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Culloden House. Nr Inverness
On April 16th, 1746, the very last battle to be fought on British soil took place on Drumrossie Moor, a few miles to the north east of Inverness. The night before, Charles Edward Stuart -
The battle, between those who wished to restore the Stuart dynasty to the British throne (The Jacobites) and The Duke of Cumberland’s Hanoverian loyalists, was swift. In less than an hour over two thousand Jacobites had been killed or wounded and hundreds more were massacred in the bloody aftermath.
Today, Culloden House is associated as much with warm Scottish hospitality as it is with the notorious battle bearing its name. Indeed, it has become a popular retreat for many of the world’s rich & famous seeking rest and relaxation -
The present Georgian mansion incorporates much of the original fortified house and castle in its structure -
The Kenmore Hotel. Perth
Established on November 3rd 1572, The Kenmore is said to be Scotland’s oldest inn. It certainly looks the part.
Situated at the mouth of the famous River Tay and within the conservation village of Kenmore itself, the hotel boasts an impressive connection to Scotland’s most celebrated poet, Robbie Burns. Indeed, on the chimney breast in the ‘Poet’s Bar’ one will find verse by the man himself.
Legend has it that he was so impressed by the beauty of the surrounding area he resolved to write his thoughts in pencil on the wall. It remains to this day. LateRooms | Lastminute.com
Taychreggan Hotel. Loch Awe
How times change. Once a rustic cattle drover’s inn, The Taychreggan now boasts all the home comforts the 21st century traveller requires.
At least three hundred years old, this picturesque old building benefits from its beautiful location on the banks of Loch Awe. And it was here, in October 1773 that two of English literature’s most famous names, James Boswell and Dr Johnson, rested en route to the Hebrides.
Recalling their time at the Taychreggan, Boswell wrote:
“We crossed in a ferry-
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The Cuilfail Hotel. Nr Oban
Wolrd War I had been raging for a year when J M Barrie stayed at the Cuilfail Hotel. Indeed, writing to a friend on September 1st 1915, he describes its impact on the area:
“The highlands in many glens are as bare of population owing to the war as if they were the month before Creation.“
However, he goes on to write of his stay:
”... If you were to search the bogs you would find me in one of them loaded with waterproofs and ginger beer.“
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More Historic Hotels and Inns in the Highlands of Scotland
Ardgour ~ Highland
The Inn at Ardgour. Close to Fort William on the banks of Loch Linnhe, the Inn at Ardgour is a true old traveller’s inn by the ferry at Corran Narrows. It offers 12 en suite rooms, all with views of the water. Booking.com | LateRooms
Aviemore ~ Highland
The Rowan Tree Country Hotel. An 18th century coaching inn amid the splendour of the Cairngorms. Expedia
Callander ~ Stirling
The Dreadnought Hotel. This 17th century hotel was originally built by the chief of the McNab Clan. LateRooms
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Coul House. Built as a hunting lodge in 1821, Coul House is a genuine Highland retreat offering 21 en-
Cruden Bay ~ Aberdeenshire
The Kilmarnock Arms. Fans of the novel Dracula will be following in the footsteps of its author, Bram Stoker, if they stay here (his signature is in the guestbook of 1896). Indeed, Stoker booked into the hotel on more than one occasion, with his second visit said to have coincided with the completion of the world-famous book. TripAdvisor
Dalmally ~ Argyll & Bute
Glenorchy Lodge. Offering five individually furnished rooms, this former hunting lodge is ideally located for those seeking to explore the Western Highlands and the islands. LateRooms
Dingwall ~ Highland
Tulloch Castle. Impressive ancient fortress offering 19 guest rooms. LateRooms | Booking.com | Lastminute.com
Dornoch ~ Highland
Dornoch Castle. Famous fifteenth century structure located opposite the even older Dornoch Cathedral, and close to the second oldest golf course in the world. Booking.com | LateRooms
Dunkeld ~ Perth and Kinross
The Atholl Arms. Overlooking the River Tay, this late 18th century hotel was once visited by the then Princess Royal -
Fort William ~ Highland
Inverlochy Castle. “I never saw a lovelier or more romantic spot” wrote Queen Victoria in her diary during a stay in September 1873. And the scenery around this fine country house hotel -
Glencoe ~ Highland
The Ballachulish Hotel. The Baronial facade of this waterside hostelry may be 19th century, but parts of the building date back to the 15th when it served as a drovers inn. Booking.com | LateRooms
Glenfinnan ~ Highland
The Prince’s House. Originally known as ‘The Stage House’, parts of this traditional Scottish coaching inn dates back to 1658. LateRooms
Glenfinnan House. Originally an inn and later a farmhouse, this mid-1700‘s building was brought back from the brink of ruin by its owners in the early 1970s. It now offers a select number of rooms including a four-poster suite. TripAdvisor
Glenfinnan House. Originally an inn and later a farmhouse, this mid-
Grantown on Spey ~ Highland
The Grant Arms Hotel. This turreted building is a landmark in Grantown. Welcoming visitors for centuries, it once played host to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in September 1860. Both Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip are also esteemed recent guests. LateRooms
Invergordon ~ Highland
Isle of Arran
Kilmichael Country House. Arguably the oldest inhabited building on Arran, the house itself is only the latest in a number to occupy the site. Indeed, there was probably an early Christian missionary cell on the grounds (dedicated to St. Michael). TripAdvisor
Isle of Skye
Greshornish House. Built where previous houses have stood since the 12th century, parts of this well known Skye hotel date back to circa 1740. TripAdvisor
Duisdale House. Overlooking the Sound of Sleat, this 17-
Inverary ~ Argyll & Bute
The Argyll Hotel. Dating back to 1750, this former coaching inn sits on the shores of Loch Fyne & Shira. LateRooms
Inverness ~ Highland
Kingsmills Hotel. Built in 1786, the house was visited by none other than Robbie Burns on the 5th of September 1787. A letter thanking the owner - the Provost of Inverness - for his hospitality is on display in the hotels’ reception. LateRooms
Dunain Park. A fine Georgian country house located only a few miles from the centre of Inverness. LateRooms
Dunain Park. A fine Georgian country house located only a few miles from the centre of Inverness. LateRooms
Inverurie ~ Aberdeenshire
MacDonald Pittodrie House. Originally constructed in 1480, Pittodrie House is a beautiful country house hotel on the fringes of the Grampian Mountains. Superbreak | Pittodrie House
Killin ~ Stirling
Bridge of Lochay Hotel. Close to the southern end of Loch Tay, Killin’s Bridge of Lochay hotel looks every inch the traditional Scottish inn. LateRooms
Lochearnhead ~ Perthshire
King’s House Hotel. There was a renowned 16th century hunting lodge - used by the Stuart kings - on the site of this l18th century building. Built specifically as a hotel in 1799, the house was once guarded by ‘Redcoat’ soldiers to provide protection for travellers. Expedia
Muir of Ord ~ Highland
Perth ~ Perthshire
Ballathie House. A fine country house hotel whose grounds overlook the River Tay. LateRooms | Expedia
Pitlochry ~ Perth and Kinross
Taynuilt ~ Argyll & Bute
The Taynuilt Hotel. For centuries, this traditional inn has provided shelter to those travelling the ancient ‘road to the isles’. LateRooms
Thainstone ~ Aberdeenshire
Thainstone House. Those familiar with US constitutional history might be interested to know that a former owner of Thainstone, James Wilson, was a signatory of the American Declaration of Independence. Today, the hotel offers four star accommodation amid Aberdeenshire countryside. LateRooms | Expedia
Thurso ~ Highland
Forss House Hotel. In a picture-postcard location amid woodlands and below a waterfall, this attractive four-star hotel dates back to 1810. TripAdvisor
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Historic Hotels in the Highlands of Scotland
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Dornoch Castle
Tulloch Castle
The Kenmore Hotel, Perth