Curated family friendly hotels in Scotland

A stay at Best Western Plus Dunfermline Crossford Keavil House Hotel places you in the heart of Dunfermline, within a 5-minute drive of Pittencrieff Park and Dunfermline Golf Club. This eco-friendly hotel is 15.5 mi (25 km) from Edinburgh Zoo and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum.

A stay at Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa places you in the heart of Inverness, within a 10-minute walk of Inverness Castle and Inverness Cathedral. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Eden Court Theatre and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Inverness Museum and Art Gallery.

Located in Ulverston, Lakeside Hotel & Spa is on a lake – a 1-minute drive from Lake Windermere and 13 minutes from Laurel and Hardy Museum. This spa hotel is 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Hill Top Farm and 6.9 mi (11.2 km) from Cartmel Racecourse.

With a stay at The Swan Hotel and Spa in Ulverston, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Lakeland Motor Museum. This eco-friendly hotel is 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from Coniston Water and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Lakes Aqaurium.

With a stay at Portavadie in Tighnabruaich, you'll be 24.5 mi (39.4 km) from Kilmartin Glen and 26.7 mi (43 km) from Benmore Botanic Garden. This eco-friendly resort is within the region of Inveraray Jail and Inveraray Castle.

Located in Banchory, Banchory Lodge Hotel is on a river, within a 5-minute drive of Falls of Feugh and Royal Deeside Railway. This hotel is 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Crathes Castle and Gardens and 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from Drum Castle.

When you stay at Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland in Ballater, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Balmoral Castle and Cairngorms National Park. This spa hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Ballater Library and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Ballater Golf Club.

Located within the Cairngorms National Park, the Macdonald Aviemore Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort is part of the Macdonald Aviemore Resort which boasts a collection of 4-star hotels, a choice of restaurants and bars, as well as extensive leisure facilities including an on-site cinema. There is a championship golf course nearby.

The 4-star rooms at the Macdonald Aviemore Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort all feature a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom with a bath or shower and free WiFi. Some family rooms feature a partitioned area with bunk beds. Other family rooms will either have a sofa bed or a pop-up bed.

Within this hotel you’ll find Spey Burger, a contemporary American-style family diner serving burgers, burritos, milkshakes and more. Guests have access to a wide range of dining options across the resort. Other restaurants within a few minutes’ walk include Aspects Restaurant in Macdonald Highlands Hotel and Giovanni’s Italian Ristorante in the Macdonald Morlich Hotel. Both Spey Burger and Giovanni's are seasonal restaurants.

Guests staying in Macdonald Aviemore Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort have free access to the resort’s leisure facilities within Aviemore Activity Centre. Located a short 5-minute walk across the resort the centre includes a large leisure pool, soft play, gym and café 'seasonal'.

Children aged 12 and under can stay and take breakfast for free when sharing a suitable room with two adults. Child dinner will be charged separately dependent on menu chosen

Located within the Cairngorms National Park, the Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort is part of the Macdonald Aviemore Resort which boasts a collection of 4-star hotels, restaurants and bars, as well as extensive leisure facilities including an on-site cinema and is Winner of Resort Hotel of the Year in Scotland – Scottish Hospitality Awards 2019. There is a championship golf course nearby.

The 4-star rooms at the Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort all feature a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom with a bath or shower and free WiFi. There is a selection of Classic or Executive rooms and suites available. Family rooms, some interconnecting, are available with either a sofa or pop up bed for the children.

Within this hotel you will find Aspects Restaurant, the resort’s signature restaurant offering contemporary Scottish dishes using seasonal ingredients. Guests have access to a wide range of dining options across the resort. Other restaurants within a few minutes’ walk include Spey Burger in Macdonald Aviemore Hotel and Giovanni’s Italian Ristorante in the Macdonald Morlich Hotel.
Please note, Spey Burger and Giovanni's are seasonal restaurants

The Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort also benefits from direct guest access to the resort’s leisure facilities within Aviemore Activity Centre including a large leisure pool, soft play, gym and seasonal café.

Located in Dingwall, Tulloch Castle Hotel is in a rural location – a 2-minute drive from Dingwall Museum and 7 minutes from Blackmuir Wood. This eco-friendly hotel is 15.6 mi (25.1 km) from Inverness Castle and 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Castle Leod.

When you stay at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa in Windermere, you'll be on a lake, just steps from Lake Windermere and Bowness Pier. This family-friendly hotel is 10.6 mi (17 km) from Coniston Water and 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Ullswater.

With a stay at Muthu Queens Hotel in Oban, you'll be by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Oban Ferry Terminal and Oban War and Peace Museum. This hotel is 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Dunollie Museum, Castle and Grounds.

Located in Islay Island, Another Place, The Machrie is within a 10-minute drive of Ardmore Islands and Kildalton Chapel. This golf hotel is 5.6 mi (9.1 km) from Laphroaig Distillery and 6.4 mi (10.4 km) from Lagavulin Distillery.

Located in Durham, Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa is within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and Beamish Open Air Museum. This golf hotel is 3.1 mi (5 km) from St. Nicholas Church and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Gala Theatre Durham.

Located in Crieff, Crieff Hydro is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Gordon & Durward and Crieff Golf Club Limited. This family-friendly hotel is 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Harrisons Fine Wines.

Located in Stirling, Macdonald Forest Hills Resort is in a national park – a 1-minute drive from Go Country, Forest Hills Water Sport Centre and 5 minutes from David Marshall Lodge Visitor Centre. This spa resort is 31.6 mi (50.8 km) from Loch Lomond and 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park.

Located in Hexham, Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort is in the historical district – a 1-minute drive from De Vere Slaley Hall Golf Course and 9 minutes from North Pennines. This family-friendly hotel is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Derwent Reservoir and 7 mi (11.3 km) from Stocksfield Golf Club.

Located in Kinghorn, 2.1 km from Burntisland Beach, The Bay Hotel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers a bar. The hotel features an indoor pool, sauna and a 24-hour front desk.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Guest rooms include a wardrobe.

The breakfast offers buffet, à la carte or continental options.

The Bay Hotel offers a children's playground.

Edinburgh International Conference Centre is 38 km from the accommodation, while Edinburgh Castle is 39 km away. Edinburgh Airport is 37 km from the property.

With a stay at Golf View Hotel & Spa in Nairn, you'll be next to a golf course, just a 2-minute walk from Moray Firth and 5 minutes by foot from Nairn Golf Club. This beach hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Nairn Beach and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Nairn Museum.

With a stay at Glenesk Hotel in Brechin, you'll be next to a golf course, just steps from Bedlam Paintball- Edzell and a 3-minute drive from Edzell Castle. This golf hotel is 31.6 mi (50.9 km) from Cairngorms National Park and 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Catherthuns.