

Highgrove House Hotel, Troon

Highgrove House Hotel, Troon: Set on the hillside overlooking the town of Troon, this stylish hotel enjoys magnificent panoramic views over the Firth of Clyde to the Isle of Arran. The attractive split-level restaurant provides the ideal setting for impressively presented contemporary style cooking, whether from the good value lunch menu and evening brasserie selection, or the more sophisticated dinner dishes. Booking is almost essential to ensure a seat in either the restaurant or the bar. Bedrooms are all well equipped and smartly presented.

Suggested courses while visiting Highgrove House Hotel, Troon: Prestwick, Glasgow Gailes, Royal Troon, Western Gailes.

The Lochgreen House Hotel, Troon

This fine house was converted into a small hotel in 1991 by renowned chef William Costley. The original elegance of the house has been retained and enhanced through splendid woodwork, elegant bathrooms and impressive fireplaces. Under the watchful eye of chef Andrew Homer, the hotel is rapidly gaining a reputation for its excellent food.

Suggested courses while visiting The Lochgreen House Hotel, Troon: Prestwick, Glasgow Gailes, Royal Troon, Western Gailes.

Marine Hotel, Troon

Overlooking the 18th fairway of Royal Troon Golf Course and enjoying panoramic views of the Firth of Clyde, across to the Isle of Arran, the Marine Hotel's immaculate staff provide a notable level of hospitality and service. The Marine Hotel, built in 1897, houses the players when Royal Troon hosts the British Open. Almost all of the 72 en-suite bedrooms have views of the golf course and sea. The hotel has an excellent health and fitness club, a golf antique shop, and boasts two restaurants, Fairway's (open just for dinner) serves award-winning cuisine, or one can eat less formally in Rizzios.

Suggested courses while visiting Marine Hotel, Troon: Prestwick, Glasgow Gailes, Royal Troon, Western Gailes.

Machrie Hotel

Built approximately 250 years ago as a farmhouse, the Machrie became an hotel about the turn of the century. The Hotel has 16 bedrooms which include a mixture of both superior and standard accommodation to suit all requirements including a suite and a four poster bed. Food plays a major part in the hotel and our menus have a Scottish flavour, complemented by the presence of dishes with an international essence to ensure a wide variety of choice. Islay Beef and Lamb are renowned for their flavour and tenderness,
game is available from the island's estates and the waters around Islay provide lobster, crab, scallops and prawns.

Piersland House Hotel, Troon

Originally built for the grandson of Johnnie Walker, the founder of the famous Scotch whisky firm, Peirsland House stands opposite one of Troon's golf courses and lies close to the Royal Troon Golf Club. This very popular 19th-century mock Tudor hotel retains many of the features of a private house. Guests can choose to dine in the lounge bar, with splendid lofty ceilings, or in a more elegant restaurant with its own bar area.

Suggested courses while visiting Piersland House Hotel, Troon: Prestwick, Glasgow Gailes, Royal Troon, Western Gailes.

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