4 Best Hotels in Stirling and the Central Highlands, Scotland

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We've compiled the best of the best in Stirling and the Central Highlands - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

Claymore Guest House

$ | 162 Atholl Rd., Pitlochry, PH16 5AR, Scotland

One of the large Victorian houses set back from the main road, this B&B is a quiet refuge with spacious, updated rooms and large windows. Most rooms have wooden floors and modern furniture; there are also four apartments. The dining room is bright and airy, and corridors and stairs are wide. You can enjoy the view of the surrounding hills from the large front garden.

Pros

  • Large, well-lit rooms with comfortable seating areas
  • Lovely views
  • Welcoming and attentive proprietors

Cons

  • Books up quickly
  • Slightly old-fashioned feel
  • No elevator
162 Atholl Rd., Pitlochry, PH16 5AR, Scotland
01796-472888
Hotel Details
10 rooms
Free Breakfast
No children allowed

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McKays Hotel

$ | 138 Atholl Rd., Pitlochry, PH16 5AG, Scotland

A lively hotel and pub in the heart of Pitlochry, you'll find spacious and elegant rooms here. The bar is busy and lively, with an extensive drink menu while the restaurant has a familiar pub menu. On weekends there is live music starting at 9 pm.

Pros

  • Friendly atmosphere
  • Pleasant and bright rooms
  • Central location

Cons

  • No elevator
  • No on-site parking
  • Live music on weekends can mean noise
138 Atholl Rd., Pitlochry, PH16 5AG, Scotland
0808-506--5543
Hotel Details
26 rooms
Free Breakfast

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MHOR 84

$ | FK19 8NY, Scotland

Balquhidder Glen is the perfect place for walkers and cyclists, and this modest but casually chic hotel has been designed with them in mind. It combines all-day fine cooking with attractively minimalist, cheap, and practical rooms done in mostly white, with pops of color. Hearty and filling, the food is suitable for the end of an energetic day; also look for occasional luxuries like oysters and mussels. A big breakfast costs £10. Families will appreciate the games room, with a pool table, TV, and board games. The all-day food menu (from noon until 9 pm) is geared towards active guests.

Pros

  • Beautiful setting
  • Great quality for the price
  • Good food

Cons

  • A rather isolated spot
  • Breakfast costs extra
  • Used above all by walkers (thus not for intimate retreats)
FK19 8NY, Scotland
01877-384646
Hotel Details
7 rooms
No Meals

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Sunbank House Hotel

$$ | 50 Dundee Rd., Perth, PH2 7BA, Scotland

This handsome early-Victorian gray-stone mansion near Perth's Branklyn Gardens overlooks the River Tay and the city of Perth. Unpretentious and comfortable, its front garden offers fine views, and there's a sitting room for guests. Bedrooms, decorated in traditional style with wooden furniture, are simple but pleasant. 

Pros

  • Reasonably priced
  • Friendly staff
  • Hearty breakfasts

Cons

  • Some rooms are very small
  • Some traffic noise from the main road
  • 15 minutes’ walk to town center
50 Dundee Rd., Perth, PH2 7BA, Scotland
01738-479888
Hotel Details
9 rooms
Free Breakfast

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