Balmacara Hotel sits on the shores of Loch Alsh, just a short drive from Kyle of Lochalsh and the Skye Bridge.

Davar in Lochinver is a welcoming Highland bed and breakfast with lovely views across the harbour

Shieldaig Lodge Hotel is a strong choice for a Highland break.

The Royal Marine Hotel in Brora is a stylish Highland hotel set close to the coast, with easy access to Brora Beach, Brora Golf Club and the North Coast 500 route

The Eagle Hotel in Dornoch is a welcoming Highland inn set in the heart of this attractive Sutherland town

Aultguish Inn offers a traditional Highland stop on the A835 between Inverness and Ullapool, close to Loch Glascarnoch

Dating back to the early 1900s, the hotel has long been part of Ullapool’s hospitality scene.

Scourie Lodge B&B and Gardens offers a peaceful and characterful stay in the village of Scourie

For visitors following the North Coast 500 or exploring Sutherland’s west coast, The Rabbit Hole gives a homely alternative to a traditional hotel

Bettyhill Hotel offers a comfortable and scenic place to stay on Scotland’s north coast, in the village of Bettyhill near Thurso

Strathy Inn offers a warm and characterful place to stay on Scotland’s remote north coast, around the small village of Strathy near Thurso

Park Hotel Thurso offers a comfortable and welcoming base in one of mainland Scotland’s most northerly towns.