From rural retreats to beautiful refurbishments, it’s all change in Scotland’s accommodation landscape – and just in time for the summer season! These new and updated stays offer your clients plenty of choice, flexibility, and memorable settings across the country.
Edinburgh & The Lothians
A Gullane favourite reimagined: Bonnie Badger
Location: East Lothian
Supplier listing: The Bonnie Badger
Buzzworks will take over this popular Gullane pub, restaurant and rooms, originally launched by celebrity chef Tom Kitchin. The venue will operate as normal before closing later in Autumn/Winter for refurbishment.
An ancient castle with a fresh look: Dalhousie Castle
Location: Midlothian
Scotland’s oldest inhabited castle has recently undergone a multi-million-pound renovation. This includes upgraded guest rooms and revitalised public areas, under new ownership.
A flexible stay in the heart of Haymarket: MEININGER Hotel
Location: Edinburgh
Supplier listing: MEININGER Hotels Edinburgh Haymarket
Opening 1 October 2026, this hybrid concept hotel offers 157 rooms and 549 beds, with private rooms and lots of different options for groups. An ideal choice for educational, leisure and group travel.
A North Berwick landmark transformed: Nether Abbey Hotel
Location: East Lothian
This iconic family hotel closed in early 2026 for major refurbishment, reopening late 2026 as a Buzzworks venue with a modern pub, restaurant, 12 bespoke bedrooms and a master suite.
Smart city stay near St Andrew Square: Point A Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
Supplier listing: Point A Hotel Edinburgh
Opening in July, this hotly anticipated St Andrew Square hotel will offer 206 rooms across six floors, just moments from Waverley Station, Princes Street and Edinburgh’s key transport links.
Castle views on Princes Street: The Mount Royal Hotel
Location: Edinburgh
Supplier listing: The Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh
With 169 newly refurbished bedrooms, The Mount Royal Hotel offers uninterrupted views of Edinburgh Castle, alongside a bar and restaurant suited to both leisure and corporate guests.
A rural retreat with historic charm: Tweeddale Arms Hotel
Location: East Lothian
A 17th-century village hotel in rural Gifford which has reopened under new ownership, offering 13 en-suite bedrooms and a cosy pub atmosphere just 20 miles from Edinburgh.
Greater Glasgow & Ayrshire
A cinematic Glasgow redevelopment: 95 Bothwell Street Hotel
Location: Glasgow
Plans are underway to transform this very interesting B-listed building into a 235-room upscale hotel. The property has recently featured as a filming location for Spiderman: Brand New Day.
A creative revival in the city centre: Arthouse Hotel Glasgow
Location: Glasgow
Contemporary style meets historic character in bustling Glasgow. Opening late spring 2026, this reimagined Bath Street hotel will offer 76 bedrooms, including new ‘Pocket’ rooms from £99 per night.
Luxury cabins on the riverside: Crossbasket Castle
Location: East Kilbride, Glasgow
Supplier listing: Crossbasket Castle
The historic Scottish estate is introducing 12 riverside Crossbasket Cabins, available to book from 1 October 2026. Accommodating up to four guests, the lodges feature a luxury suite styled bedroom and a freestanding copper roll top bath.
Stay longer in Ayrshire: The Mill House
Location: Kilmarnock
This Buzzworks pub and restaurant in Stewarton has recently added rooms. Tucked above The Mill House, seven beautifully designed bedrooms offer a comfortable stay, while downstairs offers great food, drinks and a warm welcome.
Scotland’s Forth Valley
A landmark hotel enters a new era: Apex Dunblane Hydro Hotel
Location: Dunblane
Supplier listing: Apex Hotels
Now part of the Apex Hotels collection, this 200-bedroom Victorian building is undergoing phased refurbishment, with a newly transformed restaurant launching in summer 2026.
Highlands
A boutique Highland townhouse stay: Ambassador Hotel
Location: Inverness
A luxury boutique hotel in Inverness with 14 individually designed rooms within two restored Victorian townhouses dating from 1874.
A woodland escape in Pitlochry: Birchwood Pitlochry
Location: Highland Perthshire
Supplier listing: Birchwood Pitlochry
A restored Victorian villa, set within two acres of woodland, offering 11 beautifully renovated bedrooms that combine traditional character with modern comfort.
Exclusive use in the Cairngorms: Dalnaglar Castle
Location: Blairgowrie
Supplier listing: Dalnaglar Castle
Set within the Cairngorms National Park, this exclusive-use castle offers a private Highland retreat ideal for corporate groups, incentives and special events.
A five-star refresh in Highland Perthshire: Dunalastair Hotel Suites
Location: Kinloch Rannoch
Supplier listing: Dunalastair Hotel Suites
Reopened March 2026 as part of The Rannoch Collection, this 32-suite property has been reimagined in a modern style, with a new bar and lounge.
A luxury home-from-home: Dun Aluinn
Location: Highland Perthshire
Supplier listing: Dun Aluinn
Previously an exclusive use venue, Dun Aluinn’s nine bedrooms can now also be booked individually. Guests are invited to gather each evening for canapés and a pre-dinner drink, followed by a three-course dinner designed by head chef with Michelin-starred experience.
Islands
Expanded stays in Orkney’s capital: The Albert Hotel
Location: Orkney
Supplier listing: The Albert Hotel
Following new investment, The Albert Hotel in the seaside town of Kirkwall now offers 30 rooms, including 12 new studio-style additions with kitchenettes, designed to meet growing summer demand.
A Hebridean hotel with a local touch: Dùnan Hotel
Location: Outer Hebrides
Now under new local ownership and undergoing room upgrades, The Dùnan Hotel is bringing fresh energy to the Outer Hebrides accommodation scene. As if any more excuses were needed to visit this beautiful part of Scotland!
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