Last-minute weekend break deals in Scotland

With a stay at Premier Inn Edinburgh Cc Royal Mile in Edinburgh (Old Town Edinburgh), you'll be a 5-minute walk from Royal Mile and 14 minutes by foot from Edinburgh Castle. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Princes Street and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from University of Edinburgh.

A stay at The Kings Arms Hotel places you in the heart of Lockerbie, within a 10-minute walk of Lockerbie Ice Rink and Lockerbie Golf Club. This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Dryfesdale Lodge Visitor Centre and 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Lochmaben Golf Club.

In the oldest part of town, just 2 minutes' walk from Ayr's sandy beach and the town centre, this charming, family-run hotel offers lovely rooms, tasty Scottish breakfasts and free Wi-Fi and parking.

Next to Ayr's historic St John's Tower, the Arrandale Hotel is just a short stroll from the seafront esplanade, with its wonderful views of Ailsa and Arran. The bus station is just a 2-minute walk away and Ayr Railway Station is less than 10 minutes' walk from the hotel.

Quiet and peaceful, each of the comfortable en suite rooms is individually decorated and is named after one of the islands on Scotland's West Coast.

Breakfasts are freshly cooked to order and include locally produced bacon, sausages and free-range eggs.

There is a huge range of malt whiskies available in the cosy residents lounge bar.

The Arrandale is family owned and run and your hosts, Iain and Linda, can help arrange golfing breaks and provide local information.

Situated in South Shields within 1.4 km of Sandhaven Beach and 10 km of Stadium of Light, Athol House features rooms with free WiFi. The property is located 15 km from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, 15 km from The Glasshouse International Centre for Music and 16 km from Theatre Royal. The guest house has family rooms.

At the guest house, each unit has a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. A fridge and kettle are also available. The units are equipped with heating facilities.

A Full English/Irish, vegetarian or halal breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

Newcastle Train Station is 16 km from the guest house, while Northumbria University is 16 km from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 23 km away.

When you stay at New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel in Ambleside, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. This hotel is 15.5 mi (25 km) from Ullswater and 20.4 mi (32.8 km) from Lodore Falls.

With a stay at Eglinton Guest House in Ayr, you'll be a 5-minute walk from Ayr Beach and 6 minutes by foot from Wellington Square. This guest house is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Pirate Pete's Family Entertainment Centre and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from The Low Green.

With a stay at Shoulder of Mutton in Richmond, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and The Ghyll Park. This inn is 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Richmond (Yorks) Golf Club and 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Swaledale Museum.

Located in Ambleside, Ambleside Rooms & Suites is within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. This hotel is 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from Ullswater and 20.2 mi (32.5 km) from Lodore Falls.

Only a few minutes’ walk from the SEC campus, the 4-star Crowne Plaza Glasgow overlooks the River Clyde. It has a leisure club with a pool and spa, as well as a maritime-inspired restaurant and bar.

Glasgow Science Centre and BBC Scotland are both just a short walk across the river over the bridge from the Crowne Plaza. The city centre is about 1 mile away, and the Exhibition Centre Rail Station is 0.4 miles’ walk.

Each bedroom has air-conditioning and a cable TV with pay-per-view movies. Some rooms have a seating area, whilst all have 24-hour room service and city or river views.

The Club has a sauna, gym and steam room, with a range of relaxing spa treatments on offer in the Riverside Beauty .

The hotel’s Mariner restaurant serves a creative menu of seasonal Scottish cuisine with views of the river. The relaxed Mariner Bar stocks a range of whiskies.

Please note: The hotel is located outside the Low Emission Zone (LEZ).

In the charming village of Bamburgh, The Sunningdale is just 5 minutes’ walk from a magnificent castle and scenic coastline. It offers a restaurant that uses local produce and bright rooms with free Wi-Fi.

With a TV and free tea/coffee, each light, airy room also has a modern private shower room with free toiletries. Many rooms enjoy splendid views of Bamburgh Castle, the village or local farmland.

Boasting a glass ceiling, Sunningdale’s restaurant serves a daily buffet breakfast including Bamburgh sausages and bacon. The evening menu includes local lamb, freshly caught fish and children’s choices.

The relaxing lounge provides cakes at lunch time, and a space to enjoy a quiet glass of wine in the evening. Pubs and restaurants in the peaceful village are just 2 minutes’ walk away.

With a stay at Ben Nevis Hotel & Leisure Club in Fort William, you'll be in the historical district, within a 10-minute drive of Ben Nevis and Loch Linnhe. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Inverlochy Castle and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Commando Monument.

When you stay at Victorian House in Ambleside, you'll be on a river, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. This bed & breakfast is 12.6 mi (20.2 km) from Ullswater and 15.7 mi (25.3 km) from Lodore Falls.

Set in Buckhaven, 30 College Street, Buckhaven, Leven, Fife, KY81JX provides accommodation 31 km from St Andrews University and 31 km from St Andrews Bay. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the guest house free of charge. The accommodation offers full-day security, and luggage storage for guests.

The units come with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, microwave, a kettle, a walk-in shower, a hair dryer and a desk. There is also a dressing room and a seating area. All units feature a private bathroom, free toiletries and bed linen.

Dundee Airport is 45 km away.

Located in the village of Abriachan, just 12 miles from Inverness, Camping Pod Heaven offers camping accommodation with a unique twist. On-site, there is free WiFi access and free parking. Guests can go on boat trips on the famous Loch Ness, just a short 5-minute drive away.

With a distinctive shape, each of the camping pods feature a mountain view from the room, heating and a private entrance. They also benefit from a shared bathroom. The special roofing material cuts down the noise of heavy rain, whilst the windows and lockable door have double glazing to reduce condensation and provide sound insulation.

Urquhart Castle is 11 miles from the property. Eden Court Theatre and Inverness Castle are both just 25 minutes' drive away. The famed Culloden Battlefield is 18 miles away.

Located in Carlisle, 37 km from Askham Hall, Ox Hotel Carlisle provides accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking and a bar. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. The property is non-smoking and is set 30 km from Thirlwall Castle.

A buffet breakfast is available at the hotel.

You can play table tennis at Ox Hotel Carlisle.

Brougham Castle is 33 km from the accommodation, while Whinfell Forest is 39 km away. Newcastle International Airport is 91 km from the property.

Set in Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway region, Windsor house is situated less than 1 km from Stranraer Beach. The guest house has family rooms.

All units in the guest house are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer, units at the guest house also have free WiFi. At the guest house, all units are soundproof.

Glasgow Prestwick Airport is 88 km from the property.

Situated in Kelso, 38 km from The Maltings Theatre & Cinema, The Central Guesthouse features rooms with city views and free WiFi. The property is around 24 km from Melrose Abbey, 30 km from Etal Castle and 43 km from Chillingham Castle. The guest house has family rooms.

All units in the guest house are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Units are fitted with a kettle and a private bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer, while selected rooms also feature a fully equipped kitchen fitted with a dishwasher. At the guest house, the units are equipped with bed linen and towels.

Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kelso, like cycling and hiking.

Edinburgh Airport is 79 km from the property.

Offering a garden and lake view, Helvellyn Room With View - Double or twin is located in Penrith, 21 km from Askham Hall and 25 km from World of Beatrix Potter. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the apartment's outdoor fireplace or simply kick back and relax.

This apartment with mountain views features carpeted floor, 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Derwentwater Lake is 31 km from the apartment, while Lake Windermere is 33 km away. Newcastle International Airport is 122 km from the property.

With a stay at Brathay Hall - Brathay Trust in Ambleside, you'll be a 2-minute drive from Lake Windermere and 9 minutes from Coniston Water. This hotel is 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Ullswater and 19.9 mi (32 km) from Lodore Falls.

Located in Paisley, Premier Inn Glasgow - Paisley is within a 15-minute drive of University of Glasgow and OVO Hydro. This hotel is 19.1 mi (30.8 km) from Loch Lomond and 11 mi (17.7 km) from Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre.