We have been tapping in to the experience of our many business friends in Scotland to get their own particular recommendations of where to stay and what to see. These are independent contributors and are are not connected with any of the establishment they have recommended.

Ajisai B&B
15 Ardconnel Terrace
Inverness
IV2 3AE
Tel: 01463-236090
e-mail:ayako@ayako.freeserve.co.uk

A very comfortable B&B 5 minutes walk from the train station.
It is run by a Japanese lady and they have a wonderful Scots/Japanese Breakfast!

The Glasshouse,
2 Greenside Place
Edinburgh
Tel 0131-525-8200

Bijou gothic castle with a touch of 50s glamour. All rooms either have a view of the city skyline or of the lavender-scented garden to the rear, and Frette Egyptian cotton bed linen with duck down duvets. Scented candles at turn-down, and even the drapes can be controlled from a bedside panel. Extra large bathrooms with heated floors.

Carmelite
Stirling Street
Aberdeen
Tel: 01224 589101

Boutique hotel in the Granite City, where the food feels indulgent without being overly fussy. The elegant nineteeth century building was once a monastery. After a 2.5 million renovation earlier this year it is floor to ceiling luxury.

Rocpool Reserve,
Culduthel Road
Inverness
Tel:01463-240089

Award winning elegant hotel on the banks of the River Ness. Modern Italian food using local, seasonal produce.

Dakota Eurocentral
Eurocentral Business Park
Motherwell (off M8 motorway)
Tel :0870-220-8281

Modern take on a Travel Lodge by Scots hotelier Ken Mcculloch famous for detail,Opened One Devonshire Gdns Glasgow & Malmaison Hotels UK.
Great for people doing business in Glasgow and Edinburgh.

The Ardeonaig Hotel
South Loch
Tay Side by Killin
Perth Kinross
PK21 8SU
Tel: 01567-820400

Voted Best INN in Britain by Good Hotel Guide.
Stunning views of Loch Tay &Ben Lawers, also has own Salmon beat.

Blairbeich Plantation
Blairbeich
Gartocharn
G83 8RR
Tel :01389-830257

STB 5 star B. Great base for visiting Glasgow,Edinburgh,Loch Lomand & the Trossachs Scotland’s first national park. The food is simple homely and fresh. Ps not recommended for children.

Brunswick Hotel
106-108 Brunswick Street
Glasgow
G1 1TF
Tel :0141-552-0001

Small Independent Hotel situated in Glasgow’s trendy Merchant City area.
Contemporary, minimalist in style, fun place to stay. Staff are very informative and helpful(always in the know).

Three Chimneys Restaurant with rooms,
Colbost
Dunvegan
Isle of Skye
1V55 8ZT
Tel:01470-511258

One of Scotland’s most famous eateries, this stunningly located restaurant offers fresh Isle of Skye seafood and local produce cooked to perfection. It consistently receives outstanding reviews from all the leading guides. The Three Chimneys is a top notch gourmet experience.

Grants at Craigellache
Ratagan
Glenshiel
Kyle
IV40 8HP
Tel:01599-511331

Breathtaking views and wildlife makes this little hotel perfect for a weekend away or as a an excellent base to visit the West Highlands. Nominations for most romantic small hotel of the year and Scottish restaurant with rooms of the year will make it a popular destination over the coming years.

Inverlochy Castle Hotel and Restaurant
Torlundy
Fort William
PH33 6SN
Tel: 01397-702177

Voted best hotel in Europe by Travel and Leisure magazine. Relaxation and comfort in one of the best locations in the world.

Loch Ossian Youth Hostel
Corrour
by Fort William
PH30 4AA
Tel 08700041139

This is a rustic and isolated hostel, idyllically located on the banks of Loch Ossian, Rannoch Moor. The hostel is environmentally friendly with not only solar and wind power, but also dry toilets and bat friendly paint! A walker and wildlife enthusiast’s paradise, there are a hundred species of birds in the area and other visitors include otters, pine martens, roe deer and red squirrels. Please note that bed linen is not provided, and visitors are asked to bring their own sleeping bag.

Colemans Cottage-Firkin
Loch Lomand
Scotland,
Tel: 01786-823183

Luxurious,self-catering cottage full of charm with outstanding views over Loch Lomand and the hills beyond. Private access to the loch and set in 4 acres of unspoilt grounds, makes this exquisite cottage a very special place to relax and unwind.

Barns Tower, this remote, 16th-century property is perfect for long walks through the surrounding woodlands and along the River Tweed. Follow this with curling up with a glass of wine by the roaring fire!

The ApplecrossInn
Applecross
Westerross
Tel :01520744262

Driving to Applecross brings you across Bealach na Ba the highest mountain pass in Britain at over 2000 feet. As the road descends into Applecross the views are spectacular towards Skye ,Raasay and the Outer Hebrides. The rooms are basic and unfussy, the service is faultless. The atmosphere and the seafood are legendary.
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