Archiestown Hotel and Restaurant

Speyside. South-East of Inverness (1 hour) in the heart of the Highlands, surrounded by malt whisky distilleries on the Malt Whisky Trail. River Spey 1 mile. Very good restaurant.

Balwarren Croft

15 minutes from the little fishing villages on the north Aberdeenshire coast near Banff, this traditional Scottish croft has 30 acres of garden, woodland and grazing with Highland cows, and a beautifully restored byre dedicated to bed and breakfast guests. Conservation and organic principles, excellent home-grown food and optional dinner.

Craigiewood

Bed and breakfast secluded in natural woodland with fantastic views across forest to distant hills. Only 4 miles from Inverness on the Black Isle.

The Dulaig

5 Gold Stars awarded by VisitScotland - their highest rating for a B&B. On the edge of Grantown-on-Spey in the Highlands. Ideal for touring whisky distilleries, castles, walking and climbing in the Cairngorms. Charming Arts & Crafts interiors, luxurious bathrooms and bedrooms, and spectacular breakfasts.

Farr Mains

In the quiet valley of Strathnairn, 20 minutes south of Inverness, a civilised and central base for exploring the Highlands, Loch Ness, and Whisky distilleries of Strathspey.

Green Hall Gallery

In the heart of Whisky country in the Highlands, situated overlooking the River Spey at Craigellachie, one of the prettiest villages in Scotland. Moderately priced.

Heath House

On the edge of the village of Findhorn,its garden bordering onto an unspoilt natural wilderness of sandy heath land, gorse, pine and sand grasses. 30 miles east of Inverness, Forres 4 miles. Moderately priced.

Knockomie Hotel

A mile from Forres, near Inverness. An Arts and Crafts style hotel with traditional Highland Scottish hospitallity and contemporary flair. Excellent 2 AA rosette restaurant, bistro. Ideal for touring castles, golf, whisky, meetings or pampered relaxation.

Leanach

Farmhouse of 400 acre farm close to Culloden Moor and about 6 miles from Inverness. The Visitor Centre at the site of the battle of Culloden is very close by, as are some Neolithic standing stones ands cairns in the valley below.

Linsidecroy

Fresh air, forest and waterfall walks. Farmhouse and gardens, a family home overlooking the Kyle of Sutherland, near Bonar Bridge, north of Inverness.

Lynturk Home Farm

Fine granite Georgian country house in 300 acres of woodland, fields and pasture, 20 minutes from Aberdeen Airport yet quiet and totally in the country. Near Alford, Strathdon, Lonach and Deeside.

Newtonmill House

Between Aberdeen and Dundee, Carnoustie 30 mins, St Andrews 35 mins. Georgian House in Angus countryside dating from 1760, garden with fruit, flowers and vegetables. Between the rivers South Esk and North Esk. Fishermen well catered for. Bed and breakfast and optional dinner fresh from the garden.

Ruddylow Park

Boutique Bed and Breakfast with awe-inspiring views from every window of big skies, wild mountains and Loch Assynt below. In Sutherland near Lochinver, NW of Inverness. Deer-stalking, fishing, bird watching and ranger-led walks also available.

Savock

Victorian family home bed and breakfast surrounded by trees on a farm within easy reach of Cruden Bay, Royal Aberdeen and Newburgh golf courses. Aberdeen 20 minutes.

Tigh na Geald

Aboyne, 20 minutes from Aberdeen on Royal Deeside. Ideal centre for Balmoral, castles, fishing, touring. Comfortable Victorian villa, garden, views over Aboyne Green. Ici on parle français

Warthill

Turreted house with ancient origins and Georgian castle atmosphere in 250 secluded acres of parkland about 45 minutes from Aberdeen near Inverurie. Optional dinner. Ici on parle français

Westfield House

Set in farmland in the fertile plain near Elgin between Inverness and Aberdeen. An ideal location to base a golfing holiday, and ideal for the Highlands and whisky trails. Country House with parts dating back to the 1500's. Optional dinner.

Woodend House

Bed and breakfast in this lovely old fishing lodge right on the banks of the Dee on Royal Deeside near Banchory, west of Aberdeen. Surrounded by woodland and gardens and the sound of the river close by. Optional dinner.