Many aspects come together to create an unforgettable Scottish experience, but your home away from home is one of the most important. After a day of exploring bustling, historical cities, the rugged Highlands, sprawling lochs, or any of Scotland’s other incredible attractions, the place where you rest your head at night needs to relax and rejuvenate. After all, you’ve got more adventures to enjoy the next day.
Below, we have provided a guide to the various outstanding accommodations you can choose when joining our luxury Scotland day tours or multi-day luxury tours in Scotland. These cover the most popular locations in our country, from Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Aberdeen to Oban, Stornoway, and the Isle of Skye. For the ultimate luxury, we’ve even collated the best castle hotels too!
Browse the accommodation options below and find your preferred stays. If you have any questions for the Discreet Scotland team, please don’t hesitate to get in touch for the answers you need.
Is ‘the Granite City’ on your dream Scotland itinerary? With prehistoric villages discovered near the mouths of the rivers Dee and Don, Aberdeen is thought to have been settled for some 6,000 years, so there’s plenty of history to explore. And with sparkling buildings and monuments of granite, a beautiful central beach, and exceptional golf courses nearby, Aberdeen is a thriving modern city worthy of any Scottish escape.
Have you always dreamed of embracing your inner King and Queen? Look no further than our Scottish castle stays! These luxury accommodation options offer truly unique experiences that elevate any trip to Scotland. Become royalty for the night and create memories you’ll never forget.
All our luxury Scotland day tours and multi-day luxury tours in Scotland start in Edinburgh. As the gateway to your Scottish tour, the luxury hotels in the capital city are sure to get your trip started on the perfect note.
Find out more in our Edinburgh Accommodation Guide!
Located in the heart of the stunning West Highlands, Fort William is often referred to as the UK’s Outdoor Capital. But with beautiful beaches, sweeping hills, historic castles, famous distilleries, and even iconic film locations, Fort William is far more than just a base for Highland holidays.
Scotland’s most populous city is a heady mix of history, culture, and outstanding dining, shopping, and nightlife. And with many luxury stays to choose from, you can find the perfect place to get off your feet after exploring (almost) everything Glasgow has to offer.
Known as the Capital of the Highlands, Inverness is a small city with a slower pace of life. It’s a charming gateway to stunning scenery, majestic mountains, iconic castles, and Loch Ness. Grab your binoculars and see if you can spot Nessie!
The following are outside the city (require taxi into town)
The Isle of Islay is a beautiful island on western Scotland’s “whisky coast”. It may come as no surprise, then, that Islay is home to a remarkable nine working distilleries — ideal for the whisky aficionado in your group! Add diverse birdlife, fresh seafood, breathtaking coastal seascapes, and numerous luxury accommodations, and you’ve got an incredible place to visit.
Nestled in gorgeous surroundings on the west coast, Oban is often referred to as the ‘Gateway to the Isles’. Surrounded by miles of picturesque coastline and lush countryside, Oban offers a quintessential Scottish seaside experience.
Orkney is a dream destination for anyone looking to immerse themselves in Scotland’s natural wonders. Wildlife encounters are plentiful and you can feel at one with nature again. And with 5,000-year-old UNESCO sites in Neolithic Orkney and idyllic beaches to stroll along, this archipelago is a must-visit with great accommodation options.
Enter a world of fairy pools, rugged landscapes, rich folklore, and mystical beauty. Home to the iconic Old Man of Storr and the soaring peaks of the Cuillin Hills, Skye is a highlight of any trip to Scotland and one you can’t miss.
Welcome to the home of whisky! The Speyside region, located in northeast Scotland, is home to over 50 distilleries. But there’s more to it than whisky. With a northern edge skirting the coastline and a lower boundary falling inside the Cairngorms National Park, Speyside is rich in forests, lochs, rivers, mountains, and, of course, outstanding hotels.
As the largest town in the Outer Hebrides and the capital of Lewis and Harris, Stornoway offers a warm welcome to anyone taking their Scotland tour to sea. The idyllic harbour is a bustling link to the mainland and offers an opportunity to explore the unique culture and traditions that make this corner of Scotland so fascinating.
Sitting on the northern shores of Lochbroom, Ullapool is situated in the heart of some of the UK’s most unspoiled landscapes. Situated between Inverness to the southeast and the outer Hebrides (by ferry) to the northwest, and with the Northern Highlands on its doorstep, Ullapool offers a unique blend of Scottish experiences.