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Unusual accommodation in Scotland
There are many distinctive and unusual accommodation properties all across Scotland, from yurts and tipis to converted churches and lighthouses.
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Scotland's choice of accommodation is as diverse and eclectic as the country itself. Here are some of the best ways you can enjoy an unusual stay in Scotland.

Boating Holidays & Boat Accommodation in Scotland
Staying on a boat for your holiday is unusual, but a great way to see Scotland from a unique perspective.

Scottish Brochs & Blackhouses – Coigach, Lewis & Harris
Stay in an architecturally stunning modern broch or a charming traditional blackhouse, now modernised for the 21st century.

Stay in a converted church in Scotland
Find converted churches for a stay in Scotland with a twist. Wide range of unusual accommodation, including tourist board-accredited properties.

Stay in a castle in Scotland
Go a little grander with a castle stay in Scotland.

Working farm holidays & stays in Scotland
Experience the best of rural Scotland on a farm stay at a working farm.

Lighthouses
Our Scottish lighthouses are sometimes museums, bird observatories and even a place to stay! We round up some of our best lighthouses.
Responsible wild swimming at Loch Morlich
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