Curated luxury hotels in Aberdeenshire

Located within the Cairngorms National Park, the Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort is part of the Macdonald Aviemore Resort which boasts a collection of 4-star hotels, restaurants and bars, as well as extensive leisure facilities including an on-site cinema and is Winner of Resort Hotel of the Year in Scotland – Scottish Hospitality Awards 2019. There is a championship golf course nearby.

The 4-star rooms at the Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort all feature a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom with a bath or shower and free WiFi. There is a selection of Classic or Executive rooms and suites available. Family rooms, some interconnecting, are available with either a sofa or pop up bed for the children.

Within this hotel you will find Aspects Restaurant, the resort’s signature restaurant offering contemporary Scottish dishes using seasonal ingredients. Guests have access to a wide range of dining options across the resort. Other restaurants within a few minutes’ walk include Spey Burger in Macdonald Aviemore Hotel and Giovanni’s Italian Ristorante in the Macdonald Morlich Hotel.
Please note, Spey Burger and Giovanni's are seasonal restaurants

The Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort also benefits from direct guest access to the resort’s leisure facilities within Aviemore Activity Centre including a large leisure pool, soft play, gym and seasonal café.

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.

Set in Nairn, 30 km from Inverness Castle, Boath House Hotel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel features free WiFi and a bar. The property is non-smoking and is located 21 km from Castle Stuart Golf Links.

All units at the hotel come with a seating area. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.

Breakfast is available, and includes à la carte, continental and Full English/Irish options.

Guests at Boath House Hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Nairn, like hiking.

University of the Highlands and Islands, Inverness is 29 km from the accommodation, while Inverness Railway Station is 29 km away. Inverness Airport is 15 km from the property.

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.

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Hotel 1881 of Speyside in Archiestown offers comfortable rooms with private bathrooms, bathrobes, and free WiFi. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and modern amenities.

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The family-friendly restaurant serves Scottish cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Guests can enjoy lunch, dinner, and cocktails in a modern and romantic ambience.

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The hotel features a sun terrace, garden, and outdoor seating area. Additional amenities include a bar, picnic area, and bicycle parking. Free on-site private parking is available.

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Located 57 km from Inverness Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Elgin Cathedral (27 km) and Huntly Castle (38 km). Guests can enjoy hiking and visit local museums. Highly rated by guests.

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Tigh na Sgiath Country House Hotel in Grantown on Spey offers a 4-star country house experience with a beautiful garden and terrace. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a cosy bar, and private check-in and check-out services.

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The hotel features family rooms, an outdoor seating area, picnic spots, and bicycle parking. Additional facilities include room service, express check-in and check-out, and free on-site private parking.

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A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, à la carte, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Local specialities, warm dishes, fresh pastries, pancakes, cheese, fruits, and juice are served.

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Located 51 km from Inverness Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Abernethy Golf Club (6 km) and Grantown Museum (6 km). Inverness Railway Station is 49 km away.

When you stay at Coylumbridge Resort Hotel in Aviemore, you'll be on the riverwalk, within a 15-minute walk of Rothiemurchus Estate Visitor Centre and Speyside Wildlife. This family-friendly hotel is 16 mi (25.7 km) from Cairngorms National Park and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Strathspey Steam Railway.

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.

With a stay at Golf View Hotel & Spa in Nairn, you'll be next to a golf course, just a 4-minute walk from Central Beach and 5 minutes by foot from Nairn Golf Club. This golf hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Nairn Beach and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Nairn Museum.

With a stay at Glenesk 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.

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

Located in Elgin, The Mansion House Hotel is on a river, within a 15-minute walk of Moray Leisure Centre and Elgin Museum. This golf hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Elgin Cathedral and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Biblical Garden.

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.

With a stay at The Seafield Arms in Buckie, you'll be a 2-minute walk from Cullen Millennium Garden and 6 minutes by foot from Cullen Harbour. This hotel is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Cullen Golf Club and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Bow Fiddle Rock.

With a stay at The Clubhouse B&B in Nairn, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Moray Firth and Nairn Beach. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Nairn Golf Club and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Boath House Spa.

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 Printworks Apart-Hotel in Peterhead, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Peterhead Marina and within a 5-minute drive of Peterhead Maritime Heritage. This upscale hotel is 5 mi (8 km) from St Fergus Village Hall and 8.1 mi (13 km) from Bullers of Buchan.

Nestling in the bank of Cluny Hill, this small, family-run Victorian mansion offers award-winning food and overlooks the beautiful village of Forres, between Aberdeen and Inverness.

Built in 1865 and extended in 1910, Cluny Bank is a listed building at Historic Scotland. Carefully maintained, it was a private home for many years and was only recently converted into a Bed and Breakfast. Today the hotel offers a unique blend of modern amenities and many of its fine original features.

Cluny Bank offers a fine selection of 52 local whiskys in our bar - from Speyside, the Highlands, the Islands and Islay.

Forres is located on the A96, within easy reach of both the Whisky and Castle trail. As the Forres Golf Course is just around the corner, Cluny Bank is also ideally situated for golfers.

Found in Scotland’s Cairngorms National Park, Scandinavian Village in Aviemore offers high-quality accommodation beside these rugged mountains. Furnished with Scandinavian pine, its apartments offer free WiFi and parking.

Two centrally heated bedrooms, one double room with new en suite facilities and one with twin beds, both have ample storage and hanging space, and reading lamps. There is also a pull out sofa bed in the living room which linen is supplied for. The main bathroom has a full-size bath and separate power shower.

A spacious sitting room with excellent mountain views includes a large dining area, a TV with Freeview and a DVD player. DVDs are available at reception. There is a fully equipped kitchen, with cookware and crockery provided, which has an oven, hob, fridge freezer, microwave, dishwasher and coffee maker.

In the heart of the UK’s largest national park, Aviemore offers a wealth of sporting activities, as well as a range of pubs and restaurants. The busy Highland city of Inverness is around 40 minutes’ drive away.

Located in Blairgowrie, The Old Cross Inn is within a 10-minute drive of Blairgowrie Golf Club and Strathmore Golf Centre. This inn is 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Meigle Museum and 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from Loch of the Lowes.