Historic Hotels, Country Houses, B&Bs, Guesthouses in Scotland

Garrison Of Inversnaid Farm with Hot Tub

Bed & Breakfast in Inversnaid

9.2

Excellent

From $189

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Historic Bed & Breakfast

Garrison Of Inversnaid is housed in a garrison that was built in 1718 by the Duke of Montrose. Surrounded by the stunning Scottish natural landscapes, the accommodation has been attentively renovated in order to become the charming Bed & Breakfast that it is today.

Questionnaire

Year erected: 1718

What is the history of the property?
Garrison for the British Army to suppress the Jacobite risings during the early 1700s, namely Rob Roy MacGregor and company.

What was the era and/or the architectural style in which the property was built?
Italian style box fort garrison (star shaped).

Is the property surrounded by other historic buildings?
Duke of Montrose memorial graveyard and soldiers that died during their posting at Inversnaid Garrison.

Has restoration work taken place?
Only on the main house and one wall has been extended into a barn which is now guest accommodation.

Are there any elements of particular historical importance at the building?
Existing walls and buildings.

Are there any important guests or previous owners worth mentioning?
The land was originally owned by the MacGregor clan, it was then acquired by Duke of Montrose after Rob Roy MacGregor fell into debt and the Duke requested the military garrison to be built in the centre of the land to make a point to the MacGregor clan and Jacobite rising of 1715.

Are there any significant events that took place at the property in the past?
During the time of the battle of Culloden in 1745 the Jacobites burnt the garrison down and then it was rebuilt to the same footprint instantly.

Has the property received any certifications for its historical status?
It’s classified as a Scottish historical monument and is C listed.

Would you describe your property as (or has it ever been in the past) a:

Garrison Fort

Springkell

Hotel in Eaglesfield

8.9

Excellent

From $114

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Historic Hotel Questionnaire

Year erected: 1734

What is the history of the property?
Owned by the Heron-Maxwells to 1894 and by the Johnson-Ferguson’s since then. Palladian Mansion house with stunning oak interiors. Refurbished in 1908 and 2009 with 21 ensuite bedrooms, ballroom and dining room. Dining room ceiling by the same firm who worked on the interiors of the Titanic.

What was the era and/or the architectural style in which the property was built?
Built in 1734 and the east and west wings added in 1834. Servant’s quadrangle added in 1905. Palladian.

Has restoration work taken place?
Yes lovingly restored.

Are there any elements of particular historical importance at the building?
Painted ceiling in the dining room. Marble surround mirror in the dining room. Black and white marble entrance hall. Oak panelling. Italian staircase. Italian rose garden. Round garden.

Are there any important guests or previous owners worth mentioning?
Princess Anne stayed most recently.

Would you describe your property as (or has it ever been in the past) a:

Mansion

Is there anything that you would like to highlight, add or clarify?
We are 9.4 rated out of 10 on Hotels.com

So come and stay and we will look after you!

Kincraig Castle Hotel

Country House in Invergordon

8.6

Very Good

From $152

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Historic Country House Questionnaire

What is the history of the property?
Kincraig Castle and the lands and villages of Kincraig were acquired by Colin MacKenzie, the second son of Rorie Mhor MacKenzie of Redcastle, who died in 1649, and is thought to have come to Kincraig around 1630.
Colin's great-grandson, John V of Kincraig, made over Kincraig to his distant cousin Roderick VII of Redcastle in 1760 and he gave Kincraig to his second son, John. After a very lucrative career in India, John returned to redevelop Kincraig.
The exterior of Kincraig Castle Hotel remains largely unchanged since the early 1800s, however the interior has been extensively modified over the years, to bring it back to and beyond its former glory.
The work was enhanced by John's great-grandson, Sir William Martineau in 1919, when he converted the sandstone castle into the white-harled Scottish Baronial building that you see today.
So, there you have it - a castle from the deep mists of the past that has evolved through generations of the Clan MacKenzie into the now renowned Kincraig Castle Hotel.

What was the era and/or the architectural style in which the property was built?
19th Century, Scottish Baronial style.

Is the property surrounded by other historic buildings?
No...Kincraig Castle is located on an elevated site in the countryside overlooking the Cromarty Firth and the Black Isle beyond.

Has restoration work taken place?
Major restoration was carried out in the 1920's after the First World War and the 1960's when it became a hotel. Further restoration work was carried out in 2005

Are there any elements of particular historical importance at the building?
Baronial turrets and stepped gables.

Are there any important guests or previous owners worth mentioning?
Several distinguished celebrity guests have stayed with us in the past.

Are there any significant events that took place at the property in the past?
Many functions and celebrations.

Has the property received any certifications for its historical status?
Kincraig Castle Hotel is a listed property.

Would you describe your property as (or has it ever been in the past) a:

Castle

Shooting Lodge

Is there anything that you would like to highlight, add or clarify?
Kincraig Castle Hotel has a long association with the Mackenzie Clan of 'Outlander' fame dating back to the 1630's.

Carradales Luxury Guest House

Guest House in Carradale

9.8

Excellent

From $251

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Historic Guest House

Originally constructed in 1880 as a Church of Scotland Manse, Carradales is a Victorian style traditional house that has been turned into a charming boutique hotel.

Questionnaire

Year erected: 1880

What is the history of the property?
It was built as a Church of Scotland manse in 1880 by renowned Architect Harold Clifford who was responsible for many of the public buildings in Glasgow.

What was the era and/or the architectural style in which the property was built?
Victorian

Is the property surrounded by other historic buildings?
It is situated next to Kiloran Church also built by Harold E Clifford.

Has restoration work taken place?
This Victorian House and ex manse has been fully restored to a 5 Star VisitScotland Guest House

Are there any elements of particular historical importance at the building?
Original covings, servant's staircase.

Are there any significant events that took place at the property in the past?
Not known

Has the property received any certifications for its historical status?
No

Would you describe your property as (or has it ever been in the past) a:

Villa

Torrdarach House Bed & Breakfast

Country House in Pitlochry

9.3

Excellent

From $185

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Historic Country House Questionnaire

Year erected: 1901

What is the history of the property?
Torrdarach House was built by Mr William Briggs in 1901 as his summer residence! William Briggs was the pioneer of bitumen and waterproof materials in the UK!

William Briggs lived and worked on the East Coast of Scotland and Pitlochry was his go to holiday destination.

Torrdarach House is a C listed building

What was the era and/or the architectural style in which the property was built?
Edwardian

Is the property surrounded by other historic buildings?
The old Victorian Highland town of Pitlochry.

Has restoration work taken place?
Yes! The roof has been done, all rooms have now been brought right up to date.

There is a new conservatory breakfast room and all of the original sash windows have now been renovated and draft proofed.

Are there any elements of particular historical importance at the building?
The window all have the original wooden surrounds, the vestibule has the original floor tiles and it‘s original ceiling lamp.

All of the windows are original and most of the doorways have their original wooden surrounds and points above the doors. There are also original stained glass windows inside the building!

Has the property received any certifications for its historical status?
Number 507.

Listed Buildings in Highland Ward, Perth and Kinross

Would you describe your property as (or has it ever been in the past) a:

Summer residence

The Four Seasons Hotel

Hotel in Saint Fillans

7.6

Good

From $133

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Historic Hotel Questionnaire

Year erected: 1800s

What is the history of the property?
Originally a School Master's house.

What was the era and/or the architectural style in which the property was built?
Victorian

Is the property surrounded by other historic buildings?
St Fillans is a conservation village

Has restoration work taken place?
No

Are there any elements of particular historical importance at the building?
Chalets were built in the 1950s as a result of the owner's visit to Scandinavia and a ball of string!

Are there any important guests or previous owners worth mentioning?
The Beatles stayed here in 1964.

Would you describe your property as (or has it ever been in the past) a:

School house

Is there anything that you would like to highlight, add or clarify?
We are haunted!

Douglas Park Guest House

Bed & Breakfast in Dunoon

9.8

Excellent

From $143

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Historic Bed & Breakfast Questionnaire

Year erected: 1890

What is the history of the property?
The house was built by a Miss Douglas after she bought the land from Mr Hunter (Hunter's Quay)

What was the era and/or the architectural style in which the property was built?
Victorian

Is the property surrounded by other historic buildings?
Many Victorian properties locally

Has restoration work taken place?
yes, fully and tastefully modernised inside

Are there any elements of particular historical importance at the building?
Beautiful high ceilings and cornices

Balcary House Hotel

Hotel in Hawick

8.6

Very Good

From $134

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Historic Hotel

Balcary House was built in 1888 as a mansion owned by a local family. During the 1940s, it operated as a care home mainly for children from bombed areas, while it was also used as a Christian conference centre before being turned into the hotel that it is today.

Questionnaire

Year erected: 1888

What is the history of the property?
Mill owners house before being a Dr Barnardos home and then a Christian retreat

Is the property surrounded by other historic buildings?
Situated in 3.5 acres of lawns and trees. Some very old redwoods.

Are there any elements of particular historical importance at the building?
A lot of corniche

Would you describe your property as (or has it ever been in the past) a:

Mansion

The Scotsman Hotel

Hotel in Edinburgh

8.5

Very Good

From $295

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Historic Hotel

Originally built in 1905, this imperial building was intended to control the Edinburgh skyline and features amazing views of the city´s famous landmarks.

Kimpton - Blythswood Square Hotel, an IHG Hotel

Hotel in Glasgow

8.8

Excellent

From $215

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Info

Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel is an award-winning five-star hotel in the heart of the vibrant city of Glasgow. Boasting a gorgeous Georgian style and featuring 100 stunning guest rooms, a refreshing spa, bars, a restaurant as well as private event areas, this luxurious resort is the perfect place to relax, unwind and recharge your batteries before exploring the city and all its wonders.

Historic Hotels in Scotland