Golf Rd, Brora, Sutherland, Highlands (1¼ hours from Inverness Airport).
The Royal Marine Hotel conspires to take guests back to a less frenetic, more gracious era. The house itself, designed in 1913 by Sir Robert Lorimer, commands a fine position overlooking the mouth of the River Brora. All of the 22 en-suite bedrooms have been restored to a high standard in such a way as to combine the charm and comfort of yesteryear with the amenities and facilities expected of a quality hotel. There are also the "Links" and Links View Apartments, both sleeping four, for those wanting even more independence.