Historic Hotels in Southern Scotland
Traquair. Innerleithen, Peeblesshire.
This must surely be one of the most historic places to stay anywhere in the world. After all, it is the oldest continually inhabited house in the whole of Scotland.
This must surely be one of the most historic places to stay anywhere in the world. After all, it is the oldest continually inhabited house in the whole of Scotland.
The Spread Eagle Hotel. Jedburgh.
The fact that The Rolling Stones once stayed here might not be of particular historic significance, but other recognisable names from the past certainly add to the period charm.
The fact that The Rolling Stones once stayed here might not be of particular historic significance, but other recognisable names from the past certainly add to the period charm.
Friar's Carse Hotel. Auldgirth, Dumfries.
Aficionados of Scotland’s most celebrated poet, Robbie Burns, will almost certainly be drawn to Friar’s Carse. And anglers, too, for that matter.
Aficionados of Scotland’s most celebrated poet, Robbie Burns, will almost certainly be drawn to Friar’s Carse. And anglers, too, for that matter.
The King's Arms. Lockerbie.
Did Bonnie Prince Charlie stay at this highway hostelry back in 1745? Either way, it’s certainly one of the oldest existing inns in Dumfries and Galloway, and of that there's little doubt.
Did Bonnie Prince Charlie stay at this highway hostelry back in 1745? Either way, it’s certainly one of the oldest existing inns in Dumfries and Galloway, and of that there's little doubt.
The Ship Inn. Near Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway
This traditional Gatehouse of Fleet inn can boast Dorothy L Sayers amongst its former patrons. See our page devoted to The Ship Inn
This traditional Gatehouse of Fleet inn can boast Dorothy L Sayers amongst its former patrons. See our page devoted to The Ship Inn
How you can help: if you are aware of a historic hotel in the south of Scotland that you believe ought to be included on the site, please contact us via email (info@nightsinthepast.com) in the first instance. Please note that these should have connections to famous people and events from the past.