Six of the Best
Some interesting country house-style hotels around the North Coast 500...
Torridon House
This spectacular country house B&B is in a glorious setting. You can eat at the nearby Torridon Hotel. torridonestate.com
Forss House Hotel
This lovely angling hotel has the only two-rosette restaurant in Caithness. forsshousehotel.co.uk
Royal Marine Hotel, Brora
Newly renovated, this 21-bedroomed hotel is described as having a Scandi-Scot feeling. royalmarinebrora.com
Shieldaig Lodge, Badacro
This restored Victorian waterfront hunting lodge is spectacular in every way. shieldaiglodge.com
Granary Lodge, Thurso
A conversion at the former Queen Mother’s beloved Castle of Mey, although there’s no restaurant. castleofmey.org.uk
Summer Isles Hotel
This Achiltibuie hotel may no longer have a Michelin star but it’s still a legendary institution. summerisleshotel.com
Clockwise from top left: Royal Marine Hotel; Forss House Hotel; Castle of Mey; Summer Isles Hotel; Torridon House; Shieldaig Lodge.