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FORT WILLIAM GULLANE

Inverlochy Castle Set in the foothills of Ben Greywalls An obvious choice for golfers, since it
Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain, Inverlochy overlooks the 10th green of the Muirfield course,
prompted Queen Victoria to write: ‘I never saw this immaculate honey-stoned, crescent-shaped
a lovelier or more romantic spot.’ A hotel for building was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens. The
35 years, the Scottish Baronial pile is neither feel is still one of an elegant private house; the
intimidating nor stuffy, but deeply, elegantly panelled library is particularly appealing. Refined
luxurious. Superb food; tennis, billiards, fishing. dinners and hearty breakfasts.
N Torlundy, Fort William, Inverness-shire PH33 6SN. N Muirfield, Gullane, East Lothian EH31 2EG.
Map p76 C2. § (01397) 702177. ` (01397) 702953. Map p77 D3. § (01620) 842144. ` (01620) 842241.
$ info@inverlochycastlehotel.com 0 b,l,d. Rooms 17. $ hotel@greywalls.co.uk 0 b,d. Rooms 23. ∂
∂ ¢ early Jan to mid-Feb. / AE, MC, V. ]]]] ¢ Nov to Apr. / AE, DC, MC, V. ]]]]
GLASGOW KILCHRENAN

One Devonshire Gardens Even among London’s Taychreggan A sophisticated hideaway in a
myriad town house hotels, One Devonshire sensational setting on the banks of Loch Awe.
Gardens would stand out. It comprises four Peace and quiet are assured: it’s approached by a
handsome houses on a busy road close to the city seven-mile single-track road. The hotel’s core is
centre. Step inside, and the effect is one of richly an old stone drovers’ inn, with buildings arranged
coloured opulence. Gordon Ramsay recently took around a central courtyard. Smart decor with
over the hotel restaurant. rather loud modern art on the walls.
N One Devonshire Gardens, Glasgow G12 0UX. N Kilchrenan, by Tainuilt, Argyll PA35 1HQ.
Map p76 C4. § (0141) 339 2001. ` (0141) 337 1663. Map p76 C3. § (01866) 833211. ` (01866) 833244.
$ reservations@onedevonshiregardens.com 0 b,l,d. $ info@taychregganhotel.co.uk 0 b,l,d. Rooms 19.
Rooms 35. ∂¢ Never. / AE, DC, MC, V. ]]] ∂¢ Jan. / AE, V. ]]]

KILDRUMMY KIRKUDBRIGHT
Kildrummy Castle Large Victorian building, set Gladstone House Excellent B&B in an appealing
in lovely gardens overlooking a castle ruin. town. It is decorated with taste and makes a
N Kildrummy, Alford, Aberdeenshire AB33 8RA. civilized place to stay, with bountiful breakfasts.
Map p77 D2. § (019755) 71288. ` (019755) 71345. N 48 High St, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway
$ bookings@kildrummy.castlehotel.co.uk 0 b,l,d. DG6 4JX. Map p76 C5. § ` (01557) 331734.
Rooms 16. ]]] $ hilarygladstone@aol.com 0 b. Rooms 3. ]
KILLIECRANKIE MUIR OF ORD
Killiecrankie House A modest Scottish country Dower House An elegant private home noted for
hotel, perfectly placed for watching out for its attentive owners and good food.
wildlife, including red squirrels and roe deer. N Highfield, Muir of Ord, Ross-shire IV6 7XN.
N Killiecrankie, by Pitlochry, Perthshire PH16 5LG. Map p77 Map p76 C2. § (01463) 870090. ` (01463) 870090.
D3. § (01796) 473220. ` (01796) 472451. $ enquiries@ $ tostay@thedowerhouse.co.uk 0 b,d. Rooms 6.
killiecrankiehotel.co.uk 0 b,l,d. Rooms 10. ]]] ]]]
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