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Family-friendly places to stay in Scotland

Chilly B&Bs with even colder landladies and candlewick-bedspread hotels serving school-dinner-style meals have been replaced by an enormous choice of family accommodation options in Scotland, from caravan sites with Sky TV and on-site kids’ playrooms to serviced apartments and five-star deluxe hotels complete with miniature dressing gowns, cookies and milk by the bed and toy-boxes on tap. But if you are on a budget, Travelodge provides the perfect answer for a great-value city break, with options from Dundee to Inverness.

See our hand-picked recommendations below. If you're on a tighter budget, check out one of the many holiday parks. See also our feature Green Places to Stay with Kids: UK.

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Gleneagles offers a playground of fun for the whole family.

Gleneagles

Perthshire
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Step into the great outdoors for a luxury family break with country pursuits for all ages as well as pools, a spa and of course golf!
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Grooming the ponies at Balnab Farm is a popular attraction!

Balnab Farm

Scotland
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Although Chloe and Gavin started with Feather Down just in 2021, the warm welcome from them, their animals and their eight children would make you think they had been part of the brand since the start.
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Strathyre Cabins on the shores of Loch Lubnaig

Forest Holidays: Strathyre Cabins

Perthshire
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On the shores of Loch Lubnaig, Strathyre is a gateway to the Highlands - the perfect base to enjoy a host of outdoor adventures or to relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery - and look out for some rare wildlife too!
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Peebles Hydro in the Scottish Borders.

Peebles Hydro

Scotland
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A traditional hotel with spacious grounds which embraces modern family holidays - there's a kids club, indoor pool and loads of activities for all ages (both on-site and nearby) plus a spa and gin distillery!
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Riding at Crieff Hydro.

Crieff Hydro

Perthshire
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A vast Scottish estate including riding stables, activities such as bushcraft and woodland combat, and its own cinema, plus free childcare. Choose from luxurious hotel rooms or a range of self-catering lodges.
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Aikwood Tower is one of many unique places to stay offered by Rural Retreats.[copyright]Aikwood Tower, Scottish Borders[/copyright]

Cottages in Scotland

Scotland
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Rural Retreats offer a selection of family-friendly self-catering holiday accommodation across Scotland, including some pretty unique places.
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Stunning setting of Auchrannie Resort on Isle of Arran.

Auchrannie Resort

Scotland
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Family-friendly hotel on the Scottish Isle of Arran has everything a family could wish for, for both action and relaxation, with plenty of fresh air thrown in for free.
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Stunning backdrop to the Forest Holidays Ardgarten Cabins in Argyll

Forest Holidays: Ardgartan Argyll Cabins

Argyll
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Luxury holiday cabins on the edge of Loch Long in western Scotland, with outdoors activities for all the family.
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Perfect rural setting at Chesters Estate.

Chesters Estate

Scotland
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One of Feather Down's estates, a stay at Chesters is like a trip back in time to when true adventures could be had. Your home by the river Tevios is shared with otters, badgers, foxes, bats, owls, rabbits, dees and an osprey called Samson!
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An apartment living room at The Knight Residence by Mansley.

The Knight Residence by Mansley

Edinburgh
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Five star apartments in the heart of Edinburgh
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The Balmoral - at the heart of the city of Edinburgh.

The Balmoral

Edinburgh
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Spoil the family with this five star luxury hotel in the Scottish capital, perfectly located for sightseeing and full of little luxuries to make your stay extra special.
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