Curated luxury hotels in Aberdeenshire

With a stay at Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa, you'll be centrally located in Dundee, just a 4-minute walk from HMS Unicorn and 7 minutes by foot from V&A Dundee. This eco-friendly hotel is 12.3 mi (19.9 km) from St. Andrews Links and 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from University of St. Andrews.

With a stay at Macdonald Aviemore Hotel in Aviemore, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Strathspey Steam Railway and 5 minutes by foot from Spey Valley Golf Course. This family-friendly hotel is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Cairngorms National Park and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Dalfaber Neighbourhood Centre.

With a stay at Macdonald Morlich Hotel in Aviemore, you'll be next to a golf course, just a 3-minute walk from Spey Valley Golf Course and 7 minutes by foot from Strathspey Steam Railway. This family-friendly hotel is 14.2 mi (22.8 km) from Cairngorms National Park and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Dalfaber Neighbourhood Centre.

When you stay at Glen Clova Hotel and Lodges in Kirriemuir, you'll be in the mountains and 5 minutes by car from Glen Doll Forest. This luxury hotel is 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Kirriemuir Golf Club and 14.5 mi (23.3 km) from Gateway to the Glens Museum.

With a stay at Carnoustie Golf Hotel in Carnoustie, you'll be next to a golf course, just a 5-minute walk from Carnoustie Golf Links and 5 minutes by foot from Barry Sands. This golf hotel is 23.6 mi (37.9 km) from St. Andrews Links and 24.7 mi (39.7 km) from University of St. Andrews.

The Lands of Loyal stands proudly at the foot of Loyal Hill, overlooking the picturesque town of Alyth, 2 golf courses, and the rolling farmland of the Vale of Strathmore.

The grand hall is a masterpiece of Victorian architecture and is at the heart of this beautiful country-house hotel in the heart of Tayside. The restaurant is highly acclaimed and open every day for lunch and dinner. Non-residents are also welcome.

The Lands of Loyal Hotel is an excellent base for touring Perthshire and Angus. You can easily access the Glens and Cairngorm National Park by picking up the Cateran walking trail from the hotel. Visit the majestic castles and palaces at Glamis and Scone. Alyth is easy to reach and is 30 minutes from Perth and Dundee.

Located in Aberlour, Craigellachie Hotel of Speyside is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Speyside Cooperage and Sandy Hole. This hotel is 15.5 mi (25 km) from Cairngorms National Park and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Macallan Distillery.

Located in Peterhead, Saplinbrae Hotel and Lodges is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Kemp Hall and Aden Country Park. This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Aberdeenshire Museums Discovery Centre and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Aberdeenshire Farming Museum.

When you stay at Banff Springs Hotel in Banff, you'll be near the beach, you'll be a 3-minute drive from Duff House. This hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Inverboyndie Beach and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Banff Museum.

Located in Aberlour, The Station Hotel is a 5-minute drive from Macallan Distillery and 6 minutes from Speyside Cooperage. This hotel is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Aberlour Distillery and 7 mi (11.3 km) from Balvenie Distillery.

Near the town centre, the Links Hotel offers free Wi-Fi, an AA Rosette-awarded restaurant and free parking. Montrose rail station is nearby.

The Links restaurant offers Scottish and continental cuisine. There is a cocktail bar and an outdoor terrace.

Some of the spacious en suite rooms at the Links Hotel have a balcony.

Dating back to 1875, this former Edwardian town house has a Dutch-style coffee house.

The Links is within walking distance of an historic golf course and Montrose Beach.

Based in the former cathedral city of Elgin, The Mansefield Hotel is surrounded by rolling hills and vibrant glens. With free parking on-site and free Wi-Fi access to all guests, the hotel also has a newly refurbished restaurant and a bar.

The rooms at The Mansefield Hotel each include an en suite bathroom with complimentary toiletries, a hairdryer, a flat-screen TV, an iPod docking station, a seating area and a work desk. They also benefit from a fridge and bathrobes.

Decorated with a collection of oil paintings, the elegant restaurant offers an extensive dinner menu that specialises in local seafood and fresh game.

Also on-site, The Mezzo Bar & Eaterie offers guests a selection of specially imported wines and beers. Snacks are also available.

From the hotel, Glen Moray Distillery is less than a mile away. Elgin Cathedral historic ruins are a 15-minute walk away and Elgin Golf Club is a 6-minute journey in the car.

Located in Forres, Ramnee Hotel is a 1-minute drive from Grant Park and 6 minutes from Universal Hall Arts Centre. This hotel is 4.6 mi (7.3 km) from Brodie Castle and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Findhorn Foundation.

With a stay at Hotel Indigo Dundee by IHG in Dundee, you'll be in a shopping district, within a 15-minute walk of City Square and V&A Dundee. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Discovery Point and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Dundee Science Centre.

The Buchan Braes Hotel is located in Boddam on the outskirts of Peterhead and offers stylish, modern accommodation and free on-site parking. Dine on fresh local produce in the Rosette award winning Grill Room with its open kitchen.

Each room has a modern 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite and Freeview digital channels. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.

The contemporary open-plan lounge has hot dishes, sandwiches and cream teas and drinks.

Buchan Braes Hotel has a 4-Star Award from Visit Scotland and a Highly Commended in the 2009 Grampian Food Forums Awards - Taste of Grampian Restaurant of the Year Award.

With a stay at Glenesk Hotel in Brechin, you'll be next to a golf course, just steps from Bedlam Paintball- Edzell and a 3-minute drive from Edzell Castle. This golf hotel is 31.6 mi (50.9 km) from Cairngorms National Park and 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Catherthuns.

Located in Archiestown, 27 km from Elgin Cathedral, Hotel 1881 of Speyside provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel features free WiFi and a bar. The property is allergy-free and is set 38 km from Huntly Castle.

At the hotel, each room comes with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Guest rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.

The daily breakfast offers à la carte, continental or vegetarian options.

The area is popular for hiking, and bike hire is available at Hotel 1881 of Speyside.

Grantown Museum is 31 km from the accommodation, while Brodie Castle is 35 km away. Inverness Airport is 57 km from the property.

With a stay at The Grant Arms Hotel in Grantown-on-Spey, you'll be 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from Cairngorms National Park and 14.7 mi (23.6 km) from Strathspey Steam Railway. This upscale hotel is 22.1 mi (35.6 km) from CairnGorm Mountain and 24.1 mi (38.8 km) from Moray Firth.

With fantastic views of Rothiemurchus Forest and the Cairngorm Mountains, the High Range Lodge Hotel offers spacious rooms with original artwork by local artists.

Surrounded by woodland, scenic walks can be enjoyed in the immediate area. Aviemore town centre and rail station are less than 10 minutes’ walk away. The Cairngorms National Park is within 30 minutes’ drive of High Range Lodge Hotel.

A wall-mounted LCD TV, an en suite bathroom, and tea and coffee making facilities are also included in each neutrally decorated room.

When you stay at Muthu Newton Hotel (Near Inverness Airport) in Nairn, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Moray Firth and Nairn Golf Club. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Nairn Beach and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Nairn Museum.