Last-minute weekend break deals in Scotland

With a stay at Edinburgh College Residence in Edinburgh (West Pilton), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of George Street and Princes Street. This hostel is 3.7 mi (6 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 3.7 mi (6 km) from Royal Mile.

With a stay at The Edwardene in Keswick, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lodore Falls and Keswick Museum and Art Gallery. This hotel is 14.8 mi (23.8 km) from Ullswater and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Hope Park.

Corriegarth Hotel is located in central Inverness and 10 minutes’ walk from the castle and banks of the River Ness. Its restaurant specialises in pub food and local dishes.

Corriegarth dates from the 1840s and is thought to be one of the city’s oldest hotels. The 9 en suite rooms at the hotel have attractive, modern décor with tartan finishes. All rooms have tea and coffee-making facilities, a flat-screen TV and heating.

The restaurant serves Scottish dishes including West Coast mussels and other locally caught seafood. The lively and friendly bar offers a range of locally brewed ales.

Inverness offers easy access to the beautiful Scottish Highlands and you can go dolphin-spotting on the Moray Firth, or visit the famous battle site of Culloden, which is around 5 miles away.

The banks of Loch Ness are 15 minutes’ drive away, while Cairngorms National Park is 20 miles from the hotel.

Featuring 3-star accommodation, Hazels Roost B&B is situated in Bainbridge, 46 km from Lightwater Valley Theme Park and 8.8 km from Aysgarth Falls. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the bed and breakfast free of charge. Guests can enjoy garden views.

At the bed and breakfast, each unit has a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Some units have a private entrance. All units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.

À la carte and Full English/Irish breakfast options with warm dishes, fruits and juice are available.

Forbidden Corner is 20 km from Hazels Roost B&B, while Richmond Castle is 33 km from the property. Teesside International Airport is 62 km away.

With a stay at The Westbourne in Windermere, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Lake Windermere and World of Beatrix Potter. This guest house is 8.6 mi (13.9 km) from Coniston Water and 14.5 mi (23.3 km) from Ullswater.

Set in Kinross, within 30 km of Hopetoun House and 32 km of Scone Palace, The Kinross Salutation Inn features free WiFi throughout the property. The property is located 39 km from Edinburgh Zoo, 41 km from Murrayfield Stadium and 42 km from Edinburgh Castle. The property is non-smoking and is situated 29 km from Forth Bridge.

At the hotel, rooms come with a desk. The rooms in The Kinross Salutation Inn are fitted with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries.

Royal Mile is 43 km from the accommodation, while Edinburgh Waverley station is 43 km from the property. Edinburgh Airport is 33 km away.

Located in Aberdeen, Ardoe House Hotel & Spa is in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Blairs Museum and The Den & the Glen. This spa hotel is 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from Duthie Park Winter Gardens and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from RGU: SPORT.

Marine Hotel has a shared lounge, restaurant, a bar and water sports facilities in Buckie. Located around 41 km from Huntly Castle, the hotel with free WiFi is also 49 km away from Delgatie Castle. The property is non-smoking and is set 27 km from Elgin Cathedral.

All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, some units at Marine Hotel also have a sea view. At the accommodation all rooms are fitted with a desk and a TV.

You can play darts at this 3-star hotel, and the area is popular for fishing and cycling.

The Bank Street Lodge is a motel style accommodation based in Fort William Town Centre. Full en-suite rooms available on a room only basis.

Ideally based to explore the Scottish Highlands, Bank Street Lodge is only four years old and all rooms are modern and in excellent order. You have the opportunity to discover many of the visitor attractions that are located in the Fort William area. Nevis Range, Ben Nevis, Glen Nevis, West Highland Museum, Loch Ness and Seal Island Cruises are just a few of the many attractions that are well worth a visit. For the sports minded among you, there are golf courses, mountain biking, hillwalking and all of the usual outdoor pursuits that you would expect to find in a major tourist town.

Located in Ballindalloch, The Smugglers Hostel is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Speyside Way - Tominoul Spur and Lecht 2090. This hostel is 19 mi (30.6 km) from Cairngorms National Park and 23.2 mi (37.3 km) from Balmoral Castle.

With a stay at Foundry 34, you'll be centrally located in Penrith, within a 10-minute drive of Ullswater and Crafty Monkeys. This inn is 15.3 mi (24.7 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from St Andrew's Church.

Set in Sunderland, 300 metres from Roker Beach, The Balmoral & Terrace Guest Houses has a garden, parking on-site and rooms with free WiFi access. The 3-star guest house features sea views and is 2.9 km from Stadium of Light. The guest house has family rooms.

The units in the guest house are equipped with a flat-screen TV. There is also a microwave, fridge and a kettle. The units are equipped with heating facilities.

Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 18 km from the guest house, while The Glasshouse International Centre for Music is 18 km away. Newcastle International Airport is 30 km from the property.

Located in Wishaw, Bonkle House is on a river – a 3-minute drive from Hartwood Hospital and 7 minutes from Cambusnethan Priory. This guest house is 5.6 mi (9 km) from Fir Park Stadium and 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Colville Park Golf Club.

Located in Grangemouth, Grange Manor is a 5-minute drive from Helix Park and 5 minutes from Callendar House. This hotel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Falkirk Town Hall and 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from Falkirk Wheel.

A 15-minute walk from Alnwick Castle, The Oaks Hotel provides bed and breakfast accommodation and a full food menu. This dog-friendly Northumberland hotel provides free parking and Wi-Fi.

Each guest room has a TV, wardrobe and tea and coffee facilities. The en suite bathroom has a bath or shower with complimentary toiletries.

A freshly made Northumbrian breakfast is served each morning. The restaurant menu includes a range of home-cooked dishes, with roast dinners from the carvery on Sundays.

The Alnwick Playhouse theatre and the Alnwick Garden are both around 10 minutes’ walk from The Oaks Hotel. The town of Rothbury, around 13 miles away, lies just outside the Northumberland National Park.

Apartments Azalea Terrace, a property with a garden, is located in Sunderland, 2.6 km from Stadium of Light, 20 km from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, as well as 20 km from The Glasshouse International Centre for Music. Featuring inner courtyard and quiet street views, this apartment also provides guests with free WiFi. The accommodation provides private check-in and check-out and bicycle parking for guests.

The units have carpeted floor and include a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen and a private bathroom. At the apartment complex, all units include bed linen and towels.

Lumley Castle is 21 km from the apartment, while Theatre Royal is 21 km away. Newcastle International Airport is 33 km from the property.

Located in Haddington, Maitlandfield House Hotel is on the riverwalk – a 1-minute drive from St Mary's Church and 6 minutes from National Museum of Flight. This hotel is 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Muirfield Golf Course and 11.8 mi (19 km) from Musselburgh Racecourse.

Opposite Blair Castle, family-run 19th-century Atholl Arms is full of character, offering log fires, locally sourced food and Wi-Fi. Shopping at the House of Bruar is nearby.

The hotel's cuisine is fresh, simple, full of local flavours and served in the Baronial Dining Room with minstrels' gallery. Enjoy wonderful Scottish malts in the cosy, informal surroundings of Bothy Bar.

The Atholl Arms stands proudly at the northern end of the quiet village of Blair Atholl, near Pitlochry. In Blair Atholl, you can try shooting, golf, climbing Munros, fishing, walking, adventure sports and sightseeing. There is salmon fishing at the River Tay and Tummel.

Set in Windermere, 5.4 km from World of Beatrix Potter, The Watermill Inn & Brewery offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star inn offers a bar. The property is non-smoking and is situated 39 km from Derwentwater Lake.

At the inn, all rooms are fitted with a wardrobe. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at The Watermill Inn & Brewery also have free WiFi, while some rooms also offer a river view. All guest rooms in the accommodation are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

You can play darts at The Watermill Inn & Brewery.

Askham Hall is 43 km from the inn, while Trough of Bowland is 44 km from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 112 km away.