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.

Aros Ard Bed and Breakfast - This high-quality B&B has stunning views across Loch Linnhe and the Ardgour Hills. It is a 10-minute walk from the town centre with easy access to Highland hot spots. Aros Ard is a perfect touring base for Fort William and the romantic Western Highlands. A delicious menu is served, including a full Scottish breakfast (with vegetarian options). Your hosts provide excellent service, as well as clean, comfy and luxurious en suite rooms. Each room has loch and mountain views.

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.

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.

Clune House - Perfectly situated in the Cairngorms National Park, Clune House is a friendly, family-run bed and breakfast, surrounded by picturesque mountainside and wildlife. Eco-friendly Clune House holds a Silver Award for Green Tourism, and offers a hearty breakfast made from local produce. Clune House offers comfortably furnished rooms, some with en suite facilities. There is also a shared private bathroom that has a luxurious spa bath. A mountain bike centre, a water-sport centre, a championship golf course and a riding centre are nearby. The surrounding area is perfect for beautiful walks.

Foyers House - High above Loch Ness, with spectacular panoramic views over the loch, this Highland bed and breakfast offers a peaceful, child-free environment in which to relax and unwind. At Upper Foyers, next to the waterfall, Foyers House is on the quiet south side of Loch Ness. There are 8 individually styled bedrooms, seven with magnificent views over the loch, along with one standard single bedroom with a woodland view. Free Wi-Fi is available in some rooms. The terrace is the highest viewpoint in the great glen and you can enjoy a drink while watching the sun set over the mountain or have a whisky in the lounge. Fly-fishing for salmon or trout on Loch Ness and the River Oich can be arranged, with a ghillie, a boat and all tackle provided. Pub food is available 4 miles (6.4 km) away, in the direction of Fort Augustus, as well as 9 miles (14.5 km) towards Inverness.

Glenavon House - A small bed and breakfast in the Highland village of Newtonmore, ideally located for walking, bird watching and exploring the beautiful countryside around the Cairngorms. An 18-hole golf course is within walking distance, and other local attractions and beauty spots are nearby. The attractive, Swiss-style house features comfortable, well-equipped rooms complete with en suite showers, hospitality trays and TVs. There is also a guest lounge with a selection of books, and a light and airy dining room.

Invernairne - Invernairne has a great position overlooking the Moray Firth, and from the garden you can stroll down a path to the beach. This historic mansion has one of the best positions in Nairn, and many of its rooms overlook the sea. Try and spot dolphins, seals, yachts or a beautiful sunset. Invernairne has free Wi-Fi and excellent breakfasts are available. A baronial lounge bar is open until the early evening and hosts a log fire in cooler months.

Covenanters Inn - Whether you are here for history, whisky or outdoor life, there is something for everyone at the Covenanters. Business is no chore when staying with us, as a friendly family welcome awaits you.

The Brown Trout Hotel - Situated in the historic village of Watten, near Loch Watten, this family-run hotel provides a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, complemented by comfortable accommodation and fantastic home-cooked food. An ideal base for fishing, Loch Watten is the second largest loch in Caithness, and is renowned for its wild brown trout - from which the hotel takes its name. The Brown Trout Hotel is also just 7 miles from the picturesque fishing port of Wick and 14 miles from the historic town of Thurso.