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EDINBURGH EDINBURGH

Bonham In the same ownership as the Howard, Witchery by the Castle Vivienne Westwood,
the townhouse hotel is situated in a leafy side Jack Nicholson, Michael Douglas and Catherine
street close to the city centre. It has been Zeta-Jones have stayed here – so it’s good
equipped for the 21st century, with enough for you. Why the Witchery? – because
communications technology installed in the calm, hundreds of ‘witches’ were burned at the stake
contemporary bedrooms; these also feature nearby. The only thing to burn now will be a
original paintings by young Scottish artists. hole in your pocket. Award-winning restaurant.
N 35 Drumsheugh Gardens, Edinburgh EH3 7RN. N Castlehill, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 2NF.
Map p77 D3. § (0131) 226 6050. ` (0131) 226 6080. Map p77 D3. § (0131) 225 5613. ` (0131) 220 4392.
$ reserve@thebonham.com 0 b,l,d. Rooms 48. $ mail@thewitchery.com 0 b,l,d. Rooms 6. ¢ Never.
¢ Never. / AE, DC, MC, V. ]]]] / AE, DC, MC, V. ]]]]
EDINBURGH ERISKA

Howard The most luxurious of three Edinburgh Isle of Eriska Close to Oban and connected to
hotels in the same stable (see also The Bonham, the mainland by a road bridge, Eriska feels a
below left), The Howard is a made up of three world away, and the family-run baronial house is
richly decorated terraced townhouses. Original a pleasant echo of the Victorian age. High tea is
features include romantic Italianate frescoes in served at 6pm in old-fashioned public rooms. The
the breakfast room. All guests are assigned their bedrooms are light and mainly spacious. Families
own personal butler. can expect a warm welcome. Private golf course.
N 34 Great King St, Edinburgh EH3 6QH. Map p77 D3. N Eriska, Ledaig, Oban, Argyll PA37 1SD.
§ (0131) 557 3500. ` (0131) 557 6515. Map p76 A2. § (01631) 720371. ` (01631) 720531.
$ reserve@thehoward.com 0 b,l,d. Rooms 18. $ office@eriska-hotel.co.uk 0 b,l,d. Rooms 19. S÷
¢ Christmas. / AE, DC, MC, V. ]]]] ∂¢ 6 Jan to 6 Feb. / AE, DC, MC, V. ]]]]

GLASGOW ISLE ORNSAY
Malmaison Cosmopolitan chic and value for Eilean Iarmain Traditional 19th-century seaside
money are the hallmarks of the Malmaison chain; inn with a Gaelic feel. Wonderful views from the
this one created a very useful address. comfy bedrooms and public rooms.
N 278 West George Street, Glasgow G2 4LL. Map p76 C4. N Sleat, Isle of Skye, Highland IV43 8QR.
§ (0141) 572 1000. ` (0141) 572 1002. $ glasgow@ Map p76 B2. § (01471) 833332. ` (01471) 833275.
mailmaison.com 0 b,l,d. Rooms 72. ]]] $ hotel@eilean-iarmain.co.uk 0 b,l,d. Rooms 16. ]]]
GLENLIVET KENTALLEN
Minmore House Friendly and comfortable small Ardsheal House Set above Loch Linnhe, with
hotel close to the famous whiskey distillery. stunning views. Hospitable, slightly old-fashioned;
N Glenlivet, Moray AB37 9DB. Map p77 D2. guest rooms are decorated with family antiques.
§ (01807) 590378. ` (01807) 590472. N Kentallen of Appin, Argyll PA38 4BX. Map p76 C3.
$ minmorehouse@ukonline.co.uk 0 b,l,d. § (01631) 740227. ` (01631) 740342.
Rooms 10. ]]] $ info@ardsheal.co.uk 0 b. Rooms 3. ]]