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ARGYLL & LOMOND 46 The Sun Inn 91 Kylesku REGIONS ORKNEY 1 Bridge of Orchy Hotel 47 Channings Hotel 92 Inver Lodge Hotel 1. Argyll & Lomond ISLANDS 99 2 The Royal Hotel 48 The Roxburghe 93 The Monarch Hotel 2. Borders Kirkwall 3 Ugadale Hotel & Cottages 49 Express 94 Tongue Hotel 3. Central & Fife HOY 4 Knockderry House Hotel City Centre 95 Applecross Inn 4. Edinburgh & The Lothians S. RONALDSAY 5 Colintraive Hotel 50 Edinburgh Hotel 97 Auchrannie Resort 5. Glasgow & Clyde 6 Cameron House Hotel 51 Suites 6. Highland John o’Groats 7 Loch Lomond Arms 52 Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, ISLANDS 7. Islands Thurso 8 Alt na Craig House Edinburgh 96 Kilmichael Country 8. North East 94Tongue Wick 9 Ardtorna B & B 53 Ten Hill Place Hotel House Hotel Loch 9. South West Eriboll 10 Greystones 54 The Atholl 98 The Douglas Hotel Scourie Stornoway 11 Loch Melfort Hotel & Restaurant 55 The Balmoral 99 Balfour Castle ISLE 91 OF 12 The Queen's Hotel 56 The Bonham 100 Glenisle Hotel Helmsdale LEWIS 92Lochinver Loch Shin 13 The Pierhouse Hotel 57 The Caledonian, 101 Tiroran House Hotel Brora 14 Rosslea Hall Hotel A Waldorf Astoria Hotel 102 Duisdale Country House Hotel 7 Lairg 15 The Creggans Inn 58 The Chester Residence 103 Kinloch Lodge Tarbert Loch Ullapool Fleet HARRIS Bonar 82 Dornoch Firth 16 Ardanaiseig Country House 59 The George Hotel 104 Toravaig House Hotel Loch Bridge WESTERN ISLES Broom An t-Ob Loch Ewe Tain 17 Taychreggan Hotel 60 The Howard 105 Highland Cottage Lossiemouth NORTH Gairloch 61 106 OUTER HEBRIDES The Knight Residence Western Isles Hotel UIST 6 Moray Firth Banff Lochmaddy Loch Kinlochewe Cromarty Elgin BORDERS 62 Tune Hotel Haymarket Uig Torridon Dingwall Forres 81 Achnashen 120 Aberchirder 18 Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, 63 VIP Apartments NORTH EAST Stein 88 Peterhead BENBECULA Shieldaig 87 Golf & Spa 64 Greywalls 107 Hilton Garden Inn Dunvegan Portree Loch Inverness 95Carron Strathcarron 89 ey Dufftown Sp 123 19 Caddon View 65 Carberry Tower Aberdeen City Centre ISLAND Kyle of Lochalsh 83 90 Inverurie SOUTH OF 20 The Roxburghe Hotel 66 Macdonald Marine Hotel & Spa 108 Holiday Inn UIST Grantown- 108 SKYE Invermoriston on-Spey 112 107 & Golf Course Aberdeen West 102 Loch Loch Ness 8 Aberdeen Lochboisdale Hourn Aviemore 109 21 The Tontine Hotel GLASGOW & CLYDE 109 103 Fort Augustas 118 114 113 BARRA 86 110 22 67 104 Loch Invergarry Ballater Banchory122 Buccleuch Arms Hotel Beardmore Hotel Aberdeen City Centre RUM Arisaig Arkaig 93 Newtonmore 115 111 Castlebay Loch Loch 37 Braemar 23 Dryburgh Abbey Hotel 68 Blythswood Square Hotel 110 Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen Nevis Lochy 117 116 24 The Wheatsheaf 69 Citizen M Hotel Exhibition Centre 85 Loch Eil 38 84 Spean Bridge 39 121 70 Crowne Plaza Glasgow 111 Jurys Inn Aberdeen Hotel Fort William Loch Ericht 40 Brechin CENTRAL & FIFE 71 Grand Central Hotel 112 Thistle Aberdeen Airport INNER HEBRIDES Kilchoan Pitlochry COLL 105 Loch 41 Glencoe Rannoch Aberfeldy 26 Arbroath 25 Airth Castle Hotel & Spa 72 Hilton Garden Inn 113 Thistle Aberdeen Altens Tobermory106 30 9 32 42 Dundee 26 Tigh na Leigh Glasgow City Centre 114 Raemoir House Hotel Tay Loch Tay TIREE 13Loch 1 119 27 Cairn Lodge & Hotel 73 Hilton Glasgow 115 Tor-na-Coille Hotel ISLE Oban Etive 34 101OF 8 16 Perth NORTH 28 Crieff Hydro 74 Holiday Inn Glasgow Airport 116 Thistle Aberdeen City Centre, NORTH MULL Crianlarich 28 35 Saint Andrews SEA ATLANTIC 10 11 17 3 29 Knock Castle Hotel and Spa 75 The Caledonian OCEAN 12 29 27 36 30 Atholl Arms Hotel One Devonshire Gardens 117 Banchory Lodge Hotel Loch Callander Pittenweem 45 Loch 15 Lomond 25 43 Kirkcaldy31 31 76 118 1Fyne North 47 Balbirnie House Jurys Inn Glasgow Hotel Loch Kinord Hotel 7 44 Dunfermline Berwick Lochgilphead 4 Stirling 48 32 Kenmore Hotel & Luxury Lodges 77 Pipers' Tryst Hotel 119 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Helensburgh6 33 64 66 14 Edinburgh Dunbar 49 33 Glenbervie House 78 Radisson Blu Glasgow Dundee Dumbarton Falkirk JURA Dunoon5 67 68 75 50 34 Murrayshall House Hotel 79 Thistle Hotel Glasgow 120 Cluny Bank Hotel Greenock 65 69 76 46 Duns 51 ISLAND 74 Glasgow Airdrie 4 35 The Parklands Hotel 80 Lynnhurst Hotel 121 Fasque House Largs 52 OF 80 Motherwell70 77 Lauder 36 New County Hotel 122 Maryculter House Hotel ISLAY Kennacraig BUTE Hamilton 71 78 24 53 18Peebles 54 37 Craigatin House & Courtyard HIGHLAND 123 Meldrum House Hotel Brodick Ardrossan 72 79 Port Ellen 98 96 Kilmarnock Biggar 19 55 38 81 ISLE 73 Tweed 22 20 Craigmhor Lodge & Courtyard The Torridon KINTYRE 97 21 Selkirk OF Ayr 23 Jedburgh 56 39 East Haugh House Hotel 82 Dornoch Castle Hotel SOUTH WEST ARRAN 100 124 Cumnock 5 2 3 Hawick 57 40 Fonab Castle Hotel 83 Loch Ness Inn 124 Fairfield House Hotel Campbeltown2 129 58 41 Tigh Na Shee 84 Inverlochy Castle Hotel 125 Glenapp Castle Sanquhar Moffat N 59 42 Ballathie House Hotel 85 Glenfinnan House Hotel 126 Cavens Country House O Girvan 131 Langholm 60 43 86 127 R TH 9 61 Solsgirth House Glengarry Castle Hotel Annandale Arms Hotel New Galloway 127 Lockerbie 125 62 44 Stirling Management Centre 87 Bunchrew House Hotel 128 Rickwood House Hotel C H A N Northern Cairnryan Dumfries 63 88 Culloden House Hotel 129 Blackaddie House Hotel Gatehouse of Fleet Dalbeattie EDINBURGH & THE LOTHIANS 89 Glenmoriston Town House Hotel 130 Hillcrest House N E Stranraer 126 45 Blue Rainbow Aparthotel Edinburgh 90 Rocpool Reserve 131 Trigony Country House Hotel L 128 Wigtown130 Kirkcudbright Whithorn

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6 SCOTLAND’S BEST HOTELS Scottish Hotel Awards Argyll & Lomond

BRIDGE OF ORCHY HOTEL KNOCKDERRY HOUSE HOTEL Bridge of Orchy, Argyll PA36 4AD Shore Road, Cove, Helensburgh, Argyll G84 0NX Tel: +44 (0)1838 400 208 Tel: +44 (0)1436 842 283 | www.knockderryhouse.co.uk www.bridgeoforchy.co.uk Great coastal beauty, green hills and woods surround this relaxing country house hotel. Effective, warm-hearted management from It’s a building of architectural note, rich with features including glowing wood panelling, Nadia Reiss has seen this roadside inn hotel carvings, stained glass windows and imposing flourishes. On sunny days drink or dine al near Glencoe get better year-on-year. Fab fresco; when it’s chilly there are roaring open fires and many corners in which to unwind, new 'cottage' suites opened this season; or dine. Eat in the bar or elegant dining room, menus offer many options from adding to the appeal of the hotel. Log stoves wholesome, natural and informal to innovative fine dining. Bedroom choice is wide: and home cooking, mouthwatering informal efficient, contemporary rooms in the new wing or joyously quirky rooms in the old house; 1. food, a real sense of escape. xxthe top-floor Library Suite is sensational and we love the four-poster Master Rooms. 4. THE ROYAL HOTEL Campbeltown, Argyll PA28 6AG Tel: +44 (0)1586 810 000 www.machrihanishdunes.com/stay/ the-royal-hotel Citizens and guests alike rejoiced when the refurbished Royal reopened; at last this Kintyre port had a hotel worthy of its setting. Marvellous bedrooms and bathrooms delight with quality new décor; looking right over the harbour. Friendly staff are praised. 2. xx

UGADALE HOTEL & COTTAGES Machrihanish, Campbeltown, Argyll PA28 6PT Tel: +44 (0)1586 810 000 www.machrihanishdunes.com/stay/ the-ugadale-cottages This award-winning golf hotel complex on the wild Kintyre peninsula deserves huge acclaim for its achievement. Superb rooms / suites cosset, impress; equally luxurious cottages are vast, flexible. Kintyre Club and 3. Clubhouse pub offer dining in style. xx

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COLINTRAIVE HOTEL ALT NA CRAIG HOUSE Colintraive, Kyles of Bute, Argyll PA22 3AS Glenmore Road, Oban, Argyll PA34 4PG Tel: +44 (0)1700 841 207 Tel: +44 (0)1631 564 524 www.colintraivehotel.com www.guesthouseinoban.com Just a sheep's cough from the village pier Wonderfully dramatic hilltop site where ferries ply between Bute and Argyll, is overlooking Oban Bay. Boutique style décor this beautifully sited, charmingly quirky inn. throughout; each room individual and some Bedrooms range from simple to impressive; are outstanding. Garden lovely, parking easy. witty touches abound, as does colurful art. Exceptionally good breakfasts with original Patricia cooks and the daily-changing menu modern twists are served in a sleek, big- is all fresh and local. Lots to do locally. windowed room with a view. 5. 8.

CAMERON HOUSE HOTEL ARDTORNA B & B Loch Lomond, Dunbartonshire G83 8QZ Barcaldine, Oban, Argyll PA37 1SE Tel: +44 (0)1389 755 565 Tel: +44 (0)1631 720 125 www.cameronhouse.co.uk www.ardtorna.co.uk A stunning lochside setting for one of An extension to this striking new designer Scotland's best resort hotels. Award-winning guest house may soon be required to house concierges welcome and explain the extensive their array of awards from all agencies. And attractions. Bedrooms are dramatically we concur. Throw away all you visualise designed in a modern Caledonian fashion. when you hear the term B&B. Instead, think Eating options include the celebrated New Scandic lines, big stoves, huge windows, light England style Boathouse. Fab spa and golf. and bold décor, sexy lines. A big view, too. 6. 9.

LOCH LOMOND ARMS GREYSTONES Main Road, Luss, Dunbartonshire G83 8NY 13 Dalriach Road, Oban, Argyll PA34 5EQ Tel: +44 (0)1436 860 240 Tel: +44 (0)1631 358 653 www.lochlomondarms.com www.greystonesoban.co.uk This Rising Star 2013 inn is one of the nicest Rising Star Guest House of the Year 2013, new / refurbished hotels in years; the stylish Greystones is brand new but we know the yet comfortably trad Scots interiors are spot- single-minded flair and design skills of the on. Stone and wood, open fires, countless owners from past triumphs. This impressive antlers, gentle on-trend colours, fine fabrics, manor looks out over the bay; airy, chic beautiful bedrooms, tasty dining: just lovely. minimalism accents the original features. Part of Luss Estates, well managed. Outstanding; a welcome new Oban option. 7. 10.

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LOCH MELFORT HOTEL & RESTAURANT ROSSLEA HALL HOTEL Arduaine, Oban, Argyll PA34 4XG Ferry Road, Rhu, Argyll G84 8NF Tel: +44 (0)1852 200 233 Tel: +44 (0)1436 439 955 www.lochmelfort.co.uk www.rossleahallhotel.co.uk Run by Scots Hoteliers of the Year Calum & Its recent £1m renovation has brought Rachel Ross this stunningly-situated country Rosslea Hall - part of which dates from 1849 hotel is fringed by a sweeping bay and - back into the game in certain respects. A Arduaine Gardens. Decidedly romantic, it lovely spot to choose for a wedding, it has spacious rooms in the main house and certainly offers sea views across private chic all-new rooms in the Cedar wing. Fine gardens and modern-styled accommodation. 11. food; great lounges; bar and terrace. 14. The food impressed as did management.

THE QUEEN'S HOTEL THE CREGGANS INN Corran Esplanade, Oban, Argyll PA34 5AG Strachur, Argyll PA27 8BX Tel: +44 (0)1631 562 505 Tel: +44 (0)1369 860 279 www.thequeenshotel-oban.co.uk www.creggans-inn.co.uk Continual effort has gone into enhancing With a cheeky woof, Hector, Scottish Hotel this busy, traditional waterfront hotel. Dog of the Year 2013 [this is true, check his Immaculately clean rooms are fresh and medal] will welcome you to this excellent bright, many having bay views. The owners West Coast inn. Charming bedrooms, wisely recruited award-winning head chef spacious lounges, a lively bar; a classy dining Romi Denesle and his top-notch, innovative room and bistro serving mouthwatering local cuisine stars in the Glen Campa restaurant. produce; all by the loch. 12. 15.

THE PIERHOUSE HOTEL ARDANAISEIG COUNTRY HOUSE Port Appin, Argyll PA38 4DE Kilchrenan, Taynuilt, Argyll PA35 1HE Tel: +44 (0)1631 730 302 Tel: +44 (0)1866 833 3333 www.pierhousehotel.co.uk www.ardanaiseig.com Adventurer Nick Horne leads the team at A romantic and characterful atmosphere, this award-winning country hotel at the end antiques, colour and quirkiness make of a pier facing loch, hills and islands. The Ardanaiseig one of the best-known Scottish seafood-speciality restaurant has a large, country house hotels. Set by Loch Awe the round frontage with big views; log stoves, main hotel and hit Boat House suite are in colourful art, witty things, a holiday-feel. their own quiet domain. Award-winning 13. Lovely bedrooms with good bathrooms. 16. cuisine has long been a hallmark.

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TAYCHREGGAN HOTEL THE ROXBURGHE HOTEL Kilchrenan, Taynuilt, Argyll PA35 1HQ AND GOLF COURSE Tel: +44 (0)1866 833 211 Kelso, Roxburghshire TD5 8JZ www.taychregganhotel.co.uk Tel: +44 (0)1573 450 331 www.roxburghe-hotel.com In one of the most beautiful of locations on the very shore of Loch Awe, this old inn now A beautiful country house, part of the estate made up into a contemporary courtyard. of the Duke of Roxburghe. Crackling fires Cosy lounges, dining room with arched welcome guests; the library bar is full of windows, billiard table, bar and good food. atmosphere; lounges have squishy sofas; it's Fiona Sutherland is the experienced hotelier all classy and terribly romantic. Great golf, of at the helm. course, and all the country comforts. 17. 20.

MACDONALD CARDRONA HOTEL, THE TONTINE HOTEL GOLF & SPA High Street, Peebles, Peeblesshire EH45 8AJ Horsbrugh Ford, Cardrona, Tel: +44 (0)1721 720 892 Peeblesshire EH45 8NE www.tontinehotel.com Tel: +44 (0)1896 833 600 Set back a little from Peebles' attractive High www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/our-hotels/ Street, the Tontine cuts a country dash macdonald-cardrona-hotel-golf-spa indeed. There's an inviting choice of The resort's golf course has matured well; lounges, bar and dining areas; delicious there's a spa with pool and treatment rooms; home baking and smiling, well-trained staff. popular events suite; and a restaurant with Rooms are mainly quite contemporary and notably enjoyable breakfasts. good; the Adam dining room is truly elegant. 18. 21.

CADDON VIEW BUCCLEUCH ARMS HOTEL 14 Pirn Road, Innerleithen, The Green, St. Boswells, Peeblesshire EH44 6HH Roxburghshire TD6 0EW Tel: +44 (0)1896 830 208 Tel: +44 (0)1835 822 243 www.caddonview.co.uk www.buccleucharms.com Continuous enhancement has benefitted this An inn at the heart of the community. Lovely country style, contemporary feel guest house and traditional. But a twist was given when on the edge of a Borders village, surrounded owners conceived and opened the Blue Coo by the rolling hills of 'Cashmere country'. Bistrot - adding a witty and up-to-date Immaculate rooms are good value; home eating place. Cosy rooms, country sports, cooking has both originality and flavour. golf, meetings all on the go. 19. 22.

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DRYBURGH ABBEY HOTEL TIGH NA LEIGH Dryburgh, St. Boswells, 22-24 Airlie Street, Alyth, PH11 8AJ Roxburghshire TD6 0RQ Tel: +44 (0)1828 632 372 Tel: +44 (0)1835 822 261 www.tighnaleigh.co.uk www.dryburgh.co.uk Chris & Bettina Black are an international A hotel that's much-loved, not least for its pairing who have created the cleverest guest tranquil setting by the romantic abbey ruins house. An old villa, with sweet garden, equals and river Tweed. Big public rooms, spacious a joy because so many strands are brought grounds, airy dining room with wide views together: art and style; clean and charming lend a relaxing air. Country sports are well rooms; a conservatory lounge dining zone done; weddings delightful. where awarded meals appear. 23. 26.

THE WHEATSHEAF CAIRN LODGE & HOTEL 1 Main Street, Swinton, Berwickshire TD11 3JJ Orchil Road, Auchterarder, Perthshire PH3 1LX Tel: +44 (0)1890 860 257 Tel: +44 (0)1764 662 634 www.wheatsheaf-swinton.co.uk www.cairnlodge.co.uk A lovely inn, The Wheatsheaf faces a village Cairn Lodge, one of the Aurora Collection, green and is replete with rustic appeal. is unquestionably one of the sassiest boutique Recognised for mouthwatering food, much hotels in the nation. A black and white of it local, the style is classic and generous. designer theme pervades; Italian pzazz and Step in to the glow of a real fire and enjoy undeniable bling adds fun. It's deluxe but cosy public rooms; new beer garden; unstuffy. Cool cocktails, delicious dining, 24. delightful, fresh bedrooms and cottages. 27. sexy bedrooms.

AIRTH CASTLE HOTEL & SPA CRIEFF HYDRO Airth, Stirlingshire FK2 8JF Ferntower Road, Crieff, Perthshire PH7 3LQ Tel: +44 (0)1324 831 411 Tel: +44 (0)1764 655 555 www.airthcastlehotel.com www.crieffhydro.com Airth is a multifaceted hotel popular with Scottish Family Hotel of the Year 2013, the business people thanks to easy motorway hydro has a national reputation; clever access and excellent meeting rooms. It’s a hit marketing plays to the nostalgia felt by many for events and weddings. There is an for this resort with the family at the heart. A authentic castle part, often used for events, recent redesign saw many enhancements to and a contemporary wing. Friendly service a public areas, rooms and facilities. A 'local hallmark. Part of the Aurora Collection. heroes' scheme highlights fine local foods. 25. 28.

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KNOCK CASTLE HOTEL AND SPA KENMORE HOTEL & LUXURY LODGES Drummond Terrace, Crieff, Perthshire PH7 4AN The Square, Kenmore, Perthshire PH15 2NU Tel: +44 (0)1764 653 806 Tel: +44 (0)1887 830 205 www.knockcastle.com www.kenmorehotel.com Unpretentious, spacious and grandly quirky In a pretty village, the Kenmore is one of Knock Castle is romantic: how many hotels Scotland’s oldest continually-trading hotels have a rooftop restaurant and open-air or inns. Robert Burns stayed and wrote a terrace offering a magnificent Highland poem in pencil on the chimney breast in the view? Swimming pool; castle suites; fine cosy bar and it’s still legible today. Now one modern rooms new for 2013; charming chef of the Aurora Collection, its grill and luxury patron Jason Henderson at the helm. lodges are recent successes. 29. 32.

ATHOLL ARMS HOTEL GLENBERVIE HOUSE Dunkeld, Perthshire PH8 0AQ Stirling Road, Larbert, Stirlingshire FK5 4SJ Tel: +44 (0)1350 727 219 Tel: +44 (0)1324 556 280 www.athollarmshotel.com www.glenberviehousehotel.com Great effort has gone into this small town In the heart of central Scotland, in its own hotel by the Tay. Bedrooms are fresh, there's grounds, this dynamically-run exclusive use free wi-fi, the welcome is warm - and we like venue is a favourite for sassy, bold weddings the homebaked scones at reception! The big where the setting itself must dress to lounge is comfy, the bar popular. The food: impress. Superb, chic Coach House award-winning, unpretentious, innovative accommodation. A member of the Aurora and wonderfully sourced. Collection and a must-check-out venue. 30. 33.

BALBIRNIE HOUSE MURRAYSHALL HOUSE HOTEL Markinch, Glenrothes, Fife KY7 6NE Murrayshall Road, Scone, Perth, Tel: +44 (0)1592 610 066 Perthshire PH2 7PH www.balbirnie.co.uk Tel: +44 (0)1738 551 171 This gorgeous manor hotel, set in parkland www.murrayshall.co.uk and flanked by immaculate lawns, is Spacious and airy country house flanked by renowned as many-times winner of Scottish beautiful trees, with a vista across Perthshire Wedding Hotel of the Year. And justly so. from its hillside expanse. Well-managed, But there's much more to the exceptionally with helpful staff, the hotel's not only about well-managed, sociable place: we especially its golf facilities: enjoy good food, breakfasts 31. like The Orangery destination restaurant. 34. and fine, characterful rooms and suites.

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THE PARKLANDS HOTEL NEW COUNTY HOTEL 2 St. Leonards Bank, Perth, Perthshire PH2 8EB 22-30 County Place, Perth, Perthshire PH2 8EE Tel: +44 (0)1738 622 451 | www.theparklandshotel.com Tel: +44 (0)1738 623 355 Perth has become something of a foodie destination in recent years and this smartly chic www.newcountyhotel.com townhouse hotel, with popular terrace for al fresco drinks and meals, is partly to blame as Unusually a 3-star hotel with a much more it’s always done dining deliberately well. Winner of Perth Hotel of the Year, Parklands has highly-rated, almost standalone restaurant, a sister restaurant in town, 63 Tay Street. Recently the hotel opened its own Opus One. A modern reception foyer and 63@Parklands for exceptional fine dining; it’s been beautifully redesigned by dynamic café area is to the front, as is Gavin's bar. owners Scott and Penny Edwards. Bedrooms, which range from cosy singles through Rooms are simple and clean, but the sleek, designer deluxes and family rooms, have been getting a makeover and the new look is contemporary restaurant's cuisine is xxdecidedly more boutique. It’s an ideal venue for small business meetings and celebrations. 36. complex, delightful. 35. CRAIGATIN HOUSE & COURTYARD 165 Atholl Road, Pitlochry, Perthshire PH16 5QL Tel: +44 (0)1796 472 478 www.craigatinhouse.co.uk Operating to truly professional standards, this is a deserved award-winner. A large villa and stables courtyard has been augmented with a high ceiling designer lounge / breakfast room complete with log stove. Rooms range from compact to a suite; each is immaculate. xx 37.

CRAIGMHOR LODGE & COURTYARD 27 West Moulin Road, Pitlochry, Perthshire PH16 5EF Tel: +44 (0)1796 472 123 www.craigmhorlodge.co.uk Overlooking the Victorian town is this oasis of hospitality. An old stone villa is where the award-winning breakfasts are served with a smile; a lounge is new for this season. Excellent rooms are in a contemporary wing; xx 38. each offers modernity and space.

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EAST HAUGH HOUSE HOTEL BALLATHIE HOUSE HOTEL East Haugh, Pitlochry, Perthshire PH16 5JS Kinclaven, Stanley, Perthshire PH1 4QN Tel: +44 (0)1796 473 121 Tel: +44 (0)1250 883 268 www.easthaugh.co.uk www.ballathiehousehotel.com Yes, it is Fishing Hotel of the Year 2013 but Ballathie House, turreted and pretty with a there's more to it than that (although the hint of château, reposes by the Tay. The angling-themed bar with open log fire is a estate setting is tranquil: you may spot the rustic delight). Tasteful country rooms; one Highland beef being raised. Dynamic has its own peat fire. Delicious cooking by an manager Jody Marshall leads an enthusiastic award-winning team can be of the highest team. Romantic bedrooms cosset; chef Scott 39. calibre, be it formal or casual in the cosy bar. 42. Scorer's cuisine is superb.

FONAB CASTLE HOTEL SOLSGIRTH HOUSE Foss Road, Pitlochry, Perthshire PH16 5ND By Dollar, Stirling, Stirlingshire FK14 7NZ Tel: +44 (0)1796 470 140 Tel: +44 (0)1259 743 881 www.fonabcastle.com www.aurorahotelcolllection.com The ambition of newly-opened Fonab Castle Picture-perfect and with romantic charm, knows few bounds; manager Peter Sim leads Victorian era Solsgirth is an exceptional a strong team, backed by considerable wedding or corporate venue; as a member of resource. Imposing old mansion meets bold the Aurora Collection it benefits from their architectural vision and interior design free- experience and extra facilities. With pretty thinking and the result? Sumptuous Scots rooms, gracious grounds and a ballroom gorgeousness, fab rooms. Fame awaits. taking 100, this is an original choice. 40. 43.xx

TIGH NA SHEE STIRLING MANAGEMENT CENTRE 6 Nursing Home Brae, Pitlochry, University of Stirling, Stirling, Perthshire PH16 5HP Stirlingshire FK9 4LA Tel: +44 (0)1796 472 639 Tel: +44 (0)1786 466 171 www.tighnashee.co.uk www.smc.stir.ac.uk This lovely 4-star B&B sits on the edge of The campus of the University of Stirling is the popular theatre town, Pitlochry. Well- perhaps the most scenic in Britain; bold equipped bedrooms are spotlessly clean; all modern buildings are set against Airthrey fresh and clean lined throughout. Rooms Loch and the Ochil hills. A conference or have nice touches such as iPod docks, free event venue with a difference. Great rates wifi. Local produce on the go at breakfast. during uni holidays for 'staycations'. 41. 44.xx

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BLUE RAINBOW APARTHOTEL EDINBURGH 2 York Buildings, Queen Street, Edinburgh EH2 1HY Tel: +44 (0)845 045 2222 | www.bluerainbowapartments.com The National Portrait Gallery on Queen Street in Edinburgh’s New Town is one of the city’s great attractions: directly across the road, and close by one of the new tram stops (trams due in 2014), is Edinburgh’s branch of the up-and-coming Blue Rainbow ApartHotel apartments organisation. Offering self-contained modern accommodation at Saver, Executive, Premium or Penthouse levels of luxury, Blue Rainbow can certainly offer considerable value when compared with traditional hotels. Book ahead for best offers, of course. The best apartments have big views to the Forth estuary, iPod docks, 42” xxTVs, deluxe toiletries and complementary goodies. Free wifi in all but Saver rooms. 45.

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THE SUN INN HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS Lothianbridge, Dalkeith, Midlothian EH22 4TR EDINBURGH CITY CENTRE Tel: +44 (0)131 663 2456 16-22 Picardy Place, Edinburgh EH1 3JT www.thesuninnedinburgh.co.uk Tel: +44 (0)131 558 2300 www.hieedinburgh.co.uk The Minto family have turned the Sun into an exceptional, hugely popular gastropub This notably well-run, effective city centre with rooms. Skill in many areas, from budget brand hotel has an ideal location, concept and design through to daily hands- across the road from the Playhouse Theatre. on cheffing. Witty boutique rooms include Not small at 160 rooms, you’d never guess one with a freestanding copper bath. Food is by the low-key exterior. Free wifi and inclusive breakfast rates a plus. 46.xx modern, full-on enjoyable. 49.

CHANNINGS HOTEL JURYS INN EDINBURGH HOTEL 12-16 South Learmonth Gardens, 43 Jeffrey Street, Edinburgh EH1 1DH Edinburgh EH4 1EZ Tel: +44 (0)131 200 3300 Tel: +44 (0)131 315 2226 www.edinburghhotels.jurysinns.com/ www.channings.co.uk Jurys Inn Edinburgh is an imposing building, Once the home of explorer Sir Ernest not entirely for the best reasons but they Shackleton, Channings is a wonderfully inherited the architecture; inside it’s a well- quietly-located boutique hotel. Rooms are run and well situated central option and a plush and individually themed. Attractive hotel with an award-winning green ethos. An lounges, bar, restaurant and sun deck in the attractive bar serves food all day. Best rooms garden. It's quirky and delightful. 47. 50. on upper floors; good value, tasty breakfasts.

CROWNE PLAZA THE ROXBURGHE PRINCES STREET SUITES 38 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh EH2 4HQ Princes Street, Edinburgh EH1 3EG Tel: +44 (0)844 879 9063 Tel: +44 (0)131 558 1600 www.theroxburghe.com www.princesstreetsuites.co.uk Unveiled newly as a Crowne Plaza-branded Winner of Rising Star Serviced Apartments hotel this season, The Roxburghe, is a fine of the Year 2013, these spacious, Edinburgh hotel enjoying its renaissance. contemporary apartments have a central Manager Marcello Ventisei has developed an location and many rooms look right out over excellent team, apparent from the concierge the city. Well managed and on-the-up, an onwards. New club lounge and other unexpected bonus is the Sanctuary Spa with 48. improvements underway. One to watch. 51. its Dermalogica treatments.

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SHERATON GRAND HOTEL & SPA, THE BALMORAL EDINBURGH 1 Princes Street, Edinburgh EH2 2EQ 1 Festival Square, Edinburgh EH3 9SR Tel: +44 (0)131 556 2414 Tel: +44 (0)131 229 9131 www.roccofortehotels.com www.sheraton.com/grandedinburgh Elegant, often beautifully understated décor One of the capital's premier hotels, which is the confident style at The Balmoral 5-star was recently refurbished. Strengths are hotel, part of the Rocco Forte global aplenty: let's highlight the top-rank One spa; collection. Gracious rooms, the best face Breakfast of the Year [Large Hotel] award; towards the castle; spa; Michelin-star cuisine concierges and front of house team; superb in Number One; and Hadrian's brasserie bedrooms; and executive lounge. won our top hotel restaurant award 2013. 52. 55.

TEN HILL PLACE HOTEL THE BONHAM 10 Hill Place, Edinburgh EH8 9DS 35 Drumsheugh Gardens, Edinburgh EH3 7RN Tel: +44 (0)131 662 2080 Tel: +44 (0)131 226 6050 www.tenhillplacehotel.com www.townhousecompany.com/thebonham Possibly the best Edinburgh hotel that The original boutique hotel in the capital, nobody's heard of, Ten Hill Place - part of The Bonham's discreet New Town façade the Royal College of Surgeons complex - is a conceals a haven of good taste and charming sleeper indeed. We much admire its service. Bedrooms come in several styles; we comfortable modern rooms, green credentials love the upper floor ones. The bar is newer; and, more recently, bistro restaurant offering afteroon teas are popular; lunch and dinner a surprising and delicious array. are very good indeed. 53. 56.

THE ATHOLL THE CALEDONIAN, 11 Atholl Crescent, Edinburgh EH3 8HA A WALDORF ASTORIA HOTEL Tel: +44 (0)8447 360 047 Princes Street, Edinburgh EH1 2AS www.theatholl.com Tel: +44 (0)131 222 8888 www.thecaledonianedinburgh.com This exquisite, all-suite small luxury hotel is a member of the ICMI collection of standout £20 million or so has lifted the Caledonian Scots properties. Design is of the luxe scale. into the Waldorf Astoria brand. From the The Atholl can arrange all aspects of your glitter of the chandaliered foyer and chic stay; your suite will be prepared to suit. A Guerlain spa to the bold Peacock Alley tie-in with Albert Roux means dinner can be lounge and Pompadour restaurant, the enhancements are hard to miss. 54. heavenly, be it a deux or for a corporate do. 57.

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THE CHESTER RESIDENCE 9 Rothesay Place, Edinburgh EH3 7SL Edinburgh VIP Apartments Tel: +44 (0)131 226 2075 www.chester-residence.com '' VIP Apartments offer luxurious Scottish Hotel of the Year 2012, and winner and spacious city centre serviced of other serious accolades, the all-suite apartments, from chic Penthouses to modern townhouses they have Chester Residence set a national benchmark an apartment to suit all tastes. Ideal for accommodation and service. Superb, for family getaways, longer stay sleek and funky suites are full of elan... and business travellers or for a weekend all the latest in desirable high-tech; concierge away with friends.'' 58. service is cheerfully excellent.  Luxury one / two bed apartments THE GEORGE HOTEL (sleeps 1-7 guests) 19-21 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 2PB Free WiFi as standard Tel: +44 (0)131 240 7178  Egyptian cotton linens and luxury www.thegeorgehoteledinburgh.co.uk  branded toiletries The premium location of the George makes  Parking available it a choice option in the capital; George  24 hour service Street has designer shops; adjacent St Personalised meet and greet Andrew Square is a green oasis beloved by  check-in / express check-out. citizens. Tempus bar / restaurant is an urbane Discounts to many top attractions success; the hotel scores too for meetings and  and restaurants. 59. weddings; rooftop penthouse space available. Locations THE HOWARD Quartermile / Hill Street 34 Great King Street, Edinburgh EH3 6QH The Mound / Dublin Meuse Tel: +44 (0)131 557 3500 www.theedinburghcollection.com/thehoward Many are the well-known faces who have stayed at what's billed the city's most discreet hotel. One of the Edinburgh Collection, it Contact has butler service and luxurious rooms and VIP Apartments A - B suites, one with its own private door to the 47 Hill Street street on which it sits looking most unlike a Edinburgh EH2 3LQ 60. hotel. Which was exactly the plan. Tel : 07753 496 410 www.vipapartmentsedinburgh.co.uk 30 SCOTLAND’S BEST HOTELS SCOTLAND’S BEST HOTELS 31 Scottish Hotel Awards Edinburgh & the Lothians

THE KNIGHT RESIDENCE GREYWALLS 12 Lauriston Street, Edinburgh EH3 9DJ Muirfield, Gullane, EH31 2EG Tel: +44 (0)131 622 8120 Tel: +44 (0)1620 842 144 www.theknightresidence.co.uk www.greywalls.co.uk Service with enthusiasm and heaps of Architecture by Sir Edwyn Lutyens; gardens practical knowledge is assuredly the basis for after Gertrude Jeckyll; and now with food this highly popular serviced apartments' led by Albert Roux… Greywalls is simply a many awards. Easy parking, immaculately joy for the senses. On the East Lothian golf prepared modern suites with a touch of coast, it's easy to get to from Edinburgh homeliness, thoughtful extras and can-do airport and all feels a world apart. One of the 61. help on hand. 64. select ICMI managed collection.

TUNE HOTEL HAYMARKET CARBERRY TOWER 8 Clifton Terrace, Edinburgh EH12 5DR Musselburgh, East Lothian EH21 8PY Tel: +44 (0)131 347 9700 Tel: +44 (0)131 665 3135 www.tunehotels.com/our-hotels/ www.carberrytower.com haymarket-edinburgh Half an hour from Edinburgh is this The Scottish New Hotel of the Year 2013, dramatic alternative. Thirty bedrooms range The dynamic company are expanding from comfy Tower rooms to huge, plush internationally and their add-on-what-you- four poster suites. Parking is a cinch and the need pricing approach is proving a hit; 35 acres of grounds including a rose garden rooms are simple but perfectly comfy and donated by the late Queen Mother are balm 62. the whole place has a touch of happening. 65. to the harassed. Great for weddings, events.

VIP APARTMENTS MACDONALD MARINE HOTEL & SPA 47 Hill Street, Edinburgh EH2 5LQ Cromwell Road, North Berwick, Tel: +44 (0)7753 496 410 East Lothian EH39 4LZ www.vipapartmentsedinburgh.co.uk Tel: +44 (0)844 879 9130 A smart, ‘why didn't I think of it concept’, www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/our- hotels/marine VIP Apartments opened in 2012 and is a collection of deluxe, different-sized and Over recent years manager Seamus Coen individually styled serviced apartments and his team have given great service here. studded around choice central city locations. The spa and pool set-up is excellent; there's Free wifi; laundry and airport transfer; a handsome bar and the John Paul welcome pack; team on call 24-hours. restauarant is a hit. 63. 66.

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BEARDMORE HOTEL CROWNE PLAZA GLASGOW Beardmore Street, Clydebank, 3 Congress Road, Finniston, Glasgow G3 8QT Glasgow G81 4SA Tel: +44 (0)141 306 9988 Tel: +44 (0)141 951 6000 www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/gb/en/glas www.thebeardmore.com gow/glwcr/hoteldetail Wonderfully friendly service, easy free If you're attending an event at the Scottish parking, spacious bedrooms with iMacs, Exhibition & Conference Centre then no views of the Clyde and excellent cuisine. hotel is closer. The glassy tower block looks Additionally, the business and conference over the Clyde to the BBC, and Science category winner has a unique asset - an Centre in this dynamic area. A leader in auditorium for presentational advantage. events; top executive floors are best. 67. 70.

BLYTHSWOOD SQUARE HOTEL GRAND CENTRAL HOTEL 11 Blythswood Square, Glasgow G2 4AD 99 Gordon Street, Glasgow G1 3SF Tel: +44 (0)141 248 8888 Tel: +44 (0)141 240 3700 www.townhousecompany.com/ www.thegrandcentralhotel.co.uk blythswoodsquare Winner of Scottish Hotel of the Year 2013, This former Scottish Hotel of the Year has a this successful Victorian-era station hotel has boutique feel and an atmosphere popular an atmosphere and bustle that modern with citizens and visitors. Well-considered buildings just can't replicate. Many new design went into a rebuild of historic former rooms open this season; the hit Champagne car club HQ. Coloured real tweeds deployed bar is expanding. It's a local favourite. (See throughout is a classy touch. winner feature in this Gold Guide.) 68. 71.

CITIZEN M HOTEL HILTON GARDEN INN 60 Renfrew Street, Glasgow G2 3BW GLASGOW CITY CENTRE Tel: +44 (0)203 519 1111 Finnieston Quay, Glasgow G3 8HW www.citizenm.com/glasgow Tel: +44 (0)141 240 1002 www.hiltonglasgow.co.uk Some say CitizenM is to hotels what an iPhone was to mobiles. Things move on but Standalone modern hotel with wide riverside since this design-led, award-winning budget frontage, facing the buildings of BBC and boutique hotel opened it has emphatically STV. Excellent, functional bedrooms, all proven itself. Good management, vibrant with iMacs; laundry room; meetings rooms. staff, small but unique rooms and an unusual Friendly, keen team. Nearby health club a plus. Good food in City Café restaurant. 69. food / bar / shop set up all just work. 72.

34 SCOTLAND’S BEST HOTELS SCOTLAND’S BEST HOTELS 35 Scottish Hotel Awards Glasgow & Clyde

HILTON GLASGOW JURYS INN GLASGOW HOTEL 1 William Street, Glasgow G3 8HT 80 Street, Glasgow G1 4QG Tel: +44 (0)141 204 5555 Tel: +44 (0)141 314 4800 www.hiltonglasgow.co.uk www.glasgowhotels.jurysinns.com/ The commercial capital of Scotland's big Largest Scots hotel by number of rooms, it Hilton is downtown next to the Clyde, surprised when it won Business Hotel of the Kingston Bridge. Executive rooms on 18th- Year 2013: this reflects changes at Jurys, 20th floors are the best and have access to often led by the hotel’s management. Neat, the excellent exec lounge area; there's a fresh rooms; great reception / foyer / bar set leisure club and pool; grill restaurant, bar up; enhanced meeting facilities; plenty of 73. and tea lounges; and events facilities. 76. added value and really tasty fresh food.

HOLIDAY INN GLASGOW AIRPORT PIPERS' TRYST HOTEL Glasgow Airport, Glasgow PA3 2TR 30-34 McPhater Street, Cowcaddens, Tel: +44 (0)141 847 8287 Glasgow G4 0HW www.holidayinn.com Tel: +44 (0)141 353 0220 Scotland’s Airport Hotel of the Year 2013 has www.thepipingcentre.co.uk benefitted from a complete exterior Part of the National Piping Centre, this makeover and now stands rejuvenated next hotel / restaurant-with-rooms earns praise to the main terminal building of Glasgow from guests, providing warm and genuine International. Manager Douglas Winfield hospitality. 8 clean, modern, Scottish proudly leads an enthusiastic team. The [naturally] themed bedrooms while the cosy ‘Academy’ is excellent for business meetings. bar / restaurant serves tasty dishes. 74. 77.

HOTEL DU VIN RADISSON BLU GLASGOW ONE DEVONSHIRE GARDENS Argyle Street, Glasgow G2 8DL 1 Devonshire Gardens, Glasgow G12 OUX Tel: +44 (0)141 204 3333 Tel: +44 (0)141 339 2001 www.radissonblu.co.uk/hotel-glasgow www.the-devonshire.co.uk A game-changing hotel when it opened This remains Glasgow's top hotel and Hotel some years ago, the investment in bold du Vin inherited a big reputation. The wine architecture has stood it in good stead. Fresh theme pops up throughout; the mix of wit investment and pro-active management is and plush is rather fun. Bedrooms are deluxe. this year's story; rooms are sleek, well- Head chef Darin Campbell did not for equipped and uncluttered; the foyer has a nothing win Glasgow Chef of the Year 2013. 75. 78. sense of occasion; the leisure club is a plus.

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THISTLE HOTEL GLASGOW DORNOCH CASTLE HOTEL 36 Cambridge Street, Glasgow G2 3HN Castle Street, Dornoch, Sutherland IV25 3SD Tel: +44 (0)141 332 3311 Tel: +44 (0)1862 810 216 www.thistle.com www.dornochcastlehotel.com This large 4-star has a car park adjacent; all Twenty-four bedrooms await in both historic bedrooms are air-conditioned, the best are and modern areas; the castle, faces the 12th the deluxe options on higher levels. There's century cathedral and offers a characterful an Otium leisure club with gym and pool. Highland stay. The top Old Courtroom Huge, well-run events / functions set up, bedroom has stone walls and a huge four- award-winning event catering. Ideal for poster bed. Dine by a former bishop's fire in 79. major events like, say, our awards. 82. the bar or in the Garden restaurant.

LYNNHURST HOTEL LOCH NESS INN Park Road, Johnstone, Renfrewshire PA5 8LS Lewiston, Drumnadrochit, Tel: +44 (0)1505 324 331 Inverness-shire IV63 6UW www.lynnhurst.co.uk Tel: +44 (0)1456 450 991 A handsomely-presented hotel with blonde www.staylochness.co.uk sandstone Victorian mansion at the heart, Sister of the Applecross Inn, this newer and now augmented with modern areas and trendier sibling won a Rising Star award in attractive terraces. Renowned for well-run 2011. A bustling and attractive place, the weddings, the hotel features contemporary décor is rustic with stone floors, colourful décor and design. Rooms are excellent; dine art, touches of tartan, log stoves. Fresh 80. formally or in the lounge. 83. seafood. Rooms are simple, fresh and comfy.

THE TORRIDON INVERLOCHY CASTLE HOTEL Torridon, Achnasheen, Ross-shire IV22 2EY Torlundy, Fort William, Tel: +44 (0)1445 791 242 Inverness-shire PH33 6SN www.thetorridon.com Tel: +44 (0)1397 702 177 Twice winner of Scottish Hotel of the Year www.inverlochy.co.uk and reasons are not hard to find. Gloriously Queen Victoria “never saw a lovelier” place; sited among our best mountains, with an air a view of garden, loch, forest and hill; Ben of mysterious allure. Classic features Nevis is behind. A superb ICMI-run castle combine with chic designer bedrooms; hotel; fab new bathrooms in all rooms; dining is first class. Top eco credentials; Michelin star cuisine from Phillip Carnegie. 81. activities team; less-pricey inn, too. 84. Rolls Royce Phantom courtesy car.

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GLENFINNAN HOUSE HOTEL CULLODEN HOUSE HOTEL Glenfinnan, Inverness-shire PH37 4LT Inverness, Inverness-shire IV1 2NZ Tel: +44 (0)1397 722 235 Tel: +44 (0)1463 790 461 www.glenfinnanhouse.com www.cullodenhouse.co.uk This shabby-chic mansion gives guests a real A grand Highland hotel with a tradition of taste of Highland life. The stunning location celebrated hospitality and good cheer. The is known from many films; historic mansion sits by a beautiful walled steam trains often chuff by. Rooms range garden; indoors, gracious Adam-style public from simple to four poster; the cheery bar rooms and classic, country-style bedrooms has live music (check dates); chef Duncan and suites. Food is by Hotel Chef of the Year 85. Gibson's good food is lovingly prepared. 88. 2013 Michael Simpson.

GLENGARRY CASTLE HOTEL GLENMORISTON TOWN HOUSE HOTEL Invergarry, Inverness-shire PH35 4HJ 20 Ness Bank, Inverness, Tel: +44 (0)1809 501 254 Inverness-shire IV2 4SF www.glengarry.net Tel: +44 (0)1463 223 777 www.glenmoristontownhouse.com Hugely popular with overseas visitors who delight in a 'real' Scots Highland hotel, An enviable riverside setting for this popular Glengarry revels, as its guests do, in its old hotel. On sunny days tables outside are fashionedness and tradition. Open log fires, bustling. The sassy piano bar is a real success wood panelling, stags heads, big oil and offers a range of cocktails and whiskies; paintings, lots of books, afternoon tea at Abstract restaurant was featured on TV and 86. three. Grounds lead right to the loch's edge. 89. is renowned for contemporary cuisine.

BUNCHREW HOUSE HOTEL ROCPOOL RESERVE Beauly Firth, Inverness, Inverness-shire IV3 8TA 14 Culduthel Road, Inverness, Tel: +44 (0)1463 234 917 Inverness-shire IV2 4AG www.bunchrew-inverness.co.uk Tel: +44 (0)1463 240 089 www.rocpool.com This Highland hotel is a romantic 17th century mansion house on the shores of the A unique hotel: a low-profile yet elegant Beauly Firth, only three miles from white villa was reinterpreted with a dramatic Inverness. Rooms, including four poster beds Italian pzazz and glamour; then, Inverlochy in some, all have that quietly elegant country Castle's acclaimed team took over and added house feel. The restaurant is oak-panelled a Chez Rouz restaurant experience. Hip, and striking. luxury rooms; some with outdoor hot tub. 87. 90.

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KYLESKU HOTEL Kylesku, Sutherland IV27 4HW Tel: +44 (0)1971 502 231 www.kyleskuhotel.co.uk Last year’s Rising Star winner continues its trajectory in 2013; we applaud the style and skills of the owners. By a small pier on a fjord-like sea loch, here is the kind of small, Autumn Breaks chill-out country hotel many seek: spotless bedrooms; dazzling local food served in bar 91. or conservatory; snug lounge with log fire. 2 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast and Whisky Tasting with Phil, Simon and Scotty INVER LODGE HOTEL Superior Castle Room only £159.00 per night Loch Inver, Sutherland IV27 4LU Deluxe Room only £199.00 per night Tel: +44 (0)1571 844 496 Additional nights are available pro rata www.inverlodge.com CALL: 01862 810 216 or Low atop a hillside, surveying a wide bay; all EMAIL: around is magnificence. A hugely popular [email protected] to make a reservation Highland hotel: big open fire in an elegant lounge; library-style bar; restfully designed bedrooms with new bathrooms; a Chez Roux restaurant offering exciting, unpretentious 92. dining. ICMI collection member.

THE MONARCH HOTEL Laggan, Newtonmore, Inverness-shire PH20 1BT Tel: +44 (0)1528 544 276 www.the-monarch.co.uk A well-run, captivating small hotel where Neil & Annie Whittle have transformed the whole experience. Fresh country bedrooms; lovely garden with church ruin; acclaimed food in a contemporary, stove-warmed restaurant, and much good cheer. Dornoch Castle Hotel Ltd, Castle Street, Dornoch, Sutherland IV25 3SD 93. TEL: 0044 (0) 1862 810216 | FAX: 0044 (0) 1862 810981 www.dornochcastlehotel.com 42 SCOTLAND’S BEST HOTELS SHA2013 Scottish Hotel Awards Highland – Islands

TONGUE HOTEL AUCHRANNIE RESORT Tongue, Sutherland IV27 4XD Auchrannie Road, Brodick, Isle of Arran KA27 8BZ Tel: +44 (0)1847 611 206 Tel: +44 (0)1770 302 234 | www.auchrannie.co.uk www.tonguehotel.co.uk Beautifully sited Auchrannie Resort has received many honours in recent years; it is Right atop mainland Scotland, this hotel has diverse and hugely entertaining. A country house with open fires, conservatory fine long been a stop on exploratory journeys. dining, classy bedrooms with glam bathrooms and a calm swimming pool; a modern Owners Lorraine & David Hook have really complex adjacent with family rooms, casual quality dining, leisure club and brand-new upgraded their hotel; the atmosphere is treatment spa. Then there are the deluxe lodges – woodland cottages, really. There are stressless, the localty stunning. Log stoves, activities galore, and for all ages: a brilliant playbarn for kids… right through to kayaking tartan, whisky bar, dining room with open for adventurous adults. Passionate ownership and energetic management keeps moving 94. fire; a choice of sweet, fresh rooms. this marvellous all-season resort forward and guest satisfaction confirms the popularity. 97. APPLECROSS INN Applecross, Wester Ross, Ross-shire IV54 8LR Tel: +44 (0)1520 744 262 www.applecross.uk.com Famed Highland inn with a celebrated and refreshing seafood bar set-up. Dame of Hospitality Judith Fish and her team provide a robust welcome. The area is spectacular and includes Britain’s highest road, the 95. Bealach na Bà pass. Often full so ring ahead!

KILMICHAEL COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL Glen Cloy, Brodick, Isle of Arran KA27 8BY Tel: +44 (0)1770 302 219 www.kilmichael.com This, the oldest house on Arran, is without reservation named by us one of the country’s loveliest, best-run small country house hotels. Each room is individual; luxury cottages are brilliant. Lounges glitter with taste; a.m. and p.m. enjoy witty menus and 96. then cook’s joyful, original, sublime food.

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THE DOUGLAS HOTEL TIRORAN HOUSE HOTEL Shore Road, Brodick, Isle of Arran KA27 8AW Loch Scridain, Isle of Mull PA69 6ES Tel: +44 (0)1770 302 968 Tel: +44 (0)1681 705 232 | www.tiroran.com www.thedouglashotel.co.uk It’s a bit of a trip getting here and with each passing magnificent mile it seems less likely As you sail into Brodick bay the first hotel to there could ever be a fine hotel out here, a speck on the map against endless lochs and be seen is this, the immaculately presented hills? But there is. And it won Scottish Country House Hotel of the Year 2013. When at red sandstone Scottish Boutique Hotel of the last you come to the drive, the pristine white house and garden fill the windscreen. And Year. Gorgeous, trendy suites cosset; there's something tells you that it was a good idea. The elegant yet worldly wise house is not at a big-windowed bar with telescopes and all stiff, but all is done properly. Beautiful bedrooms; a plush drawing room with fire, big home baking; a bistro serves tantalisingly books and squishy sofas; dining room with growing vine canopy and loch view. Food is by 98. tasty food, some prepared on a Jospar grill. an award-winning chef; kilted Laurence is a droll, perfect host. And breakfast is superb. 101. BALFOUR CASTLE Isle of Shapinsay, Orkney KW17 2DY Tel: +44 (0)1856 711 282 www.balfourcastle.com Our remotest entry and yet not that difficult to get to. Fly to Kirkwall and they'll meet you. The incredible, historic 'calendar house' (365 windows, 52 rooms, 12 doors, 7 turrets) is a joy to discover. Recent winner of our top chef award Jean-Baptiste Bady cooks 99. sublimely. The setting: rare.

GLENISLE HOTEL Lamlash, Isle of Arran KA27 8LY Tel: +44 (0)1770 600 559 www.glenislehotel.com A brilliant former Island Hotel of the Year- winner, this little hotel just keeps getting better. Exceptionally nice bedrooms all; some, like the suite with a bath in the bay window, are the tops. Cheery bar area; delightful garden terrace for dining al fresco; 100. airy contemporary dining room.

46 SCOTLAND’S BEST HOTELS SCOTLAND’S BEST HOTELS 47 Scottish Hotel Awards Islands – North East

DUISDALE COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL HIGHLAND COTTAGE by Isle Ornsay, Sleat, Isle of Skye IV43 8QW Breadalbane Street, Tobermory, Tel: +44 (0)1471 833 202 Isle of Mull PA75 6PD www.duisdale.com Tel: +44 (0)1688 302 030 The contemporary, boutique chic of island www.highlandcottage.co.uk hotel just works. Hearty welcomes from a The welcome is memorable; the restaurant dedicated team who go the exra mile. Rooms with rooms offers pristine bedrooms with are bold; four poster ones are a treat; there's sweet touches; lovely sitting room with bar; even an a outdoor hot tub. Food is good; the conservatory lounge. Dame of Hospitality Jo restaurant is part conservatory - great for Currie's cuisine leads with island produce 102. breakfast! Awesome views. 105. and is served in a most elegant dining room.

KINLOCH LODGE WESTERN ISLES HOTEL Sleat, Isle of Skye IV43 8QY Tobermory, Isle of Mull PA75 6PR Tel: +44 (0)1471 833 333 Tel: +44 (0)1688 302 012 www.kinloch-lodge.co.uk www.mullhotel.com Michelin-starred; lucky guests might enjoy There's an atmosphere of days gone by, at one of many superb new rooms or suites. the fantastically-situated, almost clifftop Exciting changes in the dining room / Western Isles which surveys the bay of kitchen set-up have been masterminded by 'Balamory' below. The robust old stone celebrated cookery writer Claire building boasts a fresh new look in Macdonald’s daughter Isabella and conservatory bar / restaurant. Quiet lounges; 103. innovative resident chef Marcello Tully. 106. trad bedrooms; helpful owners.

TORAVAIG HOUSE HOTEL HILTON GARDEN INN Sleat, Isle of Skye IV44 8RE ABERDEEN CITY CENTRE Tel: +44 (0)8450 551 117 31 St. Andrew Street, Aberdeen, www.skyehotel.co.uk AB25 1JA Tel: +44 (0)1224 451 444 Tucked away in the scenic Sleat peninsula, www.hiltongardeninn.hilton.co.uk this shining jewel of island hospitality is sister of Duisdale House. Smart, restful bedrooms; One of the best big-brand hotels in Scotland. rich sitting room with grand piano, log fire; Good city location; 24-hour 'pantry'; exceptional cuisine by chef Richard Massey; spacious lounge / bar area with hints of and a yacht, a serious one, to take one away homeliness. Enthusiastic staff; open-plan restaurant. Bedrooms are a success. 104. on picnics in season to secret places. 107.

48 SCOTLAND’S BEST HOTELS SCOTLAND’S BEST HOTELS 49 Scottish Hotel Awards North East

HOLIDAY INN ABERDEEN WEST JURYS INN ABERDEEN HOTEL Westhill Drive, Westhill, Aberdeen, Union Square, Guild Street, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire AB32 6TT Aberdeenshire AB11 5RG Tel: +44 (0)1224 270 300 Tel: +44 (0)1224 381 200 www.holidayinnaberdeenwest.co.uk http://aberdeenhotels.jurysinns.com/ A great team, led by Scottish Hotel Manager Jury’s relatively new hotel here is part of the of the Year 2013 Bill Burnett, helps make smart Union Square shopping mall. The this Holiday Inn a hit. Air conditioned brand is not as budget as it used to be but rooms are standard HI, with executive ones weekend rates here can be super. Nice bar best. Luigi's restaurant offers great food, area; attractive bedrooms, the best being on 108. locally popular; dining in the comfy lounge. 111. upper floors.

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS THISTLE ABERDEEN AIRPORT ABERDEEN CITY CENTRE Argyll Road, Aberdeen Airport, Aberdeen, Chapel Street, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire AB21 0AF Aberdeenshire AB10 1SQ Tel: +44 (0)871 376 9001 Tel: +44 (0)1224 623 500 www.thistle.com www.hieaberdeen.co.uk The low-profile Thistle has a welcoming Budget hotel in an expensive city; central centre; Dame of Hospitality Alison Christie location; fresh and clean bedrooms with fair leads a friendly crew. Big clean rooms, most amenities including good power showers; refurbished lately; Osprey bar / restaurant free internet access. Breakfast is included in with a terrace; and an award-winning events room rate. Meeting rooms available. team and popular function suite. 109. 112.

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS THISTLE ABERDEEN ALTENS ABERDEEN EXHIBITION CENTRE Souter Head Road, Altens Industrial Estate, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire AB12 3LF Aberdeenshire AB23 8AJ Tel: +44 (0)871 376 9002 Tel: +44 (0)1224 227 250 www.thistle.com www.hieaberdeenexhibitioncentre.co.uk Strengths include parking, contemporarily Convenient for the airport; fresh, clean restyled bedrooms and a leisure club with rooms, a bar area, undergound parking and pool and therapies. Business-friendly, there's limited free internet access. Nicely run, it is meeting rooms and large events suite. An next to the Holiday Inn proper which serves uncompromising exterior yields to an elegant dinner and adds extra services to your stay. foyer; overall it's a wise option. 110. 113.

50 SCOTLAND’S BEST HOTELS SCOTLAND’S BEST HOTELS 51 Scottish Hotel Awards North East

RAEMOIR HOUSE HOTEL TOR-NA-COILLE HOTEL Banchory, AB31 4ED Inchmarlo, Banchory, Kincardineshire AB31 4AB Tel: +44 (0)1330 824 884 | www.raemoir.com Tel: +44 (0)1330 822 242 | www.tornacoille.com Raemoir sits comfortably in 25 acres of mature estate, approached via a wooded avenue. This imposing Victorian building has stood since 1873. A hotel for many years, it passed It’s a real country manor and from the moment you step into the immaculate vestibule it’s into a new phase of care and development under award-winning manager Phillip J. plain to all the senses that things are done well here. An atmospheric, fully pine-panelled Fleming in 2010 and investment since has enhanced the hotel. Nowadays a boutique and fire-warmed drawing room is a delight; highly individual and endearing bedrooms country house hotel, where log fires meet glamour, it’s renowned for the flavoursome add choice and flexibility; and in the dining room or ‘big fish’ bar the delectable cooking food of the winner of our Senior Chef Fellowship, Robert Ramsay and his brigade; this is of Scottish Hotel Chef Team of the Year 2013 is there to be enjoyed in all its excellence. served informally in the plush bar lounge or alternatively in the Royal Deeside restaurant. Twice winner of Country House Hotel of the Year, Raemoir is also a beautiful place for a Bedrooms have been transformed – all designed with modern influences yet retaining the wedding. Owner Neil Rae is a grand host and the hotel strives for quality in all. country feel. Small to medium-sized weddings and events can be hosted.

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52 SCOTLAND’S BEST HOTELS SCOTLAND’S BEST HOTELS 53 Scottish Hotel Awards North East

THISTLE ABERDEEN CITY CENTRE, DOUBLETREE BY HILTON HOTEL, THE CALEDONIAN DUNDEE Union Terrace, Aberdeen, Kingsway West, Dundee, Angus DD2 5JT Aberdeenshire AB10 1WE Tel: +44 (0)1382 641 122 Tel: +44 (0)1224 640 233 www.doubletreedundee.co.uk www.thistle.com Top manager Richard Ellison leads the Recently a full upgrade by Thistle saw 'The Hotel Team of the Year. Set in beautiful Caley' re-emerge with a contemporary new gardens, the original mansion is hidden by look evident from the foyer on. Manager modernity on first arrival but reveals itself on Jane Bourque leads a friendy team. Café bar 'the garden side'. Good food, kindly service, serves food all day; flexible; nice lounge. a leisure club and easy parking are plusses. 116. 119.

BANCHORY LODGE HOTEL CLUNY BANK HOTEL Dee Street, Banchory, 69 St. Leonard’s Road, Forres, Moray IV36 2DW Kincardineshire AB31 3HS Tel: +44 (0)1309 674 304 Tel: +44 (0)1330 822 625 www.clunybankhotel.co.uk www.banchorylodge.co.uk Quietly located, this small country hotel / A beautiful river's edge setting for this hotel restaurant with rooms gives a warm now receiving new investment and enhanced welcome. Touches of sophistication abound faclities. Delicious food ranges from retro to in the neat bar with local whisky collection, modern dining and guests can enjoy this in and wonderful menus. Chef-patron Lloyd dining room or bar, by log fires. The Kenny is an absolute original and his wildly 117. function suite is now refurbished stylishly. 120. flavoursome, natural food is exceptional.

LOCH KINORD HOTEL FASQUE HOUSE Ballater Road, Dinnet, , , Aberdeenshire AB34 5LW Aberdeenshire AB30 1DN Tel: +44 (0)1339 885 229 Tel: +44 (0)1561 340 569 www.lochkinord.com www.fasquehouse.co.uk Celebrating a decade of enhancement by One of the most exclusive of exclusive use Andrew and Jenny Cox, Loch Kinord is a venues in Scotland, once a favoured haunt of laid-back 3-star hotel. Stand out the back Queen Victoria. The immaculate and amongst the superb-value woodland lodges overwhelmingly classy mansion and superb and breathe in pine-scented, pure Highland grounds offer a well-run and select venue for 118. air. Food is fresh, local and always good. 121. weddings or events.

54 SCOTLAND’S BEST HOTELS SCOTLAND’S BEST HOTELS 55 Scottish Hotel Awards North East – South West

MARYCULTER HOUSE HOTEL GLENAPP CASTLE South Deeside Road, Maryculter, Ballantrae, Ayrshire KA26 0NZ Aberdeenshire AB12 5GB Tel: +44 (0)1465 831 212 Tel: +44 (0)1224 732 124 www.glenappcastle.com www.maryculterhousehotel.com A member of the prestigious international One of the north east's best-known wedding Relais & Château organisation, Glenapp is hotels, Maryculter has a greater spread of one of the nation's most beautiful hotels. attractions. It sits on its own 2 miles of the Restored a decade ago it offers an actual, Dee and guests can fish; indoors, the gated, hillside escape. Walled garden and heritage of the house is best revealed in the views are stunning. Grand public and 122. 13th century stone-walled ha'hoose lounge. 125.xx bedrooms, Michelin-starred cuisine.

MELDRUM HOUSE HOTEL CAVENS COUNTRY HOUSE Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire AB51 0AE Kirkbean, Dumfriesshire DG2 8AA Tel: +44 (0)1651 872 294 Tel: +44 (0)1387 880 234 www.meldrumhouse.com www.cavens.com A superb modern reinterpretation of the Such a perfect landscape, this area, with country house hotel, with both gorgeous forest and hill, quaint villages and wide sandy classic rooms and bold contemporary suites beaches, and still so undiscovered. The real to embrace. Led by manager Peter Walker McCoy, a country house of charm and the hotel has a magnificent parkland / golf excellence: restful deluxe bedrooms, big course setting with fountains, historic vaulted lounges, books and magazines, antiques; tea 123. bar, cosy lounge and first-class dining room. 126.xx in the garden; superb dining.

FAIRFIELD HOUSE HOTEL ANNANDALE ARMS HOTEL Fairfield Road, Ayr, Ayrshire KA7 2AR High Street, Moffat, Dumfriesshire DG10 9HF Tel: +44 (0)1292 267 461 Tel: +44 (0)1683 220 013 www.fairfieldhotel.co.uk www.annandalearmshotel.co.uk Such a friendly team at this seafront-facing A range of inviting rooms, from cosy to hotel where good service, led by manager contemporary, at this well-run small hotel in Robert Crews, matters. Accommodation charming Moffat. Recent renovations bring a choice is varied and includes a grand, fully- fine new look restaurant in which to enjoy panelled suite. The contemporary Martin's award-winning local food. Dog owners well brasserie / bar has a sea-view terrace for catered for, too, with verandah rooms. 124.xx sunny days and serves vibrant good food. 127.xx Friendly hosts bursting with local advice.

56 SCOTLAND’S BEST HOTELS SCOTLAND’S BEST HOTELS 57 Scottish Hotel Awards South West

RICKWOOD HOUSE HOTEL TRIGONY COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL Portpatrick, Wigtownshire DG9 8TD Closeburn, Thornhill, Dumfriesshire DG3 5EZ Tel: +44 (0)1776 810 270 Tel: +44 (0)1848 331 211 | www.trigonyhotel.co.uk www.portpatrick.me.uk One of our top country house hotels, Trigony is as lovely as it is photogenic. Host and Holding coveted gold stars from chef Adam Moore has no idea just how good he is at hospitality in general and cooking in VisitScotland, this impeccably-run hilltop particular. The house is full of architectural delights and an uplifting atmosphere. Each of house with lovely garden has views to match the bedrooms is unique. There’s a log stove in the lounge and a fire glows in the big- its stellar score. Great value, Fred and windowed main dining room on chilly days; the bar has a rustic allure and tasty fare. Who Maggie Finlay's B&B has a choice of rooms would expect real and local dining with an Asian twist to it? Stunningly good flavours in with modern, homely touches. Great skillful dishes of great variety; wonderful home baking; and genuine attention to sourcing. 128.xx breakfasts; dinner can be booked. xxDog-friendly, and pretty awesome for humans. 131. BLACKADDIE HOUSE HOTEL Sanquhar, Dumfriesshire DG4 6JJ Tel: +44 (0)1659 502 70 www.blackaddiehotel.co.uk Once England's youngest Michelin star holder, chef-patron Ian McAndrew is now well established in this informal country house hotel by the river Nith. Bedrooms have been enjoying a facelift and several are now contemporary and seriously inviting. 129. Fishing available; s/c lodges too. xx

HILLCREST HOUSE Station Road, Wigtown, Wigtownshire DG8 9EU Tel: +44 (0)1988 402 018 www.hillcrest-wigtown.co.uk This wonderful heartily-run B&B is a short stroll from the village centre of Scotland's national booktown, Wigtown, in the big Galloway landscape. Rooms are fresh, inviting, flexible. Cosy lounge. Deb Firth's 130.xx award-winning food is to be celebrated. xx

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ESTABLISHMENT AWARDS Regional & Class Winners Xxxxxxxxyxxxx Central & Fife XXXXXXXXXXX Guest House of the Year Airth Castle Hotel & Spa Edinburgh & Lothians Crowne Plaza Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Ardtorna | near Oban, Argyll Tel: +44 xxxx xxx xxx Edinburgh – The Roxburghe Glasgow & Clyde Class Winners Jurys Inn Glasgow www.xxxxxxxxxx.co.uk North East Holiday Inn Aberdeen West Good for the Soul Hillcrest House plus Xxxxxxxxxxx Customer Care & Eco Rickwood Hotel Conference Hotel of the Year Crowne Innovation & Eco Ardtorna Plaza Glasgow Hospitality & Welcome Alt na Craig & Airport Hotel of the Year Holiday Inn Quality & Style Craigatin House & Courtyard Glasgow Airport Dining Innovation Tigh na Leigh Dining Award Caddon View Rooms Award Craigmhor Lodge & Courtyard City Hotel of the Year Hilton Garden Inn Aberdeen Serviced Apartments of the Year City | Aberdeen Chester Residence | Edinburgh Regional & Class Winners Xxxxxxxxyxxxx XXXXXXXXXXX Class Winners Aberdeen Hotel of the Year Hilton Garden Inn Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Customer Care The Knight Residence Aberdeen City Centre Tel: +44 xxxx xxx xxx Style Westport Luxury Serviced Apartments Dundee Hotel of the Year DoubleTree by th Hilton Dundee 10 www.xxxxxxxxxx.co.uk Conference Venue Award Stirling Management Centre Edinburgh Hotel of the Year The Caledonian Xxxxxxxxxxx Innovation Princes Street Suites Waldorf Astoria Awards Service Chester Residence Glasgow Hotel of the Year Grand Central Hotel Inverness Hotel of the Year Rocpool Reserve Budget Hotel of the Year Perth Hotel of the Year Parklands Hotel CitizenM | Glasgow plus Night Winners Small City Hotel Award | Edinburgh Regional Winners Ten Hill Place Edinburgh & Lothians Holiday Inn Express & Small City Hotel Award | Glasgow Edinburgh City Centre Pipers’ Tryst Hotel Glasgow & Clyde CitizenM Small Country Hotel of the Year These awards are Xxxxxxxxyxxxx XXXXXXXXXXX New Hotel of the Year The Pierhouse Hotel | Port Appin, Argyll comprehensiveXxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx because we Tune Hotel Haymarket | Edinburgh Regional & Class Winners haveTel: +44 a uniquexxxx xxx xxx approach. We look at each hotel individually, Brand Hotel of the Year Argyll & Lomond The Pierhouse Hotel www.xxxxxxxxxx.co.uk Holiday Inn Aberdeen West | Borders Tontine Hotel so that we can encourage and 10Xxxxxxxxxxx Westhill, Aberdeen Central & Fife Killiecrankie House Hotel reward excellence, then we look Edinburgh & Lothians The Sun Inn nationally and comparatively Regional Winners Highlands The Tongue Hotel Edinburgh & Lothians Crowne Plaza Islands Hotel Eilean Iarmain to produce an overall picture Edinburgh – The Roxburghe North East Tor na Coille Hotel that honours and inspires the Glasgow & Clyde Hilton Garden Inn Glasgow plus Country Hotel Special Award Bridge of individual or hotel level and also North East Holiday Inn Aberdeen West Orchy Hotel provides a highly specific guide Business Hotel of the Year Country House Hotel of the Year to the consumer. Jurys Inn | Glasgow Tiroran House | Isle of Mull

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Regional Winners North East Banchory Lodge Hotel Style Hotel of the Year North East Raemoir House Hotel Argyll & Lomond Knockderry House Hotel South West Glenapp Castle Cairn Lodge Hotel | South West Knockinaam Lodge Edinburgh & Lothians Greywalls plus Auchterarder, Perthshire plus Romantic Break Award Knock Castle Hotel Highlands Glengarry Castle Hotel Country Weddings Special Award Islands Tiroran House Murrayshall House Hotel Regional Winners Service Excellence Hotel of the Year North East Raemoir House Hotel & Exclusive Use Wedding Venue of the Year Central & Fife Cairn Lodge Hotel The Chester Residence | Edinburgh South West Cavens Country House Hotel Fasque House Edinburgh & Lothians Twelve Picardy Place Hotel & Exclusive Use Wedding Venue Special Award Glasgow & Clyde Citizen M Regional Winners Rural Hotel of the Year Solsgirth House Highlands Rocpool Reserve Central & Fife Murrayshall House Hotel Inver Lodge Hotel | Lochinver, Sutherland Edinburgh & Lothians The Chester Residence Family Hotel of the Year Boutique Hotel of the Year Glasgow & Clyde Holiday Inn Glasgow Airport Class Winners Crieff Hydro | Crieff, Perthshire Douglas Hotel | Isle of Arran Highlands Culloden House Hotel Activities Hotel of the Year The Torridon Islands Duisdale House Hotel Castle Hotel of the Year Fonab Castle Regional & Class Winners Regional Winners North East Tor na Coille Country Sports Hotel of the Year Dryburgh Argyll & Lomond Cameron House Hotel Central & Fife Parklands Hotel South West Fairfield House Hotel Abbey Hotel Central & Fife Crieff Hydro Edinburgh & Lothians The Bonham Fishing Hotel of the Year East Haugh Country Edinburgh & Lothians Macdonald Marine Glasgow & Clyde Hotel Indigo Glasgow GOLD LAURELS Highlands Rocpool Reserve House Hotel Hotel & Spa Destination of the Year 2013 Country Lodge of the Year Inver Lodge Hotel Highlands Glenfinnan House Hotel Islands Douglas Hotel Isle of Arran Inn of the Year Buccleuch Arms Islands Auchrannie Resort North East Tor na Coille Hotel Island Hotel of the Year Toravaig House Hotel North East DoubleTree by Hilton Dundee Gold Laurel 2013 for Outstanding Achievement Resort of the Year Auchrannie Resort South West Cally Palace Hotel Luxury Hotel of the Year Mr & Mrs Bill Costley for A Distinguished Seaside Hotel of the Year Glenisle Hotel plus Dog-Friendly Hotel Award Dryburgh Inverlochy Castle | near Fort William, Contribution to Ayrshire Hospitality Abbey Hotel Invernss-shire JP Kavanagh, Sheraton Hotels for Events Hotel of the Year & Adventure Hotel of the Year Macdonald Forest A Distinguished Contribution to Grand Central Hotel | Glasgow Hills Resort Regional & Class Winners Edinburgh Hospitality Argyll & Lomond Cameron House Hotel Nick Gorton, Inver Lodge, Sutherland for Regional & Class Winners Golf Hotel of the Year Central & Fife 25 years of Highland Hospitality Argyll & Lomond Turnberry Resort | Ayrshire Edinburgh & Lothians The Caledonian Cameron House Hotel Balbirnie House Hotel, Fife for Passion & Central & Fife Waldorf Astoria Airth Castle Hotel Performance Par Excellence Edinburgh & Lothians Regional Winners Glasgow & Clyde Hotel du Vin One Sheraton Grand Hotel George Hotel, Edinburgh for Excellence Glasgow & Clyde Argyll & Lomond Devonshire Gardens Grand Central Hotel Ugadale Hotel in Exterior Presentation North East Meldrum House Hotel Borders Macdonald Cardrona Hotel & Spa Highlands Inverlochy Castle plus Edinburgh & Lothians Macdonald Marine Islands Kilmichael House Banqueting Hotel of the Year The Balmoral Hotel & Spa South West Glenapp Castle RISING STARS North East Meldrum House Hotel plus Exclusive Use Luxury Venue of the Year Rising Star Manager of the Year Wedding Hotel of the Year South West Turnberry Resort The Atholl Peter Walker | Meldrum House Balbirnie House Hotel | near Hotel, Aberdeenshire Glenrothes, Fife Spa of the Year Romantic Hotel of the Year Guerlain Spa at The Kinloch Lodge | Isle of Skye Rising Star Young Chef Special Award Regional & Class Winners Caledonian | Edinburgh Richard Massey | Tiroran House, Argyll & Lomond Cameron House Hotel Regional & Class Winners Isle of Skye Borders Dryburgh Abbey Hotel Regional & Class Winners Argyll & Lomond Loch Lomond Arms Central & Fife Balbirnie House Hotel Glasgow & Clyde The Spa | Blythswood Square Central & Fife Kenmore Hotel Luxury Lodges Rising Star Chef of the Year Edinburgh & Lothians George Hotel Lomond & Clyde The Balmoral Spa Edinburgh & Lothians Jonathon Evans | Knockderry House Glasgow & Clyde Grand Central Hotel North East Yu Spa | Apex Dundee Glasgow & Clyde Hotel du Vin One Devonshire Hotel, Argyll Highlands The Torridon plus Spa Treatments Award Balmoral Spa Highlands Loch Melfort Hotel Rising Star Spa of the Year Islands Duisdale House Hotel & New Spa of the Year Guerlain Spa Islands Kinloch Lodge Aspa at Auchrannie Resort | Isle of Arran

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Rising Star Hotel of the Year Brand Manager of the Year Green Laurel Eco Award David Cummerford | Ed Uniacke | Matt Park Inn | Glasgow Jamie Stevens | Hilton Garden Inn Glasgow Ten Hill Place | Kinloch Lodge | McCracken | and Billy Garioch to mark 50 The Torridon | Radisson Blu Edinburgh | years exceptional service at The Caledonian, Rising Star Serviced Apartments of the Year Business Performance Gold Medal Jurys Inns | Hilton Garden Inn Glasgow | Edinburgh Princes Street Suites | Edinburgh Claire Livingston | Gavin Tannock | Rickwood Hotel | Tiroran House | Graeme Gibson | Gordon Hay Beardmore Hotel Superstar Housekeepers Rising Star Wedding Venue of the Year Louise Doig | Laura Somerville Carberry Tower People Management & Motivation Award Scottish Hotel Manager of the Year Queens Hotel, Oban Small Hotel Ballathie House | Jody Bill Burnett | Holiday Inn Aberdeen West Robert Thomas Lee | Roslyn McCombie Rising Star Guest House of the Year Marshall, GM Inverlochy Castle Team Greystones Medium Hotel Hilton Garden Inn Glasgow | Hotel Management Company of the Year Jamie Stevens, GM I C M I Housekeeper of the Year Rising Star Commendation Large Hotel The Balmoral Hotel | Frank X Ezequiel Aldana | Sheraton The Monarch Hotel Gardner, GM Senior Manager Fellowship Grand, Edinburgh Dominic McVey | Crowne Plaza, Glasgow Rising Star Hotelier of the Year People Manager of the Year Outstanding Service Medals Jody Marshall Kenny Paton | Geoff Bates | Esplin Claire Cuthbertson | Grand Central SERVICE EXCELLENCE Hotel, Glasgow Chapman & Richard Nealon | Shaun Rising Star Medal Dame of Hospitality Osborn | Ruth Dolan | Lesley | MacKinley Julia Kenny | Jo Currie | Frances Hope | Lynsey Eckford | Kirsty Ann Clancy | Marketing Manager of the Year | Hector Garcia Christopher Findlay | Anne Gracie | Helen Driver Andrew McFadden | Lynsey Eckford | Geoff Morrison | Crieff Hydro Roslyn McCombie | Duncan & Manja Kirstyann Clancy | Andrew McFadden | Gibson | Colin Stone | Owen & Sarah Ambassador for Hospitality Boyle | Gill & Archie MacLellan | Fiona Naresh Salotra | Barry Van Den Berg | Social Media Award Douglas Campbell | Lia Janetta Rory MacAleece Sutherland | Adam & Jan Moore | Sandy & CitizenM Ina MacArthur | Peter MacPherson BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT Ambassador Emeritus Social Media Laurel Stephen Davies Front of House Team of the Year Manager Gold Medal Cluny Bank Hotel | Glenisle Hotel | Sheraton Grand | Edinburgh Murray Thomson | Douglas Winfield | Culloden House | Balbirnie House | Host with the Most Tuathal Breheny | Don MacGregor | Jerry Ramada Encore Inverness | Atholl David MacLennan | Duisdale House Hotel, Concierge Team of the Year Foster | Alan J Reid | Alison Mathewson | Arms Hotel Isle of Skye Cameron House | Loch Lomond Denis MacCann | Seamus Coen | Liam Spillane | Duncan Fraser | Robert Crews | Website of the Year Kindness & Care Hospitality Award …and, most importantly, the official Alastair Borland | Sandrine Contier-Lawrie Craigatin House & Courtyard Scottish Hotel Doggie of the Year | Richard Small | Gary Rice | Christiaan Anne Duncan | DoubleTree by Hilton, Dundee Hector of The Creggans Inn, Argyll Venter | Peter Sim | Mark Wallace | Jalal al Spa Team of the Year Ibrahimi | Catherine Fraser One Spa at Sheraton Grand Hospitality Gold Medals FOOD & CHEFS Management Medal Wedding & Events Manager Award Christo Bauristo | Jason Henderson | Informal Dining Restaurant of the Year Sue Finn | Ian McLennan | John Simpson Katie Heigh | Carberry Tower Sylwester Nowocien Glengarry Castle Team The Boathouse at Cameron House Hotel, | Duncan Milne | James Thomson | Neil & Annie Whittle | Andrew Smail Loch Lomond Geoff Mack Wedding Planner of the Year Beardmore Hotel Team Chosen from these Regional Winners Julie Hyde | Dryburgh Abbey Hotel David Masterton | Gary Perez | Craig Argyll & Lomond The Boathouse | Cameron General Manager Laurel for Excellence Adams | Kevin Simpson | John Morton | House Hotel Nadia Reis | Richard Ellison | Nitin Ramtri Wedding Team of the Year Richard Eaves | Neil & Christine Sinclair | Borders Blue Coo Bistrot | Buccleuch Arms | David Allan Thistle Aberdeen Airport Hotel Cathy Mackintosh | Andrew Blakeway | Central & Fife Rooftop Restaurant | Knock Anna Dyanokova | Ewan Campbell | Castle Hotel Business Manager of the Year Hotel Team Special Excellence Award Charlie Brownlie | Lisa Milton | Elaine Edinburgh & Lothians The Sun Inn Barry Rowland | Jurys Inns Menzies Irivine Hotel | Irvine, Ayrshire Lyons | Alexander Macleod | Paulina & Glasgow & Clyde Menzies Hotel Glasgow

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Highlands Kylesku Hotel Baking & Pastry Senior Chef Fellowship CITATION Islands Dorothy MacKay, Culloden House Cruize Brasserie | Auchrannie Resort Ian McAndrew | Blackaddie Country “Choosing from the winners of the Regions and North East Luigi’s | HI Aberdeen West House Hotel Classes was a challenge for the judges as there South West Seafood Award Selkirk Arms Hotel were serious contenders each with strong yet The Pierhouse F & B Hotel of the Year very differing cases. Finally the judges selected Restaurant of the Year The Caledonian Waldorf Astoria, Edinburgh three finalists and would wish to commend Fabulous Flavours Award Hadrian’s Restaurant at The Balmoral Meldrum House and Balbirnie House Hotel – F & B Hotel Group of the Year Hotel, Edinburgh Trigony House Hotel the latter being chosen as runner up. Meldrum Costley & Costley Hotels | Ayrshire is a superb modern reinterpretation of a country Regional Winners Beautiful Menu Award house hotel and is a true business success; Argyll & Lomond Knockderry House Hotel Kilmichael House GRAND AWARDS Balbirnie is led magnificently and excels in its Borders The Wheatsheaf target markets: we recognised this triumph with Central & Fife The Orangery | Balbirnie Commendation Hotel Team of the Year a Gold Laurel Trophy 2013. The Scottish Hotel House Hotel Conservatory Bistro at Western Isles Hotel DoubleTree by Hilton | Dundee of the Year 2013, the Grand Central Hotel in Edinburgh & Lothians Hadrian’s | The formerly The Landmark Dundee Glasgow, was picked as the national hotel of Balmoral Hotel Commendation for Local Hero Suppliers Scheme the year for Scotland for several reasons: Highlands The Torridon Crieff Hydro Hotel Group of the Year exceptional and passionate leadership; great Islands Kinloch Lodge Aurora Hotels Collection departmental teams; and wise plans for future North East Tor na Coille Hotel Hotel Chef Médaille d’Argent developments – with the funding secure. Areas South West Blackaddie House Hotel Michael Gray | JP Ferguson | Sarah Moffat Hoteliers of the Year of strength will be encouraged while other | Iain Dunn | Robbie Hutchinson | Mark Calum & Rachel Ross | Argyll departments will receive investment. It makes Breakfast of the Year Donovan | Krzysztof Krerowicz | Jason the story truly one of a hotel ‘of the year’. The Guest House Craigmhor Lodge Wright | Liam Murphy The Fellowship 2013 judges have watched the hotel come back from Small Hotel Kilmichael House Honouring an Outstanding Contribution to a near derelict disgrace to Glasgow and through Medium Hotel Tor na Coille Hotel Chef Médaille d’Or Scotland’s Hospitality Industry a full restoration by Principal Hayley Hotels for Large Hotel Sheraton Grand Kishen Vivek | Romy Denesle | John Stewart Lorimer | Hilton Hotels in Scotland which we praise Tony Troy, David Welch and Forestier | Sonia Verechauveix | Scott Laurie Nicol in particular. Now the hotel has Bar of the Year Scorer | Philip Carnegie | Craig Sandle | The Scottish Hotel of the Year 2013 been acquired by Starwood – retaining the The Balmoral Bar David Mackintosh | Walter Walker Finalist full team today augmented by hotel manager Meldrum House Hotel | Murray Thomson – and we have seen the Good Food Laurel for Specific Food Excellence Glasgow Chef of the Year Special Award Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire sensible and sussed future development plans. Gastropub of the Year The Sun Inn Darin Campbell | Hotel du Vin One Runner-up This is great progress for a hotel right at the Bistro of the Year No 1 The Bank | Devonshire Gardens Balbirnie House Hotel | near heart of Glasgow and the honour we are Parklands Hotel Glenrothes, Fife privileged to bestow recognises recent years of Bistro Award Douglas Hotel Executive Chef of the Year hard work and real, quantifiable business success Bistro Award Itchycoo Restaurant Craig Beedie | Auchrannie Resort, Winner – and looks to an exciting future for one of the Modern Fine Dining Award Opus One | New Isle of Arran Grand Central Hotel | Glasgow nation’s historic grand station hotels.” County Hotel Fine Dining Experience of the Year Pompadour Events Chef of the Year Room at The Caledonian Billy Campbell | Thistle Hotel. Glasgow Fine Dining Award Lochgreen House Hotel Quality Casual Dining Award Ten Hill Chef Team of the Year Place Hotel Raemoir House Hotel | Banchory, Kincardineshire Local & Seasonal Award Kylesku Hotel | The Wheatsheaf | Chef of the Year Annandale Arms | The Monarch Hotel | Michael Simpson | Culloden Atholl Arms Hotel | Hillcrest House House, Inverness

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