- Brasserie Malmaison (Glasgow; tel. 0141/572-1000; www.malmaison.com): Linked to a hotel with the same name in Edinburgh , this Malmaison dates from the 1830s, when it was built as a Greek Orthodox church. Now converted into one of the best of Glasgow's moderately priced hotels (though its prices are creeping up into the expensive range), it welcomes visitors with a distinct Scottish hospitality.
- Inn at Lathones (St. Andrews; tel. 01334/840-494; www.theinn.co.uk): Located in the golf capital of Scotland, this 2-century-old manor has been lovingly restored with excellent accommodations. Scottish hospitality and tradition permeate the place, also known for its "Taste of Scotland" menu.
- Polmaily House Hotel (Drumnadrochit; tel. 01456/450-343; www.polmaily.co.uk): While you search for Nessie, the Loch Ness Monster, you can lodge comfortably at this inn. The building dates from the 18th century and offers tasteful Edwardian-style living on a farm of mixed gardens and woodland.
- The Cuillin Hills Hotel (Portree, Isle of Skye; tel. 01478/612-003; www.cuillinhills.demon.co.uk): Built in the 1820s as a hunting lodge for the MacDonald clan, this manor house has been skillfully converted into a small hotel. It attracts nature lovers to its nearby hills of heath and heather, and offers lovely rooms and great food that uses some of the best Highland produce.
Scotland Travel Experiences
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Aye, Scotland!
After Ireland, I took a ferry to Scotland, to meet up with my parents. This is most of the reason I haven't written much, so blame them!... Continue reading »
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Central/Northern Highlands & Perthshire
On our second day in Skye, the weather was yet again difficult with heavy winds (30mph or so) but at least we had the sun! We headed up t... Continue reading »
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Scotland Take 2 - Haggis Adventure... NESSY LIVES!!
Uncle Richard & Aunt Beth kindly dropped us off in Edinburgh where we awaited our tour departure in a lopsided hotel called the Grass... Continue reading »
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Edinburgh and the Central Highlands
We arrived in Edinburgh to start our new adventure in Scotland. We strolled the city (albeit in the rain) to take in some of the city sig... Continue reading »
