The area is steeped in history, and there are reminders everywhere of the turbulent past of the Highlands, from castles such as Old Inverlochy Castle, Fort William to battlefields. Follow the path of Bonnie Prince Charlie from Glenfinnan to Culloden and the Isle of Skye or learn more about the infamous "highland clearances", evidenced by the many ruined old croft houses and communities scattered across the area.

Achiltibuie Summer Isles Hotel Situated 10 miles north of Ullapool looking out over the bay to the Summer Isles, this former croft house now converted to a country hotel is in a dramatic location enjoying magnificent views. Enjoy genuine hospitality and first class food, complemented by an extensive wine list.	Taste of Scotland STB 4 star	£££ ££££	01854 622282
Ardgour The Inn at Ardgour Located at the Corran Ferry and overlooking Loch Linnhe, this friendly hotel offers quality accommodation, good food and a stunning location at value for money prices.	STB 3 star small hotel	££ £££	01855 841225 email us
Arisaig The Old Library Lodge Stone-built former stable building, converted to a welcoming and characterful small hotel. Situated in Arisaig village overlooking the bay, with magnificent views over to Rhum, Eigg and Skye. Lovingly prepared food using local produce, in particular fresh seafood	Taste of Scotland STB 3 star restaurant with rooms	££	01687 450651
Aultbea Drumchork Lodge Hotel Drumchork Lodge Hotel is located in the village of Aultbea in the magnificent setting of of the Wester Ross mountains. The hotel is personally run by the owners, who go out of their way to ensure that guests have an enjoyable stay. The hotel is particularly well known for its whisky tasting week-ends, which are an experience not to be missed! In 2004 it was granted permission to have its own distillery for malt whisky!		££	01445 731242 email us
Aviemore Corrour House Hotel Small, family-run hotel, originally a Victorian dower house, standing in 4 acres of grounds with views of the Cairngorms. Attractively furnished and relaxing atmosphere; modern Scottish cuisine	Taste of Scotland STB 4 star	££	01479 810220
Aviemore (Boat of Garten) Craigard House Hotel 200 year old former hunting lodge set in its own grounds overlooking local golf course. Comfortable lounges with open fire; recently refurbished restaurant serving a combination of traditional and modern Scottish cuisine	Taste of Scotland STB 3 star	£ ££	01479 831206
Aviemore (Boat of Garten) Heathbank - The Victorian House Delightful turn-of-the-century house which has been restored and furnished in period style with attention to detail. Charles Rennie Mackintosh-inspired dining room. Traditional Scottish cuisine	Taste of Scotland STB 4 star	£	01479 831234
Aviemore (Carrbridge) Dalrachney Lodge Hotel Converted hunting lodge standing in 16 acres of grounds. Comfortable, well-proportioned bedrooms with period furnishings. Restaurant offers a good choice of traditional Scottish cuisine; bar meals also available	Taste of Scotland STB 4 star	£ ££	01479 841252
Brora Royal Marine Hotel Distinctive building dating from 1913. Country house hotel offering warm hospitality; golf course, leisure club and other activities. Local reputation for good food and wine. Informal meals in Garden Bistro, or more formal dining is available the restaurant	AA 3 star (72%) one rosette Taste of Scotland STB 4 star	££ £££	01408 621252
Brora (Helmsdale) Navidale House Hotel Country house hotel with gardens and grounds in a clifftop location enjoying dramatic views acrosss the Moray Firth. Recently refurbished; restaurant with reputation for imaginative use of fresh local produce including seafood and game	Taste of Scotland STB 3 star	££	01431 821258
Dingwall Kinkell House Restored 19th century farmhouse, now a comfortable small country house hotel. Personally run giving a welcome and relaxing atmosphere. Tastefully furnished bedrooms; choice of public lounges. Popular restaurant serving modern and traditional styles of cooking, using fresh local produce	AA 2 star (76%) one rosette Taste of Scotland STB 4 star	££	01349 861270
Dornoch Mallin House Hotel Comfortable modern small hotel in centre of town, very close to the Royal Dornoch Golf Course. Popular bar serving a wide range of bar meals. A la carte menu in restaurant features imaginative cooking, with seafood a speciality	Taste of Scotland STB 2 star	£	01862 810335
Dornoch Royal Golf Hotel Traditional Scottish country hotel overlooking the Royal Dornoch golf course. The restaurant, with splendid views over the course and Dornoch Firth, serves good quality well-presented food using fresh local produce and seafood	Taste of Scotland STB 3 star	£££	01862 810283
Dundonnell The Dundonnell Hotel Located between Ullapool and Gairloch and set amid spectacular scenery with views down Little Loch Broom. Family-run hotel which has been developed from a small inn to a quality hotel. Offers a highland welcome complemented by skillfully prepared and presented cuisine	AA 3 star (75%) 2 rosettes STB 4 star	£££	01854 633204
Fort William Inverlochy Castle An impressive Victorian building, set in 500 acres of grounds and enjoying splendid views all around. De-luxe accommodation and first class attentive service. Food is skilfully prepared, well-presented and makes use of the finest ingredients.	AA 4 red star 3 rosettes STB 5 star	££££	01397 702177
Fort William The Moorings Hotel Located next to Neptune's Staircase on the Caledonian Canal, with fine views of Ben Nevis. Attractively decorated, well-equipped bedrooms; Mariner's wine bar serves a range of informal bar meals, while the main restaurant offers a daily-changing table d'hote menu, using high quality, locally sourced produce.	AA 3 star (72%) one rosette STB 4 star	££ £££	01397 702040
Fort William (Ardgour) The Inn at Ardgour Located at the Corran Ferry and overlooking Loch Linnhe, this friendly hotel offers quality accommodation, good food and a stunning location at value for money prices.	STB 3 star small hotel	££ £££	01855 841225 email us
Fort William (Glenfinnan) The Prince's House A Romantic hotel with a reputation for individual attention and excellent food. Personal attention that is the hallmark of this small highland hotel, parts of which date back to 1658. . Set in dramatic scenery on the "Road to the Isles". Ideal base for touring; steam trains in Summer	Taste of Scotland STB 2 star	££	01397 722 246 email
Fort William (Onich) Allt Nan Ros Hotel Extended 19th century former shooting lodge in an elevated position overlooking Loch Linnhe. Attractive lounge and bar; conservatory restaurant enjoys panoramic views over the loch and hills beyond. Beautifully presented and skilfully prepared food, using plentiful local produce	AA 3 star (68%) 2 rosettes Taste of Scotland STB 4 star	££ £££	01855 821210
Fort William (Onich) Cuilcheanna House Small country house hotel set amid magnificent scenery overlooking Loch Linnhe. Personally run by the owners, who offer a warm welcome to their home. Daily changing four course menu featuring creative home cooking using best quality local produce. Good choice of wines and whiskies	Taste of Scotland STB 3 star (guest house)	£	01855 821226
Fort William (Onich) The Lodge of the Loch Large extended Victorian villa overlooking Loch Linnhe. Attractively decorated and comfortably furnished. Restaurant features local game and fresh fish and seafood. Leisure centre at nearby sister hotel	Taste of Scotland STB 4 star	££ £££	01855 821237
Fort William (Onich) The Onich Hotel Modern hotel with pleasant gardens at the rear running down to the edge of Loch Linnhe. Magnificent views of the loch and mountains. Tastefully decorated; comfortable bar and residents' lounge. Extensive bar menu aswell as more formal restaurant dining available	Taste of Scotland STB 4 star	££ £££	01855 821214
Fort William (Spean Bridge) Corriechoille Lodge A quality guest house in a country lodge dating back some two hundred years. It enjoys a beautiful rural setting, and is located some ten miles north of Fort William. Offers a warm welcome, excllent service and first class cuisine.	STB 4 star guest house AA 4 diamond guest house	££	01397 712002 email: enquiry@corriechoille.com
Fort William (Spean Bridge) Corriegour Lodge Hotel Large Victorian former hunting lodge in an elevated position overlooking Loch Lochy. Comfortably and attractively furnished with individual touches. Conservatory restaurant enjoys delightful views. Modern Scottish cooking using locally available produce. Extensive wine list.	Taste of Scotland STB 4 star	££ £££	01397 712685
Fort William (Spean Bridge) The Spean Bridge Hotel An original Coaching Inn dating back to 1780, located in the heart of Spean Bridge Village, just 10 miles north of Fort William and Ben Nevis, and close to Scotland's newest ski resort, Nevis Range. Particularly of interest is the Commando Museum which is housed in the hotel. The famous Commando Memorial is half a mile away.	STB 2 star	££	Tel: 01397 712250 e-mail
Fort William (Spean Bridge) The Smiddy House The Smiddy House at Spean Bridge extends a warm welcome to all guests and ensures a relaxing and informal atmosphere where you will receive personal attention throughout your stay. Add to this the outstanding cuisine provided in Russell's, the restaurant incorporated within The Smiddy House, and you could be tempted to stay longer than planned!	STB 4 star (Guest House)	£££	01397 712335 Smiddy House website
Gairloch Myrtle Bank Hotel Modern purpose-built hotel in centre of the village and overlooking the bay. Popular with both locals and visitors. Choice of informal bar meals or restaurant. Good quality Scottish cooking with seafood a speciality	Taste of Scotland STB 3 star	££	01445 712004
Grantown-on-Spey The Ardlarig Large Victorian town house, personally run by the owners. Pleasant, comfortable surroundings, in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Traditional Scottish food, freshly prepared and well-presented.	Taste of Scotland STB 4 star (Guest House)	£	01479 873245
Grantown-on-Spey Culdearn House Large Victorian villa on the outskirts of the town. Attractively furnished and decorated bedrooms; comfortable lounge. Attentive service and genuine hospitality. Candlelit dining in excellent restaurant; freshly prepared Scottish cuisine; large range of malt whiskies.	AA 2 star (77%) one rosette Taste of Scotland STB 4 star	£££	01479 872106 email us
Grantown on Spey The Pines Elegant Victorian country house in tranquil gardens backing onto woodland. Extensively refurbished in recent years. Furnished with antiques and paintings; period dining room servicing find food and wine.	Taste of Scotland STB 4 star	£	01479 872092
Grantown on Spey (Dulnain Bridge) Auchendean Lodge Hotel Former Edwardian hunting lodge, set in delightful gardens, now run as a small country house hotel with friendly, personal service. Elegantly furnished with antiques and paintings; candlelit restaurant serves creative and innovative cuisine, making use of many interesting ingredients, many of which are home-grown or prepared. Excellent choice of wines and whiskies	Taste of Scotland STB 4 star	£ £££	01479 851347
Grantown on Spey (Dulnain Bridge) Muckrach Lodge Hotel and Restaurant Former Victorian shooting lodge set in 10 acres of attractive grounds. Tastefully refurbished in keeping with the style of the building. Well-appointed rooms, some in the adjoining stable block. Hospitable service and renowned restaurant	AA 3 star (68%) one rosette Taste of Scotland STB	£££	01479 851257
Grantown on Spey (Dulnain Bridge) Tigh na Sgiath Country House Hotel Delightful 3 Star Country House Hotel set in 2.5 acres of mature gardens in the heart of Cairngorm National Park, only 15 mins from Aviemore.  Former Victorian Lodge which has retained many original features - open log fires, extensive wood panelling and fine cornicing throughout.  Excellent Scottish cuisine, extensive wine list and large malt whisky selection.  Superb Hospitality.	STB 3 Star Hotel	£££	01479 851 345 e-mail us
Invergarry Glengarry Castle Hotel Privately owned Country House Hotel, situated in the heart of the Great Glen. Set in 60 acres of wooded grounds. Recently refurbished. Scottish, English and continental cuisine	AA 3 Star (68%) STB 4 star Member of Scotland's Hotels of Distinction	£££	01809 501254 e-mail us
Invergarry Invergarry Hotel Family owned hotel; a good base for touring the Highlands, Loch Ness, and visiting Skye. Open fires, real ale, good food using local produce	STB 3 star	££	01809 501206 e-mail us
Invermoriston The Cluanie Inn Set in the uspoilt grandeur of the Highlands, convenient for Skye bridge and Inverness. Originally a coaching inn, now restored and offering comfortable accommodation and good home cooking. Fitness centre	Les Routiers Cuisine Award	£	01320351308
Invermoriston Glenmoriston Arms Hotel and Restaurant Traditional Highland hotel close to Loch Ness. Ideal base for Skye and West Highlands. Tastefully decorated bedrooms with many individual touches. Refurbished restaurant offering fine Scottish cuisine; excellent choice of malt whiskies in the bar	AA 2 star (74%) two rosettes STB 4 star	££	01320 351206 email us
Inverness Bunchrew House Hotel Scottish baronial mansion dating back to 1621, set in its own grounds with panoramic views. Stylish rooms with many original features retained. Panelled dining room with views over the Beauly Firth. Modern/traditional Scottish cuisine using local produce	AA 3 star (70%) one rosette Taste of Scotland STB 4 star	£££ ££££	01463 234917
Inverness Culloden House Hotel Historic Georgian mansion set in 40 acres of grounds. Individually decorated and furnished bedrooms; magnificent day rooms; beautiful Adam dining room. Attentive service and high quality Scottish cuisine.	AA 4 star (71%) 2 rosettes Taste of Scotland STB 4 star	££££	01463 790461 0800 9804561
Inverness Dunain Park Hotel Georgian house in lovely gardens and woodlands, located one mile outside Inverness.High standards of comfort and service; beautifully furnished rooms; swimming pool and sauna. Restaurant has a reputation for fine food and wine, cuisine being modern Scottish with French influences	Taste of Scotland STB 4 star	££££	01463 230512
Inverness Glendruidh House Hotel Interesting Victorian building in its own grounds overlooking the Moray Firth. Attractive sitting room and elegant dining room serving daily-changing menu featuring local fish and game. A warm welcome in a relaxing and comfortable atmosphere.	Taste of Scotland STB 4 star	£ ££	01463 226499
Inverness Glenmoriston Town House Hotel Situated on the banks of the River Ness close to the town centre. Fully refurbished with well-equipped bedrooms. Stylish restaurant specialising in Italian-style cuisine	AA 3 star (71%) one rosette	£££ ££££	01463 223777
Inverness Heathmount Hotel Small Victorian-style town hotel located five minutes from town centre. Popular bar and restaurant serving Scottish cuisine including seafood	Les Routiers Cuisine Award	£	01463 235877
near Inverness : Beauly Lovat Arms Hotel Family-run hotel located in the centre of the town. Rooms are furnished in traditional Highland fashion and lounge areas are comfortable. Bar food is available for informal dining, or alternatively the restaurant offers well-cooked and presented modern Scottish cuisine	Taste of Scotland	££	01463 782313
near Inverness: Muir of Ord The Dower House Charming small hotel dating back 200 years, set in secluded grounds. Rooms are welcoming and include many thoughtful extra touches, while the welcome is genuine. Dining room offers a no-choice menu; the food is skilfully prepared and use good quality and home-grown produce	AA 1 red star 2 rosettes STB 4star	££££	01463 870090
near Inverness: Muir of Ord Ord House Hotel Former laird's house dating back to 1637 set in 60 acres of grounds. Spacious accommodation in individually designed bedrooms. Elegant sitting room with have log fires. Good quality country cooking using local game and meat, and home grown vegetables	Taste of Scotland STB 2 star	££	01463 870492
Kingussie The Cross A former 19th century tweed mill, hence its attractive waterside location. Many original features retained; all rooms furnished to a high standard. Renowned restaurant serving food which is innovative and skilfully prepared using fresh, often unusual, locally available ingredients	AA 2 red star 3 rosettes Taste of Scotland	££££	01540 661166
Kingussie The Scot House Hotel Small hotel on the edge of the village of Kingussie. Personally managed and offering good service and Highland hospitality. Comfortably furnished rooms; well-stocked bar serving informal meals, alternatively a la carte and table d'hote dining available in the restaurant	AA 2 star (74%) one rosette STB 4 star	££	01540 661351
Kingussie The Osprey Hotel An attractive stone-built hotel in the centre of the village. Attractively furnished bedrooms and pleasing lounges. Restaurant offers a short fixed price menu featuring Scottish cooking prepared with skill, using fresh local ingredients	AA 2 star (73%) one rosette Taste of Scotland STB 3 star	£££	01540 661510
Kyle of Lochalsh Conchra House Former hunting lodge in a secluded setting with magnificent views of mountains and loch. . Cosy bedrooms and comfortable lounge with log fire. Friendly and hospitable welcome; excellent Scottish cuisine and fine wines.	Taste of Scotland STB 4 star (guest house)	£	01599 555233
Kyle of Lochalsh The Old Schoolhouse 19th century former schoolhouse. Good quality comfortable accommodation in keeping with the style of the building. Restaurant has a good local reputation and served creative food making good use of the abundant locally available produce	Taste of Scotland STB 4 star (restaurant with rooms)	£	01599 534369
Laide The Old Smiddy Small award-winning guest house located 10 minutes from the famous Inverewe Gardens. A warm welcome in a cottage atmosphere with restaurant serving first class Scottish home cooking	Taste of Scotland 4 star (guest house)	£	01445 731425
Loch Ness Foyers Bay House Set in a quiet location in wooded grounds with views over Loch Ness. Attractively furnished rooms and a relaxing atmosphere. Conservatory restaurant, serving a combination of Scottish and Italian cuisine	Les Routiers Cuisine Award STB 3 star (guest house)	£	01456 486624
Loch Ness The Grouse and Trout Hotel Former farm steadings, restored and renovated, retaining original features. In an delightful location with superb views. Attractive bedrooms and public rooms; cuisine is a mixture of Scottish and international, including use of fresh fish and local game	Les Routiers Cuisine Award	£	01808 521314
Loch Ness (Whitebridge) Knockie Lodge Architecturally interesting former shooting lodge in a secluded location with views over Loch nan Lann. Elegantly furnished bedrooms and sitting rooms; Daily-changing set five course dinner served in panelled dining room. Creative cooking presented with flair.	AA 2 red star 2 rosette STB 4 star	££££	01456 486276
Lochcarron The Lochcarron Hotel Located at the edge of the village, overlooking the loch. Friendly atmosphere, attractive modern bedrooms. Conservatory bar and restaurant with views over the loch. Local seafood a speciality	Les Routiers Cuisine Award STB 2 star	£	01520 722379
Lochcarron Rockvilla Hotel and Restaurant Small family-run hotel located in the centre of the village and extending a warm welcome. Bedrooms have attractive views of the loch and hills beyond. Good choice of quality Scottish cuisine using interesting local produce	Taste of Scotland STB 3 star	£	01520 722379
Lochinver The Albannach Attractive small award-winning country house hotel. Tastefully decorated in keeping with the Victorian architecture. Set, four course dinner is served in panelled, candlelit dining room; cusine is modern Scottish, and is prepared with skill and care	Taste of Scotland STB 3 star	££	01571 844407
Lochinver Inver Lodge Hotel Modern hotel with panoramic views across Loch Inver Bay. Tastefully decorated rooms, most with superb views. Attentive service; traditional Scottish cuisine attractively presented, with seafood a speciality	Taste of Scotland STB 4 star	££££	email us 01571 844496
Mallaig The Marine Hotel Located in the centre of the village and overlooking the fishing harbour. Traditional Highland hotel with comfortable rooms and friendly service. Food is served in the restaurant or bar, and the speciality is locally landed fish and seafood, which is of the finest quality	Taste of Scotland STB 3 star	£	01687 462217
Mallaig The West Highland Hotel 40 bedroom hotel in an elevated position overlooking the harbour of Mallaig. Convenient location for the ferry to Skye. Good food served in the "Islands View Restaurant".	STB 3 star	££	01687 462210 email
Mallaig (Morar) Located close to the famous "silver sands of Morar", the hotel has been run by the same family for many years. A warm welcome is assured, with comfortable en-suite accommodation and good food. The hotel is a drive of approximately 15 minutes from the Skye ferry terminal at Mallaig.	STB 2 star	££	01687 462346 email
Nairn Boath House Hotel Georgian mansion set in 20 acres of grounds. Elegantly decorated and furnished, some bedrooms with antiques. Attractive views from the dining room, which serves innovative and stylishly presented cuisine	AA 3 star (70%) 2 rosettes Taste of Scotland STB 4 star	£££ ££££	01667 454896
Nairn Golf View Hotel and Leisure Club 19th century mansion located adjacent to the golf course with splendid sea views. Convenient for Inverness airport. Extensive leisure facilities. Light meals available all day in Conservatory; restaurant features a daily changing menu with imaginative and skilfully prepared food	AA 4 star (67%) one rosette Taste of Scotland STB 4 star	£££	01667 452301
Nairn The Newton Hotel Large country house hotel set in 20 acres of secluded woodland, overlooking golf course. Convenient location for Inverness airport. Leisure facilities at sister hotel. Restaurant offers interesting menus serving modern Scottish cuisine.	AA 4 star (67%) one rosette Taste of Scotland STB 4 star	££££	01667 453144
Nairn Sunny Brae Hotel Tastefully refurbished town hotel overlooking the Murray Firth. Attractively furnished rooms, attentive service. Food is Scottish with European overtones.	Taste of Scotland STB 4 star	££	01667 452309
Plockton The Haven Hotel Traditional highland hotel, originally a Victorian merchant's house, in the centre of this well-known attractive village. Some bedrooms recently refurbished; comfortable sitting rooms. Restaurant has a reputation for good quality, Scottish cooking	Taste of Scotland STB 4 star	£ ££	01599 544223
Plockton The Plockton Hotel Popular traditional inn run personally by the owners offering a genuinely hospitable welcome.Located in the centre of the village overlooking the shore. Menu is varied offering plenty of choice, and features local dishes and ingredients	Taste of Scotland STB 2 star (inn)	£	01599 544274
Poolewe The Poolewe Hotel Originally a coaching inn, (the principal building dates from 1570) the Poolewe Hotel has a long history of providing the best in Highland hospitality. The restaurant features freshly-landed fish and seafood, aswell as local game	STB 3 star	£££	01445 781241 Poolewe Hotel website info@poolewehotel.co.uk
Isle of Skye: Dunvegan Atholl House Hotel Traditional highland house overlooking Loch Dunvegan and the mountains. Home from home atmosphere, relaxing lounges with open fire. Dining in "Chimes" restaurant, which serves traditional Scottish dishes with a modern twist, using quality local ingredients	Taste of Scotland STB 3 star	£	01470 521219
Isle of Skye: Dunvegan Dunorin House Hotel Purpose-built modern hotel with views over Loch Roag towards the Cuillins. Comfortable well-equipped rooms, all at ground floor level. Daily-changing menu featuring local specialities and especially game fish and seafood.	Taste of Scotland STB 4 star	£ ££	01470 521488
Isle of Skye: Dunvegan (Harlosh) Harlosh House Small personally-run hotel dating back to 1756, set on the shores of Loch Bracadale. Attractively furnished cottage style bedrooms; attractive lounges. Intimate restaurant serves set four course dinner, and specialises in local seafood	AA 1 red star 2 rosettes	££££	01470 521367
Isle of Skye: Dunvegan Three Chimneys Restaurant and the House Overby Former crofter's cottage on the shores of Loch Dunvegan. Six luxurious bedrooms all with sea views, located in the "House Overby", an adjunct to the famous Restaurant. Candlelit dining, skilfully prepared and beautifully presented cuisine using the best of fresh local produce, including seafood, game and fish	AA 2 rosettes Taste of Scotland STB 5 star restaurant with rooms	££££	01470 511258
Isle of Skye: Dunvegan (Ullinish) Ullinish Lodge Hotel 18th century former lodge, converted to a comfortable and welcoming hotel. in a magnificent location on the shores of Loch Bracadale with views over the Cuillins. Regularly changing menu; house speciality is an impressive platter of fresh local seafood	Les Routiers Cuisine Award STB 2 star	££	01470 572214 e-mail: ullinish@theisleofskye.co.uk
Isle of Skye: Portree The Bosville Hotel Located in the centre of Portree, overlooking the harbour and the Cuillin hills beyond. Family-run hotel with tasteful accommodation. Meals available in Chandlery Restaurant, which offers beautifully presented cuisine using local produce. Bar suppers/lunches also available	AA 2 star (72%) one rosette Taste of Scotland STB 4 star	££	01478 612846 Bosville Hotel website
Isle of Skye: Portree The Cuillin Hills Hotel Former hunting lodge, set in 15 acres overlooking Portree Bay. High standards of comfort and service; some rooms and restaurant recently upgraded. Four course menus include innovative cuisine using local produce	AA 3 star (72%) one rosette Taste of Scotland STB 4 star	££ £££	01478 612003
Isle of Skye: Portree The Rosedale Hotel Family-run hotel with a waterfront location affording splendid views over the bay. Coffee shop and wine bar; first floor restaurant serving daily changing table d'hote menu which features innovative modern Scottish cuisine	AA 2 star (72%) one rosette STB 4 star	££	01478 613131
Isle of Skye: Skeabost Bridge Skeabost House Hotel 19th century former hunting lodge on the shores of Loch Snizort, with 9-hole golf course. Family-run hotel; comfortables lounges with open fires; billiard room. Wood-panelled dining room with Conservatory overlooking the loch. Daily changing menu featuring seafood and game	Taste of Scotland STB 3 star	££ £££	01470 532202
Isle of Skye: Sleat Duisdale Country House Hotel Former hunting lodge in its own attractive grounds, overlooking the Knoydart peninsular. Upgraded in recent years to provide comfortable, relaxing surroundings. Imaginative, well presented traditional Scottish cuisine using top quality local produce	Taste of Scotland STB 3 star	£££	01471 833702
Isle of Skye: Sleat/Isle Ornsay Hotel Eilan Iarmain Charming, welcoming hotel in the southern part of Skye, with magnificent views over the Sound of Sleat. Elegantly furnished lounges and comfortable, attractive bedrooms. Restaurant features local game, fish and seafood, and food is prepared with skill and care	AA 2 star (69%) one rosette Taste of Scotland STB 3 star	£££ ££££	01471 833332
Isle of Skye: Sleat Toravaig Hotel This beautiful country house has been completely refurbished and now offers a high standard of comfort with first class food and wine. A delightful experience is assured, and visitors will doubtless return time and time again.	STB 3 star small hotel	££	01471 820 200 Toravaig Hotel website
Isle of Skye: Sleat/Isle Ornsay Kinloch Lodge Ancestral home of the Lord MacDonald of MacDonald, and still personally run by the owners, who ensure a hospitable welcome. Superb views over the Cuillin mountains. Rooms are furnished in traditional country house style; the food has a renowned reputation for high quality and innovation.	AA 2 star (75%) 2 rosettes Taste of Scotland STB 4 star	£££ ££££	01471 833214
Isle of Skye: Staffin Flodigarry Country House Hotel Family owned and run historic mansion in an idyllic location on the northern tip of Skye, with superb views. Traditional comforts of a highland country house hotel, log fires in season. Choice of dining in conservatory bar, or Water Horse Restaurant, serving traditional Scottish cuisine	Taste of Scotland STB 4 star	£££ ££££	01470 552203
Isle of Skye: Staffin Glenview Inn and Restaurant Traditional island house close to the sea, personally run and offering home comforts. Individually decorated bedrooms. Traditional Scottish, ethnic and vegetarian cuisine, aswell as freshly caught local seafood, feature on the menus	Taste of Scotland STB 2 star	£	01470 562248
Isle of Skye: Sconser Sconser Lodge Built in 1871as a hunting box for the MacDonalds, Sconser Lodge is now a delightful hotel, where you are assured a friendly, relaxing stay. Its central location between Portree and Broadford makes it an ideal base for exploring the whole of Skye, or the Isle of Raasay		££	(0)1478 650333 Sconser Lodge website
Strathpeffer Coul House Hotel 19th century mansion set in attractive grounds with superb mountain and forest views. Comfortable lounges with log fires in season; tastefully furnished bedrooms. Tartan Bistro for informal meals, or Mackenzie's Restaurant for table d'hote and a la carte menus of quality traditional Scottish cuisine	AA 3 star (74%) one rosette Taste of Scotland STB 4 star	££ £££	01997 421487
Strontian Kilcamb Lodge Hotel Extended former dower house in 28 acres of grounds with views over Loch Sunart. Fully refurbished over the last few years; bedrooms include many thoughtful extras. Family-run with personal service and attention. Daily-changing table d'hote menu with food of a consistently high quality	AA 2 star (78%) 2 rosettes Taste of Scotland STB 4 star	£££ ££££	01967 402257
Tain Glenmorangie House Superbly located 17th century country house, fully restored and offering a high standard of comfort and service. Traditional formal restaurant serving creative food using first class fresh and local ingredients	Taste of Scotland STB 5 star	££££	01862 871671
Tain Mansfield House Hotel Turretted 19th century mansion house in its own grounds, run as a luxury country house hotel providing comfortable attractive accommodation and friendly service. The food is of excellent quality, offering a wide selection of dishes using local and Scottish produce	AA 3 star (74%) 2 rosettes Taste of Scotland STB 4 star	£££	01862 892052
Tain Morangie House Hotel Historic Victorian mansion, converted and renovated into a family-run hotel. Views over the Dornoch Firth. Choice of modern or traditional style well-equipped bedrooms; dining room extended to include conservatory dining area. Traditional Scottish cuisine, including local dishes	Taste of Scotland STB 4 star	££ ££££	01862 892281
Talladale Loch Maree Hotel Originally a highland fishing lodge, now a comfortable hotel offering a warm welcome and attentive service. The food is traditional Scottish, of a high standard and using locally available good quality ingredients	Taste of Scotland STB 2 star	£ ££	01445 760288
Talladale The Old Mill Highland Lodge Converted mill set in two acres of gardens in a peaceful location. Attractively furnished rooms, and interesting and creative cuisine using local produce.	Taste of Scotland STB 4 star	£ ££	01455 760271
Thurso Forss Country House Hotel Country house hotel set in 20 acres of grounds. Personal service and a highland welcome. Traditional Scottish cuisine, locally caught fish being a speciality	Taste of Scotland STB 4 star	£££	01847 861201/2
Thurso (Halkirk) The Ulbster Arms Popular sporting hotel on the banks of the River Thurso. Attractive public areas and individually styled bedrooms. Informal meals available in the popular lounge bar, or set four-course dinner menu in the formal dining room.	AA 2 star (63%) one rosette STB one star	££	01847 831206
Tongue Ben Loyal Hotel Stone built, whitewashed hotel, overlooking the Kyle of Tongue and the ruins of Varich Castle. Magnificent sunsets. Attractive, pine furnished bedrooms; relaxing public areas; high quality highland cooking using local venison, fish and meat	AA 2 star (70%) one rosette STB 3 star	£ ££	01847 611216
Tongue Borgie Lodge Hotel Former hunting lodge set in its own secluded grounds. Decorated and furnished in traditional Highland fashion, with comfortable accommodation. Modern-style Scottish cuisine making use of local seafood, meat and vegetables	Taste of Scotland STB 4 star	££	01641 521332
Torridon Loch Torridon Country House Hotel Former Victorian shooting lodge set in 58 acres amid magnificent scenery. Fully restored and retaining many original features, the hotel offers first class comfort and a relaxing atmosphere. Skilfully prepared and creative Scottish cuisine. AA hotel of the year for Scotland 1998/9.	AA 3 star (79%) 2 rosettes Taste of Scotland STB 4 star	££££	01445 791242
Torridon (Shieldaig) Tig an Eilean Hotel The name means "house of the island" and is in an attractive setting overlooking the bay. Well-maintained bedrooms and comfortable lounges. The restaurant specialises in local seafood	AA 1 star (73%) one rosette STB 4 star	£	01520 755251