Scotland

Ailsa, one of this turn-of-the-century resort's three links courses, was formerly a World War II airfield and has hosted numerous British Opens. "Play it at...more

On the North Bridge, practically on top of Princes Street and the Royal Mile, this grandiose 19th-century pile has a distinctive feel to it—maybe because...more

Located in three adjoining town houses that front one of the New Town's widest cobbled streets, this genteel hotel is all about tradition and tailored...more

With glass walls dramatically studding the facade of the 150-year-old Lady Glenorchy's Church, this high-design place next to the Edinburgh Playhouse is...more

It could not be more central or more subtly beautiful, with decor by Olga Polizzi, sister of Rocco Forte, to whose select hotel chain this belongs. On the other...more

"The views across the links toward the sea are among the best in golf" at this hotel above the sport's most famous green. Rooms in earth tones have punches of...more

Located just outside Glasgow, this handsome Gothic manor is the perfect place to play out English Patient fantasies, since it was once the Princess Louise...more

A refurbished town house in the city center, this $22-million boutique hotel opened in March 2006. Its eccentric concept could have gone badly wrong—each...more

Sitting pretty on the shores of the sea loch Na Dal, Kinloch Lodge is the Highland base of Godfrey, Lord Macdonald, high chief of Clan Donald, and portraits of...more

Accessible only by bridge and boat, the 300-acre Isle of Eriska, just off the west coast, (not to be confused with Eriskay in the Outer Hebrides) offers plenty...more