enchantedacres

I am looking for a village and/or B and B located a 1 to 2 hour drive north or northwest from Edinburgh where we might spend our first night. We like to hike, fish, explore ruins. A walkable village or a b and b near a pub would be great. We'd like something in a moderate price range, but will pay more for a special place.

bettyk

I remember reading good reviews about this B&B and bookmarked it for future reference.

http://www.kilronan.co.uk/index.html

annw

If Pitlochry isn't too far north for you, it's a lovely little town! Consider checking it out.

bigtyke

Callendar is a nice village. We stayed at self catering at the Leny Lodge. They used to have a b&b, but I think it is all self catering now. Good pub across the street from it. There are several b&b's in town

Fife

Culross is a National Trust for Scotland village on the north shore of the Firth of Forth. It has been restored as it was in the 17th and 18th centuries.

Crieff is a place where Lowlanders get away for a weekend.

If you decide not to drive far on your first day, you could do a lot worse than Linlithgow, 17 miles west of Edinburgh.

alihutch

And the Red Lion in Culross (pronounce Curiss) does great food....it's got a very interesting painted ceiling also

http://www.redlionculross.co.uk/

janisj

Your choices are almost limitless - several good suggestions already.

However, before we can give any specific/useful recommendations we need to know what you mean by >><i>moderate price range, but will pay more for a special place.</i><<

'Moderate' means different things to different people.

enchantedacres

Moderate means middle between highest and lowest.

bettyk

enchantedacres, could you provide an amount that you would be comfortable with? That would allow others to give you more relevant recommendations.

historytraveler

Or, let us know what the highest and lowest are.

janisj

"<i>Moderate means middle between highest and lowest.</i>"

Oh - come on!! Give us a hint. We've had folks ask for 'moderate' recommendations before and come to find out they were totally unrealistic or totally over the top generous. How much do you want to spend?

Saraho

Do you know of a bed and breakfast or hotel in Culross?

Saraho

I just found a B and B in Culross that looks nice.
http://www.milford.co.uk/scotland/accom/h-a-1763.html

I just emailed them to see if I can get a reservation.

janisj

Saraho: See my post on your other thread. It might be a better use of your short time to not stay in Culross. You can see the whole village in a couple of hours (and that is very generous).

Though it is a lovely place and you might want to stay there anyway.

sheri_lp

Last month I stayed in Perth at the Pitcullen Guest House. About an hour north of Edinburgh, which puts you so close to everything you want to do.

It was so nice I ended up staying for a week! The room/bed/bath were very comfortable. The owner/innkeeper Peter has a great touch for details. The breakfast room is sunny and light, and very important for me, he has free wifi and a computer for guests to use in the sitting room.

He also has a wealth of information for dining, outings and sightseeing, I totally felt at home there. Rates about 60 per night.

http://pitcullen.co.uk/rooms+rates.html

sheila

No brainer- Dunkeld. Or any of the East Neuk coastal towns but they're in the wrong direction