Where to stay in Scotland?

On Johnston Terrace, in the Old Town, 700 m from the town centre, just below the castle. For sleeping right against Castle Rock with the Royal Mile at the top of the street, all on foot.

On Blackfriars Street, in the Old Town, 400 m from the town centre, a close running down from the Royal Mile. For being in the middle of the old town, with Arthur's Seat a few minutes away.

In Glencoe, on the lane that skirts the village, 1.9 km from the town centre. For a hostel in the glen, with hikes from the doorstep and the village a few minutes' walk away.

On Lab Road, in Kinlochleven, 9.3 km from the town centre, at the head of Loch Leven. For a base on the West Highland Way, a quarter of an hour's drive from Glencoe.

On Lochan Trail, in Invercoe, 600 m from the town centre, at the entrance to the glen. For suites in a manor house, a few minutes from the village and Glencoe's trailheads.

A manor house built in 1896 for Lord Strathcona, co-founder of the Canadian Pacific Railway.

On Lisigarry Court, in Portree. For a hostel in the island's main town, the starting point for guided tours to the Storr and the Quiraing.

In Broadford, on Lime Park, at the southern entrance to the island. For a hostel on the road from the bridge, handy if you arrive late, with a car for everything else.

On Rathad Sgorrabric, in Portree, above the bay. For views over the harbour and the hills, with central Portree on foot and a car for the Storr.