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Ben Nevis viewed from Corpach
Ben Nevis viewed from Corpach
Eilean Donan Castle
Eilean Donan Castle

For generations lovers, writers, painters and travellers have been drawn to the beauty, peace and mystery of the Scottish landscape.

Today the romantic glens, secluded coves, lochs and castles make it a very special place for a romantic hotel break.

See our sections on romantic hotel breaks in Edinburgh and the Highlands for more information.

Romantic hotels in Scotland

There are some wonderful places to stay. Romantic hotels set in scenic splendour to sophisticated city hotels offering the last word in luxury - we've selected the best for you to browse and book online at great rates on romantic-hotels.co.uk. Perfect for a romantic holiday or weekend break.

Making the most of your romantic break

For generations lovers from south of the Border eloped to the village of Gretna Green in the south west corner of Scotland to be married by the Smithy. Today the Blackmith's Shop competes with castles, lochs and even bridges as unusual settings for weddings.

Visit Skibo Castle, Dornoch in the Scottish Highlands, amid the forests, rivers, mountains and lochs to experience the romantic ambience enjoyed by Madonna and Guy Richie at their wedding. Just as romantic is the dramatic 13th century Eilean Donan island castle, in Loch Duich, the backdrop for the film Highlander and the dramatic Glamis Castle, allegedly the scene of King Duncan's murder by Macbeth.

In the South the 17th century Drumlanrig Castle, resplendent in pink hue contains work by Rembrandt and artifacts of Bonnie Prince Charlie.

In the lowlands South of Edinburgh, you'll find Sir Walter Scott's romantic mansion, Abbotsford, on the banks of the Tweed as well as atmospheric ruined abbeys such as Melrose.

Another very special place to take your lover is Inverewe Gardens in Ross-shire. Here, warmed by the Gulf Stream, exotic trees, shrubs and flowers grow well in a dramatic setting next to Loch Ewe.

Vibrant, sophisticated and cultural cities combine with incomparable scenery, romantic castles and abbeys to make Scotland the stuff of fairytales. It should be high on your list for romantic hotel break very soon.