Brora

Budget hostel in a 19th-century house featuring a shared kitchen & lounge, plus free Wi-Fi. A 3-minute walk from Inverness Castle and the River Ness, this relaxed hostel in a Victorian townhouse is a 4-minute walk from the city centre and 12 minutes' walk from the train station. Accommodations with shared bathrooms range from mixed-sex and female-only dorms, to private rooms. All are centrally heated and include bedding and free Wi-Fi, with dorms adding secure lockers and reading lights. There's also a simple apartment with a kitchen, 4-person bunk room, a living area and a private bathroom. Common facilities include a lounge with an original hand-carved fireplace, a guest kitchen and a TV room, plus laundry facilities (fee).

Old-world hotel in remote countryside for traditional rooms or self-contained cottages, plus dining. Set near the shore of Loch Naver in remote Highland countryside, this old-world hotel with self-catering cottages dates to the 17th century. It's 20.9 miles from Lairg. Main hotel rooms are individually decorated in traditional styling with floral and tartan soft furnishings. All have TVs, DVD players and en suite bathrooms; select rooms have WiFi access. A separate cabin offers simple lodging with shared bathrooms. Modest cottages in converted barns feature modern kitchens. Breakfast is included. A casual restaurant serves a la carte meals and bar snacks. Amenities include bike storage, a drying room and a fishing supply store.

Turreted property with Cairngorms views, a restaurant with traditional Scottish decor, and a pub. In a stately turreted building, this hotel is 9.6 miles from Cairngorm Mountain and ski area, and a 12-minute walk to the Strathspey Steam Railroad. Rooms have modern decor, TVs, free Wi-Fi and tea and coffeemaking equipment; most have mountain views. There's a restaurant with locally sourced cuisine, a coffee shop, and a lively, traditional bar with scheduled entertainment. Off-street parking is free and rates include breakfast; there are also special event and wedding facilities.

"Campsite in the heart of the Cuillin Mountains with hard standing and grass pitches available with electric hook ups. Toilet/washing facilities and Seumas bar across the road."

Simple cliff top campsite offering pitches & hook-up plus showers, restrooms & laundry facilities.

Informal quarters in a laid-back hostel offering a lounge, a dining room & a communal kitchen. Surrounded by countryside along the Kyle of Tongue loch, and featuring views of the Scottish Highlands, this down-to-earth hostel in an 1891 building is off the A838. It's 1 mile from the centuries-old Castle Varrich. Accommodations range from functional dorms with bunk beds, to simply furnished private rooms. Some quarters sleep up to 6 guests. Amenities include a communal kitchen, a dining room and a lounge. There's also a campsite. Bike storage and guest laundry facilities are available.

Relaxed resort offering a spa, dining & pools, plus an adventure park with dry skiing. Set on 65 acres in Cairngorms National Park, this laid-back resort is a 14-minute walk from Rothiemurchus, an estate with a 13th-century castle and outdoor activities. Understated rooms include flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and tea and coffeemakers. Suites add separate living areas. Some have Cairngorm Mountain views too. Breakfast and parking are free. The resort has 2 bars and several dining options, including an American-style diner and a Scottish restaurant. Other amenities include 2 indoor pools, a Thai-style spa, and an adventure park with dry skiing, plus 6,500 sq ft of event space.

"Our Braemar store originally opened in 1986 hiring out cross-country skis and now offers everything from summer walking product and outerwear to alpine & nordic ski touring equipment. We now have three stores which are located in Braemar, Ballater and Aviemore, either side of the Cairngorm National Park. The Team is made up of Outdoor & Industry Professionals with a passion for alpine and nordic touring, climbing and cycling and a general love of the outdoors. We are a real bricks and mortar store with over 40 years experience and a wealth of product knowledge."

Grassy seaside campground for tents & caravans, with a BBQ area & a small grocery store/snack bar.

Relaxed riverfront restaurant & takeaway specialising in meat, sweet & fish pies, plus sandwiches.