The Ferry Inn - The last hotel on the A9, The Ferry Inn at Scrabster is newly renovated and has wonderful sea views. Just north of Thurso, Scrabster Harbour is the gateway to the Orkney Islands. The renowned restaurant, The Upperdeck, has a fantastic steakhouse and also specialises in locally caught seafood. The lively Popeye's is a public bar with a wide-screen TV showing sporting events. The en suite bedrooms have tea/coffee facilities and flat-screen TVs with Freeview channels.

Bannerman Bed and Breakfast - Close to the centre of Scotland's fastest-growing city, this attractive Victorian building offers free on-site parking, free Wi-Fi, hearty breakfasts and stylish and modern en suite rooms. Bannerman Bed and Breakfast is within walking distance of the very heart of Inverness, a beautiful, thriving modern city, surrounded by stunning scenery. On the main tourist route to Loch Ness and Fort William, this 3-star bed and breakfast is also a great base from which to explore the local countryside and the Highlands. All of the light and airy en suite rooms have power showers, hairdryers, tea/coffee making facilities and TVs with Freeview digital channels. Bannerman Bed and Breakfast is privately owned and run by your host, Alison Cameron. With just 4 rooms, the bed and breakfast offers attentive, individual service, a relaxed, friendly atmosphere and tasty home-cooked breakfasts.

Caledonian House - This B&B guest house is next to the 5 locks of the Caledonian Canal, walking distance from Fort Augustus. The village is part of the Great Glen Way. Caledonian House was originally built in the 1860s and was used as Campbell's Tea Room in the 1900s. It has a good location for exploring the sights of the Highlands, including Loch Ness and the islands of Syke, Mull, Iona and Rhum. There are plenty of outdoor activities and spectacular views for walkers. Caledonian House offers fishing trips and mountain-bike hire.

Distant Hills Guest House - An oasis of peace and tranquillity, this family-run guest house boasts a privileged position amidst some of the most spectacular scenery in the Scottish Highlands, with uninterrupted mountain views. On the outskirts of Spean Bridge, near Fort William, Distant Hills Guest House provides an ideal base from which to explore the natural beauty of the Highlands. In the surroundings you can enjoy walking, climbing, skiing, bird-watching, canoeing, horse-riding and fishing. Britain's highest mountain, Ben Nevis, is also nearby. Distant Hills Guest House provides stylish 4-star accommodation in a spacious bungalow. Furthermore, there is a beautiful garden for you to enjoy and, on those cold evenings, you can choose a DVD to watch in the lounge.

Inchree Rooms and Chalets - Surrounded by mountain and lake scenery, this family-run holiday centre is in a magnificent part of the Western Highlands, midway between Ben Nevis and the Glencoe mountains. The centre is a 15-minute drive from the well-known walking areas at Ben Nevis and the Glencoe range. The popular town of Fort William is 7 miles (11 km) north of Inchree. Inchree is at the north end of Onich village. It is 500 metres from the Corran Ferry car terminal, which provides access to the beautiful Ardnamurchan and Morven peninsulas. Accommodation consists of chalets, and twin and family rooms in the lodge. Each private chalet can accommodate 2 to 4 people and has a kitchen, living room and shower room. Lodge rooms have a shower room and share a communal self-catering kitchen and common room.

The Loch Leven Hotel - With a beautiful loch-side setting and dramatic views of the mountains, this family-run hotel offers free Wi-Fi and charming accommodation, great for a relaxing break or an activity holiday. In one of the most spectacular, naturally beautiful regions of Scotland, the Loch Leven Hotel is a traditional Scottish Highlands hotel near Glencoe, Ballachulish, Fort William and Ben Nevis. The hotel was originally established in the 17th century as a coaching inn and ferry terminal for the Ballachulish Ferry (when this was merely a small rowboat). Since taking over in December 1999, your hosts, Hilary and her partner John, have sympathetically modernised and completely refurbished the hotel. All of the comfortable and attractive en suite rooms are individually decorated. All rooms have TVs, telephones, tea/coffee making facilities and hairdryers. With spectacular views over the streams to the mountains beyond, the bar and restaurant offer home-cooked meals, made with superb local produce.

Avalon Guest House - This modern, spacious, high quality guest house, ideally situated on the main A82 tourist route, is an ideal base for touring the beautiful Highlands. The famous Loch Ness is just a few minutes away, and you will be within easy reach of many interesting places, such as: Fort William, Isle Of Skye, Cairngorm National Park and Ben Nevis Mountain Range, to name but a few. Many historic sights are in the surrounding area, such as: Urquhart Castle, Cawdor Castle and Culloden Battlefield. Avalon Guest House is a modern building situated close the city centre. Visitors receive a warm welcome and can enjoy a relaxed, friendly atmosphere and service that is second to none.

The Bridge Hotel - Situated in the heart of a picturesque Highland village on the east coast of Scotland, this contemporary country hotel rejects modern day distractions in favour of a haven of peace. In an effort to keep alive what this region stands for, the hotel has invested in natural history and art, and retains much of its original charm, including the woodwork and panelling which glow with the warmth of open log fires. With no TVs and telephones in the rooms, you can absorb the peace and quiet. Built in 1816, the Bridge Hotel is steeped in history and tradition, with the famous Helmsdale River running right past it. Served by 2 airports - Inverness and Wick - it is conveniently situated on the main axis between Inverness, Thurso and John O'Groats, the most northern point of mainland Scotland, and a perfect base for exploring the wonders of the Highlands.

Creag Meagaidh - Set within the Cairngorm National Park, this small, family-run guest house offers the ideal base from which to explore the wonderful mountain ranges of Cairngorm and Monadh Liath. A comfortable and modern home, Creag Meagaidh stands in the village of Newtonmore, which has a wonderful circular route around it called the Wildcat Trail. This is a fabulous walk (or run) with great views of the River Spey, the Cairngorm Mountains, Creag Dubh, woodlands, waterfalls and all sorts of wildlife. For moments of relaxation, the house has a secluded patio area at the rear. There is also ample parking space to the front of the house, and a secure cleaning and storage area for bikes, skis and other equipment.

6 Caberfeidh - This family-run establishment is 5 minutes' walk from train and bus stations, and 2 minutes' walk from the High Street and restaurants. Hosts Wilma and Jim have run 6 Caberfeidh as a B&B for 18 years and have many return-customers and friends. Jim has a taxi for tours and local runs and can help with local knowledge and advice on where to go for day trips etc. The cosy Tourist Board-rated establishment has en suite rooms, and offers a choice of vegetarian, continental and full Scottish breakfast. There is also a nice four-poster room with a corner bath and a view over the loch.