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A 500-year-old converted Scottish castle, this hotel is set in the center of Durnoch, opposite a 13th-century cathedral. It features period features throughout the property, as well as fine dining and quiet walled gardens.

Bright rooms all have a TV, tea/coffee and a private bathroom, while some also include a seating area and a four-poster bed. Many rooms have views of the hotel’s walled garden, Dornoch Firth or Dornoch Cathedral.

The award-winning Garden Restaurant has original 15th-century stone walls and wooden floors. It offers traditional Scottish dishes using local produce including local seafood, Aberdeen Angus beef and Highland venison.

Dornoch Castle Hotel is a 15-minute walk from the seashore and 10 minutes’ walk away is Royal Dornoch Golf Club. Pubs and restaurants are just a few minutes’ walk.

We allow dogs in our ground floor Garden Standard Rooms. Please advise the hotel after booking if you are bringing your dog. We charge a £10 supplement per dog, per night. WE do not allow dogs in our upper floor Garden Standard Rooms or Castle Rooms.

Located in Burray, The Sands Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre and Orkney Fossil & Vintage Centre. This hotel is 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from Orkney Wine Company and 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Italian Chapel.

With a stay at The Brig Inn, you'll be centrally located in Aberdeen, just a 4-minute walk from Donmouth Local Nature Reserve and 6 minutes by foot from Royal Aberdeen Golf Club. This guesthouse is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Brig o' Balgownie and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Balmedie Beach.

When you stay at Broadhaven Road in Wick, you'll be near the airport, within a 5-minute drive of Old Wick Castle and Wick Heritage Centre. This guesthouse is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Pulteney Distillery and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Wick Library.

Located in Grantown on Spey, a 6-minute walk from Grantown Museum, The Ben Mhor Hotel, Bar & Restaurant has accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. Located around 5.1 miles from Abernethy Golf Club, the hotel with free WiFi is also 8.7 miles away from Boat of Garten Golf Club. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar.

At the hotel, rooms come with a desk and a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The rooms will provide guests with a closet and an electric tea pot.

You can play pool and darts at this 3-star hotel, and the area is popular for hiking and skiing.

Inverness Airport is 29 miles from the property.

With a stay at Manor House in Thurso, you'll be a 3-minute walk from Thurso Library and 7 minutes by foot from UHI North Highland - Environmental Research Institute. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Thurso Beach and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from North Coast Visitor Centre.

A stay at Rooms at 31 places you in the heart of Stonehaven, within a 10-minute walk of Stonehaven Outdoor Pool and Aunty Bettys. This bed & breakfast is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Stonehaven Tolbooth and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Dunnottar Castle.

A stay at Leonardo Hotel and Conference Venue Aberdeen Airport places you in the heart of Aberdeen, within a 5-minute drive of Kirkhill Forest and TECA. This eco-certified hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Formartine and Buchan Way and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Auchmill Golf Course.

When you stay at The Spiggie Hotel in Scousburgh, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Shetland Crofthouse Museum and Spiggie Beach. This guesthouse is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from St Ninian's Isle Tombolo and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Quendale Watermill.

When you stay at Sunningdale Hotel in Bamburgh, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Bamburgh Castle and Northumberland Coast. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from St Aidan's Church and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from RNLI Grace Darling Museum.

When you stay at Seafield Arms in Banff, you'll be near the beach and 6 minutes by car from Duff House. This guesthouse is 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Banff Museum and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Inverboyndie Beach.

Located in Dyke, 23 miles from Inverness Castle, The Old Mill Inn & Restaurant provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. The property is around 17 miles from Castle Stuart Golf Links, 22 miles from University of the Highlands and Islands, Inverness and 22 miles from Inverness Train Station. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Elgin Cathedral is 16 miles away.

The hotel offers a continental or Full English/Irish breakfast.

Brodie Castle is a 11-minute walk from The Old Mill Inn & Restaurant, while Nairn Dunbar Golf Club is 6.2 miles away. Inverness Airport is 14 miles from the property.

Located in Amble, Harbour Inn offers accommodations with free WiFi and TV, as well as a restaurant and a bar.

A fridge is also offered, as well as a coffee machine and an electric tea pot.

Alnwick Castle is 10 miles from the lodge, while Bamburgh Castle is 23 miles from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 27 miles away.

The Old Post Office Double Room (town centre) offers accommodations in Carnoustie, 24 miles from St Andrews University and 27 miles from Fairmont St Andrews Bay Golf Course. The property is around a 5-minute walk from Carnoustie Beach, 12 miles from Discovery Point, and 16 miles from Lunan Bay. University of Dundee is 12 miles from the homestay and Glamis Castle is 18 miles away.

With free Wifi, this homestay provides a satellite flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven. Towels and bed linen are provided in the homestay. This homestay is allergy-free and non-smoking.

St Andrews Cathedral is 25 miles from the homestay, while Hill of Tarvit Mansion is 28 miles away. Dundee Airport is 14 miles from the property.

With a stay at Chapel Apartments, you'll be centrally located in Aberdeen, just a 4-minute walk from St. Mary's Roman Catholic Cathedral and 5 minutes by foot from Aberdeen Music Hall. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Prince Albert the Prince Consort and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from His Majesty's Theatre.

Located in Elgin, this cottage is a 3-minute drive from Relax and 8 minutes from Moray Golf Club. This cottage is 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from Glen Moray Distillery and 7.2 mi (11.5 km) from Pluscarden Abbey.

With a stay at Butlers Guest House in Aberdeen (Central Aberdeen), you'll be a 5-minute walk from The Trinity Centre and 5 minutes by foot from Aberdeen Music Hall. This guesthouse is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Edward VII and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from The Duke of Gordon.

Located in Ellon, 17 miles from Beach Ballroom, Station Hotel provides accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. This 2-star hotel offers room service, a concierge service and free WiFi. The hotel features family rooms.

At the hotel, every room comes with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All guest rooms will provide guests with a closet and an electric tea pot.

Newburgh on Ythan Golf Club is 6.2 miles from Station Hotel, while Hilton Community Centre is 17 miles from the property. Aberdeen Airport is 17 miles away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.