5 Best Hotels in Fife and Angus, Scotland

This old manor house, set among well-tended grounds, offers luxurious rooms for very reasonable rates. The bedrooms are spacious, immaculate, and nicely furnished with dark wood. The breakfast room, all linen tablecloths and napkins, still manages to be laid-back; in summer you can breakfast on the patio.

Set among acres of tidy lawns and rustling trees, this mansion is a genteel contrast to the city and even has a resident ghost. Those who appreciate antiques will find delight in each room; every piece of furniture tells a story (just ask the owners), while the excellent breakfasts served overlooking the gardens are local and nutritious.

Since the 1850s, the hospitality of this hotel has lifted the spirits of many a bone-tired hill walker, and it remains as comfortable a spot as ever today. The cheery bedrooms all have bathrooms en suite; ask for the Junior Suite for a rolltop bath with Glen views. The legendary Climbers Bar pours a fine pint—or glass of wine—and is often packed with walkers, many of whom are staying in the hotel's basic and well-heated bunkhouse or luxury lodges. The restaurant serves good home cooking; think soups, casseroles, and pies. Live music, weddings, and ceilidhs take place in the spacious function suite.

An excellent homey option, this B&B is right on the harbor, affording you nearby seaside walks plus tempting fish-and-chip options aplenty. An interesting collection of furnishings shows the thought that has gone into making the rooms attractive and comfortable.

This grand house turned classy B&B, originally built by the Earl of Airlie, is a relaxing place with spacious, elegant rooms. Various styles of breakfast—including an excellent vegetarian option—are served in the Scandinavian-style conservatory that overlooks the gorgeous gardens.