Historic Hotels in Scotland
Hotels, inns and other accommodation connected to famous figures from history.
North Scotland and the Highlands
From old drovers’ inns to baronial castles, there are plenty of historic places to stay in the highlands and northern Scotland. Whether you’re on the trail of famous authors or following in the footsteps of monarchs, it certainly boasts some of the most romantic hotels in the UK. |
Edinburgh and Mid Scotland
Edinburgh is undoubtedly one of Europe’s most historic cities. What’s more, it is also home to some particularly notable heritage hotels. Of course, central Scotland is much more than Edinburgh alone, and there’s a positive array of fabulous old buildings offering accommodation throughout. |
Southern Scotland
Featuring classic Scottish coaching inns and country house hotels, the region immediately north of the border with England features some truly notable places for the history enthusiast to spend the night. In fact,you can even sojourn in the oldest inhabited house in Scotland. |
Images on this page are of Culloden House Hotel near Inverness (North Scotland); the remarkable Prestonfield in Edinburgh; and Scotland's oldest continually inhabited house, Traquair (Southern Scotland).