Last-minute weekend break deals in Scotland

Boasting a spectacular countryside setting, this charming farmhouse provides a peaceful rural retreat, just 7 minutes from the A1(M). There is good access to Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland and Durham.

Set within a traditional 19th-century farmhouse, Riding Farm Bed and Breakfast provides 4-star silver accommodation and a comfortable guest lounge with an open fire.

The spacious en suite rooms are well furnished, with a flat-screen Freeview TV, DVD player and a DVD library.

Riding Farm offers an excellent farmhouse cooked breakfast and a range of other breakfast options. There are many local restaurants and pubs that serve dinner nearby.

The surroundings are ideal for relaxing strolls, with plenty of wildlife, including Canadian geese, blackbirds and cattle.

During your stay at Riding Farm, you can avail of free parking and easily access a number of local attractions, including Hadrian's Wall, Beamish Museum, The Stadium of Light and St James Park.

Located in Nairn, Carnach House is within a 5-minute drive of Nairn Museum and Moray Firth. This bed & breakfast is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Nairn Golf Club and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Nairn Beach.

With a stay at Ardentorrie Guest House, you'll be centrally located in Inverness, within a 5-minute walk of Inverness Castle and Uilebheist Distillery & Brewery. This guest house is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Inverness Visit Scotland Information Centre and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Inverness Museum and Art Gallery.

With a stay at The Homestead in Carnforth, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and The Dukes. This bed & breakfast is 17.8 mi (28.6 km) from Lancaster University and 5.6 mi (9 km) from The Enchanted Chocolate Mine.

With a stay at ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, within a 5-minute walk of Royal Mile and University of Edinburgh. This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Princes Street.

With a stay at Premier Inn Dundee East in Dundee, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Claypotts Castle and Broughty Ferry Seafront. This hotel is 17 mi (27.3 km) from University of St. Andrews and 19.5 mi (31.3 km) from Old Course at St Andrews.

With a stay at Rowe Gardens in Workington, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Funtastic Softplay Centre and River Wyre. This guest house is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Opera Bingo and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Helena Thompson Museum.

With a stay at Leslie Castle in Insch, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Insch Connection Museum and Insch Library. This bed & breakfast is 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Insch War Memorial Hospital and 4.4 mi (7 km) from Insch Meadows Wildlife Area.

With a stay at Factors Inn & Cottage in Fort William, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Ben Nevis and Ben Nevis Distillery. This guest house is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Aonach Mor Ski Resort and 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Inverlochy Castle.

With a stay at The Shepherds Inn in Penrith, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Eden Valley and Ullswater. This inn is 13.6 mi (21.9 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from North Pennines.

With a stay at this residence in Glasgow, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of OVO Hydro and Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre. This residence is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Hampden Park and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from University of Glasgow.

Located in Edinburgh (Ravelston), Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City West by IHG is within a 10-minute drive of Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile. This family-friendly hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Murrayfield Stadium and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Princes Street.

Located in Banchory, The Stag Hotel is just steps from Banchory Museum and 10 minutes by foot from Platform 22. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Falls of Feugh and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Go Health and Beauty.

With a stay at Guisachan Guest House in Fort William (Fort William City Centre), you'll be steps from Loch Linnhe and 7 minutes by foot from Great Glen Way. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from West Highland Way and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Inverlochy Castle.

With a stay at Meadhon House, you'll be centrally located in Jedburgh, within a 10-minute walk of Jedburgh Abbey and Mary Queen of Scots House. This golf guest house is 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Woodside Garden Centre and 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from Northumberland National Park.

With a stay at Ashtree House Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Paisley, steps from Paisley Campus, University of the West of Scotland and within a 5-minute walk of Thomas Coats Memorial Baptist Church. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Paisley Abbey and 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from Glasgow Science Centre.

Station Hotel has en suite rooms in a town-centre location. The restaurant offers home cooking at reasonable prices. Melrose Abbey is close by.

The family-run hotel also has a small meeting room, and a public bar/lounge serving coffee and light snacks. Daily specials, homemade soups and a children’s menu are available in the restaurant. Special diets can be catered for.

When you a stay at Knap Guest House in Tarbert, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Tarbert Harbour and Loch Fyne Gallery. This guest house is 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from Luckenbooth Gallery and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Kintyre Way.

With a stay at this cottage in Durham, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and Diggerland. This cottage is 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Hall Hill Farm.

Located in Peebles, Cringletie House Hotel is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Great Polish Map of Scotland and Peebles Golf Club. This family-friendly country house is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Haylodge Park and 3.7 mi (6 km) from Neidpath Castle.