Where to stay in Scotland?

On Johnston Terrace, in the Old Town, 700 m from the 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 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.

On St Andrew Square, in the heart of the New Town, a few minutes from Calton Hill and Princes Street. For a grand city hotel from which the Royal Mile is on foot, no taxi needed.

Book a table at The Spence, the restaurant set in the bank's former banking hall.

Facing Princes Street Gardens, on the edge of the New Town, with the old town and the castle on the other side. A boutique address from which Calton Hill and the Royal Mile are on foot.

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

On Lab Road, in Kinlochleven, 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, 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.

In Torlundy, on the edge of Fort William, in a Victorian castle set in its own grounds. For a night of grand luxury on the way to Glenfinnan, with Glencoe half an hour's drive away.

Queen Victoria stayed here in 1873: save some time for the grounds and the view of Ben Nevis.

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 The Green, in the centre of Portree, the island's main town. For a hostel with the pubs and the harbour on foot, and the Storr or the Quiraing by car or on a tour.

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.

On Struan Road, in the hills above Portree, away from the town. For a quiet stay with a car, between the Storr to the north and the Fairy Pools to the south-west.