Romantic hotels in Scotland

A luxury retreat in an old hunting lodge beneath towering mountains, The Torridon Hotel offers up romance in the most dramatic of locations. With its own herd of gorgeous highland coos, opulently furnished rooms complete with clawfoot baths, the Torridon also has a 3 AA rosette dining room and an award-winning whisky bar with over 350 drams to try.

In the heart of the Cairngorms is The Fife Arms, a dramatic re-imagined coaching inn in the gorgeous village of Braemar. Vibrantly decorated and stuffed full of quirky art and Scottish antiques - climb into your own four poster bed in a Royal Suite or splash out for the Artist Studio with its cute cabin bed and mountain views.

Celebrate the romance of the seas on Fingal, a luxury hotel boat moored in Edinburgh's trendy Leith. Built to service Scotland's lighthouses, Fingal is now owned by the Royal Yacht Britannia team and offers accommodation in 23 luxury cabins including a stunning suite with its own private deck for sundowner cocktails.

Fancy living like a laird? Kinloch Lodge in Sutherland was once the hunting estate of the Duke of Sutherland and now offers understated luxury in one of the most remote parts of Scotland. With a mix of contemporary Scottish and Nordic style, get lost in the wilderness outside your door, before returning to curl up beside the hotel's roaring fire. Bliss.

Once described as the most glamorous hotel in town, Prestonfield House on the edge of Holyrood Park, offers opulent suites, peacocks strolling around the grounds and fine-dining in the hotel's Rhubarb Restaurant. Check into Prestonfield for a taste of historical romance and one of the most romantic hotels in Edinburgh.

Like a taste of the gothic? The Witchery is located right next door to Edinburgh Castle and offers seriously decadent suites for those who love a dramatic atmosphere. Underneath the hotel, the Witchery restaurant serves up fine food in a 16th-century oak-panelled and candlelit dining room.

Once a roadside motel, Mhor 84 is now a retro hotel in the heart of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. Think candlelit dining, a cosy bar and gorgeous woodland walks outside the door - Mhor 84 is one of the most romantic hotels in Loch Lomond.

Home to just 160 people and no street lights, The Isle of Coll in the Inner Hebrides is a renowned Dark Sky island - offering up some of the best opportunities for romantic stargazing in Scotland.  With gorgeously simple rooms The Coll Hotel is famous for its fresh seafood, right off the boat.

Brave the drive up the famous Bealach Na Bà to the Applecross Peninsula and the famous Applecross Inn. Dine on langoustines, walk to Sand - one of Scotland's best beaches - before returning to watch the sun go down over the mountains of the Isle of Skye.

On the banks of Loch Fyne is Portavadie, a marina resort with quite an unbelievable spa. Stay in one of the resort's secluded couples' retreats, dine in the marina restaurant and then enjoy a sunset swim in Portavadie's infinity pool with a simply incredible view over the loch.

It will definitely be love at first sight when you step inside the Ness Walk Hotel in Inverness. Awarded ‘Best for Romance’ at the Conde Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence 2024, you’ll receive a warm Highland welcome with a complimentary glass of champagne. The hotel has all the right ingredients for a romantic break from tranquil lounges, peaceful and spacious rooms and an intimate dining experience at their restaurant, Torrish. Enjoy cocktails by the firepit before your dinner with the restaurant’s experienced sommelier offering personal recommendations from the extensive wine list.