Dalmunzie Castle Hotel
This castle, built in the Scottish baronial style, stands on the 6,500 acres of a Highlands estate that dates back to 1510. Two hours from Edinburgh, it is found in a tranquil spot out of the fray. Golf, take to the hills with bikes, fish and, of course, relax, or bury yourself in the history of Scotland in the genealogy library. Look out upon 600 square miles of Scottish mountains. Need more castles? Visit some nearby at Balmoral, Glamis, Blair and Scone Palace. Dalmunzie Castle has 17 bedrooms all in the castle proper and all with views.
Glenshee, Perthshire
PH10 7QG
01 44 1250 885224
www.dalmunzie.com
The Atholl Palace Hotel
Pitlochry is the site of the Atholl Palace Hotel. Originally a Victorian spa, it was built in the Scottish baronial style. Once again it is a major spa destination with 21st-century features. Look out over Ben-y-Vrackie and the Tummel Valley as you dine on local game and fish and sip a Scottish whiskey at the Verandah Restaurant. But don't get too lazy; hike and fish on the grounds, catch a game of tennis, play golf at the Pitlochry Golf Club and then melt into the indoor pool, the sauna or solarium and get pampered with a few spa treatments. The castle can host your wedding or conference, and planning service is available. The castle hotel has 90 rooms and all have a view of the Tummel Valley or the mountain, Ben-y-Vrackie.
Perth Road
Pitlochry
Perthshire
PH16 5LX
Scotland
01 44 1796 473036
athollpalace.co.uk
Knock Castle Hotel & Spa
The Strathearn Valley is only an hour from Glasgow or Edinburgh, and there you will find the Knock Castle Hotel & Spa with its 30 unique guest rooms and spa. A shipping fortune built the 19th-century baronial home that overlooks the town of Crieff. Watch it all from the rooftop lounge or get out into the hills for hiking and angling. Stop at Scotland's oldest distillery, Glenturret, which is nearby. Then head back for a hot stone treatment or a seaweed wrap in the spa.
Drummond Terrace
Crieff
Perthshire PH7 4AN
01 44 1764 650088
knockcastle.com
Airth Castle Hotel and Spa Resort
Airth Castle has a history dating back to the early 14th century that will take your breath away. Its 12th-century church is the local ruin, but the stables are as new as the 18th century. During the 15th century it was owned by the family of King Robert the Bruce. This resort hotel is situated on 14 acres of landscaped gardens and woodland overlooking the River Forth and the Forth Valley. Famous Loch Lomond and the splendors of the highlands are close at hand. There are 125 stylish rooms here with modern amenities. The spa has a gymnasium, steam and sauna facilities, solarium and spacious indoor swimming pool. Spa treatments are available on request.
Near Stirling , Central Scotland
FK2 8JF
01 44 1324 832 933
airthcastlehotel.com
