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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mayfield Bed and Breakfast - Boasting fantastic views over Ben Nevis and the Nevis Range of mountains, this small, family-run B&B is set in the rural village of Torlundy, just 3 miles away from Fort William. Your hosts, Michael and Maxean, aim to make your stay at Mayfield comfortable, relaxing and enjoyable. They will be on-hand to help and advise you on how to get the best from your stay in the Highlands, they can even provide suggested tour guide information for you. Mayfield is a bungalow, so there are no stairs inside, however there are 4 steps up into the house. If you have difficulty with steps, please contact the house prior to making a reservation to discuss suitability as there are no disabled facilities.

Ard-na-Coille 5 Star Guest House - In the beautiful countryside of the Cairngorm National Park, this luxury guest house has been awarded 5 stars by VisitScotland and 5 Gold Stars by the AA in 2009. Ard-na-Coille offers luxury accommodation and stunning views. The guest house is in the heart of the Scottish Highlands and ideally located for skiing, sightseeing, walking, golfing or for a romantic break. The guest house is furnished to a very high standard and has many original features. Ard-na-Coille featured in the popular Monarch of the Glen BBC TV programme as Glenbogle Golf Club. Many of the cast members stayed in the guest house during filming.

Trafford Bank Guest House - In the highlands of Inverness, Trafford Bank is a stylish boutique guest house, with AA 5-star status. Inverness Rail station is just a 3-minute drive away. Each beautifully furnished room features a flat-screen TV, a DVD player and a CD player. There is also a Bose iPod docking station and a DAB radio. Some rooms have a luxurious roll top bath. An inclusive full English breakfast is available. Staff are friendly and welcoming. Relax in the picturesque mature gardens at Trafford Bank. Free Wi-Fi internet access and free parking are provided.

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.

Daviot Lodge - This award-wining luxury bed and breakfast accommodation is set in 80 acres of peaceful pasture land with stunning views down the River Nairn Valley to the Culloden Viaduct. Daviot Lodge is a proud winner of AA Guest Accommodation of the Year for Scotland/Northern Ireland 2006. From the lodge you can see Nairn on the horizon, yet it is just 10 minutes drive from Inverness city centre. This non-smoking accommodation has beautifully appointed rooms with king-size beds and en suite facilities. Delicious breakfasts are served in the spacious dining room where each guest party has their own well spaced table. Come and be spoiled. There are also beautiful public rooms, one of which has an open fire on chilly days. With deep comfortable sofas and original artworks, it is the perfect place to relax with a book whilst enjoying a glass of wine or a malt whisky.