Published in Scotland Magazine Issue 2 on 5/6/2002.

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Scotland's finest country hotels

The Scottish mainland, as well as featuring fabulous city hotels, also boasts some of the British Isles' most spectacular country hotels. We profile some of the best

THE FAR NORTH
Sutherland and Caithness

Not for nothing did Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother choose to make the Castle of Mey overlooking the Pentland Firth in the far north her Scottish home. This is a wild, remote and beautiful coastline which needs to be explored from John O’ Groats at the north-east tip to Cape Wrath on the west. For the more adventurous out there it is the starting point for a visit to Orkney and Shetland.

Ackergill Tower
Near Wick
Tel: +44 (0) 1955 603 556
Web: www.ackergill-tower.co.uk
This is an experience not to be missed. Staying overnight in this 15th century Clan Sinclair castle overlooking the North Sea is an unforgettable experience. The food is excellent and you are expected to behave as if you are in your own home. As a result, Ackergill is popular with small corporate events and wedding house parties.

THE SOUTH WEST
Wigtownshire, Ayrshire, Renfrewshire, Dunbartonshire

Often described as Scotland’s secret, the south-west enjoys the climate of the offshore Gulf Stream, and while tourists head north for the scenic wonders of the Highlands they neglect this wonderful corner of the land. Tropical gardens flourish, Wigtown has established itself as Scotland’s ‘Book Town’, and yachtsmen and golfers congregate here.

Knockinaam Lodge
Portpatrick
Tel: +44 (0) 1776 810 471
Web: www.prideofbritainhotels.com
There are 10 bedrooms in this out-of-the-way Victorian house situated south of Stranraer on the far south west coast. Windows ov.....

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By Marcin Miller

Section : Scottish Hotels

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