Last-minute weekend break deals in Scotland

With a stay at Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh , you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, steps from Royal Mile and 12 minutes by foot from Edinburgh Castle. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Princes Street and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from University of Edinburgh.

With a stay at Pine Lake Resort in Carnforth, you'll be on a lake, within a 15-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and Arnside and Silverdale. This family-friendly aparthotel is 21 mi (33.8 km) from Lake Windermere and 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Lancaster University.

This Lakeland slate house is 0.5 miles above Buttermere village, and ideal for the famous Haystacks walk. YHA Buttermere has a bar/restaurant with views of the Red Pike and High Stile mountains.

Accommodation is in dormitory rooms, or private rooms with a shared bathroom. The majority of rooms contain bunk beds. A laundry facility and a lounge area are all on site.

For making your own meals, YHA Buttermere also has a self-catering kitchen. Local ales and wines are served in the bar/restaurant.

Walks of all levels start from Buttermere village, which is in a quieter area of the Lake District. Red squirrels and woodpeckers can often be spotted in the grounds.

You can park for free, and store bicycles on site. There is also a drying room for wet clothes.

Princes Street Hostel is well set in Edinburgh, and provides a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property is set 1.3 km from University of Edinburgh, less than 1 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions and a 12-minute walk from Edinburgh Castle. The property is non-smoking and is located 300 metres from Edinburgh Waverley station.

All units at the hostel are equipped with a shared bathroom equipped with a shower.

Popular points of interest near Princes Street Hostel include Edinburgh Playhouse, National Museum of Scotland and Royal Mile. Edinburgh Airport is 10 km away.

Situated in the Cumbrian countryside, conveniently located to visit the Lake District, YHA Helvellyn has on-site free parking and a bar. The nearest village, Glenridding, is a 6-minute drive from the hostel.

Each room at YHA Helvellyn comes with shared bathroom facilities.

Guests can enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, and nature watching. Patterdale, on the shores of Ullswater Lake is just over 2 miles from the hostel and Windermere is a 30-minute drive away.

Set in a grand Victorian mansion, YHA Langdale is a National Trust property with leafy grounds, cosy log fires and a restaurant. The Lake District hostel is situated between Elterwater and Grasmere.

The bright and airy rooms feature modern bunk beds, and some have a private bathroom. The YHA also features a TV lounge and games room, and the balcony terrace has scenic views of Windermere.

Guests can enjoy hearty evening meals and snacks in the restaurant, and there is also a barbecue area. YHA Langdale features a fully equipped kitchen and a dining area for self-catering guests.

Centrally located for exploring the dramatic Langdale Pikes, this YHA is a 10-minute drive from Ambleside. There is plenty of free on-site parking, and Windermere is a 15-minute drive away.

With a stay at Briery Wood Country House Hotel in Windermere, you'll be a 1-minute walk from Lake Windermere and 8 minutes by foot from Treetop Trek. This hotel is 11 mi (17.6 km) from Coniston Water and 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Ullswater.

Located within the Cairngorms National Park, the Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort is part of the Macdonald Aviemore Resort which boasts a collection of 4-star hotels, restaurants and bars, as well as extensive leisure facilities including an on-site cinema and is Winner of Resort Hotel of the Year in Scotland – Scottish Hospitality Awards 2019. There is a championship golf course nearby.

The 4-star rooms at the Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort all feature a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom with a bath or shower and free WiFi. There is a selection of Classic or Executive rooms and suites available. Family rooms, some interconnecting, are available with either a sofa or pop up bed for the children.

Within this hotel you will find Aspects Restaurant, the resort’s signature restaurant offering contemporary Scottish dishes using seasonal ingredients. Guests have access to a wide range of dining options across the resort. Other restaurants within a few minutes’ walk include Spey Burger in Macdonald Aviemore Hotel and Giovanni’s Italian Ristorante in the Macdonald Morlich Hotel.
Please note, Spey Burger and Giovanni's are seasonal restaurants

The Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort also benefits from direct guest access to the resort’s leisure facilities within Aviemore Activity Centre including a large leisure pool, soft play, gym and seasonal café.

With a stay at Macdonald Pittodrie House, you'll be centrally located in Inverurie, within a 10-minute drive of Bennachie Centre and Insch Connection Museum. This hotel is 4.9 mi (8 km) from Inverurie Golf Club and 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Insch War Memorial Hospital.

With a stay at Harbour Spring, Peterhead by Marston's Inns in Peterhead, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Peterhead Maritime Heritage and Peterhead Marina. This inn is 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from St Fergus Village Hall and 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from Bullers of Buchan.

Located within 450 acres of Northumberland parkland, Linden Hall features a spa, golf course and award-winning restaurant. Offering free parking and free WiFi, the Georgian property is a 15-minute drive from Newcastle.

The bedrooms at Macdonald Linden Hall have individual character and elegant decor. All rooms have Freeview TV and a private bathroom with bathrobes.

Macdonald Linden Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa has an impressive golf course with sea views. There is also a tennis court, and the luxury spa has an indoor pool, sauna, gym and treatment rooms.

The Dobson Restaurant serves an international menu and local specialities, it is vailable on Friday & Saturday evenings only from October 2023. The Linden Tree Country Pub features log fires, and offers a range of beverages and snacks.

Just 20 minutes from the sandy beaches at Hauxley, Linden Hall is only 15 minutes’ drive from Northumberland National Park. Historical Morpeth is also a 15-minute drive away.

We're excited to announce that our restaurant is moving to the upstairs of the Linden Tree! Rest assured, the same beloved menu from Dobson will be available upstairs, maintaining the exceptional service you've come to expect. Downstairs, you can still enjoy our pub menu while experiencing the welcoming atmosphere of the Linden Tree.

Situated in the shadows of Ben Nevis and overlooking the picturesque Loch Linnhe, this hotel offers bed and breakfast accommodation 5 minutes’ walk from the centre of Fort William.

This property includes a lift and some rooms at the Cruachan feature stunning views of the loch and the Morvern Hills beyond. All feature a TV with satellite channels and free Wi-Fi is available throughout the building.

Evening meals and bar food can be enjoyed in the spacious eating area or on the open terrace, which boasts spectacular views. The food is made from locally sourced ingredients. Breakfast include a range of cooked items such as bacon and sausages as well as a buffet, which includes cereals, yoghurt, selection of mixed fruits and juice. The Cruachan Bar would open at 4 pm. Drinks are served until 10:30 pm.

With a stay at Palm Court Hotel in Aberdeen (Seafield), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Gordon Highlanders Museum and Johnston Gardens. This hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Queen Victoria Statue and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Aberdeen & North-East Scotland Family History Society Centre.

Awarded "Island Hotel of the Year", choose to visit a hotel of real character with spacious rooms, world-class views, elegance and comfort.

The restaurant area has also been awarded the Scottish "romantic restaurant of the year". Dine on the best food that the amazing local larder can provide as you gaze out to sea and towards the distant Morven Mountains.

Situated in the beautiful village of Tobermory, the Western Isles Hotel stands out as a grand old lady looking out imperiously from her headland over Tobermory village, harbour and bay to the Sound of Mull and mainland Scotland beyond, as she has done for nearly 150 years.

Bluebells, a property with a garden, is set in Ambleside, 20 km from Lake Windermere, 28 km from Derwentwater Lake, as well as 33 km from Muncaster Castle. The property is located 42 km from Askham Hall, 43 km from Buttermere and 44 km from Wasdale. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and World of Beatrix Potter is 16 km away.

The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower. The accommodation is non-smoking.

Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ambleside, like golfing, cycling and fishing.

Grizedale Forest is 13 km from Bluebells, while Coniston Water is 16 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 130 km from the property.

Located 38 km from Derwentwater Lake, 42 km from Askham Hall and 42 km from Muncaster Castle, Belmont House provides accommodation situated in Bowness-on-Windermere. The property is around 49 km from Trough of Bowland, 16 km from Kendal Castle and 35 km from Dalton Castle. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and World of Beatrix Potter is 100 metres away.

The spacious apartment features 2 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower. The accommodation is non-smoking.

Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Bowness-on-Windermere, like golfing, cycling and fishing.

Cat Bells is 44 km from Belmont House. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 118 km away.

Just a few minutes’ walk from Fort Augustus on the edge of Loch Ness, this award-winning lodge offers four-star hostel accommodation with free Wi-Fi and free parking on site. Fort William is 30 miles away.

The Great Glen Way passes the end of the driveway at Morag's Lodge, and there is cycle storage on site. Inverness can be reached in 45 minutes by car.

Breakfast, packed lunches, and evening meals are available. There is also a licensed bar, where you can enjoy a range of drinks and relax beside an open fire.

There are a variety of rooms at Morag's Lodge, and most have an en suite bathroom. You can enjoy free tea and coffee making facilities.

Children of any age are welcome to stay in private rooms accompanied by a responsible adult, children over 14yrs are welcome to stay in our shared dorm rooms accompanied by a responsible adult. Please note we cannot allow children under the age of 14 years old to stay in shared mixed dorm rooms. Full terms and conditions are available on our website.

Dogs are welcome to stay in our private rooms, a £10.00 cleaning charge is applicable per room.

Towel hire is available for £1.00 per towel

Beaverbank Place - Campus Residence offers self-catering accommodation 1 mile from the centre of Edinburgh.

Each double room within a shared flat has a work desk and unlimited, free WiFi. The rooms have shared kitchen facilities and a communal lounge.

City attractions including the National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh Playhouse theatre and Princes Street are within a 15-minute drive. The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is a 15 minutes’ walk away.

Skyelands, a property with a garden, is located in Wooler, 27 km from The Maltings Theatre & Cinema, 28 km from Alnwick Castle, as well as 28 km from Lindisfarne Castle. The property is situated 11 km from Chillingham Castle, 16 km from Etal Castle and 26 km from Edlingham Castle. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Bamburgh Castle is 25 km away.

The spacious holiday home features 3 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. The accommodation is non-smoking.

Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Wooler, like golfing, cycling and fishing.

Cartington Castle is 29 km from Skyelands, while Warkworth Castle is 40 km away. Newcastle International Airport is 69 km from the property.